2017 Cal South State Cup

Goalie1310 said:
I don't know the coach or manager personally but I can say in our experience with Strikers North you have to earn your flight 1 status. We as a team Strikers North SM came out of rec undefeated we then went flight 3 undefeated, flight 2 undefeated and finally flight 1 where we lost our first 2 games in regular season play in three years. Are we sand bagging? I don't think so. I don't know what team you are with or club but maybe some flight 2 teams should have stayed flight 3? The Ayala team is new to Strikers North and built a new team for the 2016-2017 season and probably exceeded expectations but I'm not sure that's sand bagging. I think these girls have worked hard all year and deserve to be applauded for having a successful year in flight 2 as they are a new team and if you are correct in saying they would get smashed on in presidents bracket then they are where they should be.I'm sure they will be flight 1 next season so wish them luck as I don't know them personally you might have more insight but maybe they just had a good year and trained hard. Good luck to everyone at State have fun!
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That team has eight (8) players from 2 exceptional flight 1 teams---- three (3) from a U9 team that won CSL Cup and five (5) that won their U10 Silver (highest) bracket in CSL last year. All eight (8) are from the same club and most have been playing together for several years.

They are not a "new" team--- and they'd be a much better, tougher group if they were challenged week in and week out--- such a waste of time and talent. The real losers are the players themselves. I feel sorry for them.
 
LaLaLamela said:
That team has eight (8) players from 2 exceptional flight 1 teams---- three (3) from a U9 team that won CSL Cup and five (5) that won their U10 Silver (highest) bracket in CSL last year. All eight (8) are from the same club and most have been playing together for several years.

They are not a "new" team--- and they'd be a much better, tougher group if they were challenged week in and week out--- such a waste of time and talent. The real losers are the players themselves. I feel sorry for them.
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They should get a good game out of Legends tomorrow morning.
 
I don't know this team, its coach or manager, and have no issue with them playing at whatever level they feel is best for their girls. However given how highly ranked they are, it would have been fun to see how they faired against other highly ranked teams.
 
sdb said:
I don't know this team, its coach or manager, and have no issue with them playing at whatever level they feel is best for their girls. However given how highly ranked they are, it would have been fun to see how they faired against other highly ranked teams.
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I as well have no affiliation with this team. Watched Strikers North (Ayala) against Beach. They overall are a solid side. They have some good athletes and displayed skill. And at times moved the ball nicely connecting passes against Beach. Definitely a team that could participate and quite possibly move on into the next round dependent on the bracket.
 
LASTMAN14 said:
I as well have no affiliation with this team. Watched Strikers North (Ayala) against Beach. They overall are a solid side. They have some good athletes and displayed skill. And at times moved the ball nicely connecting passes against Beach. Definitely a team that could participate and quite possibly move on into the next round dependent on the bracket.
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For clarification I watched them this weekend at Winter Youngers Tourney at Silverlakes.
 
sdb said:
I don't know this team, its coach or manager, and have no issue with them playing at whatever level they feel is best for their girls. However given how highly ranked they are, it would have been fun to see how they faired against other highly ranked teams.
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My DD's team (Legends FC) played them Saturday morning. They have a solid squad and could compete at the flight one level. They will take their share of losses along the way but will win games as well. It would sure be a better test for this group of girls. Great game Strikers.
 
Gotta love the Presidents division at these ages, no room for error. With the top 2 teams in each bracket advancing to the round of 16 you can guarantee every game will feel like the last one this season.


Group A
Surf sealed their ticket to the next round after 2 games and FRAM has to win and get some help to overtake Galaxy SD for the 2nd spot in the group.

Group B
Beach SB and Blues Rennie with the early jump start on day 1. Day 2 should be interesting as all 4 teams should be competitive with each other.

Group C
Albion out of the gate very strong with two strong performances against strong opponents. So Cal Academy and Slammers will playing for that 2nd spot with So Cal having the tie breaker edge should the game end in a draw.

