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Looks like Encinitas Express finally let CalSouth know that their team wouldn't be in National Cup after all.
NATIONAL CUP O5 2018
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Looks like Encinitas Express finally let CalSouth know that their team wouldn't be in National Cup after all.
That blows.
What's the ripple effect? Just a forfeit? That group is a competitive one and could change the outcome of not having the 4th team.
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ladoctorr
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Yup everyone gets the win they thought they were going to get. Though they are only 1-0 wins so it could hurt for WC chances when they go to goal differential as the first tie breaker if you feel they would of been beaten 4-0 by Real and Eagles.
And the possibility of an upset.
RedCard
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That sucks for the players that were looking forward to playing in the National Cup, cancelling just a couple days out.
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Any thoughts on Groups E & F since they only have 3 teams each and have to play cross brackets now ???
It sounds like this has been a drawn out decision.
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That's a yes, as FRAM and LA Premiere pulled out of NC very early. They are already scheduled that way.
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Not to mention the Blues vs. Legends game is more like quarter final match up than a pool play game.
ladoctorr
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Real is hardly a sleeper but most everyone talks about Surf and Slammers then Blues and LAGSB, rightfully so, however if it lines up like its supposed to they would get Blues/LAGSB in Semis then possibly Surf or Slammers in finals. Real has a stout def and keeper, and two speedy strikers, not to mention a good midfield. If I was picking someone outside top four (besides my Legends homer pick) I'd look for Real to make some noise.
Good luck to all!
I agree with you. Legends and RSC (my homer pick) are definitely in the conversation and should make some noise. Legends is facing Blues in the first round now due to 3-team brackets and cross play though.
Seems like top teams beat each other up regularly in this tournament which opens the door to that next tier of teams. However, we're coming in hot and I like our chances regardless (wink wink)....
There could be quite a bit of parody as things move ahead though. I don't necessarily think Surf or Slammers get the automatic nod, but that's just my .02 for what it's worth. I definitely think it's 2 of the aforementioned teams that play for it in the end no doubt.
futboldad1
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I’ll accept the challenge, RichMan… here’s three tiers, with the teams ranked in order within those tiers. Hope nobody is offended to be left out…this is just my (fun) opinion from what I’ve seen and heard over the last 12 months! Youth Soccer Rankings precedes team name.
Winner Comes From These Three
YSR1 Surf – best of the best
YSR3 Blues Draluck – red hot form, good soccer
YSR2 Slammers Pre Elite – several standout players, well-rounded
Will Make Noise
YSR4 Galaxy South Bay – best of the rest, play good soccer and on good form
YSR6 Real So Cal – physically imposing team, tough defense, on winning streak, play Eagles in bracket
YSR9 West Coast Pre Acad–top dark horse, good tournament team, bracketed with Beach R Perez
YSR5 Beach R Perez – lots of recent losses, have outstanding forward, paired with West Coast
YSR7 Albion Pre Acad–athletic team, free-scoring, recently whacked 5-1 by Blues Draluck among other losses
YSR8 Legends Pre Acad – big strong team, tough cross play bracket with Blues, good GK, 3-game L streak per YSR
YSR12 So Cal Acad Hazell–dark horse, tough bracket with Blues but last meeting tied Draluck 2-2 per YSR
YSR13 Eagles – strong defense, speedy forwards, good history in National Cup, play RSC in bracket play
YSR10 Galaxy SD Bouchereau - have talented players, very inconsistent, tricky bracket vs Slammers (A-team?)
Darkest of Dark Horses
YSR24 South West SC – TFA reincarnated, wild long shot to advance, score lots, concede lots...check their docs
Winner Comes From These Three
YSR1 Surf – best of the best
YSR3 Blues Draluck – red hot form, good soccer
YSR2 Slammers Pre Elite – several standout players, well-rounded
Will Make Noise
YSR4 Galaxy South Bay – best of the rest, play good soccer and on good form
YSR6 Real So Cal – physically imposing team, tough defense, on winning streak, play Eagles in bracket
YSR9 West Coast Pre Acad–top dark horse, good tournament team, bracketed with Beach R Perez
YSR5 Beach R Perez – lots of recent losses, have outstanding forward, paired with West Coast
YSR7 Albion Pre Acad–athletic team, free-scoring, recently whacked 5-1 by Blues Draluck among other losses
YSR8 Legends Pre Acad – big strong team, tough cross play bracket with Blues, good GK, 3-game L streak per YSR
YSR12 So Cal Acad Hazell–dark horse, tough bracket with Blues but last meeting tied Draluck 2-2 per YSR
YSR13 Eagles – strong defense, speedy forwards, good history in National Cup, play RSC in bracket play
YSR10 Galaxy SD Bouchereau - have talented players, very inconsistent, tricky bracket vs Slammers (A-team?)
