Surf Cup bracketing

310soccer said:
All great points but the finals was far from desired. Again congrats to Heat FC but there more better teams out there. Atleast some teams from California at still playing soccer is the bright side.
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How do mean? Far from desired?
*Addendum-I see that you stated, "more better teams out there". Definitely debatable as Surf Cup was a shell of itself. Yet, teams that could have made it did in any year. Though that does not mean they would otherwise as well.
 
LASTMAN14 said:
How do mean? Far from desired?
*Addendum-I see that you stated, "more better teams out there". Definitely debatable as Surf Cup was a shell of itself. Yet, teams that could have made it did in any year. Though that does not mean they would otherwise as well.
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Far from desirable teams? Absolutely! Good teams from California alone ( LAFC, THORNS, MUSTANGS, BEACH, BAFC) were there to play. Throw in Real Colorado, FC Dallas, Solar and Texans would make out more desirable games. Bottomline the teams who enter the tournament was able to get some games under there belt. The best team won! YEs Surf Cup was a shell of itself I agree with you.
 
gotothebushes said:
These teams played 3 more games and any other Socal/ NorCal...California teams and they play if Florida and Texas. That’s 9 more games- at least there playing! Stop hating!
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Facts are Facts! Not hating at all. Teams they played were watered down. Can you please explain to me how Surf ended up playing Blues in the Semifinal game instead of Surf playing Broomfield? Blues were probably worn down and Heat got a tired Blue team. like you said they all got 3 games which is important.
 
310soccer said:
Facts are Facts! Not hating at all. Teams they played were watered down. Can you please explain to me how Surf ended up playing Blues in the Semifinal game instead of Surf playing Broomfield? Blues were probably worn down and Heat got a tired Blue team. like you said they all got 3 games which is important.
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Broomfield were in same bracket as Surf so were not going to be matched up right away again in the semis........Vegas Heat 2005 ECNL are a really tuff team..... sure they did lose 8-2 in the ECNL showcase but remember it was to a powerhouse Cali Thorns aka Force team who are probably number 1 in Cali.....I would like to see that team play LAFC Slammers to be sure who is the best of the best.....

But enough about 2005.....congrats to Surf 2006 girls who beat Solar of Texas 2-0 in a battle for top dog in the country.....my great buddy sent me a game recording and Solar are a fierce competition......
 
socalkdg said:
I watched an ECNL G05 game between Surf and Real Colorado National ECNL. Real Colorado is amazing. They are the best in this age group. Starts and ends with them.
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futboldad1 said:
Broomfield were in same bracket as Surf so were not going to be matched up right away again in the semis........Vegas Heat 2005 ECNL are a really tuff team..... sure they did lose 8-2 in the ECNL showcase but remember it was to a powerhouse Cali Thorns aka Force team who are probably number 1 in Cali.....I would like to see that team play LAFC Slammers to be sure who is the best of the best.....

But enough about 2005.....congrats to Surf 2006 girls who beat Solar of Texas 2-0 in a battle for top dog in the country.....my great buddy sent me a game recording and Solar are a fierce competition......
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Really you call Thorns/ Force a powerhouse after only playing 3 games? Are they that good? They haven't played any strong teams yet. I agree LAFC would be a good game to see.
 
socalkdg said:
I watched an ECNL G05 game between Surf and Real Colorado National ECNL. Real Colorado is amazing. They are the best in this age group. Starts and ends with them.
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Surf went 0-3 in AZ showcase and just lost to Blues 0-2. Real Colorado is the best in the 05 age group? WOW! Did you really just put that out there? There good but the best?
 
Does anyone have stats on how many players in the USMNT and women’s team come from SoCal? On the men’s side it looks like the east has a stronger presence then SoCal. Wouldn’t this mean that SoCal doesn’t have the best teams in the nation? Fc Dallas is crushing it with their youth academy program and the number of men going to play in Europe.
 
SoccerFan4Life said:
Does anyone have stats on how many players in the USMNT and women’s team come from SoCal? On the men’s side it looks like the east has a stronger presence then SoCal. Wouldn’t this mean that SoCal doesn’t have the best teams in the nation? Fc Dallas is crushing it with their youth academy program and the number of men going to play in Europe.
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I think exceptional talent can come from anywhere. environment definitely helps. Best competition is still SoCal as far as the number of quality teams and players a short distance from each other.
 
