2005 DA Standings

Kante said:
any commentary on why this match was different from last match-ups?
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Kante said:
any commentary on why this match was different from last match-ups?
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legends put it all together. Previous games they’ve dominated possession but had to struggle to get the W. This day they converted. 2-0 at half. 2nd half came out on fire with constant ball movement and pressure on SB. Hit 2 free kicks from bout 30 yds, last 25 mins was garbage time as they say in the NBA.
 
here's predicts for the LA group for this weekend (4/13 & 4/14). home teams are listed first. SD group predicts will follow tomorrow. Some interesting match-ups coming up.

Los Angeles

Real SoCal 0 vs LA Galaxy 1
note: RSC has been having challenges scoring goals and this weekend - against LAG - likely won't be any different. however, RSC is a much better defensive team at home with a strong line in the right direction, so it will also be tough on LAG to score. LAG is still not great playing away, may have still have their leading scorer out w/ injury and may also have a key defender out due to the TFA dust-up (anyone know how long the suspension is for?). So, if Real SoCal can manage to get one early, they might have a shot at an upset. will be an interesting match to watch.

TFA 0 vs FCG 2
note: TFA's challenges are well known at this point. They have three starters who have been out on suspension for a while, maybe one more player - their leading scorer - also out due to a questionable set of yellows - and two other starters out on injury. Evidently, there's a new coach as well. When it rains it pours... The u13's seem to have stabilized a bit last week in their win over the Pats, so maybe it's an opportunity for the u14's to do so as well this week. Having said that, FCG is tough and has improved significantly on both sides of the ball over the course of the season. FCG for the win, but if TFA can keep it close, that's probably a good first step to getting back on track.

LAFC 1 vs Legends 0 *match to watch*
note: the last two times these teams played, the result was 1-0 and 2-1, both LAFC, respectively. LAFC's offense has been on a consistent decline at home games and they've been having some injuries to their goal scorers. But, they have one of the top defenses in the country and a likely national team center mid. On the other hand, the Legends also have a shutdown defense but had been having challenges scoring goals. However, the Legends just wrapped a match where they were firing on all cylinders for 7-0 rout against Santa Barbara SC (previous matches had been 3-1 and 1-0 Legends), maybe this weekend is the weekend. Normally, would say this would be a key match for US scouts, but the Legends have five non-US nationals (plus two 04s) who are key players for the team, so would be willing to bet that SVdMVS puts in an appearance at this match.

Santa Barbara SC 2 vs LAUFA 2
note: Santa Barbara had been a pretty solid team at home with steady improvement but took a step backward this last weekend against the Legends. These teams have some interesting results in their last two matches - a 3-2 win for LAUFA at home and a 5-2 win for Santa Barbara at home. LAUFA's goal scoring has been the key issue for them this year, with their primary strategy to try to get the ball quickly to #9 for early goals. If this doesn't work, LAUFA hasn't had a Plan B. The algo is calling this a tie but results could swing widely either way.

San Diego

Albion 1 vs SD Surf 5
note: last match was 4-1 (last weekend) but MMG was held scoreless. don't see that happening two weeks in a row against the same team.

LAGSD 2 vs OC Surf 1 *match to watch*
note: last match was 2-2. should be a good match this weekend. algo gives the edge to LAGSD since they're at home but OC Surf has been improving in recent weeks on the goal scoring side with wins against Arsenal and the Strikers, and a very respectable showing against the SD Surf. should be a fun match to watch.

SDSC 0 vs Arsenal 2
note: been a tough year for SDSC u14. Should be an opportunity for Arsenal to regroup a bit and get some confidence going in the right direction.



 
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messy said:
TFA plays the best brand of soccer at that age, to my eyes.
And Surf better than all of them.
But you haven’t told me how Arsenal has developed players. Like who?
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Your ego must be flying very high, feel fortunate or special to have your son on Galaxy (this season). Development, preparation, improvement, building up a system, chemistry, etc... are off your understanding. Recommend you to buy some balloons or cushions. Freefall increases its speed the higher it is. Be ready for the hit, it will hurt. New coach for next season already started to look for players
 
Emilio Castro said:
Your ego must be flying very high, feel fortunate or special to have your son on Galaxy (this season). Development, preparation, improvement, building up a system, chemistry, etc... are off your understanding. Recommend you to buy some balloons or cushions. Freefall increases its speed the higher it is. Be ready for the hit, it will hurt. New coach for next season already started to look for players
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What did I say above about TFA and Surf and you keep talking about Galaxy?
So no answer to my question? Arsenal been around for what, 10 or 15 years? You mention they are among the best at developing players, yet you continuously fail to name ONE PLAYER they have developed?
You're so mad at the Galaxy for whatever reason and I don't care, but you still can't name ONE player that Arsenal has developed? Your opinions are clearly well-founded!
 