Group D
Strikers and Eagles sit top of the table as Eagles looks to catch up on Day 2. 3 team race in this group and Laguna looking outside-in.

Group E
Anaheim Surf was all business and are into the next round. Beach SB DiGenova sits in 2nd and look to Anaheim Surf to give them a little help to hold off Blues Holley aiming at moving up. Don't count out SDSC to make a jump up and surprise the group into 2nd.

Group F
Galaxy firing on all cylinders and gave FCGS a jolt. Strikers North and Rebels split points and day 2 will give us some intense games as this group gets going and then wraps it up.

Group G
CDA Slammers and Beach FC - LB look primed to hold their 1 and 2 spots into the next round with Surf II with the only shot to overtake one of those teams. SVSC with a chance to play spoiler.

Group H
Legends blazing fast over CZ Elite, while Hotspurs takes 2nd. Legends should run away with this one, but the battle for 2nd should be entertaining on day 2.


Round of 16 (3 Tickets Punched)
San Diego Surf
Albion
Anaheim Surf
 
SCOTT21 said:
Ridiculous!!!!Beautiful day..nice fields...but are you kidding with the amount of DIRT on all the cars..never seen anything like it ...
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Parking lot was a 1000 times better today ..sand was compacted and watered down ...but it was extremely windy ...
 
DrPepperFan said:
According to the results there was a red card issued in the Beach Perez vs SVSC Gore match. What happened?
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Ref was trying to be the star of the show...
A defender from SVSC deliberately headed the ball out of the goal while the goalie was down and unable to make the save. Quite a brilliant move by defender really. Well, as headers are not allowed in this age group the ref gave her a red card as well as an indirect kick to Beach approximately 3-5 feet from the goal line. He then gave Beach a yellow card when the player taking the kick shot directly as defense rushed her directly after the whistle. It was all a bunch of craziness that resulted in a defender being punished for what anybody playing 2005 and above would have considered a great move/save.
Funny enough another of their defenders deliberately saved a goal with their hands later and although Beach got the penalty, there was no cards given. Evidently somebody reminded the ref that the girls are only 10 and don't need to be kicked out of a game for such an innocent mistake.
 
Technician72 said:
Gotta love the Presidents division at these ages, no room for error. With the top 2 teams in each bracket advancing to the round of 16 you can guarantee every game will feel like the last one this season.


Group A
Surf sealed their ticket to the next round after 2 games and FRAM has to win and get some help to overtake Galaxy SD for the 2nd spot in the group.

Group B
Beach SB and Blues Rennie with the early jump start on day 1. Day 2 should be interesting as all 4 teams should be competitive with each other.

Group C
Albion out of the gate very strong with two strong performances against strong opponents. So Cal Academy and Slammers will playing for that 2nd spot with So Cal having the tie breaker edge should the game end in a draw.

Group D
Strikers and Eagles sit top of the table as Eagles looks to catch up on Day 2. 3 team race in this group and Laguna looking outside-in.

Group E
Anaheim Surf was all business and are into the next round. Beach SB DiGenova sits in 2nd and look to Anaheim Surf to give them a little help to hold off Blues Holley aiming at moving up. Don't count out SDSC to make a jump up and surprise the group into 2nd.

Group F
Galaxy firing on all cylinders and gave FCGS a jolt. Strikers North and Rebels split points and day 2 will give us some intense games as this group gets going and then wraps it up.

Group G
CDA Slammers and Beach FC - LB look primed to hold their 1 and 2 spots into the next round with Surf II with the only shot to overtake one of those teams. SVSC with a chance to play spoiler.

Group H
Legends blazing fast over CZ Elite, while Hotspurs takes 2nd. Legends should run away with this one, but the battle for 2nd should be entertaining on day 2.


Round of 16 (3 Tickets Punched)
San Diego Surf
Albion
Anaheim Surf
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Group Round Recap

Group A
Surf held on and cruises into the 2nd round. FRAM came up short in Goal Differential and Galaxy SD moves on in 2nd.