Darkest of Dark Horses
YSR24 South West SC – TFA reincarnated, wild long shot to advance, score lots, concede lots...check their docs
It will be interesting to see how this plays out. With the tryouts before National Cup and some teams having roster changes coming there could be some surprises (good & bad). Can the girls with teams going through changes play their best at the toughest time? Good luck to everyone.
I was wondering how players do when they plan on leaving a team after state cup. Even more so if the team knows about it.
thats where you find out about a coaches character. Some know its a business and respect the family's decision. Others are lunatics and punish the player by not playing a lot of minutes. Now if the player defecting is solid and the coach wants to win really bad then she will play.
chefsilver
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I like the match up between Southwest SC G05 verse Alibion SC 05 if I am not mistaken Southwest is the old TFA team.
I kinda like the Eagles vs. So Cal Academy match or Legends PA vs. CDA.
Great post Futboldad1 !I’ll accept the challenge, RichMan… here’s three tiers, with the teams ranked in order within those tiers. Hope nobody is offended to be left out…this is just my (fun) opinion from what I’ve seen and heard over the last 12 months! Youth Soccer Rankings precedes team name.
Winner Comes From These Three
YSR1 Surf – best of the best
YSR3 Blues Draluck – red hot form, good soccer
YSR2 Slammers Pre Elite – several standout players, well-rounded
Will Make Noise
YSR4 Galaxy South Bay – best of the rest, play good soccer and on good form
YSR6 Real So Cal – physically imposing team, tough defense, on winning streak, play Eagles in bracket
YSR9 West Coast Pre Acad–top dark horse, good tournament team, bracketed with Beach R Perez
YSR5 Beach R Perez – lots of recent losses, have outstanding forward, paired with West Coast
YSR7 Albion Pre Acad–athletic team, free-scoring, recently whacked 5-1 by Blues Draluck among other losses
YSR8 Legends Pre Acad – big strong team, tough cross play bracket with Blues, good GK, 3-game L streak per YSR
YSR12 So Cal Acad Hazell–dark horse, tough bracket with Blues but last meeting tied Draluck 2-2 per YSR
YSR13 Eagles – strong defense, speedy forwards, good history in National Cup, play RSC in bracket play
YSR10 Galaxy SD Bouchereau - have talented players, very inconsistent, tricky bracket vs Slammers (A-team?)
Darkest of Dark Horses
YSR24 South West SC – TFA reincarnated, wild long shot to advance, score lots, concede lots...check their docs
I’ll accept the challenge, RichMan… here’s three tiers, with the teams ranked in order within those tiers. Hope nobody is offended to be left out…this is just my (fun) opinion from what I’ve seen and heard over the last 12 months! Youth Soccer Rankings precedes team name.
Winner Comes From These Three
YSR1 Surf – best of the best
YSR3 Blues Draluck – red hot form, good soccer
YSR2 Slammers Pre Elite – several standout players, well-rounded
Will Make Noise
YSR4 Galaxy South Bay – best of the rest, play good soccer and on good form
YSR6 Real So Cal – physically imposing team, tough defense, on winning streak, play Eagles in bracket
YSR9 West Coast Pre Acad–top dark horse, good tournament team, bracketed with Beach R Perez
YSR5 Beach R Perez – lots of recent losses, have outstanding forward, paired with West Coast
YSR7 Albion Pre Acad–athletic team, free-scoring, recently whacked 5-1 by Blues Draluck among other losses
YSR8 Legends Pre Acad – big strong team, tough cross play bracket with Blues, good GK, 3-game L streak per YSR
YSR12 So Cal Acad Hazell–dark horse, tough bracket with Blues but last meeting tied Draluck 2-2 per YSR
YSR13 Eagles – strong defense, speedy forwards, good history in National Cup, play RSC in bracket play
YSR10 Galaxy SD Bouchereau - have talented players, very inconsistent, tricky bracket vs Slammers (A-team?)
Darkest of Dark Horses
YSR24 South West SC – TFA reincarnated, wild long shot to advance, score lots, concede lots...check their docs
I agree with both of those! Eagles and So Cal Academy Gallo had some close matches in league (rooting for a tie there), and CDA is a big physical team that could pressure Legends.
ladoctorr
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First round match ups
Legends vs Blues is the toughest first round match up.
I like Real vs Eagles as they often compete for the same players in the Conejo Valley.
First day I agree with legends/cda slammers and Eagles/So Cal Academy.
Legends is well aware CDA Slammers Segovia is a touch match up. 3:30 game means plenty of wind for both teams to deal with as well.
Legends vs Blues is the toughest first round match up.
I like Real vs Eagles as they often compete for the same players in the Conejo Valley.
First day I agree with legends/cda slammers and Eagles/So Cal Academy.
Legends is well aware CDA Slammers Segovia is a touch match up. 3:30 game means plenty of wind for both teams to deal with as well.