2004 Boys, games of the week, standings, etc.

How did the predictor v actuals turnout this weekend. The predictions are fascinating and enjoy watching the results roll in, and the commentary from the actuals.
 
I’m not familiar with the playoff format, I was noticing that LA Galaxy is just under strikers for the wildcard spot. Can Galaxy still take that wild card spot? Looks like they’ve been killing every team they play in 2019
 
I’m not familiar with the playoff format, I was noticing that LA Galaxy is just under strikers for the wildcard spot. Can Galaxy still take that wild card spot? Looks like they’ve been killing every team they play in 2019
For U15, only the top team in each division + a wildcard. Only 8 teams go to the playoffs. The standings reflect the format used for U17 and U19 groups by default.

Small note at the top of the standings page reads...

Note: U-15 – 8 teams qualify for postseason (7 division winners plus 1 wild card based on the highest PPG)
 
Long story short, yes Galaxy is in for post season play. Sbf dad any insight on why your sons team is doing so well in 2019? New coach? Players?
 
Long story short, yes Galaxy is in for post season play. Sbf dad any insight on why your sons team is doing so well in 2019? New coach? Players?
Could be a number of things. They’ve added an impact player, but the defense has been rock solid. That helps. The first half of the season there was a lot of experimentation with formations and player positions. It feels like the staff have settled on a top team setup. When that line up starts, especially the defense and the holding minds, the boys are very hard to play against.
 
Could be a number of things. They’ve added an impact player, but the defense has been rock solid. That helps. The first half of the season there was a lot of experimentation with formations and player positions. It feels like the staff have settled on a top team setup. When that line up starts, especially the defense and the holding minds, the boys are very hard to play against.
That’s great news, Wishing that lineup an injury free remainder of the season.
 
How did the predictor v actuals turnout this weekend. The predictions are fascinating and enjoy watching the results roll in, and the commentary from the actuals.
Got a little busy this week. Appreciate the feedback. here's what the predicts would have been vs actuals.

predict: Barca 1 v. LAUFA 2. Actuals: Barca 4 v. LAUFA 2
predict: Arsenal 2 v. LAGSD 2 Actuals: Arsenal 4 v. LAGSD 2
predict: Nomads 1 v. Albion 1. Actuals: Nomads 1 v. Albion 0
predict: Pats 2 v. SD Surf 4. Actuals: Pats 0 v. SD Surf 7
predict: RSC 1 v. FCG 4. Actuals: RSC 0 vs. FCG 2
 
a while ago, some one on this forum asked if it was possible to compare teams across groups. it is.

using the average goals scored % (the # of goals scored by a team divided by the average # of goals allowed by the opposing team i.e. offense) and average goals allowed % (the # of goals allowed by a team divided by the average # of goal scored by the opposing team i.e. defense), and leveraging showcase results from last season, below is a ranking 1 to 90 of all the USSDA u15 teams based on the average goal differential %.

there's a couple of gaps that need to be worked thru. for example, 1) how to easily incorporate trends across all teams (eg, LAG has been improving and beat both the Nomads and FCG, and yet is ranked slightly below both teams.) 2) how to easily incorporate other items like player injuries, attrition and home/away effect.

so it's a start... it is up to date as of 2/10/19. MLS teams are highlighted in yellow. Comments?
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Kanye, What are your predictions for the adidas generation cup games ? https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mlssoccer.com/generation-adidas-cup/2019/qualifying?amp
challenge accepted.

caveats are that LAG has improved significantly since last October, and presumably, will benefit from home field. trying to incorporate this but we'll see. also SJ Quakes looks like they took a relative big step up about five games in. trying to incorporate this but, again, we'll see.

here's predicts for the u15 Adidas Generation group down at Carson this weekend.

2/15
Portland Timbers 1 v. LAFC 8
Seattle Sounders 3 v. San Jose Earthquakes 1
Colorado Rapids 3 v. Vancouver Whitecaps 1

2/16
LA Galaxy 2 v. San Jose Earthquakes 1
LAFC 1 v. Seattle Sounders 0 *game to watch*
Portland Timbers 2 v. Vancouver Whitecaps 4

2/18
LAFC 6 v. Vancouver Whitecaps 1
Portland Timbers 1 v. San Jose Earthquakes 3
LA Galaxy 1 v. Colorado Rapids 3
 
challenge accepted.

caveats are that LAG has improved significantly since last October, and presumably, will benefit from home field. trying to incorporate this but we'll see. also SJ Quakes looks like they took a relative big step up about five games in. trying to incorporate this but, again, we'll see.

here's predicts for the u15 Adidas Generation group down at Carson this weekend.

2/15
Portland Timbers 1 v. LAFC 8
Seattle Sounders 3 v. San Jose Earthquakes 1
Colorado Rapids 3 v. Vancouver Whitecaps 1

2/16
LA Galaxy 2 v. San Jose Earthquakes 1
LAFC 1 v. Seattle Sounders 0 *game to watch*
Portland Timbers 2 v. Vancouver Whitecaps 4

2/18
LAFC 6 v. Vancouver Whitecaps 1
Portland Timbers 1 v. San Jose Earthquakes 3
LA Galaxy 1 v. Colorado Rapids 3

Interesting
 
Lafc vs Portland was close in first half, Portland had a solid defense. Our boys got 5-6 shots at goal in first half and Portland shot a couple. Portland came out strong at start of second half and had a 2v1 against goalie which was blocked. Lafc ended the last 25 minutes of play with constant attacking and Portland goalie doing a great job stopping every shot. Evan R from usbnt/surf is a guest player and did a great job in the middle.
 
Lafc vs Portland was close in first half, Portland had a solid defense. Our boys got 5-6 shots at goal in first half and Portland shot a couple. Portland came out strong at start of second half and had a 2v1 against goalie which was blocked. Lafc ended the last 25 minutes of play with constant attacking and Portland goalie doing a great job stopping every shot. Evan R from usbnt/surf is a guest player and did a great job in the middle.
awesome feedback. thank you. sounds like Portland did well. good on them. did LAFC have their full roster?

On ER, good for LAFC. he's a heckuva player.
 
Today’s matches...

LAG 4-0 San Jose Earthquakes

LAFC kick off at 2pm vs. Seattle Sounders. Big game. Real implications on standings.
 
Today’s matches...

LAG 4-0 San Jose Earthquakes

LAFC kick off at 2pm vs. Seattle Sounders. Big game. Real implications on standings.
Update...

LAFC 3-1 Seattle

LAFC thru to the U15 GA Cup finals in Dallas this Spring. Congrats to them. Well deserved. Should rep SoCal well.

LAG props note...5th shutout in 6 games (including league and GA Cup)
 
Update...

LAFC 3-1 Seattle

LAFC thru to the U15 GA Cup finals in Dallas this Spring. Congrats to them. Well deserved. Should rep SoCal well.

LAG props note...5th shutout in 6 games (including league and GA Cup)
Awesome. Thanks for the update. LAG is now in 2nd?
 
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