2007 DA

[Kante]

was at the LAFC 05 match so got to catch the 07 game and while we definitely carried possession, FCGS is far from a lesser team. they are really scrappy and tried to play better soccer in the second half. I'm always impressed with our youngest DA team. the soccer they play is top notch but FCGS had a really solid defense and stifled alot of stuff near the box. was a fun match, that 07 team needs competition so today was a breath of fresh air

Very cool. Some parity is good for everyone. How did the 05 game go?

 

[lovethisgame]

1-1 draw. tight game. was told this FCGS was struggling this season and we had a tough time getting going. looks like FCGS was fired up to play the MLS club as they all played us tough

 

[Kante]

Got it. Thx. The competition is good to see

 

[Barry Kurnik]

By the way, how’s the Surf kid who broke his foot? How long is he out for? Terrible to hear. I heard it looked pretty rough at the time.

A lot of broken feet and ankles going around. That and overuse injuries like knees and shin splints. I’d almost want to switch to a team that trains on grass since these boys play so much.

Coaches and parents need to have their kids start playing soccer and not tackling from behind, or spikes up, and playing dirty. This DA is all about developmental. Yesterday at the SD Surf game and SDSC game there were multiple tackles from behind and could have serious injuries. One surf kid got elbowed in the eye. He got sent off and could not return. Another Surf kid got tackled from behind and they sent him off. No cards on either play. Just think if it was your kid that gets hurt. Please talk to your kid about playing fair and not dirty soccer or go down to a lower level. It’s all on video and don’t say that behind tackling has any justification.

 

[average joe]

Very interested to hear details about this game. Anyone?

As Kante predicted, this was the game to watch this week. With all the buzz about FCGS, I was looking forward to seeing them in action and I wasn’t disappointed. They played some impressive possession soccer. Was it better than LAFC? No, probably not, but they definitely gave them a run for their money. As we all know, LAFC is a strong team across the board (well, I can’t speak for the goalkeepers because we rarely see them under pressure). FCGS’s defense was well-matched with LAFC. They are strong on the ball and seem to have good chemistry. Their goalkeeper made some phenomenal saves that kept them in the game. That kid was busy. FCGS’s midfield and offense weren’t as well matched and their forwards struggled to get past LAFC’s man-sized defenders. Quite a few balls were lost in the mid and many of the balls that made it onto LAFC’s half of the field were dealt with quickly by those two defenders who seemed to be everywhere. FCGS had far fewer shots on goal than LAFC and were fortunate enough to sneak one in in the second half after some substitutions were made on both sides. This game was definitely worth the drive to watch and I hope I can catch the next match between these two teams.

 

[Kante]

here's predicts vs actuals for this weekend (9/28/19). home teams are listed first.

San Diego
predict: Albion 5 vs OC Surf 3. Actuals: Albion 1 vs OC Surf 0
note: the game report doesn't have much. the algo had this as a much more free scoring game than what ended up. does anyone have commentary/insight into the match?

predict: LAGSD 1 vs Murrieta Surf 4. Actuals: LAGSD 0 vs Murrieta Surf 2 (thx reddevildad!)

predict: Strikers 7 vs Chula Vista 1 Actuals: Strikers 6 vs Chula Vista 2

predict: SDSC 1 vs San Diego Surf 2 Actuals: SDSC 0 vs San Diego Surf 4
note: per the game report, it seems like SD Surf had this match fairly well in hand with the score 2-0 at half, and then a final of 4-0. per posts, SDSC has some solid players but the last three results make it also seem like they have a key dependency on DR (who's had only goal in the last three matches - all which SDSC has lost), and the challenge there is that teams can game plan for that.

