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.
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That’s great news, Wishing that lineup an injury free remainder of the season.
Kante
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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
Kante
PREMIER
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?
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?
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
Kante
PREMIER
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
Fishme1
GOLD
Interesting
Kante
PREMIER
thx. good on lag. any commentary on the LAFC/Portland match?
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.
Kante
PREMIER
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.
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)
Kante
PREMIER
Awesome. Thanks for the update. LAG is now in 2nd?
Kante
PREMIER
Also how did the lafc/sounders match go?
LAG in 3rd, for now. It’s all consolation though. Only top team per bracket (+ 1 wild card) goes thru in the U15 division.
Wasn’t at the game, but heard it was as good, hard-fought contest. Seattle can play, but LAFC is really tough to beat when they’re firing on multiple cylinders.
Sounders are very organized, they build well as a team but lack the firepower to beat Our LAFC back line. Seattle put immediate pressure on every play. LAFC offense was quick and constant. ER did a great job distrusting ball to forwards. The boys are truly a special group to win these intense games
Field 7 is terrible, it’s turf without the rubber bits that allow the cleats to dig in. All teams are slipping.
Kante
PREMIER
here's predicts for this weekend. the algo does not include generation adidas results. (btw, congrats to LAFC for advancing and to LAG for some very respectable showings in Feb) but will hopefully by next week. home team is listed first.
Barca 1 vs. SD Surf 4
Pats 3 vs. Arsenal 2
LAGSD 1 vs. Strikers 3
FC Golden State 2 vs. LAUFA 1
Nomads 4 vs. Real SoCal 1
Barca 1 vs. SD Surf 4
Pats 3 vs. Arsenal 2
LAGSD 1 vs. Strikers 3
FC Golden State 2 vs. LAUFA 1
Nomads 4 vs. Real SoCal 1
Kante
PREMIER
here's predicts vs actuals. If anyone had additional comments/color, please chime in.
Predict: Barca 1 vs. SD Surf 4. Actuals: Barca 5 vs. SD Surf 2. Per the game report, it looks like Barca did a good job of keeping SD Surf/YNT/LAFC mid Evan Rotundo under control (he's averaging 1.2 goals a game), while leveraging a good match-up for Diego Hernandez who went for a hat trick for Barca.
Having said that, SD Surf only had four players play the full 80 while also playing two 05s up, one of whom had both of SD Surf's goals. Good on the Surf for development since they're well out of the play-off race.
Predict: LAGSD 1 vs. Strikers 3. Actuals: LAGSD 1 vs. Strikers 3
Predict: Pats 3 vs. Arsenal 2. Actuals: Pats 3 vs. Arsenal 1
Predict: FC Golden State 2 vs. LAUFA 1. Rescheduled.
Predict: Nomads 4 vs. Real SoCal 1. Actuals: Nomads 2 vs. Real Socal 1
Predict: Barca 1 vs. SD Surf 4. Actuals: Barca 5 vs. SD Surf 2. Per the game report, it looks like Barca did a good job of keeping SD Surf/YNT/LAFC mid Evan Rotundo under control (he's averaging 1.2 goals a game), while leveraging a good match-up for Diego Hernandez who went for a hat trick for Barca.
Having said that, SD Surf only had four players play the full 80 while also playing two 05s up, one of whom had both of SD Surf's goals. Good on the Surf for development since they're well out of the play-off race.
Predict: LAGSD 1 vs. Strikers 3. Actuals: LAGSD 1 vs. Strikers 3
Predict: Pats 3 vs. Arsenal 2. Actuals: Pats 3 vs. Arsenal 1
Predict: FC Golden State 2 vs. LAUFA 1. Rescheduled.
Predict: Nomads 4 vs. Real SoCal 1. Actuals: Nomads 2 vs. Real Socal 1
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