2016-17 D1 Women's soccer thread!!!

[Bernie Sanders]

Alright Bern, Duke managed to win on a PK...not pretty, but worth the 3 points and the 6 pack. I was only able to watch the highlights, but I thought it would end much worse for the Cavs, especially being in Durham.

You got it fair and square.
Are you in my area?
pm me and Ill take care of the wager.

 

[MakeAPlay]

It looks like a lot of the conference races are starting to take shape. I like Pepperdine to win the WCC, Cal in the Pac 12, Duke in the ACC, Penn State in the Big Ten and Florida in the SEC.

Florida vs South Carolina is the soccer game that I will be watching today (of course along with an NFL game or two). Web TV is awesome! You can pretty much watch any televised or streamed soccer game around the world!

 

[SpeedK1llz]

Both teams failed to convert pk opportunities.
St Marys played a tough game, but just couldnt get one in.
Waves have not given up a goal in conference play.

Nice win for the waves. For the most part, weather was a non factor. There was some heavy wind in the trees around the stadium but becease the field is sunken and surrounded by a large hillside, stadium and an earthen berm on all sides but one, the field was well protected.

The PK save by Seabert was just another wicked save by her. The PK saved by the St. Mary's keeper was preceded by one of the oddest things I've ever seen a keeper do. She was basically running around her goal the way my dog does when I'm taking her for a ride. Wildly running back and forth post to post, running in a circle in and out of the goal, jumping up and down waving her arms wildly. I've seen the jumping and arm waving but not the mad dash from post to post and the circular in and out of the goal. She did this right up until the ref blew his whistle. It certainly made me start guessing which side of the goal I would kick it into. Nonetheless, she saved it and it was inconsequential as we were well in control.

Even though Pepp dominated the game, what was interesting is that the stats were pretty even in almost every category. St. Mary's had their chances but their shots were from much further out and well high or wide. They do have a freshman forward, Jaylen Crimm, who is as fast and athletic as you'll see. In fact, she was the one who got fouled in the box which led to the SM PK. I don't know about time of possession, but that felt fairly close as well, especially if St. Mary's gets credit for air time after they boot the ball upfield. Good night! I haven't seen that many boot balls since the ulittle days.

Regardless, the Pepp played with poise and were in control the entire match. Now the last four are for the WCC title. Should win against San Francisco & Pacific but tough matches against Santa Clara and LMU.

 

[MakeAPlay]

Nice win for the waves. For the most part, weather was a non factor. There was some heavy wind in the trees around the stadium but becease the field is sunken and surrounded by a large hillside, stadium and an earthen berm on all sides but one, the field was well protected.

The PK save by Seabert was just another wicked save by her. The PK saved by the St. Mary's keeper was preceded by one of the oddest things I've ever seen a keeper do. She was basically running around her goal the way my dog does when I'm taking her for a ride. Wildly running back and forth post to post, running in a circle in and out of the goal, jumping up and down waving her arms wildly. I've seen the jumping and arm waving but not the mad dash from post to post and the circular in and out of the goal. She did this right up until the ref blew his whistle. It certainly made me start guessing which side of the goal I would kick it into. Nonetheless, she saved it and it was inconsequential as we were well in control.

Even though Pepp dominated the game, what was interesting is that the stats were pretty even in almost every category. St. Mary's had their chances but their shots were from much further out and well high or wide. They do have a freshman forward, Jaylen Crimm, who is as fast and athletic as you'll see. In fact, she was the one who got fouled in the box which led to the SM PK. I don't know about time of possession, but that felt fairly close as well, especially if St. Mary's gets credit for air time after they boot the ball upfield. Good night! I haven't seen that many boot balls since the ulittle days.

Regardless, the Pepp played with poise and were in control the entire match. Now the last four are for the WCC title. Should win against San Francisco & Pacific but tough matches against Santa Clara and LMU.