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LAUFA 0 LAG 1 that was the final score. One of the best games I'v seen so far this year very exiting from the beginning to the end.
LAUFA was very aggressive from the beginning, LAG had the better chances to score in the first half and capitalize in the first 2 minutes of the second half to score a nice goal. LAUFA continued being very aggressive until the end of the game LAG keeper played an amazing game and stopped at least 3 shots that were going in for sure and they were spectacular saves can't wait to see this 2 teams play each other again.
Note that LAG was missing 3 key players, 1 defender due to suspension for the TFA fight and their strong forward J.O. (injury) that has scored 17 goals for them.
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Agreed. exciting game. Hopefully, next time the whole galaxy roster will be present. Too bad DA didn't allow us to play our old forward who went to Galaxy and returned right after. Well done described tho!! cheers
 
ferbert said:
Agreed. exciting game. Hopefully, next time the whole galaxy roster will be present. Too bad DA didn't allow us to play our old forward who went to Galaxy and returned right after. Well done described tho!! cheers
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Reviewing the video right now. Yes, Galaxy keeper robbed the show. What a game for him!! Got a message that it was also his birthday that day. He made his own gift. Congrats to LAG!
 
LAFC 8-1 over Legends. Legends had mistakes resulting in 2 soft goals in 1st half, and it was 2-1 at intermission. Fairly competitive. 2nd half was an all out assault by LA. Non stop pressure, the big #6 striker came in for 2nd half and was electric. LAFC really flexed their muscles, and also hit two posts.
 
here's predicts vs actuals for this weekend (4/13 & 4/14). home teams are listed first.

Los Angeles
predict: Real SoCal 0 vs LA Galaxy 1. Actuals:Real SoCal 0 vs LA Galaxy 2. DT was finally back for LAG after the TFA suspension. JO still out injured(?) for LAG. Can't figure out why JO didn't get called up to the US Soccer West camp. He's clearly a key piece for LAG with 17 goals in 19 games.

predict: TFA 0 vs FCG 2. Actuals: TFA 4 vs FCG 3. note: good to see TFA back at a full strength squad and focused after the LAG suspensions and all the coach related noise. looks like it was good match w/ TFA going up 4-1 in the first 60 minutes but FCG pushing to come back late for a final result of 4-3. Too bad TFA only has three games left in their season.

predict: LAFC 1 vs Legends 0. Actuals: LAFC 8 vs Legends 1. note: Ouch. Looks like LAFC made decision at half time to get it done. Algo had this one as much closer. LAFC is still missing one of their top goal scorers (anyone have status? injury....?). Here's commentary from ilikefutbol (thx!):

"LAFC 8-1 over Legends. Legends had mistakes resulting in 2 soft goals in 1st half, and it was 2-1 at intermission. Fairly competitive. 2nd half was an all out assault by LA. Non stop pressure, the big #6 striker came in for 2nd half and was electric. LAFC really flexed their muscles, and also hit two posts."​

predict: Santa Barbara SC 2 vs LAUFA 2. Actuals: Santa Barbara SC 3 vs LAUFA 3

San Diego
predict: Albion 1 vs SD Surf 5. Actuals: Albion 0 vs SD Surf 1. MMG went scoreless again. Surprised by that. Looks like Albion did some good work to keep SD Surf under control.

predict: LAGSD 2 vs OC Surf 1. Actuals: LAGSD 3 vs OC Surf 1.

predict: SDSC 0 vs Arsenal 2. Actuals: pending
 
messy said:
What did I say above about TFA and Surf and you keep talking about Galaxy?
So no answer to my question? Arsenal been around for what, 10 or 15 years? You mention they are among the best at developing players, yet you continuously fail to name ONE PLAYER they have developed?
You're so mad at the Galaxy for whatever reason and I don't care, but you still can't name ONE player that Arsenal has developed? Your opinions are clearly well-founded!
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This is what I am talking about. Real development for DA players. Smart move for LAFC, they might end up as an average team, but with a true developmental environment. Kudos for LAFC!!
How many heads will be cut before LAG copy this real soccer development? The LAG logo is too colorful and cartoonish to be taken seriously. Embarrassing that LAFC as the new club in LA is the one showing LAG on how to take and make things seriously.
http://www.socalsoccer.com/threads/2006-da.15969/page-7#post-259596
 
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here's predicts vs actuals for this weekend (4/13 & 4/14). home teams are listed first.

