2018-2019 SW ECNL Conference Discussion

MyDaughtersAKeeper said:
Blues '05 ECNL team is the 2nd team (DA is 1st), and I believe they had a large roster turn over. I don't believe they had a lot of success in summer tournaments, but that just may be a reflection of trying to get all of the new players to gel. They have talent.
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Yes, the 05 ECNL is composed of many new players. At the club, Draluck 05 and Kale 05 teams had played in the top flight over the past few years and when they have played each other, results were competitive (usually a Draluck win). Some of the variables to consider were playing ECNL vrs DA, Kale or Draluck.
 
OldSpeed said:
Both Blues 01/02 Baker teams will be competing into U19 &U19 composite age group for more competitive games.
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heard it was pressure from US Soccer - not happy that the national team players are staying in ECNL and not on DA team - were told they had to play up at least 2 years.
 
Soccer43 said:
heard it was pressure from US Soccer - not happy that the national team players are staying in ECNL and not on DA team - were told they had to play up at least 2 years.
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Absolutely False regarding Blues Baker 01/02
Maybe the case with other team bot not this one. US Soccer does not dictate Anything GB does with his teams.
 
I never said I knew it wasn't true, just not going to argue with people that are saying it is false. I heard it from a reliable source and believed it to be true because of the movement seen in rosters on various teams. The roster changes supported what I had been told. I don't go around posting fake crap to get people worked up. That is not my style
 
My DD plays on the Baker Blues Team and has since U10 it’s FALSE period. Your reliable source is full of shit.
 
I am not talking specifically about Blues - there are other teams, clubs, and players in so cal that might be part of this discussion - sorry I didn't make that clear - I am not the expert on Blues and not saying I am - you don't know what other discussions are happening that are outside of the blues team
 
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Soccer43 said:
I am not talking specifically about Blues - there are other teams, clubs, and players in so cal that might be part of this discussion - sorry I didn't make that clear - I am not the expert on Blues and not saying I am - you don't know what other discussions are happening that are outside of the blues team
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You responded and quoted my comment about blues 01/02 playing in the U19 age group or did I just imagine that. Soccer43 and if you think for one second that after all these years and our dd’s playing against each other and going to national camps together the parents from Blues, Slammers, Surf, Legends and numerous other top clubs don’t speak To eachother you’re sadly mistaken.
 
ok, you got me, I give - you are king of youth soccer and know all things. - A reliable source told me something and I just made a comment about that. Your comment was quoted only for the topic as a reference - didn't mean to comment on blues specifically - If I am wrong about it ok - but you sure are defensive about the topic.
 
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Soccer43 said:
ok, you got me, I give - you are king of youth soccer and know all things. - A reliable source told me something and I just made a comment about that. Your comment was quoted only for the topic as a reference - didn't mean to comment on blues specifically - If I am wrong about it ok - but you sure are defensive about the topic.
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Not Defensive at all just giving you Facts. Take it however you like.
 
Is it worth it to switch your G03 to Sharks? Lets say you live in San Diego metro area and DA is out of question for your daughter for several reasons. The 03 team struggled last year and continues to this year. Opinions?
 
SitByMyself said:
Is it worth it to switch your G03 to Sharks? Lets say you live in San Diego metro area and DA is out of question for your daughter for several reasons. The 03 team struggled last year and continues to this year. Opinions?
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If it is a good fit for your player go for it. Colleges recruit players NOT teams. If you are looking for the exposure, Sharks will still get it at the three showcases this year for that age group.
 
SitByMyself said:
Is it worth it to switch your G03 to Sharks? Lets say you live in San Diego metro area and DA is out of question for your daughter for several reasons. The 03 team struggled last year and continues to this year. Opinions?
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Have you watched their practices? Monitored the coach and what he is or isn’t teaching the players?

Ask yourself (not the Forum), is the coach and the situation something that will benefit your player. Go from there.....
 
SitByMyself said:
Is it worth it to switch your G03 to Sharks? Lets say you live in San Diego metro area and DA is out of question for your daughter for several reasons. The 03 team struggled last year and continues to this year. Opinions?
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Player. Team. Coach. League.

That is the order of importance.

College coaches are aware of what certain teams have to offer and pay attention to to how the team plays and how much success they have. Simply being DA/ECNL/Super Y/Discovery/Whatever isn’t good enough with how many decent leagues, showcases, and teams there are now.

Shoot me a message if you want to talk 03 options.
 
OldSpeed said:
My DD plays on the Baker Blues Team...
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How do the Baker players/parents feel about moving to the composite age group? My impression from watching the U18/19 age group is that the teams are actually weaker than the U17 age group, because most of the good senior players are in the dedicated U18 bracket and a lot of these clubs have cobbled together composite teams with a bunch of scattered players from other clubs for their final year of club soccer. The scoreboard results don't seem to indicate this move helped the level of competition.
 
Mystery Train said:
How do the Baker players/parents feel about moving to the composite age group? I can only speak for myself but at this stage in the game, winding down your dd’s club soccer career you honestly don’t really care. I’ve been lucky and fortunate enough that my kid has never had any serious injuries and that’s really my primary concern. Just stay healthy and get ready for the next chapter in life and that play D1 soccer in the PAC 12. They’ve won every league they’ve ever been entered in at every age since U10 they were a special team. The Rivalries that played out on this forum against Legends and Eagles were some of the best times in Club soccer for my daughter and I. U-12 to U-16 is the sweet spot IMO now the top players on the team are traveling internationally for the US , 80% are already committed so at this point it’s all about just enjoying the ride . Luckily I have a younger Dd to go down the same road with.
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I must say it is the same in the DA. For those girls that are seniors the pressure is off for mostly everyone. Most girls are committed and though everyone wants to win the pressure has backed off and the girls seem to really just be enjoying playing soccer again like when they were young.
 
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