If he’s joy sticking then that’s new for me to see. I’m not a fan of joysticking either. I recall him having player guided discovery when I watched him coach.
How’s the 2024-2025 season going?
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I can’t argue with it not working though. That style of coaching definitely gets more out of players. I just couldn’t let the great offensive mind pass without a comment considering the low output of goals they scored and their main method of doing it is long ball counters.
I mean, if the opposing team is in a high press then the counter over the backline is the play that needs to happen to beat the high press and play into space. Often times, that’s what you’ll see youth teams doing (high backline press), so I can’t argue with that type of long ball counter.
The current team my DD is on is 100% possession focused with a build it from the back mentality. Looks great to watch, but when we get into the final third it sets up the long counter play when the wingbacks start getting involved in the final third.
I don’t think there’s a right or wrong way but it’s an effective counter and the point at the showcase (NL/GA) level is to win games which attracts coaches to come watch your team play setting up for college opportunities.
Things have been boring lately. I miss all the crazy parents who's kid finally made it to the highest level + screaming + fights.
Speaking of fights why do guys looking to fight always want to take their shirt off before "wrestlin".
Seems kind of gay.
Futbol Dad
BRONZE
Any more details? Which blues dad
There's one at every team! LOL
CharlieMurfee
SILVER ELITE
What teams will be potentially impacted by player movement before playoffs?
I'm hearing the top 2 or 3 teams are recruiting players from out of state to play for playoffs... just rumor mill.
CharlieMurfee
SILVER ELITE
Koge, Surf and ? Surf seems to be loading up on out of state talent to try to win it all? Legends got some out of state talent but my buddy hasn’t heard if they’re adjusted to SoCal speed of play. I haven’t heard anything new about Koge…
One of those top 3 teams could win it all. Koge has brought anyone (yet). Lots can change until playoffs.
This shouldn't be allowed.
If clubs are recruiting nationally and they're able to field those players. Clubs that aren't recruiting nationally will never win in the playoffs.
I know how all this works so no need to justify it. I will say that if this action becomes table stakes for a national title clubs that aren't recruiting nationally should find another league to play in because you'll never win at the highest levels.
Koge has been flying in players for a while. Surf is now in the mix doing it. Other teams used guest players to get into playoffs this season. It’s pretty sad what’s going on with the 10’s but it is what it is. Lots of pressure to win it all I guess. Unfortunately they are all trying to catch up to Koge as Koge is just on another level with it. Seems to me Legends can’t play that game so it’s really between surf and Koge this year. Unless legends can do like last year and get by with PK’s!!!
I agree, but unfortunately Legends is now in the same discussion. Koge did it without an asterisk, they might as well do the same, but it does suck if your DD now has to sit to accommodate the ringers.
JustaSpectator
SILVER
I'm going to chime in and agree! I've never thought this was fair. What advantage is this to your team, just to win? If you make playoffs, it should be the team you had the season with. I don't understand why this is even allowed.
Not standing up for this but From the 2024-25 ECNL competition rules.
“The roster freeze date for the 2024-25 ECNL season is one day prior to the check-in date for the first ECNL post-season event for the team. New ECNL registered players may be added until the designated roster freeze date, but are subject to transfer regulations if applicable. Additionally, after May 1st, each club can add up to two new players at each age group to their roster, provided they have space and the transfer is approved if needed”
“The roster freeze date for the 2024-25 ECNL season is one day prior to the check-in date for the first ECNL post-season event for the team. New ECNL registered players may be added until the designated roster freeze date, but are subject to transfer regulations if applicable. Additionally, after May 1st, each club can add up to two new players at each age group to their roster, provided they have space and the transfer is approved if needed”
They will make space to win at all costs. This is crazy. My pal told me some crazy stuff about out of state ringers and those who were pushed off to make space are not happy. Imagine NCAA allowing each basketball team to add two ringers right before selection Sunday. Who makes these silly rules? One parent is looking for a refund because his kid is now never going to play in the playoffs after paying their fair share and sacrificing her body and time for the team. However, winning is more important these days. Crazy rules. Good luck everyone.
100%! Yet many of these players (parents) will still stay with the team to say, "we won the Natty!" and it looks good on their IG.
As far as I’m aware legends is not flying in anyone. It’s just Koge and Surf for the 10’s.
It’s totally allowed. With the roster rules and and discovery rules you can get anyone needed at any point during the season or before playoffs to help your team. It’s definitely within the rules. My point is it’s crazy clubs are going to those lengths to win. Also for any non Southwest club I mean Southwest already has ECNL on lock anyway but now with doing that I don’t see any non Southwest team ever winning a championship.