D1 college soccer under threat

First of all, I think she's in the top 10% for her age. I also think she could be in the top 2% for her age group if she played against all the top players in her age group. Now, if you think, I think, she's top 1% or 2% in this country of all the female soccer players then your smoking crack bro. I never said that. She just hasn;t been eliminated yet imo. She still has a little something, something in the tank if you know what I mean.

I have never seen stats about 12 year olds. But if you look at HS soccer (assuming that most youth soccer when they were 12) the stats say 9.3% of them play College at any level. 2.2% of them play D1. Probably less than 1% play any meaningful minutes at D1. Less than maybe 0.01% play one minute as a pro. Even less make any substantial money beyond their College Scholarship. Its good to dream and work hard but it is a long road.
 
I hope your daughter winds up on television... I think we all do... we just hope you remember there's an enormous difference between being a great 12-year old and being a great 16-18 year old and I will probably never grasp why you felt, in your original post, she wasn't being "scouted" enough in NorCal. Nobody gets scouted at that age, Dre.
Maybe you misunderstood me because my kid has never played in NorCal to be scouted there. But I think any US 12 year old girl on a pro roster should be scouted. Plus she is being scouted by other countries and time is of the essence.
I don’t care if my kid fizzles out, I’m riding the wave as long as she continues to have fun. My kid is also doing extremely well in school. She has nothing to lose and much to gain.
 
I have never seen stats about 12 year olds. But if you look at HS soccer (assuming that most youth soccer when they were 12) the stats say 9.3% of them play College at any level. 2.2% of them play D1. Probably less than 1% play any meaningful minutes at D1. Less than maybe 0.01% play one minute as a pro. Even less make any substantial money beyond their College Scholarship. Its good to dream and work hard but it is a long road.
Dreamers dream Simi. The stats are my eyes bro. I know talent when I see it.
 
I might be wrong but that is like saying a 12 year old kid playing for the LA Galaxy academy is a pro. I think your not a pro until you actually get salary for playing soccer.
I kinda agree but a precedent was set by a 13 year old player a year prior. So what word would you use?
 
I kinda agree but a precedent was set by a 13 year old player a year prior. So what word would you use?
and my dd was playing against that pro every weekday at practice. I never said she was going to be pro, only that she wanted to give it a try. My dd has not had to work that hard yet everyone. I'm serious. Just wait.....lol!!!! These parents are funny. So up tight over pro.......
 
Maybe you misunderstood me because my kid has never played in NorCal to be scouted there. But I think any US 12 year old girl on a pro roster should be scouted. Plus she is being scouted by other countries and time is of the essence.
I don’t care if my kid fizzles out, I’m riding the wave as long as she continues to have fun. My kid is also doing extremely well in school. She has nothing to lose and much to gain.

No 12-year old should be on a pro anything. You said, originally, that you moved her to Tijuana because you were not satisfied with the attention she was getting here. Am I mistaken about that? Or did you send her to Tijuana because the schools are better than the richest zip code in the U.S.?
 
I might be wrong but that is like saying a 12 year old kid playing for the LA Galaxy academy is a pro. I think your not a pro until you actually get salary for playing soccer.
No 12-year old should be on a pro anything. You said, originally, that you moved her to Tijuana because you were not satisfied with the attention she was getting here. Am I mistaken about that? Or did you send her to Tijuana because the schools are better than the richest zip code in the U.S.?
She goes to a British school that adheres to the British education system. Everything is also taught in Spanish and English. Since my kid is a British citizen and tuition at Oxford and Cambridge is reasonable for citizens, I wanted my kid to be prepared to attend if she wants.
Going to TJ had nothing to do with soccer. But half of my kids elementary classmates parents were first team Club Tijuana players and it inspired her.
 
@Ellejustus @MacDre You all think I am arguing or hoping it does not work. I hope it does. I am just pointing out FIFA may not accept 7 options based on their law which is different than what most of us consider citizenship. Players have their citizenship rejected by FIFA all the time.
 
@Ellejustus @MacDre You all think I am arguing or hoping it does not work. I hope it does. I am just pointing out FIFA may not accept 7 options based on their law which is different than what most of us consider citizenship. Players have their citizenship rejected by FIFA all the time.
I get it...but you throw it against the wall and see what sticks. We are not putting all of our eggs in one basket because the process is arbitrary and flawed.
 
Her dad got her an endorsement deal. She plays for the Portland Thorns DA team or she did until DA ended. Not sure what league she will be in next year. I saw she got 45 minutes in a preseason game for the top team. https://equalizersoccer.com/2019/03...wsl-portland-thorns-13-years-old-perspective/ The article does a good job describing the issues involved.
Please note Liga MX Femenil does not have the same rules as NWSL. In Liga MX, U15’s and U17’s travel with the first team and play their games earlier in the day. They also practice with the first team. Money and contracts are not an issue for my kid. So, the distinction is that the kid in the article was on a DA team and my kid is on a pro roster and WILL debut at 15 for Club Tijuana’s first team. Night and day difference my friend.
 
Don’t get me wrong, I’m rooting for her. She might be a trail blazer for young ladies in the game. Long shot for sure. However, I’ve seen many a player that are FAR FAR better than her. Mine played against her a few times. She wasn’t even the best on her own team. But, to give her credit, she was playing up a year or so.
 
Where are these great players hiding?
Are they late bloomers? College coaches from top schools have also spoke to her ability. So should I tell the top D1 and pro coaches to fuck off?
Okay, wait! Your kid has been approached by Pro scouts and Top Div I coaches at 12? Yet, she can get on the radar for the US system? Call KUSI, cause, “It Ain’t Right!!”
 
Please note Liga MX Femenil does not have the same rules as NWSL. In Liga MX, U15’s and U17’s travel with the first team and play their games earlier in the day. They also practice with the first team. Money and contracts are not an issue for my kid. So, the distinction is that the kid in the article was on a DA team and my kid is on a pro roster and WILL debut at 15 for Club Tijuana’s first team. Night and day difference my friend.

Sounds a lot like a DA team that has a NWSL team to me. Not sure where Liga MX fits in the world of soccer but some brief googling seems to put it on par with the 2nd Division here in the US. I could only find a few results for Liga MX teams against US teams.

I am certainly rooting for your kid and looking forward to hearing of her debut in a few years.
 
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