We will call these open soccer fields Area 51. We had a visit to Area 51 this past Sunday. There was soccer there. No large crowds, just kids playing ball. I sat about 10 feet away from the nearest person, took off my mask. Enjoyed 80 degree weather. Towards the end of the game I was watching, which ended 0-0 but was glorious to watch (maybe my daughter was playing keeper, can't remember) a group of parents for the next game show up and sit right next to me? Really? Mask back on, end up moving to get socially distanced. Still a great morning. Who knows, might do it again this weekend.
Oceanside is open.
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You once said, check your facts before posting. There were scrimmages and even games last weekend in AZ for the ECNL teams. It’s fairly common knowledge. As I’ve said before, if they can make it work (which they have without really breaking any rule) then good on them! Maybe not all of their ECNL teams did this, but all had groups played in the Showcase and would have been foolish not to scrimmage leading up to it.
Excellent take Kicker. I will say the max speed needed to play at a high level to show coach that you can ball all game is not there for most kids who live in Cali. If you got access to fields, God bless you. Plus, folks are sharing now and that is a plus. No charge to park and that is beautiful. Just let the little goats play soccer while all the sheeple stay home. It's a choice a family has to make. My dd has started 3 on three triangle soccer training with 6 super studits players who all want to play at the next level. We will be looking to play in 3 v 3 triangle games. My dd played the 11 for sixteen months towards the Natty run in 2016-2017. She told me being almost 17 now and not playing 99% of the time the last 9 months ((6x6 is a waste of time if you want to ball and play at the next level. If your just looking to get into school, 6x6 social stay away from me soccer is just find and dandy. Flag futbol). She now sees she needs to start her weight training, nutritional commitment, privates with super socal soccer guru and, just do it. Time to put up or shut up. USL is on. PM me Luis
youthsportsugghhh
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I will say I know some NorCal teams have gone to Reno and Salt Lake to play games. 6 ECNL clubs went to AZ last weekend to get games. Our Club hadn't scrimmaged outside of the club until competing in AZ. I don't know what all the NorCal ECNL clubs have been doing, but I do know that 1 other hadn't scrimmaged before going to AZ. We are now not practicing this week and the girls need to get tested before practicing next week. Some of the girls are planning to go to the South Carolina showcase, some are not. I didn't attend the showcase but my wife and kid were somewhat impressed with how things were handled.
surfertwins
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Strikers girls ECNL and ECNLR teams have both visited Oceanside in the past few weeks, along with another half dozen or more clubs.
I heard they were having a protest down in Del Mar a few weeks. Or was it in Encinitas? "Poway, where is Poway." "La Mesa" I hear area 51 is having a huge protest this weekend. I might go down and check it all out.
youthsportsugghhh
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I would say that there is no replacement for games -- you can do all the training you want and be skilled, but until the bodies start flying it is difficult. Coaches want game tape, which is why getting the showcases to run is great, but people do need to take care away from the fields and wear the masks and stay as socially distanced as possible that means everyone. Buy local, doesn't mean you have to say there. Let the outdoor activities open up and go from there. Kids need the activities, but the adults need to be smart and respectful and set the right examples.
"Differential risk assessment is part of being a rational human being. Blanket bans without regard to age/health striation are irrational"
SoccerFan4Life
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Strikers doesnt have any facilities that are open for scrimmages. Strikers team's cant even sign up for that Natives tournament in December. Believe me, I tried. LOL.
Frank
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Why cant they sign up?
Full for most age groups.
Funny thing about the whole deal is adults are ok to play scrimmages and games and have been doing so since July.
Join a adult team and all of sudden certain restrictions are not relevant. My son has been seriously considering play as a amateur in the adult league(s) so he can actually play regularly. Will go that way in 2021 unless there is is a turnaroud and youth are back to playing locally
Eagle33
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Technically nobody allowed to play, not adults not kids, but some doing it anyway and some don't. I always said it's just the matter of time before everyone is doing it. Adults and college kids have been training and playing not since July but since April. You can't stop the game - it will go on no matter what.
Youth guidance doesn't apply when your 18+ or playing semi or pros. 16yr's old practice, scrimmage and play in the MLS, USL, UPSL, NISA since July locally.
SoccerFan4Life
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It's not a Calsouth sanctioned tournament and Coaches are not covered by insurance.
Honestly this covid is hitting everywhere so hard that it might be a good idea to take a month off club soccer. I see the covid announcements at my kid’s school and we are now seeing daily covid cases. Time to play more golf and mountain biking!
My dd is playing in adult Mexican League to stay sharp this dark winter.
We have been off for 8 month dude. How about just go play without the coaches? Ding ding ding!!!!!
Eagle33
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nothing is stopping you organizing Women's Goats team
USL bro. Take 8 local kids from two cities and start training. 6 x 6 half court ball. This is already happening. I'm head recruiter so anyone who wants their goat to stay in shape, PM me. No uniforms to buy, no backpacks, no nike, no parking fees, no team fees and no nothing. If your dd wants to play, PM me and I will keep you updated and in our data base of goats.nothing is stopping you organizing Women's Goats team
Might want to create a thread to tell people what ages, what genders, a link to check it out, and so on.
People hear USL and they only think men's semipro 11v11.