Kante
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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.
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.