2005 DA Standings

here's ranked USSDA teams that competed in the u14 Western Showcase in Nov. About 90% of the ranking is statistically driven based on in-group performance, showcase performance and the relative strength of each group, and then the last 10% is based on direct win-loss records. Core criteria for one team being ranked over another team is who would win on a neutral, full sized field

For example, FC Golden State is ranked ahead of Legends because FCG won their group match-up 2-0. Another example is LAUFA being ranked above the Colorado Rapids. Despite not being as dominant in their group as the Rapids, LAUFA beat the Rapids 1-0 at the showcase, plus LAUFA, playing in LA vs. Colorado, have a much more difficult group.

A note on SD Surf vs. LAFC. It's a shame that the two teams didn't play at the showcase. SD Surf is ranked ahead of LAFC because - eyeballing all the tangibles and intangibles - they probably win the match-up this year. LAFC likely has better individual players but has lost a little bit offensively. SD Surf has added a couple of improvements, and is a better team.

A note on Albion. While Albion beat the Nomads both times this year, Albion's recent 5-0 loss to LAGSD pushed Albion down the rankings.

Looking toughest to easiest, groups are ranked as follows: most difficult = Los Angeles, San Diego, Washington, Norcal, Colorado and Oregon = least difficult. Despite SD having the SD Surf and the Strikers, LA is ranked as the more difficult group due to the greater parity that exists among a larger group of teams.

This is an experiment and would love feedback. Am brainstorming how to compare teams across regions at this age group to come up w/ a statistically driven national ranking algo. Constructive thoughts/suggestions/corrections would be appreciated.

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Here's predicts for this weekend (3/8 & 3/9). Home teams are listed first. Should be good soccer weather.

San Diego:
OC Surf 1 vs. SD Surf 5
Nomads 1 vs. Arsenal 1
Strikers 5 vs. Albion 1

Los Angeles:
Real So Cal 1 vs. Pats 1
LAFC 4 vs . LAUFA 1

TFA 1 vs LA Galaxy 3 *game to watch* TFA won the first match playing at home, LAG won the 2nd match playing at home. TFA has not been playing as well recently as they did at the beginning of the year, but LAG does not play nearly as well away as they do in Carson. TFA is ranked #8 nationally by TDS, and LAG is ranked #16. Not sure that makes sense, maybe the other away around more so. Should be fun to watch.


Legends 3 vs. Santa Barbara SC 2
Legends 1, SB 0. Boring game. Legends had more possession but only had a few serious scoring chances. I don’t believe SB had a shot on goal.
 
Yes. A few red cards handed out and game ended prior to halftime

(3) TFA & (1) LAG player sent off at 25 min.

Why the forefit? Only (8) players remaining for TFA?

Parents invloved also?

Unfortunate for everyone, lessons to be learned? 3 game suspensions likely?
 
(3) TFA & (1) LAG player sent off at 25 min.

Why the forefit? Only (8) players remaining for TFA?

Parents invloved also?

Unfortunate for everyone, lessons to be learned? 3 game suspensions likely?
Heard no parents involved. Heard tfa pulled kids off field to end game, based on claims of unfair ref treatment. Heard galaxy came very aggressive and especially one kid and tfa mad not getting calls, so it escalated into a fight. Heard indefinite suspension periods for some kids.
Wasn’t personally a witness.
 
Heard no parents involved. Heard tfa pulled kids off field to end game, based on claims of unfair ref treatment. Heard galaxy came very aggressive and especially one kid and tfa mad not getting calls, so it escalated into a fight. Heard indefinite suspension periods for some kids.
Wasn’t personally a witness.
TFA was playing at home, yes?
 
Heard refs kicked out TFA coach for telling boys to foul intentionally and decided just to forfeit.
Ok, so that's a heck of thing to report 2nd hand... Does anyone who was at the game have comments?

It sounds like the prior u13 game was chippy and a TFA player (#9? - he has 34 goals in 22 games) went out with a possible broken collar bone, so there may have been bad feelings on both sides that started with the earlier match.
 
TFA vs LAG game report is up. One yellow card for TFA at the 13th minute, and then three red cards for TFA at the 25th minute and one red card for LAG at the 25th minute. All the reds were for violent conduct, presumably fighting.

The game report does not report any coaches being dismissed. Score is listed at 0-0, so presumably match was called.

All three of TFA's player who received the reds had previous yellows in the Feb match against LAG. On the other side, three LAG players also had yellows in the Feb match against TFA, but the LAG player who received a red this weekend did not.

This weekend's game: http://www.ussoccerda.com/sam/standings/ss/view_game_report.php?eventId=5915860&teamId=7444936

The Feb match-up: http://www.ussoccerda.com/sam/standings/ss/view_game_report.php?eventId=5915877&teamId=7519077


 
One red card vs. three red cards...
sounds like a fight started between two players and then two extras decided to jump in against the one. Am I right?
 