Crimm was okay. Pepperdine's wide backs need to do a better job of 1v1 defending. Against a team that has more athleticism on defense she wouldn't have gotten much. I thought that Pepperdine didn't put them away when they could have. The first goal by the ex-Slammer player Stenberg was nice. This is a good opportunity for Ward to fix some things because Santa Clara won't be as forgiving.

 

[SpeedK1llz]

Crimm was okay. Pepperdine's wide backs need to do a better job of 1v1 defending. Against a team that has more athleticism on defense she wouldn't have gotten much. I thought that Pepperdine didn't put them away when they could have. The first goal by the ex-Slammer player Stenberg was nice. This is a good opportunity for Ward to fix some things because Santa Clara won't be as forgiving.

Agreed on Crimm. I meant to add that although she is fast and athletic, she lacks technical ability. Although she did beat her outside defender and was legitimately fouled, she spent the rest of the game flopping every time she was touched.

 

[MakeAPlay]

I think MAP may be a bit too busy to believe in USC when Cal is doing the unbelievable in Westwood...

I still don't think 'SC will win it. If Cal wins out or even if they tie Stanford they get a piece of the title. If I was you I wouldn't waste too much time worrying about the Bruins. The next time they play the Waves (at home this time) it's going to be a bloodbath. The only two teams that are going to be in their zip code in terms of talent next year are Penn St and Stanford. Teams are going to be defending for 70+ minutes hoping to tie. The coaching staff has a team that buys into a possession philosophy and once they add their incoming ammo it's going to be a wrap.

Thanks for your concern but I can't stop cheesing like the Cheshire Cat. Life is good.

 

[MakeAPlay]

Agreed on Crimm. I meant to add that although she is fast and athletic, she lacks technical ability. Although she did beat her outside defender and was legitimately fouled, she spent the rest of the game flopping every time she was touched.

Agreed. I thought that the Waves were head and shoulders better. They could be a legit sweet 16 team.

 

[MakeAPlay]

Oh boy, here we go again. I'm right because I'm not a Hodges, not because I don't reveal my identity. You're just as dumb and I may give you co-champion award for the dumbest people on the forum.

I know who you are. Bear Down! Why didn't you send your first one to your alma mater? Too many flip throws for your liking?

 

[SpeedK1llz]

I still don't think 'SC will win it. If Cal wins out or even if they tie Stanford they get a piece of the title. If I was you I wouldn't waste too much time worrying about the Bruins. The next time they play the Waves (at home this time) it's going to be a bloodbath. The only two teams that are going to be in their zip code in terms of talent next year are Penn St and Stanford. Teams are going to be defending for 70+ minutes hoping to tie. The coaching staff has a team that buys into a possession philosophy and once they add their incoming ammo it's going to be a wrap.

Thanks for your concern but I can't stop cheesing like the Cheshire Cat. Life is good.

Ha ha! Better late than never on the response I suppose. It carried more relevance at the time I sent it as the Bruins were down 0-1 to Cal at the time.

I cannot see Cal winning the Pac-12 title. How can a team that got beat by St. Mary's be expected to come up big in big games? I know they tied UCLA and beat SC but Cal is a perennial runner up. Not to mention their epic tear of early exits from the NCAA tourney. UCLA hasn't looked as dominant of late and neither has Stanford or SC. Maybe Colorado continues to get thoroughly dominated in every statistical category and keeps on winning? My money is definitely NOT on Cal.

Yes, next year UCLA should be a juggernaut. The USYWNT teams were also supposed to be juggernauts and we all know how those runs ended. Let's see what the chemistry looks like once all that talent is together and fighting one another for playing time. In fact, no disrespect, but how will your DD fair next year once all those studs arrive in Westwood? Hopefully, she will continue to see ample playing time.

Looking forward to the "bath".

 

[Bernie Sanders]

Nice win for the waves. For the most part, weather was a non factor. There was some heavy wind in the trees around the stadium but becease the field is sunken and surrounded by a large hillside, stadium and an earthen berm on all sides but one, the field was well protected.

