2018 D1 Women's Soccer Talk!!

UCLA still humming along, looking like they're on a mission posting 5 goal tonight v NC State -- should be a great game v Carolina

Stanford once again relied on a special goal and struggled converting on their numerous chances with easier opportunities given their dominant possession.

Baylor finds themselves fit going forward

Georgetown spanked Duke

Florida State ousts USC in PKs

Tennessee looking very good, hanging 3 on Texas A&M

Penn State has a lot of talent and seem to have rounded into form at right time.
 
SpeedK1llz said:
I was kind of hoping for a slightly more competitive game. Thanks NCAA for selecting the 11th place team in the ACC. UCLA may have been given the easiest path to the finals I’ve ever seen.
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Of course ANYONE would have done what the Bruins have done. Honestly this statement is pretty lame. You thought that the game would be competitive. It wasn’t and few games are competitive when they are at full strength. Most teams in the country don’t have the depth of talent and the superior coaching. No reason to downgrade what this team has accomplished.

You may or may not know that in 2015 UCLA missed the playoffs for the first time. In 2016 they got a bad 4 seed and had to play West Virginia on a snow covered field that they refused to shovel before the game after saying they would just to neutralize the Bruins advantage and they lost 4-3 on PKs. This team has gone through tons of adversity and deserve all that they have.

Nobody said that their path was easy when they were 0-2 in conference and in last place. Please give credit were credit is due and don’t piss in their Cheerios. Remember they will be losing one player and getting the top recruiting class in the country next season (and they only lose one starter) so Malibu is likely going to be a bloody mess next year.

Good luck to you and your family.
 
MakeAPlay said:
Of course ANYONE would have done what the Bruins have done. Honestly this statement is pretty lame. You thought that the game would be competitive. It wasn’t and few games are competitive when they are at full strength. Most teams in the country don’t have the depth of talent and the superior coaching. No reason to downgrade what this team has accomplished.

You may or may not know that in 2015 UCLA missed the playoffs for the first time. In 2016 they got a bad 4 seed and had to play West Virginia on a snow covered field that they refused to shovel before the game after saying they would just to neutralize the Bruins advantage and they lost 4-3 on PKs. This team has gone through tons of adversity and deserve all that they have.

Nobody said that their path was easy when they were 0-2 in conference and in last place. Please give credit were credit is due and don’t piss in their Cheerios. Remember they will be losing one player and getting the top recruiting class in the country next season (and they only lose one starter) so Malibu is likely going to be a bloody mess next year.

Good luck to you and your family.
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You called it. They look really good right now. It's unfathomable to think that 2015 team lost to Oregon St. and also got clubbed by Cal 7-0. Stay healthy, and maybe humble if possible. ;)
 
4 games. 2 on Friday, 11/23 and 2 on Saturday, 11/24

1: (1) Florida State v (*) Penn State -- Friday, 11/23 11:00am

2: (1) Stanford v (2) Tennessee -- Friday, 11/23 2:00pm

3: (1) Georgetown v (2) Baylor -- Saturday, 11/24 9:00am

4: (1) North Carolina v (2) UCLA -- Saturday, 11/24 2:00pm

(*) Penn State only unseeded team to make it through.

The (2) seed in that bracket, West Virginia, was taken out by Wake Forest. Penn St then sent Wake Forest home.
 
goldentoe said:
You called it. They look really good right now. It's unfathomable to think that 2015 team lost to Oregon St. and also got clubbed by Cal 7-0. Stay healthy, and maybe humble if possible. ;)
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I’m just getting tired of people $hitting on what this team has accomplished and the special group of young women that they are. They are probably the best team in the country right now. They are all extremely hard working and are amazing young women. The Haterade is getting old. This team is legit.
 
Taking a current snapshot of where teams are right now, with players out, players in - but slowed due to injuries, and players at full power, UCLA looks the strongest heading into this weekend.

The Carolina game on paper should be special. A key question to this observer is: Does Carolina have what it takes in the back to deal w Mace, Sanchez and company? And do they have enough in the midfield to slow Fleming and friends from moving that ball into vulnerable areas?

Instead of endless airtime time for pundits, in my opinion, these 4 games should be on the main ESPN channel.
 
turftoe said:
Taking a current snapshot of where teams are right now, with players out, players in - but slowed due to injuries, and players at full power, UCLA looks the strongest heading into this weekend.

The Carolina game on paper should be special. A key question to this observer is: Does Carolina have what it takes in the back to deal w Mace, Sanchez and company? And do they have enough in the midfield to slow Fleming and friends from moving that ball into vulnerable areas?

Instead of endless airtime time for pundits, in my opinion, these 4 games should be on the main ESPN channel.
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Every one of the 4 games is going to be good....
 