ALLEGEDLY !!!! TFA coach instructed his players to "take him out", I can only assume he was speaking about the one Galaxy player that was red carded. TFA players made some racial comments to the kid and the forward. Some pushing, a punch and a whole bunch of red cards.
 
After what happened this weekend in the EPL with supporter running on field and punching player, and after hearing about this ridiculous display of sportsmanship in the LAG/TFA match, I hope the appropriate discipline is handed down quickly in both situations. No place in youth sports for this conduct by players and coaches.. period! That's my take on that! Now on to a great match that was played this weekend.. OC Surf (3) v SD Surf (4). SD had most of the possession first 10 minutes, leaving OC chasing a bit. Then OC Surfs big center back connected a header on a corner kick giving OC the early lead. 2 quick goals by OC in the 25 and 26 minutes put them up 3-2 just before the half. SD's big striker put them even 3-3 going into half. SD connected on another around 50th minute to go up and eventually win 4-3. OC has struggled a bit this inaugural u14 season, but with the additions of a few players, have seemed to improve. Last weekend beating Arsenal 4-1 and now playing a close one with SD Surf 4-3. It's a shame OC Surf didn't get u15 for next season..
 
here's predict vs actuals for this weekend (3/8 & 3/9). home team is listed first.

San Diego:
Predict: OC Surf 1 vs. SD Surf 5. Actuals: OC Surf 3 vs. SD Surf 4. Solid game here. Thanks to 66GTO on Arsenal feedback and CR125man for OCSurf/SD Surf feedback. Looks like it was even in the first half and then SD Surf tightened the screws in the 2nd half. It is also worth noting that this was the first game back after the SD Surf coach - BD - announced he was leaving for LAFC. The boys are only 13 and 14 and get thrown for a loop. Re: OC Surf, keep it up. There is definitely an uptick in the last two games and hopefully they weren't one-offs.

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Predict: Nomads 1 vs. Arsenal 1. Actuals: Nomads 6 vs. Arsenal 2. With all due respect to the Nomads (and a being up 5-1 at the 60th minute is no mean feat), there's definitely something up w/ Arsenal. Per 66GTO, they've had some key injuries over the last month or so that have definitely impacted the last two games.

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Predict: Strikers 5 vs. Albion 1. Actuals: Strikers 2 vs. Albion 0. Strikers are going to have do better this coming weekend if they want to have a shot against SD Surf.

Los Angeles:
Predict: LAFC 4 vs . LAUFA 1. Actuals: LAFC 2 vs. LAUFA 0. LAUFA did a good job of keeping it competitive. LAFC was playing without JR who is their leading goal scorer.

Predict: TFA 1 vs LA Galaxy 3. Actuals: see forum comments

Predict: Legends 3 vs. Santa Barbara SC 2. Actuals: Legends 1 vs. Santa Barbara SC 0. had some commentary that it was a boring game w/ more of the possession by Legends but not a lot of shots on goal by either side (thanks ilikefutbol!). Any other comments?
 
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Ok, so that's a heck of thing to report 2nd hand... Does anyone who was at the game have comments?

It sounds like the prior u13 game was chippy and a TFA player (#9? - he has 34 goals in 22 games) went out with a possible broken collar bone, so there may have been bad feelings on both sides that started with the earlier match.

Galaxy broke a Strikers player's leg last season from a bad play on the ball by the keeper I believe. I wasn't there, only heard 2nd hand.
 
Galaxy broke a Strikers player's leg last season from a bad play on the ball by the keeper I believe. I wasn't there, only heard 2nd hand.
I was. 50/50 against the LAG keeper. Both were attacking a loose ball at full speed. I know the keeper. Good kid. Nothing dirty about how he plays. Nothing malicious in that play, just unfortunate.

So Wez, is this you suggesting there’s a pattern of dirty play from LAG? Were you at the 06 game and know what happened with the TFA kid’s collarbone injury, or are you waiting for the 2nd hand on that as well?
 
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I was. 50/50 against the LAG keeper. Both were attacking a loose ball at full speed. I know the keeper. Good kid. Nothing dirty about how he plays. Nothing malicious in that play, just unfortunate.

So Wez, is this you suggesting there’s a pattern of dirty play from LAG? Were you at the 06 game and know what happened with the TFA kid’s collarbone injury, or are you waiting for the 2nd hand on that as well?
Nothing malicious? When the keeper comes out with both feet first studs up, and gets nothing of the ball and breaks a kids leg.....that's not malicious? Do you normally see keepers come and challenge players feet first? I saw it first hand....
 
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