How’s the 2023-24 season going?

crush said:
I can't argue with that Luis. The San Jose Earthquakes Girls 04 (Old Force Team) team of yesterday was also one of the top possession programs in the country back when my dd was U13. Surf was #1. I think MLVA was called Barcelona if I'm not mistaken and were very good but lacked the athletes to be top team. Today, it's Surf top and MLVA #2 regarding the right way to play.
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Zeke said:
Quakes girls program have gone through a ton of changes since 04. I think they've had at least four or five different name since then.

They're Bay Area Surf now. A decent mid level ECNL team, but not up there with SD Surf.
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Correct, MVLA and Barcelona were never linked, as far as I know. Barcelona, Liverpool FC, SJ Earthquakes Girls DA program, and Star Academy all were brought together to create FC Bay Area Surf, while additional clubs have continued to be added since to FC Bay Area's program. (link) They have a strong program on the girls and boys side - showing slightly stronger on the boys side for a few seasons (currently #11 in CA for boys, #18 on girls side). As shared above, the mothership at SD Surf is noticeably more advanced: #1 Girls CA, #3 Boys CA. This is out of ~250 rated boys clubs in CA, ~175 rated girls clubs.
 
crush said:
There all playing college ball Dre. I just gave the list of the schools. They all can ball and play possession. That does mean the college team they're on today is playing possession. Stanford plays the game the right way and if I'm not mistaken, a few from that epic match are on that team. Stanford hands down is #1 at possession in college.
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Last year, Stanford played some beautiful ball. This year, they run right at you and mess you up. More hard tackles and less ball movement.

Santa Clara is more fun to watch.
 
Zeke said:
Santa Clara is more fun to watch.
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Agreed.

Santa Clara plays better possession ball than Stanford. Played through Stanfords press all game long, made a couple of mistakes and got punished. Stanford press was very impressive, but they aren't the best possession team in the bay area.
 
Luis Andres said:
you must be an ECNL advocate. I can totally tell. I’m still sticking to my gut decision of pulling her out of this league. Why don’t you bring your DD and have her go against mine 1v1 and then we can talk payaso… I got $1000 bucks on it. BTW I don’t post on this thread anymore but you all keep @ mentioning me. So leave me alone and don’t waste my time. If you got something to prove let’s go or bring me your best 2010… We can film it too. I walk my talk.

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Would you say your DD would score 100% of the time on any 2010 girl defender out there? I would say using those little 4 foot goals in about 1/4 of the pitch? What’s the $1000 challenge?
 
PassTheIPAandMove said:
Agreed.

Santa Clara plays better possession ball than Stanford. Played through Stanfords press all game long, made a couple of mistakes and got punished. Stanford press was very impressive, but they aren't the best possession team in the bay area.
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I was talking about last years and years past. I have not seen them play this year. Good on Santa Clara :)
 
SuperSoccerStar said:
Would you say your DD would score 100% of the time on any 2010 girl defender out there? I would say using those little 4 foot goals in about 1/4 of the pitch? What’s the $1000 challenge?
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No to 100% of the time. Not even with pros does that happen. But I play the odds and I know how her ability to adjust defensively to a player and how offensively she bites like a snake. But I’ll put money on winning a best out of 3,5,7 I put money on that.
 
Keepitrealdad said:
excuses all around! Beach has a great program and great players all around.. perhaps if Sporting’s best player (who is out with an injury)would’ve played then that excuse would have merit. Giving credit to a group of girls who worked really hard during a league game and got the result goes a long way.
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I didn’t have Pats beating Sporting 1-0 and Sporting’s Coach wanting to give the team back to the DOC on my bingo card either. Hats off to Pats for turning that program around. Sporting needs to get their house back in order before the rest of the cards fall.
 
peppermint.butler5 said:
Pats are way better than decent this year. They’re currently in 2nd place on the Sonoran side.
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They are not in second place but yes they are playing much better than last year when everyone knew it was an easy win. The league made an error with the standings and didn’t give blues their 4th win but yes pats are right up there good job for them! For sure!!!
 
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Congrats to all of the teams that won.. it’s a good league when all of the teams are competitive.. no need to knock on 13 years olds.. the 2010’s are one of the better age groups, so much talent..

No need for parents to cause drama for their children and then have them get Kicked out of teams that they should be playing on.. If a parents job is to build a bad reputation for their kids then some are doing a great job.. I rather have my kid compete even if it’s RL and the team is bad then a good F1 team where they won’t see competitiveness..

Good luck to you sir.. you know who you are… maybe begging for thirds might work this time.
 
Keepitrealdad said:
Congrats to all of the teams that won.. it’s a good league when all of the teams are competitive.. no need to knock on 13 years olds.. the 2010’s are one of the better age groups, so much talent..

No need for parents to cause drama for their children and then have them get Kicked out of teams that they should be playing on.. If a parents job is to build a bad reputation for their kids then some are doing a great job.. I rather have my kid compete even if it’s RL and the team is bad then a good F1 team where they won’t see competitiveness..

Good luck to you sir.. you know who you are… maybe begging for thirds might work this time.
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Blimey, sounds like someone's been stirring the pot! I reckon the 2010s age group could give the Premier League a run for their money with all that talent! As for the drama, maybe some parents are auditioning for a spot in 'EastEnders'? But honestly, let's keep the theatrics off the pitch and in the telly where they belong. And to the mysterious 'sir' – hope the third time's a charm for you! Chin up, everyone, and let’s keep our football boots and sense of humour on point. Cheers!

Jimmy
 
I agree, 2010 has a bunch of talent. PATS have earned their spot at the moment, with the addition of a strong center back and strong forwards, they are on the up and up. Surf will always be a force. Koge is working out the kinks but I predict will be a top competitor in the near future, they have the talent, athleticism and depth. Coaches need to get their egos in check.
 
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