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

Glen said:
Looks like it was top of the box to me. I didn't say it was inside the top of the box. Goal is about 33 seconds into the clip.
And I'm not alone. http://www.cubuffs.com/news/2016/10...-second-consecutive-win-over-top-10-team.aspx
At any rate, great contribution.



I guess so since all teams are ranked. But I wasn't using past tense and I was referring to teams ranked in the top 25. And as of today, UCLA hasn't beaten a single team ranked in the current top 25. Last week Pepperdine was in the top 25, so at least UCLA could point to that solid win . . . not anymore. Maybe UCLA can get it done against USC. USC isn't overrated, so no chance of USC dropping out of the 25 by the end of the year.
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Hmm. I'll get back to you on this one. Look I'm not here to defend UCLA. I'm a Pac 12 supporter so I'm glad that the conference has lesser programs that have dream seasons from time to time. Congrats on the big win and the following loss to $C's advanced kickball. We will see what happens in the tournament and in the coming years. If I was a supporter of their's I would be feeling pretty good.
 
offthecrossbar said:
You think UCLA gets to pick the Blue Chippers before Stanford? I don't agree, everything being equal, GPA, test scores and scholarship offer. I say Stanford gets to pick first.
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Not always. The top players do the picking. Most have tons of options. Also two coaches can see two completely different things from the same player. Not to mention a 3/4 scholarship to Stanford still costs a family $18k a year out of pocket. Stanford's coach is a UCLA alum and knows which schools he is truly recruiting against consistently.
 
Swoosh said:
Thank you USC administration for providing an adequate home field that we've never played on when the team is in form. This one is on you. Congrats to the Bruins.
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Come on Swoosh. You didn't really believe that your Trojans were the more talented side? If it was rugby that was being played I would have definitely taken them but they were playing soccer. You saw the kickball being played and apparently you forgot that it's tough to beat them playing with normal tactics. Should have studied the film a little more and not read the press clippings so much. The fact of the matter is the Bruins get better players on average than those other guys do and their coach is committed to possession soccer. The next two years are gonna be rough brother. Sure are lucky that Demelo didn't go to UCLA. She will help a ton next year.
 
Not a hater, watches the second half. Saw a strong athletic UCLA side hold off several highly technical yet unlucky attacks from USC. I had USC in this match so I'm down a few bucks but I still maintain it was the match of the conference and it was.
 
Glen said:
I guess so since all teams are ranked. But I wasn't using past tense and I was referring to teams ranked in the top 25. And as of today, UCLA hasn't beaten a single team ranked in the current top 25. Last week Pepperdine was in the top 25, so at least UCLA could point to that solid win . . . not anymore. Maybe UCLA can get it done against USC. USC isn't overrated, so no chance of USC dropping out of the 25 by the end of the year.
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Well your reasoning of UCLA not beating a team in the current top 25 flew out the window!
 
Real Deal said:
I was at the game and USC just missed their opportunities. Period. They created many more than UCLA. And neither team looked great.
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Oh but #3 for USC and #2 for UCLA stood out in this game. UCLA was overall quicker to the ball this time. But still SC had more chances.
 
Real Deal said:
Oh but #3 for USC and #2 for UCLA stood out in this game. UCLA was overall quicker to the ball this time. But still SC had more chances.
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I thought Andrews #3 for USC didn't have her best game. She failed to connect on a few opportunities in the attacking 3rd. Alvarado had her best game all season. USC was also having a hard time stopping UCLA's left forward. The larger field benefited UCLA because they are the better possession team.
 
SpeedK1llz said:
Getting back to soccer, I am looking forward to this weekend's final regular season match ups. Here are my predictions (winners in green):

  • UCLA vs. USC - Given recent play, it would be foolish of anybody to bet against USC at this point. I do think it will be a tight match though.
  • Cal vs. Stanford - I know that I am not a fan of Cal but the total Cal move is to lose to those you should smash and beat those you should lose to so with that logic in mind, I am going with Cal. I've got a funny feeling about this one...
  • Colorado vs. Utah - I'm giving the slight edge to Utah. Utah tied USC and USC smashed Colorado so logic would dictate a Utah win.
  • Pepperdine vs. Pacific - Despite having a decent sushi restaurant (Cocoro), Stockton is the arm pit of California. Pepperdine wins.
  • LMU vs... - Nevermind.
  • BYU vs. Gonzaga - Rest your starters BYU
  • Santa Clara vs. San Francisco - Would love to see SF pull off the upset but they just don't have the firepower this year.
I really don't care about anybody else.
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I guess I should keep my day job...
 