Los Angeles
predict: Pateadores 4 vs Real SoCal 3 Actuals: Pateadores 3 vs Real SoCal 2

predict: LA Galaxy 3 vs Ventura Fusion 2 Actuals: LA Galaxy 8 vs Ventura Fusion 1
note: two decisive results in a row for LA Galaxy. will be interesting to see how the top tier in LA sorts itself for the 07s. So far, it looks like about five teams reasonably in contention.

predict: TFA 2 vs LA Surf 2 Actuals: TFA 1 vs LA Surf 5
note: LA Surf have posted solid results in all their matches, improving on a decent performance from last year. not to look past the next couple of matches but LA Surf plays LAFC on Nov 9th at La Canada. looks like that will be one to watch

predict: FC Golden State 1 vs LAFC 4 Actuals: FC Golden State 1 vs LAFC 2
note: FCG was undefeated going into this match. the algo had them as the -3 goal underdog due to their relative strength of schedule but it seems the algo was off. per the game report, FCG was tied 0-0 w/ LAFC at the half. In the 2nd half, things opened up a bit with 2-1 result in LAFC's favor. per initial posts, it sounds like a competitive match. Anyone have additional commentary?

predict LAUFA 2 vs Santa Barbara SC 1 Actuals: canceled/to be rescheduled

 

[RedDevilDad]

Murrieta 2-0 LAGSD
Wet game, Murrieta finally got some offense going against a good LAGSD team that is growing into their own with bumps along the way.

 

[Kante]

here's predicts for this weekend (10/4). home teams are listed first.

San Diego
Arsenal 1 vs SD Surf 5
OC Surf 2 vs Nomads 2 - match to watch
Chula Vista 1 vs Real Salt Lake AZ 3
Chula Vista 1 vs SC del Sol 2
LAGSD 1 vs Strikers 4
San Diego SC 2 SC del Sol 2 - match to watch
San Diego SC vs Real Salt Lake AZ 3 - match to watch

Los Angeles
Pateadores 5 vs LAUFA 3
LA Galaxy 2 vs LAFC 4
Real SoCal 2 vs Ventura Fusion 2 - match to watch (sorting out northern bragging rights)
Pateadores 4 vs LA Galaxy 2
Santa Barbara SC 2 vs FC Golden State 3
Legends 2 LA Surf 2 - match to watch

 

[Futbolgolden]

Surprised with the TFA vs Surf results. 5-1 is not what I expected at all. Anyone have any insight or watched this game? TFA hasn't put up any surprising numbers but seems as though something is going on with this team. Why is TFA on the decline and where has LA surf improved? Has LA Surf played LAFC? That seems like it would be a good matchup.

 

[Goldilocks]

Hello SoCal 2007 DA. We will be traveling from AZ to play at Victory Christian Academy and Westview High School. Will spectators sit in the bleachers/stands? or on the sidelines? Just checking to see if I need to pack a travel chair. Your suggestions are really appreciated.

 

[Pep Guardiola]

I think Westview has bleachers but you should always pack your chairs.

 

[Aloha]

Question: Where do I find the recorded DA games?

 

[RedDevilDad]

Question: Where do I find the recorded DA games?

This is a club specific issue at u13 & u14. At u15, clubs are required to submit (exchange) game footage in Hudl with US Soccer and the opponent.

 

[Aloha]

This is a club specific issue at u13 & u14. At u15, clubs are required to submit (exchange) game footage in Hudl with US Soccer and the opponent.

Looks like we parents have no access to the game footage. I looked though Hudl but couldn't find anything.

 

[Kante]

Looks like we parents have no access to the game footage. I looked though Hudl but couldn't find anything.

try checking under the exchanges tab. Go to league selection and then type in the name of the team you're looking for in the box about midway on the left hand side. should work.

 

[Kante]

here's predicts vs actuals for this last weekend (10/4). home teams are listed first. The algo is getting better but still ironing out the kinks... Any commentary or insight from the matches?

San Diego
predict: Arsenal 1 vs SD Surf 5 Actuals: Arsenal 0 vs SD Surf 3
predict: OC Surf 2 vs Nomads 2 Actuals: OC Surf 2 vs Nomads 4
predict: Chula Vista 1 vs Real Salt Lake AZ 3 Actuals: Chula Vista 1 vs Real Salt Lake AZ 5
predict: Chula Vista 1 vs SC del Sol 2 Actuals: Chula Vista 1 vs SC del Sol 3
predict: LAGSD 1 vs Strikers 4 Actuals: LAGSD 1 vs Strikers 4 (thanks Watfly!)
predict: San Diego SC 2 SC del Sol 2 Actuals: San Diego SC 1 SC del Sol 2 (thanks Watfly!)
predict: San Diego SC vs Real Salt Lake AZ 3 Actuals: San Diego SC 0 vs Real Salt Lake AZ 3