Los Angeles
predict: Real SoCal 0 vs LA Galaxy 1. Actuals:Real SoCal 0 vs LA Galaxy 2. DT was finally back for LAG after the TFA suspension. JO still out injured(?) for LAG. Can't figure out why JO didn't get called up to the US Soccer West camp. He's clearly a key piece for LAG with 17 goals in 19 games.

predict: TFA 0 vs FCG 2. Actuals: TFA 4 vs FCG 3. note: good to see TFA back at a full strength squad and focused after the LAG suspensions and all the coach related noise. looks like it was good match w/ TFA going up 4-1 in the first 60 minutes but FCG pushing to come back late for a final result of 4-3. Too bad TFA only has three games left in their season.

predict: LAFC 1 vs Legends 0. Actuals: LAFC 8 vs Legends 1. note: Ouch. Looks like LAFC made decision at half time to get it done. Algo had this one as much closer. LAFC is still missing one of their top goal scorers (anyone have status? injury....?). Here's commentary from ilikefutbol (thx!):

"LAFC 8-1 over Legends. Legends had mistakes resulting in 2 soft goals in 1st half, and it was 2-1 at intermission. Fairly competitive. 2nd half was an all out assault by LA. Non stop pressure, the big #6 striker came in for 2nd half and was electric. LAFC really flexed their muscles, and also hit two posts."​

predict: Santa Barbara SC 2 vs LAUFA 2. Actuals: Santa Barbara SC 3 vs LAUFA 3

San Diego
predict: Albion 1 vs SD Surf 5. Actuals: Albion 0 vs SD Surf 1. MMG went scoreless again. Surprised by that. Looks like Albion did some good work to keep SD Surf under control.

predict: LAGSD 2 vs OC Surf 1. Actuals: LAGSD 3 vs OC Surf 1.

predict: SDSC 0 vs Arsenal 2. Actuals: pending
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JR is ready to go for next game. He was out with a back injury but is fully recovered for LAFC 05 team.
 
Emilio Castro said:
This is what I am talking about. Real development for DA players. Smart move for LAFC, they might end up as an average team, but with a true developmental environment. Kudos for LAFC!!
How many heads will be cut before LAG copy this real soccer development? The LAG logo is too colorful and cartoonish to be taken seriously. Embarrassing that LAFC as the new club in LA is the one showing LAG on how to take and make things seriously.
http://www.socalsoccer.com/threads/2006-da.15969/page-7#post-259596
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I agree!! Congrats to LAFC well done, keep on doing whats best for the kids. Other Academies should do the same and instead of cutting players they should cut the coaches that are not doing their job.(Real Develoment)
 
RememberME said:
I agree!! Congrats to LAFC well done, keep on doing whats best for the kids. Other Academies should do the same and instead of cutting players they should cut the coaches that are not doing their job.(Real Develoment)
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I would vote for Jamie Harvey.
Can't see how with such good quality players. Parents, players, and other LAG coaches beside JH are unhappy with the U14 team. I guess the coach is the answer.
I overheard some parents started the negotiations with LAFC, Surf, TFA and LAUFA to find a new home next season + The new coach for next season is bringing Pats players.
 
here's predict for this weekend (4/20 &4/21).

Nomads 2 vs. Strikers 2. This one's a rematch of last weekend's surprise 2-0 win by the Nomads. Strikers are trending the wrong way on both sides of the ball, and the Nomads have taken a step up offensively since Feb. Should be a good match.
 
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Kante,
I know it’s short notice, but what’s the algo have for Galaxy Cup this week? https://tgs.totalglobalsports.com/public/schedules.aspx?eid=1150&fid=5495
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here's predicts for Galaxy Cup Tournie that starts today (4/17). Games begin at 3:30pm.

FC Golden State 1 vs SD Surf 4
note: FCG has improved significantly through this season, both by adding players and developing existing players. However, SD Surf is a handful, particularly on the goal scoring side, and should have their full set of forwards for this tournie.

SD Surf's MMG has 29 goals in 17 games played, and he would be first priority for FCG. However, SD Surf's two other key forwards - GE and TW - are no slouches, were also called into the US Soccer Camps and are together averaging one goal every other game.

But the biggest key to beating SD Surf is disrupting XG, SD Surf's smart center mid. Not only does he have 14 goals in 20 games, he's key to everything that SD Surf does on both sides of the ball.

So, match will be won/lost in the midfield. Assuming FCG doesn't give up one early or get worn down (MMG scores most of his goals later in the half), should be a fun one to watch all the way through.

