2018 USYS Cal South National Cup Olders - Boys 2003/15U

There was an earlier post re: the 'Death Bracket' for Round 2 which was spot on ... LAUFA and TFA 2 of 4 teams still standing.
 
ReVolted said:
Pats LA had very weak offense during the SCDSL season. Only averaged barely a goal game. D was solid though. I'm wondering if they merged with the other SCDSL Tier 2 team for Nationals? To mop up SB 4 to 0 is shocking. Rangers getting this far is surprising as well. Team is not that strong. They have Johnny up top who always manages to score ugly goals. Looking like LAUFA vs Pats LA in Finals. #10 on LAUFA is a force to be reckoned with and a game changer...
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Per their director they added several kids from a Santa Clarita non Pats team that are difference makers, thus more goal output. They do some things at this age that one rarely sees and that has resulted in some key goals each game.

The Ranger team is clicking at the right time. Their forward can finish and they press very well. This tournament is all about timing but they will have a tough time vs LAUFA.

Are the new difference makers for LAUFA new adds or the dropping of academy players in anticipation for the 2003/2002 DA group? #10 is one of the best i've seen at the age.

The competition in the NON DA leagues will be crazy next season as many of the top 03 players will spend a year with the non DA teams waiting their turn to get back in the DA circuit
 
ReVolted said:
Pats LA had very weak offense during the SCDSL season. Only averaged barely a goal game. D was solid though. I'm wondering if they merged with the other SCDSL Tier 2 team for Nationals? To mop up SB 4 to 0 is shocking. Rangers getting this far is surprising as well. Team is not that strong. They have Johnny up top who always manages to score ugly goals. Looking like LAUFA vs Pats LA in Finals. #10 on LAUFA is a force to be reckoned with and a game changer...
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I have to agree with revolted! But with his prediction track record, I would not gamble with you in Vegas.
In the other hand, Buddha man is right on, I woluld gamble with him (Card counter).
 
Night Owl said:
I have to agree with revolted! But with his prediction track record, I would not gamble with you in Vegas.
In the other hand, Buddha man is right on, I woluld gamble with him (Card counter).
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To be honest... I was betting all favorites based on rankings, recent record/scores in CRL/League games etc... The teams that are still involved (aside from LAUFA) stepped up and were upsets in my book. I'm a betting man and I deeply follow the B03's. What is sad if you look deeper is several of those Round 1 CRL "Bye" teams ended up in last place in Round 2. Structuring the "Byes" for Round 1 based on 'being' in the CRL was obviously NOT the "Best" batch of 12 teams. CalSouth should reconsider the way they structure their "Byes" for next year's Nationals and award Byes to more deserving teams... Maybe start with a balance of the top teams from the Coast Premiere season, SCDSL season AND CRL leagues combined.
 
Revolted, appreciate your honesty and I cannot research as well as others.

Can I ask if anyone has done the research on the 4 teams on their previous game match ups in season or tournaments?

Does anyone know the teams well enough to see if they have the same players through the year or just beefed up with new players to play in NC?

The very old question re-appears, what team is developing or who’s recycling layers until there mojo runs out.

I’m trying out on different teams right now and the largest sell point is how good their other teams done in the season. The way I look at it, maybe not good enough to play in those teams, but sure want my money and they keep dangling that Carrot until roster freeze.
 
Night Owl said:
Revolted, appreciate your honesty and I cannot research as well as others.

Can I ask if anyone has done the research on the 4 teams on their previous game match ups in season or tournaments?

Does anyone know the teams well enough to see if they have the same players through the year or just beefed up with new players to play in NC?

The very old question re-appears, what team is developing or who’s recycling layers until there mojo runs out.

I’m trying out on different teams right now and the largest sell point is how good their other teams done in the season. The way I look at it, maybe not good enough to play in those teams, but sure want my money and they keep dangling that Carrot until roster freeze.
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3 of the 4 teams are from Coast Premier as well as CRL so it's easy to compare recent match ups. Here's a handy ranking site I use which lists team history:
https://youthsoccerrankings.us/rankings/CAS/15/Boys/
Pats LA could be the sleeper due to their recent makeover. Chance of them playing the other 3 teams is possible but I wouldn't put too much weight into that analysis since it's now a different team than the Season team from SCDSL.
When selecting a new team consider your playing time vs the caliber of the team. If you're riding the pine more than actual playing time you should consider dropping down to a lower level or lower rated team...
 
Night Owl said:
Revolted, appreciate your honesty and I cannot research as well as others.

Can I ask if anyone has done the research on the 4 teams on their previous game match ups in season or tournaments?

Does anyone know the teams well enough to see if they have the same players through the year or just beefed up with new players to play in NC?

The very old question re-appears, what team is developing or who’s recycling layers until there mojo runs out.

I’m trying out on different teams right now and the largest sell point is how good their other teams done in the season. The way I look at it, maybe not good enough to play in those teams, but sure want my money and they keep dangling that Carrot until roster freeze.
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PATS-LA have lost to TFA last three times. We played them in 2017 Man City Cup last year, lost 0-2. We have a better team now though I think. Several players had a 1st season of HS Varisty, which made them tougher. Gained 2 players, 1 FWD, 1 Def, gave us more speed and power. We had 3 major injuries last year, 2 of the 3 are back.
 
Think LAUFA is winning.

TFA is winning 2-0, mistake goal and PK just like the last time we played. They are beating are boys to ball in 2nd half. FINAL
 
*clears throat*

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PatsLA never had a chance. Like I said for whatever reason SB fell off. But it wasn't because PatsLA is a good team, it was an internal demise.

Anyway CSL Premier shows why they are head and shoulders above SCDL.
 
Now I'm gonna speak on a real issue here which many parents here care less about or know nothing about.

This soccer thing "club soccer" is about individual development. But many parents here are caught up with team results.

I can tell you that I can take my boy to any team, club DA whatever the fuck and can guarantee making the team, because he has. I have concentrated on technical, vision, and tactical skills since day one. I will tell you that many parents here are afraid to take their boy's to these full funded teams because of that very fact, deep down they know they just don't have it. They rather go on cheering for meaningless results and Facebook's Likes instead of accepting reality.
 
A few of of the parents that attended Said TFA destroyed Pats (they said game very off set, not legit)
Laufa and Fullerton tied, Fullerton lost on pk’s. (Game very good & have not seen a team shut down laufa like Fullerton, very legit)

Anyone there that can tells us more?
 
Night Owl said:
A few of of the parents that attended Said TFA destroyed Pats (they said game very off set, not legit)
Laufa and Fullerton tied, Fullerton lost on pk’s. (Game very good & have not seen a team shut down laufa like Fullerton, very legit)

Anyone there that can tells us more?
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So then for sure you didn’t watch the Laguna VS Laufa game bc they only have one shot all second half against them.
Even though Laguna had all their 2 starting forwards hurt and did not play.
 
Laguna vs LAUFA was a great game. Could have gone either way. Laguna wasn't able to convert on sevaral breakaways against LAUFA. And hit the crossbar twice in the 2nd half. Referees at this stage are still not up to par... which results in various injuries and less than expected team results. But winning or losing 1-0 doesn't mean anything at this level. Sometimes it's just luck...
That is part of soccer.

Congrats LAUFA. And good luck in finals
 
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