Turning Pro at 13
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JS 04
Yup.
shales1002
GOLD
Focusing on the 2022's, I would agree with ONE of your picks. She's a sweetheart and certainly a game-changer. I just think the college game will change it all. Hopefully, these girls continue to flourish in college. You only have GDA players listed. Is that intentional? To be fair that's who they have called.
shales1002
GOLD
JS is 2023. OM is a 2024.
Why are none of us talking about this player. I heard of her a year or so ago and have watched real game footage. Not clips. Her fanfare is low.
Ally Sentnor Is Our 2019 SportsKid of the Year | SI Kids
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In a thread that was started to discuss OM going pro, I find it pleasing that you brought up AS. I knew I liked you!
AS and OM are both phenomenal talents, but the AS story is the other side of the youth superstar coin. If you compare both of their journeys, background, parents, and lifestyles it really shows that the phenomenal young ladies who are at the top of the game in their respective age groups or playing up can evolve or be formed in very different ways.
Personally, I'm a big fan of the AS model / story, it has a lot to do with her fanfare being low as you say. Everything I've read and seen from her story says blue-collar. She punches the clock, goes to work and is the epidemy of "what you do when no one is looking".
I wish all these talented young ladies the best in their futures!
I share the same sentiment.
SoccerSpoiler
SILVER ELITE
She’s determined to play.
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Portland Thorns’ Olivia Moultrie, 15, files lawsuit for right to play in NWSL
A 15-year-old has sued in federal court for the right to play in the National Women’s Soccer League, which doesn’t allow players under 18
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Getting entangled in legal battles with her league and team is not a great next step in her career.She’s determined to play.
Portland Thorns’ Olivia Moultrie, 15, files lawsuit for right to play in NWSL
A 15-year-old has sued in federal court for the right to play in the National Women’s Soccer League, which doesn’t allow players under 18
Granted, a photo is just an instant captured, but that picture of her on the cover of the article has unhappy, frustrated, angry written all over it.
SoccerFan4Life
PREMIER
THose parents must be insane! Granted I get their point to allow under 18 players to play but why ruin a young player's life by pushing soccer so much. She can make so much more by becoming a doctor, lawyer, or just any other career that can bring happiness to her life. Let her be a kid (too late for that) and let her go to college (still a chance).
Not so sure getting legal with the entity that pays you equals a bad thing anymore. Megan Rapinoe did it, made a bunch of $$$, and is now famous for it.
I love it
Let her go pro whenever she wants is my take. Same for basketball players. I'm still SMFH why any stud ball player can't sign at 16. This BS that they have to wait until 18 and also go to college for one year. Oh Please, #lethemgopro. Who needs college when pro is right around the corner? My dd was able to battle the great OM for two years at practice every week and let me tell you Soccer Fan 4 Life, this player loves to play soccer and is very happy when she plays and my dd says she is one of kind and is all in soccer 24/7. It's called freedom of choice. The free choice to be whatever the hell you want to be in life. My dd was approached to go pro as well back when she was 12. Of course I was blushing with dad pride and ego. I heard about dads sending kids to far away places to be a pro in soccer player for the boys ((my dd former All American coach left home at 15 to play in Holland with the flying Dutchman)). However, this new proposal for girls seemed whack if I were to be honest. I thought about her going pro for a few seconds and then it was a big fat, "hell no." I came on here with satire three years ago and so many damn fools thought I was serious about sending my daughter away at 13 to be trained by the "Pros." Ahhhhh, no thank you This move is not in her best interests.She’s determined to play.
Portland Thorns’ Olivia Moultrie, 15, files lawsuit for right to play in NWSL
A 15-year-old has sued in federal court for the right to play in the National Women’s Soccer League, which doesn’t allow players under 18
Respect for the player who being working on her game hard and has a lot of potential.
The parents on the other hand have their own agenda, manufactured a image, spendt huge sums on a back yard pitch, travel, personal trainers, silver spoon activities, lawyers, etc.
When you don't achieve things soley based on merit, performance, skills, etc and have parents that called the shots, arranged things, sued to get there way there is always going to be question marks and some resentment.
In such a big rush to be the "youngest" they forget to actually let the girl be a normal teen person, play more and develop but would rather say hey we're too good for this and sue while everyone else continues on and has fun playing, feel sorry for the player. The parents on the other hand not so much.
“The truth is that if Olivia Moultrie was male, she’d already be playing in MLS,” attorney Max Forer said in a statement. “Further, she’s already eligible to play for the US Women’s National Team but can’t officially play in the league that develops and prepares talent for the National Team, that’s unfair.”
How'd that workout for Freddy Adu?
I wish Olivia luck. From what I've seen, she can really play. I don't doubt that she could play in the league right now.
But- How does a 15 year old travel to games? Check in to a hotel? What does she do when her teammates are talking about real adult topics (relationships, money, sex, etc).
And it's not like NWSL players are making NBA money.
National Women’s Soccer League making significant changes to salary cap structure
2020 Salary Cap
The NWSL has increased its salary cap to $650,000, up from $421,500 in 2019. The minimum player salary will rise to $20,000, up from $16,538 in 2019. The maximum salary will rise to $50,000, up from $46,200 in 2019.
I know she has a contract with Nike. I wonder if Nike and/or her agent are pushing this lawsuit to try and make something of the sponsorship money Nike is giving her.
How'd that workout for Freddy Adu?
I wish Olivia luck. From what I've seen, she can really play. I don't doubt that she could play in the league right now.
But- How does a 15 year old travel to games? Check in to a hotel? What does she do when her teammates are talking about real adult topics (relationships, money, sex, etc).
And it's not like NWSL players are making NBA money.
National Women’s Soccer League making significant changes to salary cap structure
2020 Salary Cap
The NWSL has increased its salary cap to $650,000, up from $421,500 in 2019. The minimum player salary will rise to $20,000, up from $16,538 in 2019. The maximum salary will rise to $50,000, up from $46,200 in 2019.
I know she has a contract with Nike. I wonder if Nike and/or her agent are pushing this lawsuit to try and make something of the sponsorship money Nike is giving her.
Exactly. Your summary rings true.
foreveryoung
SILVER ELITE
I don't disagree with you but how is this any different from child actors? Aren't professional athletes really just entertainers? I wouldn't pursue either for my kids but clearly there are lots of people that do and a very lucrative market for it.
Child actors usually wind up pretty fucked up too (But they make a ton of money. For themselves and their parents)
Sports and acting are vastly two different disciplines. That if you lined up the requirements involved you can see the differences. Though a good point made.
No that's not the truth.
The truth is that the parents signed her up for the thorns knowing that the senior women's league doesn't allow minors to play.
2 years later and their regretting that decision so instead of taking responsibility they are blaming other and suing. Class case of entitlement and manufacturing drama.
foreveryoung
SILVER ELITE
Sounds like the elite university admissions system. Lots of people "buying" success for their kids. The club soccer system is riddled with it. When the $10k investment in fees and travel doesn't seem to be cutting it they add additional training, private lessons, resident programs, etc.