The PK save by Seabert was just another wicked save by her. The PK saved by the St. Mary's keeper was preceded by one of the oddest things I've ever seen a keeper do. She was basically running around her goal the way my dog does when I'm taking her for a ride. Wildly running back and forth post to post, running in a circle in and out of the goal, jumping up and down waving her arms wildly. I've seen the jumping and arm waving but not the mad dash from post to post and the circular in and out of the goal. She did this right up until the ref blew his whistle. It certainly made me start guessing which side of the goal I would kick it into. Nonetheless, she saved it and it was inconsequential as we were well in control.

Even though Pepp dominated the game, what was interesting is that the stats were pretty even in almost every category. St. Mary's had their chances but their shots were from much further out and well high or wide. They do have a freshman forward, Jaylen Crimm, who is as fast and athletic as you'll see. In fact, she was the one who got fouled in the box which led to the SM PK. I don't know about time of possession, but that felt fairly close as well, especially if St. Mary's gets credit for air time after they boot the ball upfield. Good night! I haven't seen that many boot balls since the ulittle days.

Regardless, the Pepp played with poise and were in control the entire match. Now the last four are for the WCC title. Should win against San Francisco & Pacific but tough matches against Santa Clara and LMU.

The pk thing was interesting, and it did work.
I know the kid who took the pk, and it was clear to me, she was thinking, "wth"?
It was her first college try, and the tactic clearly discombobulated her.
Nice psych-ops tactic.
Its one of those things that may work once, but I dont think it will be the keepers go to play.

 

[SpeedK1llz]

The pk thing was interesting, and it did work.
I know the kid who took the pk, and it was clear to me, she was thinking, "wth"?
It was her first college try, and the tactic clearly discombobulated her.
Nice psych-ops tactic.
Its one of those things that may work once, but I dont think it will be the keepers go to play.

I felt for your DD Bern. It was an odd display and like I said, even I was second guessing what I would do right up to the kick. Regardless, she played a solid game and contributed to the win.

 

[Bernie Sanders]

Ha ha! Better late than never on the response I suppose. It carried more relevance at the time I sent it as the Bruins were down 0-1 to Cal at the time.

I cannot see Cal winning the Pac-12 title. How can a team that got beat by St. Mary's be expected to come up big in big games? I know they tied UCLA and beat SC but Cal is a perennial runner up. Not to mention their epic tear of early exits from the NCAA tourney. UCLA hasn't looked as dominant of late and neither has Stanford or SC. Maybe Colorado continues to get thoroughly dominated in every statistical category and keeps on winning? My money is definitely NOT on Cal.

Yes, next year UCLA should be a juggernaut. The USYWNT teams were also supposed to be juggernauts and we all know how those runs ended. Let's see what the chemistry looks like once all that talent is together and fighting one another for playing time. In fact, no disrespect, but how will your DD fair next year once all those studs arrive in Westwood? Hopefully, she will continue to see ample playing time.

Looking forward to the "bath".

UCLA almost always has the most talent on paper.
Juggernuat status is not always what follows.
There will be a new chemistry.
May be some hurt feelings and vinegar in with all that top shelf whiskey.

 

[Bernie Sanders]

Agreed. I thought that the Waves were head and shoulders better. They could be a legit sweet 16 team.

Not sure yet, although the petite Stenberg is legit.

 

[NoGoal]

UCLA starting roster for next season.

The defense and GK will remain the same.

Forwards: Ashley-outside forward, Sunny the target forward and Mallory-roaming as a forward and attacking mid.

Mids: Marley holding, Annika and Jessie are attacking mids.

 

[SpeedK1llz]

UCLA starting roster for next season.

The defense and GK will remain the same.

Forwards: Ashley-outside forward, Sunny the target forward and Mallory-roaming as a forward and attacking mid.

Mids: Marley holding, Annika and Jessie are attacking mids.

So you are basically saying MAPs daughter won't start?