Group B
Blues and Beach drew to start the day, and West Coast fell short of the win to advance putting Beach FC SB into the next round.

Group C
Albion kept rolling as So Cal Academy topped Slammers to get 2nd.

Group D
RSC took care of business and Strikers nabs 2nd. Laguna played with a lot of pride in beating Eagles who had a early exit.

Group E
Anaheim Surf locked 1st and SDSC came up big to jump into 2nd place and the knockout round.

Group F
Galaxy had a rough time in the wind but held onto the group as Strikers North squeaks in by the narrowest of margins on the tie breaker over Rebels. FCGS with a tough exit in this tough group.

Group G
Beach LB and CDA Slammers held court and both move on.

Group H
Legends with a whopping performance in the group round. Hotspurs right behind them.



Sweet 16
  • Surf vs. Hotspurs
  • Albion vs. Strikers North
  • Anaheim Surf vs. Strikers OC
  • Beach FC - LB vs. Beach FC - SB
  • Blues vs. CDA Slammers
  • Real So Cal vs. SDSC
  • LA Galaxy - SB vs. So Cal Academy
  • Legends FC vs. LA Galaxy SD

The match ups are set and it doesn't get any easier from this point forward. Take note that elimination rounds go to two 10 minute halves before proceeding to PKs if necessary.

Breakdown:
A few matchups on paper have their favorites, while others even with an edge could go either way.

Surf should make it past Hotspurs without too much difficulty.

Albion versus Strikers North will be a contrast in styles and all about who can set the game up. Ryan Park can be decent or downright bad for teams who like to keep the ball down. Albion is favored but Strikers - North is deadly in elimination games, the longer this stays within 1 goal, the more it favors them.

Anaheim Surf has been one of the best teams in the age group and if they win State Cup, they may have had the toughest road there. They draw one of the tougher matchups in the sweet 16 and if they move on could get the toughest match up there as well. Strikers OC has a punchers chance but has to keep it low scoring.

Beach vs Beach may very well be the game of this round. Both squads are very talented and can show up on the big stage. Slight edge to LB in this one, but this could go either way.

Blues vs. CDA Slammers, somebody get these kids some oxygen on the sidelines because both these squads love to play fast and high tempo. They can put together quick 1-2's or play direct and bruise each other up. This one will be intense until the final whistle.

RSC should have the edge on SDSC, but there's a wave of momentum for SDSC who qualified right at the end into this round.

Galaxy SB vs. So Cal Academy will be be a fun one to watch. So Cal has some firepower and Galaxy will have to slow this game down defensively but capitalize in the final 3rd to get past this one.

Legends FC over Galaxy SD as the black and yellow is on a roll right now!


Let's hear it everyone, what did you see out there in the group round and how will the sweet 16 play out?
 
Carpediem said:
Ref was trying to be the star of the show...
A defender from SVSC deliberately headed the ball out of the goal while the goalie was down and unable to make the save. Quite a brilliant move by defender really. Well, as headers are not allowed in this age group the ref gave her a red card as well as an indirect kick to Beach approximately 3-5 feet from the goal line. He then gave Beach a yellow card when the player taking the kick shot directly as defense rushed her directly after the whistle. It was all a bunch of craziness that resulted in a defender being punished for what anybody playing 2005 and above would have considered a great move/save.
Funny enough another of their defenders deliberately saved a goal with their hands later and although Beach got the penalty, there was no cards given. Evidently somebody reminded the ref that the girls are only 10 and don't need to be kicked out of a game for such an innocent mistake.
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The official put in on the books as:

"14888-313710 EJECTION - Denies Goal scoring opportunity Handling"

Still seems tough to justify ejecting a 10yr old....
 
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My understanding of the header rule, is that DOGSO cannot be used for a header. And that no cards are to be issued for using your head (i.e.- even for persistent infringement or unsporting behavior).
Seems the ref got this one wrong, but- I'm sure the opposing sideline would be on here today complaining about the non call if he didn't give a card for it.
 
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