I've watched a number of games on live stream and UCLA looks very good. With the injuries to Smith and Davidson on Stanford, UCLA wins that game as of today. I see all the #1 seeds moving on except UNC.
 
MakeAPlay said:
I’m just getting tired of people $hitting on what this team has accomplished and the special group of young women that they are. They are probably the best team in the country right now. They are all extremely hard working and are amazing young women. The Haterade is getting old. This team is legit.
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Well, can’t say ya didn’t say so...... Especially the real “contenders vs many pretenders” part. MammaJamma- Keepin it real :cool:

Best of luck to all who have kiddos/Socal girls still the race.
 
MakeAPlay said:
I’m just getting tired of people $hitting on what this team has accomplished and the special group of young women that they are. They are probably the best team in the country right now. They are all extremely hard working and are amazing young women. The Haterade is getting old. This team is legit.
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Exactly where is the “haterade”. I haven’t read a single post in the last month that qualifies. You have some issues when it comes to your kids team. I don’t think anyone on here is questioning their abilities other than you. Good luck
 
surfrider said:
Exactly where is the “haterade”. I haven’t read a single post in the last month that qualifies. You have some issues when it comes to your kids team. I don’t think anyone on here is questioning their abilities other than you. Good luck
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Show me where I have questioned UCLA’s abilities? I know what they are capable of. As a matter of fact YOU said that $C was definitely going to beat them or have you come down with a sudden case of amnesia like in the old soap operas? Honestly you should shut up, watch the real contenders play and think about next year.

GO BRUINS!!
 
Zerodenero said:
Ok y’all....it’s about that time. Time where we put liquid to the lips....

Ucla, FL st, Stan & Gt win....with Stanford/Ucla final.

Bottle takers?
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Brah nobody betting against a man that doesn’t lose. Good luck to your player with the new situation. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
 
eastbaysoccer said:
I've watched a number of games on live stream and UCLA looks very good. With the injuries to Smith and Davidson on Stanford, UCLA wins that game as of today. I see all the #1 seeds moving on except UNC.
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Changes the whole calculus without them. They had Smith and UCLA was without Fleming and Mace when they last played. Nuff said....
 
MakeAPlay said:
Show me where I have questioned UCLA’s abilities? I know what they are capable of. As a matter of fact YOU said that $C was definitely going to beat them or have you come down with a sudden case of amnesia like in the old soap operas? Honestly you should shut up, watch the real contenders play and think about next year.

GO BRUINS!!
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Please show me where I said anything about USC beating UCLA. The only reason anyone would root against UCLA in this thread is you. You even attack the people who have been on your side
 
MakeAPlay said:
Random observation on the eve of the 2018 season:

Pretty shameful that 5 PAC 12 teams have schedules that are ranked outside of the top 100 (which is hard to do with three top 10 teams automatically on your schedule) but only one team in the top 10 most difficult schedules.

I get playing Regional opponents but some of the teams on some of these schedules are obvious cupcakes. Trying to pad your record with anything less than mid major competition just ends up coming back to bite you in so many ways.

Damn the ACC teams know how to schedule although missing conference opponents is BS.

This might not be Cal’s year. I think the real battle in the conference is going to be from 4-9. Seven teams got NCAA bids with Wazzu going to the Sweet 16 after posting a losing record in conference play.

I would hate to be Colorado and Utah this season. The scheduling genies delivering Colorado 3 consecutive games against teams that all will be in the hunt for top two seeds plus games against what will be a hungry Cal team and Utah gets to start off that same last 5 game stretch with Stanford and ending with an $C team that unfortunately will be very good and needing a win before their annual loss to that cool team in the baby blue.

My picks for the PAC 12 with an * next to teams that I think will be dancing in November.

1. UCLA *
2. Stanford *
3. U$C *
4. Arizona *
5. Colorado *
6. Cal*
7. Washington *
8. Washington State *
9. Utah
10.Arizona State
11. Oregon
12. Oregon State

A rising tide raises all ships in the conference of champions. Good health to all this season (even $C)!
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Funny.
 
CaliKlines said:
Non-Conference Win % After Friday:

.776 - ACC

.731 - SEC

.722 - Big Ten

.674 - Big 12

.663 - Pac-12

.537 - AAC

.533 - Big East & WCC

Situation's not getting any better for the Pac-12. Wonder if that is going to hurt when the RPI starts to mean something.
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How’d that turn out Cali?
 
MakeAPlay said:
Your team had a nice win. I said at the beginning of the season that they were one of the top 5. Kickball isn’t going to be good enough to win a title this year. UCLA will be fine and will be full strength for the next 5 games and the last 4 games plus the tournament. Enjoy it now. I’m going to enjoy November.
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LOL!!!
 
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