 

[Bernie Sanders]

So you are basically saying MAPs daughter won't start?

I dont know if MAP's daughter plays for UCLA.
There seems to be a connection with Duke as well, but if MAP wishes to remain anonymous, which she or he obviously does, why play that game?
I know there's bad blood, as MAP has played that silly game before, and continues to, but I think it takes away from the thread.
How about anyone who wants to play identify the poster, first identify themselves with a picture and a short bio?

 

[NoGoal]

So you are basically saying MAPs daughter won't start?

Not sure MAP's DD even plays at UCLA! One thing I do know, posters who regularly post....their kids are really good.

 

[Bernie Sanders]

Not sure MAP's DD even plays at UCLA!

Everyone knows who you are and I am.

 

[MakeAPlay]

Ha ha! Better late than never on the response I suppose. It carried more relevance at the time I sent it as the Bruins were down 0-1 to Cal at the time.

I cannot see Cal winning the Pac-12 title. How can a team that got beat by St. Mary's be expected to come up big in big games? I know they tied UCLA and beat SC but Cal is a perennial runner up. Not to mention their epic tear of early exits from the NCAA tourney. UCLA hasn't looked as dominant of late and neither has Stanford or SC. Maybe Colorado continues to get thoroughly dominated in every statistical category and keeps on winning? My money is definitely NOT on Cal.

Yes, next year UCLA should be a juggernaut. The USYWNT teams were also supposed to be juggernauts and we all know how those runs ended. Let's see what the chemistry looks like once all that talent is together and fighting one another for playing time. In fact, no disrespect, but how will your DD fair next year once all those studs arrive in Westwood? Hopefully, she will continue to see ample playing time.

Looking forward to the "bath".

Regardless of where my player plays I'm not too concerned with her playing time as she is absolutely indispensable on the soccer field and she is in school for an education first and foremost and is doing great at that. If you are truly concerned about her though there aren't more than 3 players in the entire country that are better than her at her position right now and next year there won't be any.

Thanks for the well wishes.

 

[Bernie Sanders]

Regardless of where my player plays I'm not too concerned with her playing time as she is absolutely indispensable on the soccer field and she is in school for an education first and foremost and is doing great at that. If you are truly concerned about her though there aren't more than 3 players in the entire country that are better than her at her position right now and next year there won't be any.

Thanks for the well wishes.

No shortage of confidence from Mom/Dad either!

 

[MakeAPlay]

Ha ha! Better late than never on the response I suppose. It carried more relevance at the time I sent it as the Bruins were down 0-1 to Cal at the time.

I cannot see Cal winning the Pac-12 title. How can a team that got beat by St. Mary's be expected to come up big in big games? I know they tied UCLA and beat SC but Cal is a perennial runner up. Not to mention their epic tear of early exits from the NCAA tourney. UCLA hasn't looked as dominant of late and neither has Stanford or SC. Maybe Colorado continues to get thoroughly dominated in every statistical category and keeps on winning? My money is definitely NOT on Cal.

Yes, next year UCLA should be a juggernaut. The USYWNT teams were also supposed to be juggernauts and we all know how those runs ended. Let's see what the chemistry looks like once all that talent is together and fighting one another for playing time. In fact, no disrespect, but how will your DD fair next year once all those studs arrive in Westwood? Hopefully, she will continue to see ample playing time.

Looking forward to the "bath".

Cal has the best 3 forward combo in the country and although everyone talks about how great Stanford's defense is they are vulnerable at right back were Onomonu plays for Cal. Add Ship in who is a defensive nightmare at the 9 with her technique and Kim on the right who is the fastest player in the Pac 12. In the midfield they have Fletcher who is very solid and a quick counter attacking mentality and they are problematic. If they win out and draw or beat Stanford the math says they win. Even if they lose to Stanford they get a piece depending upon the LA outcome. I'm not going out on a limb here. They have the most paths to victory. Basically Cal just has to beat the mountain schools and the Arizona schools and they get a piece of the title