310soccer said:
Far from desirable teams? Absolutely! Good teams from California alone ( LAFC, THORNS, MUSTANGS, BEACH, BAFC) were there to play. Throw in Real Colorado, FC Dallas, Solar and Texans would make out more desirable games. Bottomline the teams who enter the tournament was able to get some games under there belt. The best team won! YEs Surf Cup was a shell of itself I agree with you.
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So we are in accord.
 
socalkdg said:
I watched an ECNL G05 game between Surf and Real Colorado National ECNL. Real Colorado is amazing. They are the best in this age group. Starts and ends with them.
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Agree that Real Co. are very good. Did you also watch FC Dallas and/or Thorns. I have seen all three recently and our DD's teams have played all three in not so long ago past. I have FC Dallas and Thorns flopping between 1-2, with Real CO in third. Though I want to see PDA and MVLA play to see where they stand. Also, honorable mention goes to the Real CO Athletico team who look to be very close to National.
 
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socalkdg said:
I watched an ECNL G05 game between Surf and Real Colorado National ECNL. Real Colorado is amazing. They are the best in this age group. Starts and ends with them.
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I was only talking about California teams for this age but Real Colorado National ECNL are a top 2005 team.... it is hard to say they are number 1 for sure though given a lack of top matchups and Covid stopping proper preparation for Calif teams.....my top 5 In random order for 2005 would be LAFC, Thorns/Force, Colorado National, PDA and Dallas Texans.....I think So Cal is best region for girls but it is close and there are top talented young ladies across the states.....

2006 age I think is more clear cut and I think it is Surf and then Solar.....
 
LASTMAN14 said:
Agree that Real Co. are very good. Did you also watch FC Dallas and/or Thorns. I have seen all three recently and our DD's teams have played all three in not so long ago past. I have FC Dallas and Thorns flopping between 1-2, with Real CO in third.
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hahah I wrote my post as you were posting yours...... great minds and all that...... the LAFC Slammers and PDA are worthy too i.m.o...
 
LASTMAN14 said:
Agree that Real Co. are very good. Did you also watch FC Dallas and/or Thorns. I have seen all three recently and our DD's teams have played all three in not so long ago past. I have FC Dallas and Thorns flopping between 1-2, with Real CO in third. Though I want to see PDA and MVLA play to see where they stand. Also, honorable mention goes to the Real CO Athletico team who look to be very close to National.
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Lastman, please keep your comments to yourself. We don't want a target on our backs. We like flying under the radar!:)
 
Any thoughts on Blues GU17, this is a new team that beat SD surf.

They have 8 goals total and 1 against out of the 5 games played. Pretty solid team IMO. Stats show they won on PK's for the semi, and final.
 
TSK said:
Any thoughts on Blues GU17, this is a new team that beat SD surf.

They have 8 goals total and 1 against out of the 5 games played. Pretty solid team IMO. Stats show they won on PK's for the semi, and final.
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I watched them play one game and seemed very solid particularly in the midfield where games are won and lost. Good ball control passing mixed in with speed and dynamic movement.
 
@ Lavey29, I will guess most of the players are from the no longer US Soccer DA.

Any standout players that you recondize?, they should also have some good strikers to get that many goals.
 
TSK said:
@ Lavey29, I will guess most of the players are from the no longer US Soccer DA.

Any standout players that you recondize?, they should also have some good strikers to get that many goals.
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8 goals in five games is only 1.6 per game.... and it was a weakened field this year..... but make no mistake the new Blues 2004/GU17 team is strong and going to be very good if they get chance to gel...... to answer your question, you guess wrong....the team is all new with very few from last year's DA team making it...... I think this new group will establish itself in the top 5 in this great nation over the next year.......
 
310soccer said:
Really you call Thorns/ Force a powerhouse after only playing 3 games? Are they that good? They haven't played any strong teams yet. I agree LAFC would be a good game to see.
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I don't know about powerhouse, but they are really talented and one of the top teams in the DA the last couple of years. Games they lost last year were when 2 or3 of their players played up and facing some other top clubs.
 
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