Bernie Sanders said:
You're on.
Big bottle of Tito's on the line.
Just so we're on the same page, I got USC.
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Oh boy does that look good....

Brother B, where art thou?
 
Zerodenero said:
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Oh boy does that look good....

Brother B, where art thou?
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I said a "big bottle".
The one in your picture is the petite size.
PM me and we can figure out how to get you paid.

I thought UCLA clearly won the first half, and USC did their best to equalize in the second half, but came up short.
Cant figure out why LP didnt play until the 43d minute.
It was a good game.
 
gkrent said:
Not a hater, watches the second half. Saw a strong athletic UCLA side hold off several highly technical yet unlucky attacks from USC. I had USC in this match so I'm down a few bucks but I still maintain it was the match of the conference and it was.
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Im with you.
Not a hater, just a fan of big games.
I honestly like SC's defense and the dynamic creativity of UCLA's offense.
Both great teams.
 
gkrent said:
Not a hater, watches the second half. Saw a strong athletic UCLA side hold off several highly technical yet unlucky attacks from USC. I had USC in this match so I'm down a few bucks but I still maintain it was the match of the conference and it was.
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I disagree. Stanford vs UCLA was the game to watch. Beautiful soccer being played by both sides. The only technical player that saw time for $C yesterday was Morgan Andrews and she was outplayed by a freshman! You are in for a shock next year if you think that was technical soccer. Have you watched them up close? $C is the most physical team in the country. I would take them in a game of rugby any day. Case in point. Alex Anthony, who is built like a fullback, couldn't even get a shot off against UCLA. She came up against top notch athletes that were strong enough to counter all of her pushing. She was practically invisible.
 
Real Deal said:
I was at the game and USC just missed their opportunities. Period. They created many more than UCLA. And neither team looked great.
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You mean all of those shots from waaaay outside. $C plays kickball and if you were at the game then that was obvious. Do you deny that UCLA dominated possession and that $C could barely string two passes together? Most of $C's "chances" came in the last 15 minutes. Katie Johnson and Morgan Andrews had 12 of those "chances" and not more than one was clean. Look justify it all you want to. The Trojans won't beat UCLA the rest of this decade and even their fans know it.
 
Bernie Sanders said:
Im with you.
Not a hater, just a fan of big games.
I honestly like SC's defense and the dynamic creativity of UCLA's offense.
Both great teams.
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UCLA has better players on defense then $C and it was on display last night. Play UCLA straight up and unless you are Stanford you are going to look bad. That's why Florida, Utah and Colorado didn't play them straight up.
 
Bernie Sanders said:
Im with you.
Not a hater, just a fan of big games.
I honestly like SC's defense and the dynamic creativity of UCLA's offense.
Both great teams.
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UCLA's offense had lots of changes last night like a certain player from Carlsbad getting her second start and most minutes of the year and one of their starting defenders starting at forward. You gotta know what you are looking at Bernie and $C isn't in UCLA's orbit when it comes to talent and style of play. I give credit Keidane he knows what he has and try's to play to their strength.
 
Bernie Sanders said:
I said a "big bottle".
The one in your picture is the petite size.
PM me and we can figure out how to get you paid.

I thought UCLA clearly won the first half, and USC did their best to equalize in the second half, but came up short.
Cant figure out why LP didnt play until the 43d minute.
It was a good game.
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None of their forwards were effective bro that's why she didn't play as much. Ucla's center backs clowned them 1v1 and they have little clue as to how to combine in the final third. It's kick it long and try to cross it in. Just look at them on film. A talented and organized team just has to avoid getting knocked out by their overly physical style and have athletes in the back that can deal with their long ball.
 
Bernie Sanders said:
Im with you.
Not a hater, just a fan of big games.
I honestly like SC's defense and the dynamic creativity of UCLA's offense.
Both great teams.
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Who on their defense do you like? Their wide backs suck and both lost their individual matchup. Both of their center backs got nutmegged. You should have seen Prisock at the end when she was stuck 1v1 with Fleming. It was hilarious how easily Fleming beat her.
 
Kicker4Life said:
How did I miss that???? :eek: Too much time hearding cats I guess. My bad
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No worries. People see what they want to see some times. 83 minutes is a lot. Her GPS is probably in the 9 mile range as she was all over the place. They started trying to man mark her with Mills (who is overrated).
 
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