2019 Women's D1 Soccer Talk!!!!

Swoosh said:
If you think Long Beach/Mauricio plays a physical game, then I'm not sure what you've seen. He has recruited smaller technical players for years, including Mimi Rangel and Ashley Gonzales both Legends FC. They could use a new field to go with their new locker room facilities, but they have done wonders with what they have. I agree it's a great option for players wanting to play in the tournament not recruited by UCLA or USC.
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Ashley Gonzalez spent the bulk of her club career at Arsenal and Fram (whom she lists as her youth club on her bio). She spent her senior spring, after already being committed, at Legends, because she followed her coach there (may he rest in peace). Ashley was indeed a creative and dynamic club player.

I have seen Beach play, and I have seen and heard Mauricio coach as well. I think we would agree that Spain's Women's team is a very technical team, yet the consensus is they employed a physical defensive style against the USWNT. The two are not mutually exclusive.
 
MakeAPlay said:
I really, really like a certain teams chances this season. My kid says that she likes the team's chemistry and several freshman are going to help. It also doesn't hurt that they have 18 of their top 21 players back (one is injured). I'm going to cross my fingers, cheer as loudly as my voice allows and enjoy this last rodeo.
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I'm sure their trip to Italy solidified their chemistry. Enjoy the last season it goes by fast!
 
full90 said:
A whopping 3 WCC teams are on Chris Henderson’s “razzie” list of worst non conference strength of schedules list. USD, st Mary’s and pacific all have SOS above 200. That won’t help conference RPI.
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UCSD looking like the only source of light in San Diego. I think they will be a contender once they fully achieve D1 status. Does anyone have any info on them?
 
Swoosh said:
UCSD looking like the only source of light in San Diego. I think they will be a contender once they fully achieve D1 status. Does anyone have any info on them?
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They essentially got kicked out of D3 for being too big years ago, and have had passably-good teams at the D2 level for a while. It took a couple of tries for the students to vote to approve a fee increase to support a D1 program. They have a great location to use as a recruiting tool (nicest beach in the UC system, for example), but the hard part for athletic success there might be that the typical UCSD student doesn't care much about athletics.
 
Swoosh said:
UCSD looking like the only source of light in San Diego. I think they will be a contender once they fully achieve D1 status. Does anyone have any info on them?
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They went to the NCAA D2 tournament last year and either win or got close. One of my players HS teammates is on the team. They will be decent but not a contender, especially if they land in the Big West.
 
UCSD a contender? Will take a a few years. It’s not like they have been demolishing the likes of Chico state, Sonoma state, etc.... those are some competitive games. I believe UC Irvine and UCSB recruiting will be affected by their D1 status. All pretty close academically.
 
USD and San Diego State IMO are better places to play soccer and succeed academically in ANY major.

Not many kids can do soccer and hard core STEM at UC.
 
eastbaysoccer said:
USD and San Diego State IMO are better places to play soccer and succeed academically in ANY major.

Not many kids can do soccer and hard core STEM at UC.
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"Hard core STEM" would mean overloading in math and science classes, finish bachelor's in 4 years (or less in some cases) and roll right into grad school (or med school). NCAA measures of successful student-athlete programs recognize the difficulty of that and allow full credit for a program even if the player takes 6 years.
 
gkrent said:
They went to the NCAA D2 tournament last year and either win or got close. One of my players HS teammates is on the team. They will be decent but not a contender, especially if they land in the Big West.
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My understanding is that they will be in the Big West.
 
It tough to graduate with good grades at any highly ranked UC in four years. Kudos to anyone who can!
 
I’m a big fan of private schools, except the cost. Coaches from what I hear don’t discourage kids from choosing majors in STEM while playing soccer.
 
Desert Hound said:
That is true. Grand Canyon has a nice setup.

Northern Arizona has a nicer setup vs ASU or U of A as well.

That said...thoughts on ASU and U of A this yr?
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In my opinion Arizona will take a step backwards after making the tournament last year. It is going to be a struggle for them to make it to the tournament but it is possible. My prediction for them is 6th to 9th place. On the flip side I think that Arizona State will take a step forward. They were one of the last teams out of the tournament and I think that this year they get in. Their coach has brought in a lot of international talent and they were much improved last season when they relied upon a lot of freshman. They lose two important seniors, but I think that they are going to be better this year and will finish somewhere between 4th and 6th in the conference.

Here is how I think that it is going to shake out:

UCLA
Stanford
$C
Colorado
Arizona State
Wazzu
Utah
Cal
Arizona
UDub
Oregon
Oregon State

I think that the conference gets 7 or 8 into the dance with 3 having serious aspirations to be playing in San Jose in early December. 4 other teams have legitimate Sweet 16 potential with a good draw. 17 days until Stanford kicks off the exhibitions season! Good luck this season to any and all who have a player in college at any level. It is going to be a good one.
 
eastbaysoccer said:
UCSD a contender? Will take a a few years. It’s not like they have been demolishing the likes of Chico state, Sonoma state, etc.... those are some competitive games. I believe UC Irvine and UCSB recruiting will be affected by their D1 status. All pretty close academically.
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UCSD lost to Chico State and San Marcos last season
 
Swoosh said:
UCSD looking like the only source of light in San Diego. I think they will be a contender once they fully achieve D1 status. Does anyone have any info on them?
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I work not far from the campus and it is AMAZING!! Eventually they are going to be an up and comer.
 
MakeAPlay said:
In my opinion Arizona will take a step backwards after making the tournament last year. It is going to be a struggle for them to make it to the tournament but it is possible. My prediction for them is 6th to 9th place. On the flip side I think that Arizona State will take a step forward. They were one of the last teams out of the tournament and I think that this year they get in. Their coach has brought in a lot of international talent and they were much improved last season when they relied upon a lot of freshman. They lose two important seniors, but I think that they are going to be better this year and will finish somewhere between 4th and 6th in the conference.

Here is how I think that it is going to shake out:

UCLA
Stanford
$C
Colorado
Arizona State
Wazzu
Utah
Cal
Arizona
UDub
Oregon
Oregon State

I think that the conference gets 7 or 8 into the dance with 3 having serious aspirations to be playing in San Jose in early December. 4 other teams have legitimate Sweet 16 potential with a good draw. 17 days until Stanford kicks off the exhibitions season! Good luck this season to any and all who have a player in college at any level. It is going to be a good one.
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Is Oregon that far behind? What’s the situation there?
 
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