Thank you. I watched WCC too. Without the PKs MR made we don't win. However, that is why we have the DA now. Get the "gamers" out and just play soft as pillows soccer from the back. Stanford seems to have all the best players and that is why they can do it and win. All the other teams have to do their best to challenge their greatness. I watched some teams try and run with the Lakers in the 80s and they couldn't do it. Then came the "Bad Boys" from Detroit. They played rough hoops and I got all mad when they hacked my Lakers all the time. I now want NC to win because the coach is pissed off at USSF and so am I. Plus, he knows the DA coaches are using Training Centers and YNT as a carrot to steal other players from clubs and wants to slap those misleading coaches a $50,000 find. #22 for NC Tar Heels!!!
Except that some of these “youth parents” have played the game at a high level and for decades. Have you? I agree “garbage soccer” is a bit harsh, they do what needs to be done in order to get the result. That doesn’t mean it’s good soccer (que the USWNT debate), it just not the prettiest to watch. It is a high intensity, push forward and press style of play. Their depth allows them to do hockey style line changes 25 min in to each half to wear you down and eventually break you. Lets not confuse effectiveness with stylish.
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For me that game came down to simply execution. Stanford executed in all facets from play out of the back, to passes, to crosses, defending, etc. I do not dislike NC, but that game in particular was horrible to watch. Over the season I have watched them play many times. And that ugly performance was the cherry on top. NC has enough talent on that field to play so much better. They are in the finals because they have talent, they have a coach who knows how to win under any circumstance, and is willing to employ different methods. Many of which I do not care for. AD has not evolved in his style, but he does each and every year manage to recruit top talent, win games and make deep runs. He’s incredibly consistent. When I mention Blues its out of jest. I do like that they have evolved since the inception of DA. From observations I feel Blues has changed the way they play. AR has also been doing a good job since signing on.
Is it fair to say you would rather lose playing soccer the "right" way vs playing kickball/hockey style/Direct or whatever it takes to win a natty?
Overall there is nothing wrong with playing direct soccer. Some great teams play that way, ManU is an example. But it needs to be methodical (though that comes with many nuances). When the game is played mindlessly then I definitely would rather play the right way win or lose. Philosophical principles.
ok, that helps me understand you better. I'm so competitive and so is my dd we want to win no matter what without cheating of course.
There is nothing wrong with being competitive. Here is another example. I play and run my men’s team. A few weeks ago we were facing our nemesis and going to be without any of our true forwards/wingers. And we were also missing key midfielders. Essentially zero offense. Typically we run a 4-3-1-2. This game to be competitive with so many players out I ran a 4-5-1. I packed the midfield. We played our typical style but defended first and foremost. Did I change they way we usually play. Yes. Were competitive. Yes. Did we play the right way. Yes. Never forsaking our style. Just more defense.
Did you play pro ball? My dd old coach played big time adult league with guys from Sockers and Landon Donavan. What level is your men's team? I did adult Mexican league in El Monte for two years. I played GK and was good. I would have played GK in HS but I played hoops instead. Do you give NC any chance tmrw? I think Stanford wins big but I want NC to win for some reason.
I watched soccer get taken over three years ago by the dads who want style points added to how we judge a soccer match. If that doesn't work, the same clowns tell us you need to have a 4.4 GPA to be truly the best. "We lost to those physical hockey soccer players. We played soccer the right way but lost." Please, spare me this "whacko berry" way to make excuses when your team loses.
The individuals who run the USSDA would not agree.
I agree, just win baby.
