G2010 - How’s the 2022 season going?

McDrippy said:
DEAR LUIS ANDRES,

YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR USERNAME ALL YOU WANT BUT BECAUSE YOU CAN NOT HELP YOURSELF YOU GAVE UP YOUR IDENTITY WITHIN 2 POSTS

SHUUUUUT THE FUCK UP
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LOL! You got me. Need to go make up my next ID! Actually, wish I was the infamous LA as I would be Platinum by now. Based on the 2010 blog, this guy must be an interesting character. I actually come from the cloth of the old timers that come with truth and wisdom: post what you know; support your kid 100%; and enjoy the sand because life is short.
 
Dodgerblue1884 said:
LOL! You got me. Need to go make up my next ID! Actually, wish I was the infamous LA as I would be Platinum by now. Based on the 2010 blog, this guy must be an interesting character. I actually come from the cloth of the old timers that come with truth and wisdom: post what you know; support your kid 100%; and enjoy the sand because life is short.
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I read people for a living and you're no Luis, MOO :) First off, he hates the Dodgers....lol. Old time stories with crush. The best youth coach my dd ever had told me after U12, the parents can get nasty and no parent is your true friend in this sport. He said learn to have eyes in the back of your head. I got a nasty threat today and my dd is aged out and their still after me. I sure hope we can make youth soccer healthy for the kids sake some day. Not sure who you are but I love the Dodgers. 1988 was a year to remember for crush and my mother. Her grandson was a member of that team and got a ring that year. My mom baked killer cookies for the head ticket master for Blue and she got better seats then the parents of the players. Bob Welch (RIP) loved my mom and she was a clubhouse favorite. Let's be nice everyone. If you are Luis, you sure have me fooled and it won't be the last time I got played :)
 
crush said:
I read people for a living and you're no Luis, MOO :) First off, he hates the Dodgers....lol. Old time stories with crush. The best youth coach my dd ever had told me after U12, the parents can get nasty and no parent is your true friend in this sport. He said learn to have eyes in the back of your head. I got a nasty threat today and my dd is aged out and their still after me. I sure hope we can make youth soccer healthy for the kids sake some day. Not sure who you are but I love the Dodgers. 1988 was a year to remember for crush and my mother. Her grandson was a member of that team and got a ring that year. My mom baked killer cookies for the head ticket master for Blue and she got better seats then the parents of the players. Bob Welch (RIP) loved my mom and she was a clubhouse favorite. Let's be nice everyone. If you are Luis, you sure have me fooled and it won't be the last time I got played :)
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Wish I was good enough to fool the members of this board but I am not that wise, however, likely older than most on is forum. Have adult kids that both played soccer so I know some of the BS that goes on, though neither were current day MLS or ECNL caliber. Now, on my second marriage, my 2010 dd is my my main focus with GA seeming to be her speed. But since we are swapping Dodger love, I was hooked as a 15 year old when I attended Fernando's second start for the Dodgers in 1981. We lived in San Mateo and my dad surprised my brother and I with tickets that he purchased only because Fernando was starting. Immigrant from Mexico, dad was diehard Hispanic ball players, didn't matter who they played for. After watching El Toro pitch, the Dodgers were my team. Told my first wife we were moving to Socal in 1992 because of a job, it was really to be closer to Chavez Ravine, but don't tell her that! I am definitely jealous of Crush and Crush's mom, both for the Dodger connection and I never getting to taste one of the cookies.
 
Dodgerblue1884 said:
Wish I was good enough to fool the members of this board but I am not that wise, however, likely older than most on is forum. Have adult kids that both played soccer so I know some of the BS that goes on, though neither were current day MLS or ECNL caliber. Now, on my second marriage, my 2010 dd is my my main focus with GA seeming to be her speed. But since we are swapping Dodger love, I was hooked as a 15 year old when I attended Fernando's second start for the Dodgers in 1981. We lived in San Mateo and my dad surprised my brother and I with tickets that he purchased only because Fernando was starting. Immigrant from Mexico, dad was diehard Hispanic ball players, didn't matter who they played for. After watching El Toro pitch, the Dodgers were my team. Told my first wife we were moving to Socal in 1992 because of a job, it was really to be closer to Chavez Ravine, but don't tell her that! I am definitely jealous of Crush and Crush's mom, both for the Dodger connection and I never getting to taste one of the cookies.
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Fernando was the best and played with ganas. My mom was at the Gibson HR off Eck. I went to one Mets playoff game that year. She baked the best chocolate chip cookies bro. I miss her so much. She literarily saved my life from pure evil. Anyway, her grandson was a great kid and told me some crazy cocaine stories on that team. This HR still gives me goose pumps. I was on my way to pro baseball until I faced nasty curve balls and change ups in high school and my dream was crushed. I could hit 90 all day but switch that junk up and I was not good enough. I played like Pete Rose. I played my heart out. I did win the City LL Championship in 6th grade. I loved playing baseball. Great times to go back to the glory days :)