Los Angeles
predict: Pateadores 5 vs LAUFA 3 Actuals: Pateadores 3 vs LAUFA 5
predict: LA Galaxy 2 vs LAFC 4 Actuals: LA Galaxy 1 vs LAFC 4
predict: Real SoCal 2 vs Ventura Fusion 2 Actuals: Real SoCal 1 vs Ventura Fusion 1
predict: Pateadores 4 vs LA Galaxy 2 Actuals: Pateadores 3 vs LA Galaxy 1
predict: Santa Barbara SC 2 vs FC Golden State 3 Actuals: Santa Barbara SC 0 vs FC Golden State 5
predict: Legends 2 LA Surf 2 Actuals: Legends 3 LA Surf 1

 

[watfly]

Heard SDSC 1 Del Sol 2

OC vs Nomads: OC scored early in the 1st and 2nd halfs to go up 2-0. PK for Nomads helped loosen things up for them which led to 3 goals including the last one at the whistle. Game was closer than score suggested. OC had more opportunities but Nomads finished theirs.

 

[watfly]

Lagsd 1 Strikers 4

 

[Kante]

Here's 2019-20 standings thru this last weekend (10/6/19). First table is all of SoCal. Highlighted those teams who had a more than 10 place change (either up or down) from end of season last season.

Results are based on what's available from USSDA. Most teams have played about five games so there's some trends beginning to emerge.

here's notes. Does anyone have any insight into what's gone here yoy with the four teams listed below?

• FC Golden State

On the positive side, FCG 07s seem to have taken it up a couple of notches - moving up from #18 in SoCal at end of last season to #3 as of this lat weekend - with their last three results being particularly strong. Wasn't sure what to make of them initially but definitely a team to watch this season.​

• LA Galaxy

One surprising decline are the LA Galaxy - dropping from #5 in SoCal at end of last season to #17 as of this last weekend - but they've had reasonably challenging schedule. Having said that, most would have expected more from LAG to date.​

• OC Surf

Another surprising decline is OC Surf - dropping from 8th in SoCal at end of last season to #23 (i.e. last) as of this last weekend. Looking at the schedule, it hasn't been that tough.​

• Albion

Albion also has dropped significantly yoy but has only played three matches so far, so am putting a "wait and see" asterisk next to them but their results to date don't bode well. ​

here's SoCal standings:



here' standings by group:

 

[Yak]

Here's 2019-20 standings thru this last weekend (10/6/19). First table is all of SoCal. Highlighted those teams who had a more than 10 place change (either up or down) from end of season last season.

Results are based on what's available from USSDA. Most teams have played about five games so there's some trends beginning to emerge.

here's notes. Does anyone have any insight into what's gone here yoy with the four teams listed below?

• FC Golden State

On the positive side, FCG 07s seem to have taken it up a couple of notches - moving up from #18 in SoCal at end of last season to #3 as of this lat weekend - with their last three results being particularly strong. Wasn't sure what to make of them initially but definitely a team to watch this season.​

• LA Galaxy

One surprising decline are the LA Galaxy - dropping from #5 in SoCal at end of last season to #17 as of this last weekend - but they've had reasonably challenging schedule. Having said that, most would have expected more from LAG to date.​

• OC Surf

Another surprising decline is OC Surf - dropping from 8th in SoCal at end of last season to #23 (i.e. last) as of this last weekend. Looking at the schedule, it hasn't been that tough.​

• Albion

Albion also has dropped significantly yoy but has only played three matches so far, so am putting a "wait and see" asterisk next to them but their results to date don't bode well. ​

here's SoCal standings:

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here' standings by group:

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LAG decline shouldn't be s surprise if you look back at U13 teams for past few years. Same happened with the 2006s.

 

[watfly]

• Albion

Albion also has dropped significantly yoy but has only played three matches so far, so am putting a "wait and see" asterisk next to them but their results to date don't bode well. ​

Part of the problem might be player loss, I know they lost 1 player to Surf and heard that one player went to Timbers and two decided to pursue another sport. Maybe adjusting to a new coach, as well, but that's just speculation. It's a long season, I would expect them to improve.

Based on our game, OC Surf is maybe better than there record suggests. I thought they played well, good movement, but were very unlucky.

I could be wrong, but it seems like there is more parity in the SD league this year. Of course, having the two U12 teams was a bit of a cluster last year.