SD Surf had nine players called up to the US Soccer regional camps and FCG did not have any. So, this match is also an opportunity for FCG u14 to win some respect from US Soccer.

Real SoCal 0 vs Legends 2.
note: Last time, RSC and Legends played in Feb, score was 1-0 Legends. Legends have improved offensively since.

Albion 1 vs Pacific Northwest 4
note: This one is an interesting match. It's tough to handicap teams from outside SoCal due to the lower average level of play/some outliers (eg. WA group has a team that has been outscored this season 127 to 1.), but had a chance to see PNW play at the showcase. They play good soccer with several talented players but had some difficulty with the size/speed/physicality of the SoCal teams they played. However, Albion, while a very good defensive team, are not as big/physical as most SoCal teams.

PNW had four players called into the US Soccer West Camp while Albion did not have any. Could be a good opportunity for Albion u14 to win some respect from US Soccer.

Seattle United 6 vs Arsenal 1
note: Could be a very tough match for Arsenal. They've been trending in the wrong direction for some time but do have size on their side. Same caveats about handicapping teams from outside SoCal but Seattle looks real enough and, at the showcase, had a 1-3 result against SD Surf . Last time Arsenal played SD Surf it was 0-3, but SD Surf was missing several players and Arsenal's quality has declined since.

Seattle United had two players called up to the US Soccer West regional camp, and Arsenal did not have any.
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Can't do RSL vs LAGSD or LAG vs SKC due to lack of data on RSL and SKC. Should be good matches though.

Good luck to the SoCal teams!
 
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here's predicts vs actuals for Galaxy Cup Tournie Wednesday games (4/17).

predict: FC Golden State 1 vs SD Surf 4. Actuals: FC Golden State 0 vs SD Surf 5. note: full disclosure, the algo had the score at 0-5 but tweaked it due to slightly lower relative performance by SD teams at the showcase.

Here's commentary from redcard (thx!):

"FCGS hit the post on a nice shot within the opening minute of the match and it went quickly downhill from there. Surf strikers were just too fast for the defense. Painful to watch for the FCGS fans.

Quick note on the match against Albion later today - FCGS played Albion in January in the Albion showcase held at USD and the match ended 0-0. If I remember correctly, we controlled the game but every call went against FCGS. It was so bad the after the game, the referee ran up to the coach and started yelling at him then issued a red card to the coach. Lucky some of the brass for the tournament witness this and quickly reversed the red card given to the coach. Crazy..."

Here's additional commentary from soccerdad79 (thx!):

"More commentary on FCGS vs. Surf game - Surf 5 - FCGS 0 Goals: GE 2, MMG 1, AL 1, EZ 1. FCGS applied great pressure on Surf to play out of the back for the first 10-15 mins of the game. Pressure had Surf disjointed which resulted in turnovers in the final third for FCGS. FCGS had quite a few real chances, with one hitting the post, due to their pressure. The first time Surf broke the lines of pressure it resulted in GE's first goal and the game opened up after that. Once Surf figured out how to break the pressure it was all Surf."​

predict: Real SoCal 0 vs Legends 2. Actuals: Real SoCal 0 vs Legends 1

predict: Albion 1 vs Pacific Northwest 4. Actuals: Albion 4 vs Pacific Northwest 4
note: really interesting result. if anything, would have thought maybe a 1-2 or 0-1 result in favor of PNW due to Albion's D. The result was both the 2nd most goals scored by Albion this season and the 2nd most goals allowed by Albion this season. seems like Albion made a statement but not entirely sure what that statement was.

*anyone have more color on how this one went down?*​

predict: Seattle United 6 vs Arsenal 1. Actuals: Seattle United 2 vs Arsenal 1
note: Decent showing by Arsenal. Have been rooting for them to get back on track for a bit. maybe a turning point here.

Here's commentary from 66 gto (thx!):
"I think Laufa will win this group. Arsenal vs Seattle United was a 50/50 game with refs being one sided towards Seattle's favor . A good game it was though. Seattle won on a last minute goal.

Arsenal vs Nomads will be a good test for arsenal last time they played Nomads had no mercy and ended 6-2. Arsenal had one key injury but still nomads has improved tremendously in my opinion."​

predict: Nomads 2 vs LAUFA 1. Actuals: Nomads 2 vs LAUFA 3

*anyone have more color on how this one went down?*​

Actuals: Real Salt Lake 2 vs LAGSD 0
Actuals: LA Galaxy 1 vs Sporting KC 2. note: Does anyone know if LAG's JO is back from injury yet?

*Looks like the two above games that couldn't be forecasted were both solid. Any commentary?*
 
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