 
Zeke said:
Some clubs have the teams travel together, with 3-4 chaperones. It ends up looking a bit like a school package tour: hotel, meals, and flights for 2 dozen people. Or 20 dozen, once you count all the teams.

For clubs that travel that way, a travel coordinator makes sense.
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Yes, what you say is true with team travel, eventually they will do this. But the 2010’s are not yet team traveling in which a coordinator would make sense.
 
Hey there all and greetings from the Midwest.

We will be out your way for ECNL playoffs in a couple weeks, and given it’s our first year I was hoping to get some friendly logistical advice from the locals who have experience with the area and/ or event via older kids. So couple questions.

1) Our team hotel is in the Carlsbad area, and the driving guides claim it’s approximately 30 minutes to the fields, but I recall reading on here somewhere that traffic and parking are a huge mess so how long do you think we should realistically budget for this drive.

2) There was already a nice thread with some good restaurant recommendations for a crowd so I think we have that covered, but appreciate any thoughts on team activities/ lower-key things to do on off days. San Diego attractions and LegoLand are obviously in easy striking distance, some folks have thrown drives to Santa Monica or UCLA campus but those seem somewhat ambitious considering traffic. I’ve also heard a sunset fire on the beach is nice, but you have to stake out the fire pit very early and I’m not sure we will have volunteers for that duty. Any ideas are appreciated, but you won’t trick us into having them go swimming before game day .

Thanks in advance, looking forward to some sunshine and quality soccer.
 
MidwestSoccer said:
Hey there all and greetings from the Midwest.

We will be out your way for ECNL playoffs in a couple weeks, and given it’s our first year I was hoping to get some friendly logistical advice from the locals who have experience with the area and/ or event via older kids. So couple questions.

1) Our team hotel is in the Carlsbad area, and the driving guides claim it’s approximately 30 minutes to the fields, but I recall reading on here somewhere that traffic and parking are a huge mess so how long do you think we should realistically budget for this drive.

2) There was already a nice thread with some good restaurant recommendations for a crowd so I think we have that covered, but appreciate any thoughts on team activities/ lower-key things to do on off days. San Diego attractions and LegoLand are obviously in easy striking distance, some folks have thrown drives to Santa Monica or UCLA campus but those seem somewhat ambitious considering traffic. I’ve also heard a sunset fire on the beach is nice, but you have to stake out the fire pit very early and I’m not sure we will have volunteers for that duty. Any ideas are appreciated, but you won’t trick us into having them go swimming before game day .

Thanks in advance, looking forward to some sunshine and quality soccer.

San Diego Is known for really good Mexican food. There's a ton of really great little hole in the wall Mexican food restaurants but if you want a really cool experience I would recommend going to Old Town State historical Park. It's full of an old-fashioned candy shop, great music, a ton of really good Mexican restaurants, fun touristy shopping. There's also the San Diego mission right next to it. There's the Whaley House (not sure if I'm spelling it right) which is a certified 'haunted house' that you can do tours in. After you can eat you can walk around and explore. Really cool area.

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
(619) 220-5422

https://g.co/kgs/PtQ8ir
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MidwestSoccer said:
Hey there all and greetings from the Midwest.

We will be out your way for ECNL playoffs in a couple weeks, and given it’s our first year I was hoping to get some friendly logistical advice from the locals who have experience with the area and/ or event via older kids. So couple questions.

1) Our team hotel is in the Carlsbad area, and the driving guides claim it’s approximately 30 minutes to the fields, but I recall reading on here somewhere that traffic and parking are a huge mess so how long do you think we should realistically budget for this drive.

2) There was already a nice thread with some good restaurant recommendations for a crowd so I think we have that covered, but appreciate any thoughts on team activities/ lower-key things to do on off days. San Diego attractions and LegoLand are obviously in easy striking distance, some folks have thrown drives to Santa Monica or UCLA campus but those seem somewhat ambitious considering traffic. I’ve also heard a sunset fire on the beach is nice, but you have to stake out the fire pit very early and I’m not sure we will have volunteers for that duty. Any ideas are appreciated, but you won’t trick us into having them go swimming before game day .

