LAFC Slammers Leaving DA

Congratulations to LAFC Slammers u18/19 as they take home the first ever US Soccer Girls Development Academy championship trophy! I think thats like 3 or 4 NC trophy's in the last 4 years for that team? Really an amazing team of players that includes JN and KW (when not on WNT duty) that have found a way to stay focused and consistently play at a high level for so many seasons.

With several returning players including JN and KW it will be fun to watch them battle against Baker Blues (arguably the best team in the country in the u16/17 soon to be u18/19 age bracket) Arsenal and Slammers FC next season.
 
Slammers was not the best team on the field. Played kick ball the entire second half. They were dominated in possession, passes, and opportunities.
 
push_up said:
Slammers was not the best team on the field. Played kick ball the entire second half. They were dominated in possession, passes, and opportunities.
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Slammers packed it in second half and let Solar move the ball around on 2/3ds of the field, however once they got in there offensive third Solar lacked any creativity to generate legit scoring opportunities. I don't think Slammers played kick ball, and Solar did look really good moving the ball just couldn't crack the defense.
 
ladoctorr said:
Slammers packed it in second half and let Solar move the ball around on 2/3ds of the field, however once they got in there offensive third Solar lacked any creativity to generate legit scoring opportunities. I don't think Slammers played kick ball, and Solar did look really good moving the ball just couldn't crack the defense.
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Are you sure you aren’t talking about the Russia v Spain game?
 
timbuck said:
Are you sure you aren’t talking about the Russia v Spain game?
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Wasn't quite as bad and the disparity in talent was no where near the same as Spain/Russia, but there were some similarities. When I say not as bad for instance the foul disparity wasn't there, Slammers were protecting a lead not praying for PKs, they did have some counters that could of resulted in goals. Russia Spain was a terrible game.

If Croatia wants to play for 90 mins they are dangerous vs anyone. If not I sure hope Russia doesn't go to semis, they are awful.
 
ladoctorr said:
Wasn't quite as bad and the disparity in talent was no where near the same as Spain/Russia, but there were some similarities. When I say not as bad for instance the foul disparity wasn't there, Slammers were protecting a lead not praying for PKs, they did have some counters that could of resulted in goals. Russia Spain was a terrible game.

If Croatia wants to play for 90 mins they are dangerous vs anyone. If not I sure hope Russia doesn't go to semis, they are awful.
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I’m glad Denmark and Croatia came out to play. Russia was terrible. I do hope Croatia is able to beat a team that plays “crap” soccer.
 
LASTMAN14 said:
I’m glad Denmark and Croatia came out to play. Russia was terrible. I do hope Croatia is able to beat a team that plays “crap” soccer.
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The performance of the referees today will make the jobs of weekend club soccer referees more difficult. "But I saw it was allowed in the World Cup!"
 
ladoctorr said:
Weekend refs were on the field and didn't tape the game :)
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At least you didn't tape the game and were hoping to watch it. Ran into an old soccer buddy yesterday.
"Did you see Spain vs Russia..game ran into OT and Russia won on PKs!!" Thanks dude.
I just nodded like it was no big deal as I walked away and kept shopping.:(
 
pewpew said:
At least you didn't tape the game and were hoping to watch it. Ran into an old soccer buddy yesterday.
"Did you see Spain vs Russia..game ran into OT and Russia won on PKs!!" Thanks dude.
I just nodded like it was no big deal as I walked away and kept shopping.:(
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You should thank him. He spared you all the crappy parts.
 
Any updates on how many players left Slammers and how many stayed? I know of one family that left because they didn’t like how it felt like a bait and switch. I’ve also seen a couple trying out at my kid’s practices recently.

I’m sure the majority would probably stay, but I’m curious how such a late decision would affect their roster.
 
Don't think that the DA is selling like it did last year. Clubs and players took a spin and see it for what it is (and left for ECNL). Guessing that many from Slammers are not sad to leave DA. As has been discussed ad nauseam on this forum, DA is supposed to be for NT ID and that is for the smallest group of players. ECNL, even this past year, is still proving it's value for college recruiting. Just look at the rosters of the DA this past year and how many got college commits compared to the ECNL players.
 
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