'22-'23 SoCal and National Forecast and Updates

chiefs said:
I do know/understand soccer; Solar got carved up, no PK this game to bail you out.
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Blues foul was unfortunate. I heard the replay most said it was bs? Let’s see what they have next year - coach who came in mind season - he made changes that speak - I’m changing things ?

Koge seems maybe not as prepared for big league this year - that what that loss was about - preparedness. Coaches fault. Also 4-1 ? If you don’t take a national consolation game with pride and give it away - I’m not sure what that says. It’s not a scrimmage. Not all players want to lose so if that’s true that players were moved to different positions - well call me confused. That’s what off season training is for.

Finalists are well deserving at the end of the day - 2 oiled machines playing food soccer.
 
Shooting Star said:
Blues foul was unfortunate. I heard the replay most said it was bs? Let’s see what they have next year - coach who came in mind season - he made changes that speak - I’m changing things ?

Koge seems maybe not as prepared for big league this year - that what that loss was about - preparedness. Coaches fault. Also 4-1 ? If you don’t take a national consolation game with pride and give it away - I’m not sure what that says. It’s not a scrimmage. Not all players want to lose so if that’s true that players were moved to different positions - well call me confused. That’s what off season training is for.

Finalists are well deserving at the end of the day - 2 oiled machines playing food soccer.
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Sorry writing from my bumpy car ride
 
Heard surf added all these players and started them as the powerhouses they think they are. Does that win national titles? Has all this become just a recruiting to win shit show? Where is development? No seriously what team develops - I know you recruit - obviously if you have a hole to fill or someone leaves or … but adding those many players at the end …hmmmm
 
PDA wins. Great effort by Surf though. Solar coach and Surf Coach are meeting afterwards for beers to discuss how they might actually be blood related because of how similar they are. You need to let the girls play. I also am not going to be able to sit for a week after hearing the PDA coach telling his players to "Stand'er up" about 1,000,000x.

Fun game though. The 2010 game was also a good one to watch.
 
Shooting Star said:
Koge seems maybe not as prepared for big league this year - that what that loss was about - preparedness. Coaches fault. Also 4-1 ? If you don’t take a national consolation game with pride and give it away - I’m not sure what that says. It’s not a scrimmage. Not all players want to lose so if that’s true that players were moved to different positions - well call me confused. That’s what off season training is for.
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I was at that game. Koge looked like they were not interested in being at the game. Even the parents were flat.
I can see how a red card the day before can put 1 or 2 players out of position, maybe 3 players. but the entire team shouldn't be impacted that like over a red card.
This is still a game on a very large stage. There was also 1 USYNT who attended the first half, and two others doing some simple reporitng on dual citizens/future dual citizens. Opportunities like this don't come often.
 
I’d really hope to see clubs like AZ Arsenal, Beach, Sharks etc make a top 3 placing - would like to see fresh teams at nationals based on what I saw on the field this year at Richmond.
Surf took a bus of talent from Vegas
Koge added a player per posts here ? and lost 3 key players
Blues seemed to have curated something for this season with small changes.
Pats :) has a ways but has been out there recruiting what it needs to fill in holes - impressive start to ecnl. Holding their own - I expect good growth of the players this year.
sharks beach AZ will continue battle.
 
Shooting Star said:
Surf took a bus of talent from Vegas
Koge added a player per posts here ? and lost 3 key players
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Is Surf adding players from Vegas in '23/'24 season or did they take Vegas kids to Richmond?
And Koge lost 3 players? So the game I watched in Richmond against San Juan had the 3 players, now they are gone?
 
Orangeteam said:
Is Surf adding players from Vegas in '23/'24 season or did they take Vegas kids to Richmond?
And Koge lost 3 players? So the game I watched in Richmond against San Juan had the 3 players, now they are gone?
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Which teams in socal will take each of the two divisions? Blues/Legends?
 
chiefs said:
4-1 Blues over Surf;
1-1 between Koge and Legends


Watched both games; all the teams will be difficult to handle nationally (so long no injuries);Thought Blues looked the best out of the 4 teams though still the same kick and run( will that style last for a Nat Champ?) Surf possessed and spaced nicely, they will peak later in the year... Koge I thought looked 2nd best today out of the 4 teams, team is a combo of small ball, speed, space, and balanced with direct, apparently have not played much over the break- Legends very physical team, had their moments seemed to counter with big physical forwards with their speed.

Marspeed after today from the SW conference in my opinion would rank these 4 team based from today's game (could change week to week);

1) Blues-though lost to Legends;
2) Koge-may go furthest in the Nat tourney with their style;
3) Legends-will be a difficult out nationally will match up with anyone;
4) Surf-has the style, just need a bit more intensity and may very well end up in the Final 4 nationally again.
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Surf is the top dog in the southwest but a long grueling season will grind out even the best-they will have a target from the teams in the best conference in America. Koge will surprise nationally and be another threat, just butchered Arizona. Blues will be excellent but don’t know how they will mesh. Legends will win in a walkover in their conference with a new coach.
 
It’s gonna be a long season and surf cup is no indicator ..

Surf top dog at surf cup over legends.

Koge didn’t make it out of round.

Where was Blues ?

Congrats to surf and legends making it to the final game - and so the season begins ….
 
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