Thanks in advance, looking forward to some sunshine and quality soccer.
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Heres some fun things to do.

- Go to the beach
- Surf lessons for the team (they will come to you)
- Oceanside harbor does 1/2 day ocean fishing tours
- Oceanside has some new hotels with bars/restaurants on the roof that overlook the ocean
- La Jolla Shores is an awesome beach for hanging out
- Moonlight Beach is an awesome beach for hanging out
- Take the train down to Old Town for food + Mexican type stuff
 
MidwestSoccer said:
Hey there all and greetings from the Midwest.

We will be out your way for ECNL playoffs in a couple weeks, and given it’s our first year I was hoping to get some friendly logistical advice from the locals who have experience with the area and/ or event via older kids. So couple questions.

1) Our team hotel is in the Carlsbad area, and the driving guides claim it’s approximately 30 minutes to the fields, but I recall reading on here somewhere that traffic and parking are a huge mess so how long do you think we should realistically budget for this drive.

2) There was already a nice thread with some good restaurant recommendations for a crowd so I think we have that covered, but appreciate any thoughts on team activities/ lower-key things to do on off days. San Diego attractions and LegoLand are obviously in easy striking distance, some folks have thrown drives to Santa Monica or UCLA campus but those seem somewhat ambitious considering traffic. I’ve also heard a sunset fire on the beach is nice, but you have to stake out the fire pit very early and I’m not sure we will have volunteers for that duty. Any ideas are appreciated, but you won’t trick us into having them go swimming before game day .

Thanks in advance, looking forward to some sunshine and quality soccer.
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Definitely cancel the trip to Santa Monica/UCLA. During the week that roundtrip could take 5 to 6 hours at a minimum. That does not include the time you spend while there.
 
Carlsbad7 said:
Heres some fun things to do.

- Go to the beach
- Surf lessons for the team (they will come to you)
- Oceanside harbor does 1/2 day ocean fishing tours
- Oceanside has some new hotels with bars/restaurants on the roof that overlook the ocean
- La Jolla Shores is an awesome beach for hanging out
- Moonlight Beach is an awesome beach for hanging out
- Take the train down to Old Town for food + Mexican type stuff
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Some additional thoughts...

The beach (sun + water) will wipe the team out so dont do it before or between games.

You can do a late night camp out (marshmallows and smoares) with the team + businesses like this one https://www.beachfireguy.com/ will set everything up for you + pack it out when you're done.

The Steven Birtch Aquarium in La Jolla is really nice + kids love it. Sometimes they have animals like Rays you can touch at the end of the tour.
 
Carlsbad7 said:
Some additional thoughts...

The beach (sun + water) will wipe the team out so dont do it before or between games.

You can do a late night camp out (marshmallows and smoares) with the team + businesses like this one https://www.beachfireguy.com/ will set everything up for you + pack it out when you're done.

The Steven Birtch Aquarium in La Jolla is really nice + kids love it. Sometimes they have animals like Rays you can touch at the end of the tour.
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Great stuff Carlsbad. I would also warn EVERYONE to watch out for "Sting Rays" at the beach. My dd stepped on one and she got the sting and she still say's it was one of the most painful things she has ever endured. I think it took almost a week to heal before she could play soccer. This is no joke.

How do you relieve stingray pain?

Stingray stings can be quite painful. Often, the pain peaks after about 90 minutes, although it may last for much longer. Soaking the affected area in hot water, if possible, can help relieve pain. Anti-inflammatory and pain medications can also help.
 
The above recommendations are great. I also suggest:
- Mission Beach
- Belmont Park (carnival games like Coney Island)
- San Diego Zoo
- Solono Beach (North Beach) about a 10 min drive from the polo fields
- Del Mar Racetracks
- La Jolla shores
- USS Midway Museum
- Watch a San Diego
- Baseball game at PetCo Park



As a side note, a little further up (40 -60 min north) you can go to:
- Laguna Beach
- go to Dana Point (maybe take a boat to fish or whale watching)
- Main Street Huntington Beach (they have a lot of fire pits there and at Bolsa Chica State Beach about an hour north of Carlsbad)
- Irvine Spectrum (outdoor mall with various entertainment and nice restaurants)
- See various Spanish missions along the coastline
 
MidwestSoccer said:
Hey there all and greetings from the Midwest.

