2018 D1 Women's Soccer Talk!!

Saw some games today. Aside from the wins and losses, here are some impressions...

Minnesota has a good coach and players that are buying in. Upper Midwest not known as a traditional soccer Mecca, so she's doing something right. Should be a solid Big Ten season for them.

Stanford has a lot of key injuries, and several players are getting shots at playing.

Florida State is extremely talented across the entire field.

UCLA is also extremely talented across the field, but is missing two players that are spices to make their sauce special. Would've been interesting to see their 21 deal w Florida State's 33.

Virginia Tech has a quality GK.

USC is chugging along. Coach is getting results.

Tho obviously very early, it is Shaping up to be a great NCAA season.
 
turftoe said:
Saw some games today. Aside from the wins and losses, here are some impressions...

Minnesota has a good coach and players that are buying in. Upper Midwest not known as a traditional soccer Mecca, so she's doing something right. Should be a solid Big Ten season for them.

Stanford has a lot of key injuries, and several players are getting shots at playing.

Florida State is extremely talented across the entire field.

UCLA is also extremely talented across the field, but is missing two players that are spices to make their sauce special. Would've been interesting to see their 21 deal w Florida State's 33.

Virginia Tech has a quality GK.

USC is chugging along. Coach is getting results.

Tho obviously very early, it is Shaping up to be a great NCAA season.
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This is spot on. Despite the loss today, UCLA will be fine come playoff time. Plus, as much as I hate to admit it, they’re going to feast on Friday night
 
MakeAPlay said:
I’m not concerned with the Bruins as they played their typical game. Possess the ball and look to get easy goals in the first half. Dominate the second half. If your Trojans play like that they did yesterday the first Friday in November then an a$$ whooping you shall have. You guys are gonna lose to Florida you Heard it here first.
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Wow how did I miss this???
 
cal coach is mediocre. no idea why he received a contract extension.

they got killed by Santa Clara 4-1. excuse - missing players
they lost to UCSB 3-2 at home. no excuse.
 
Swoosh said:
Wow how did I miss this???
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Your team had a nice win. I said at the beginning of the season that they were one of the top 5. Kickball isn’t going to be good enough to win a title this year. UCLA will be fine and will be full strength for the next 5 games and the last 4 games plus the tournament. Enjoy it now. I’m going to enjoy November.
 
turftoe said:
Saw some games today. Aside from the wins and losses, here are some impressions...

Minnesota has a good coach and players that are buying in. Upper Midwest not known as a traditional soccer Mecca, so she's doing something right. Should be a solid Big Ten season for them.

Stanford has a lot of key injuries, and several players are getting shots at playing.

Florida State is extremely talented across the entire field.

UCLA is also extremely talented across the field, but is missing two players that are spices to make their sauce special. Would've been interesting to see their 21 deal w Florida State's 33.

Virginia Tech has a quality GK.

USC is chugging along. Coach is getting results.

Tho obviously very early, it is Shaping up to be a great NCAA season.
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I had a long conversation with my player and the Chinese girl is the real deal. She isn’t flashy but she makes key passes and is deadly from distance. I think that this game will be a College Cup matchup.

I agree that this is shaping up to be a pretty great season. 5 or 6 real solid contenders for the national championship. Let’s be glad that the CONCACAAF crap will be done by the time the tournament starts so that everyone can bring their best XI and go for the prize.
 
Man! I feel like I’m at disneyland , camped out in front of the castle all day to see the fireworks show and then they cancel it at 9:15 pm due to wind...
 
Did anyone see Santa Clara vs A&M? Weird game. First half Santa Clara looked very dangerous, but as soon as A&M scored first, wheels came off. I was scratching my head.
 
MakeAPlay said:
Your team had a nice win. I said at the beginning of the season that they were one of the top 5. Kickball isn’t going to be good enough to win a title this year. UCLA will be fine and will be full strength for the next 5 games and the last 4 games plus the tournament. Enjoy it now. I’m going to enjoy November.
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Officially Top 5 today. Good call MAP.
 
All kidding aside, I was really looking forward to the SoCal Soccer Con at Barney’s Beanery this Friday however, I regret that I must rescind my RSVP.

Since my kid still isn’t playing, kind of hard to justify the 5 hour drive. Plus, it’s homecoming for my youngest so I’ll be staying local.

That said, in the interest of peace & love, doves & olive branches, I hope as many peeps as possible from this message board plan on getting together to toss back a few brews, talk soccer and wonder at the sight of their awesome daughters who play this wonderful game. The fact they are able to keep playing soccer at the collegiate level, regardless of division, conference or team, is a major achievement and should be celebrated.

Have a cold one for me and my kid and I will hopefully join you all sooner rather than later.
 
SpeedK1llz said:
All kidding aside, I was really looking forward to the SoCal Soccer Con at Barney’s Beanery this Friday however, I regret that I must rescind my RSVP.

Since my kid still isn’t playing, kind of hard to justify the 5 hour drive. Plus, it’s homecoming for my youngest so I’ll be staying local.

That said, in the interest of peace & love, doves & olive branches, I hope as many peeps as possible from this message board plan on getting together to toss back a few brews, talk soccer and wonder at the sight of their awesome daughters who play this wonderful game. The fact they are able to keep playing soccer at the collegiate level, regardless of division, conference or team, is a major achievement and should be celebrated.

Have a cold one for me and my kid and I will hopefully join you all sooner rather than later.
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Hope your kid has a speedy recovery...is she getting close? I know they miss her on the pitch.
Good luck in Westwood this weekend to the Waves. I'll be roasting in Az
 
surfrider said:
Hope your kid has a speedy recovery...is she getting close? I know they miss her on the pitch.
Good luck in Westwood this weekend to the Waves. I'll be roasting in Az
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Thanks @surfrider . She is medically cleared to play but using these last couple weeks to transition back into the speed and physicality of play. UCLA is a definite “NO”. She wanted this game to be her comeback game so badly but her mom and I are happy about it. Seen a couple players that compensate for their lack of speed/skill by resorting to goonish tactics. And no I am NOT referring to #5.

St. John’s is most likely out as well as the coaches and training staff would like to give her another week. SDSU/Irvine weekend is looking more promising. Even then, her role initially will be very limited as I think they want her to be ready for conference play.

It’s been a long hard road for her but she’s worked her tail off and is chomping at the bit to get back on the pitch with her teammates and contribute. Looking forward to a longer, injury free season this time around.
 
SpeedK1llz said:
Thanks @surfrider . She is medically cleared to play but using these last couple weeks to transition back into the speed and physicality of play. UCLA is a definite “NO”. She wanted this game to be her comeback game so badly but her mom and I are happy about it. Seen a couple players that compensate for their lack of speed/skill by resorting to goonish tactics. And no I am NOT referring to #5.

St. John’s is most likely out as well as the coaches and training staff would like to give her another week. SDSU/Irvine weekend is looking more promising. Even then, her role initially will be very limited as I think they want her to be ready for conference play.

It’s been a long hard road for her but she’s worked her tail off and is chomping at the bit to get back on the pitch with her teammates and contribute. Looking forward to a longer, injury free season this time around.
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We need her and some others ready for conference play, bro.
Its gonna be crucial.
 
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