We will be out your way for ECNL playoffs in a couple weeks, and given it’s our first year I was hoping to get some friendly logistical advice from the locals who have experience with the area and/ or event via older kids. So couple questions.

1) Our team hotel is in the Carlsbad area, and the driving guides claim it’s approximately 30 minutes to the fields, but I recall reading on here somewhere that traffic and parking are a huge mess so how long do you think we should realistically budget for this drive.

2) There was already a nice thread with some good restaurant recommendations for a crowd so I think we have that covered, but appreciate any thoughts on team activities/ lower-key things to do on off days. San Diego attractions and LegoLand are obviously in easy striking distance, some folks have thrown drives to Santa Monica or UCLA campus but those seem somewhat ambitious considering traffic. I’ve also heard a sunset fire on the beach is nice, but you have to stake out the fire pit very early and I’m not sure we will have volunteers for that duty. Any ideas are appreciated, but you won’t trick us into having them go swimming before game day .

Thanks in advance, looking forward to some sunshine and quality soccer.
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Assuming you have to arrive 30 min-1 hour early before game time, 45 minutes is good, in my opinion.
 
MidwestSoccer said:
Hey there all and greetings from the Midwest. We will be out your way for ECNL playoffs in a couple weeks, and given it’s our first year I was hoping to get some friendly logistical advice from the locals who have experience with the area and/ or event via older kids. So couple questions. 1) Our team hotel is in the Carlsbad area, and the driving guides claim it’s approximately 30 minutes to the fields, but I recall reading on here somewhere that traffic and parking are a huge mess so how long do you think we should realistically budget for this drive. 2) There was already a nice thread with some good restaurant recommendations for a crowd so I think we have that covered, but appreciate any thoughts on team activities/ lower-key things to do on off days. San Diego attractions and LegoLand are obviously in easy striking distance, some folks have thrown drives to Santa Monica or UCLA campus but those seem somewhat ambitious considering traffic. I’ve also heard a sunset fire on the beach is nice, but you have to stake out the fire pit very early and I’m not sure we will have volunteers for that duty. Any ideas are appreciated, but you won’t trick us into having them go swimming before game day . Thanks in advance, looking forward to some sunshine and quality soccer.
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Parking and traffic a big mess! That's the understatement of the year! Traffic mess for small tournaments . Nightmare for surf cup....showcases . ...playoffs... pack plenty of patience
 
TeamDadJokes said:
The above recommendations are great. I also suggest:
- Mission Beach
- Belmont Park (carnival games like Coney Island)
- San Diego Zoo
- Solono Beach (North Beach) about a 10 min drive from the polo fields
- Del Mar Racetracks
- La Jolla shores
- USS Midway Museum
- Watch a San Diego
- Baseball game at PetCo Park



As a side note, a little further up (40 -60 min north) you can go to:
- Laguna Beach
- go to Dana Point (maybe take a boat to fish or whale watching)
- Main Street Huntington Beach (they have a lot of fire pits there and at Bolsa Chica State Beach about an hour north of Carlsbad)
- Irvine Spectrum (outdoor mall with various entertainment and nice restaurants)
- See various Spanish missions along the coastline
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I would add San Clemente to the list. First OC city heading 5 North. Nice Pier, old town and great places to eat. Not many Sting Rays but Great Whites glow over at San Ono and swim up to T- Street. Laguna is a no because of the traffic.
 
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crush said:
I would add San Clemente to the list. First OC city heading 5 North. Nice Pier, old town and great places to eat. Not many Sting Rays but Great Whites glow over at San Ono and swim up to T- Street. Laguna is a no because of the traffic.
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Love San Clemente pier. Great surfing spot with the AmTrack running near by. I also meant to add San Onofre.

One of my suggestions got cut off, it was go to a San Diego Wave match.
 
TeamDadJokes said:
It’s spelled out for you in my reply. Both teams have 60 points. 3 points per win, 1 point for tie, 0 points for a loss.
Slammers is the only team with 20 wins. Blues is the only team with 1 loss. Both teams earned 60 points. Both of them won their Division. There is no PPG for standings. If you look at the final rankings, Phoenix Rising took 3rd in Sonoran because they won the head to head against SD Surf.
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Since Head to Head is the first tiebreaker, Slammers would win the tie breaker if there was a Southwest Title between Blues and Slammers since both have 60 points, but I don’t believe that title exists and it’s ECRL so no one really cares.. None of it matters..
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I guess there is a Southwest ECNL Regional League Champion. Blues won it and had the plaque. Saw it on social today
 
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