2019 Women's D1 Soccer Talk!!!!

SpeedK1llz said:
I am at a loss for words...
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The loss to Vandy hurts because that was a winnable game against a team that is currently in the top 10. Pepperdine needs to turn it around because Stanford and UCLA are actual top 4 teams and they are pretty ruthless. UCLA is going to remember that spring game and Stanford is just a bunch of gangsters that will hang 7 goals on you and celebrate the whole time. I hope that they turn it around except for that game on the 19th.

Good luck to you and your player.
 
SpeedK1llz said:
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I wish I could argue but sadly you are right. Pepp will most likely have to win or share the WCC title to get in. NCAA crushing on SCU and BYU too hard every single year. I still like our chances.
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Both SCU and Pepp have to hit a grand slam with either UCLA or Stanford.
SCU is slightly in better shape in conference by not having to go to Provo.
Looking like a 1.5 bid league this season...this weekend was terrible for the WCC.
 
MakeAPlay said:
The loss to Vandy hurts because that was a winnable game against a team that is currently in the top 10. Pepperdine needs to turn it around because Stanford and UCLA are actual top 4 teams and they are pretty ruthless. UCLA is going to remember that spring game and Stanford is just a bunch of gangsters that will hang 7 goals on you and celebrate the whole time. I hope that they turn it around except for that game on the 19th.

Good luck to you and your player.
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And just like that OSU will be 3-0 this weekend, adding to depth of Pac12.
 
Final four

UCLA
Stanford
Virginia
UNC

They are just so much better then everyone else. All four better leave how to solve the 10 in the box come playoff time. Pepperdine gonna get smacked up soon.
 
MakeAPlay said:
The loss to Vandy hurts because that was a winnable game against a team that is currently in the top 10. Pepperdine needs to turn it around because Stanford and UCLA are actual top 4 teams and they are pretty ruthless. UCLA is going to remember that spring game and Stanford is just a bunch of gangsters that will hang 7 goals on you and celebrate the whole time. I hope that they turn it around except for that game on the 19th.

Good luck to you and your player.
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You were Prophetic regarding Stanford this evening as they went ahead and racked 7 on San Jose State.

Congrats to both UCLA and SC in sending Florida’s finest home with nothing but sunburns. Impressive outings.
 
I have to be honest. The PAC 12 bossed the women’s soccer scene yesterday. Even Oregon State is jumping on the wagon. The conference coaches getting together to discuss scheduling and how to elevate the league was pure genius. Tomorrow’s poll is going to be interesting. I would not be surprised if the top 3 spots are PAC 12 teams although the North Carolina east coast syndicate might not allow it even though they looked shaky against possibly the worst team in the conference!

I am pretty happy about this season so far.
 
I hate to say it but $C looks like a top 4 team. I rewatched the Virginia vs West Virginia game and the 4-1 score line was deceptive. Virginia scored two goals in the first 18 minutes then got a goalazo from another poorly defended player at the 33 minute mark. West Virginia actually should have scored on a breakaway but the Virginia keeper made a great save 1v1. In the second half Virginia’ goal was an own goal by one of their defenders on a poorly played cross. The West Virginia backline has 3 freshman starters and a converted forward and is extremely weak. $C and Florida State are definitely better than them. If I were to rank the top 11 it would go:

1. UCLA
2. Stanford
3. North Carolina
4. U$C
5. Florida State
6. Penn State
7. Virginia
8. South Carolina
9. Wazzu
10. BYU
11. Wisconsin
 
Watched Cal this weekend. They looked vastly improved. I understand the comp was not the greatest, but they were able to possess 80% and have clean sheets.
 
Dubs said:
Watched Cal this weekend. They looked vastly improved. I understand the comp was not the greatest, but they were able to possess 80% and have clean sheets.
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I got to take a peek at the Bears. They are a talented team but still too reliant on one player to create their offense. They should make the tournament but it will be their usual first round exit. The conference is looking like it could get 8-9 teams in this year.
 
MakeAPlay said:
I got to take a peek at the Bears. They are a talented team but still too reliant on one player to create their offense. They should make the tournament but it will be their usual first round exit. The conference is looking like it could get 8-9 teams in this year.
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I somewhat agree. The freshman they put on the left side was dealing. She was tough and creative. Cal's challenge will be how their midfield responds against tougher comp. Can they keep the ball and provide qualtity service to forwards and also find a way to score themselves. We shall see...Hope you're right about 8-9 times making the tourney.
 
Dubs said:
I somewhat agree. The freshman they put on the left side was dealing. She was tough and creative. Cal's challenge will be how their midfield responds against tougher comp. Can they keep the ball and provide qualtity service to forwards and also find a way to score themselves. We shall see...Hope you're right about 8-9 times making the tourney.
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Agreed. Their schedule is so weak that their first and only test before they open conference play at UCLA is Santa Clara and that game is going to tell you whether they are going to be one of the 8-9 teams that gets in or not. Their conference schedule is so grueling that they better not get overconfident and become this year’s Colorado.
 
MakeAPlay said:
Agreed. Their schedule is so weak that their first and only test before they open conference play at UCLA is Santa Clara and that game is going to tell you whether they are going to be one of the 8-9 teams that gets in or not. Their conference schedule is so grueling that they better not get overconfident and become this year’s Colorado.
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100% agree. That Santa Clara game is a big one for both teams.
 
Regardless of rank the one thing you can count on is UCLA choking in the end. Who cares if you win a bunch of regular season games. Karma is coming for the kneelers.
 
MakeAPlay said:
The loss to Vandy hurts because that was a winnable game against a team that is currently in the top 10.
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Absolutely a winnable game and we should have. If you look at the inStats you can see we were well matched.

That game sucked too because my kid, feeling bad/responsible after the illinois loss, went up for a pretty cool save and then came down wrong on her knee. MRI tomorrow. Team doc doesn't think she tore any ligaments, though, so keeping fingers crossed its just a nasty sprain as she hyperextended it (doc's theory is she dislocated her patella and it popped back in...very painful!).
 
gkrent said:
Absolutely a winnable game and we should have. If you look at the inStats you can see we were well matched.

That game sucked too because my kid, feeling bad/responsible after the illinois loss, went up for a pretty cool save and then came down wrong on her knee. MRI tomorrow. Team doc doesn't think she tore any ligaments, though, so keeping fingers crossed its just a nasty sprain as she hyperextended it (doc's theory is she dislocated her patella and it popped back in...very painful!).
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Prayers/positive thoughts to your girl GK.
 
gkrent said:
Absolutely a winnable game and we should have. If you look at the inStats you can see we were well matched.

That game sucked too because my kid, feeling bad/responsible after the illinois loss, went up for a pretty cool save and then came down wrong on her knee. MRI tomorrow. Team doc doesn't think she tore any ligaments, though, so keeping fingers crossed its just a nasty sprain as she hyperextended it (doc's theory is she dislocated her patella and it popped back in...very painful!).
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Best wishes to her.
 
gkrent said:
Absolutely a winnable game and we should have. If you look at the inStats you can see we were well matched.

That game sucked too because my kid, feeling bad/responsible after the illinois loss, went up for a pretty cool save and then came down wrong on her knee. MRI tomorrow. Team doc doesn't think she tore any ligaments, though, so keeping fingers crossed its just a nasty sprain as she hyperextended it (doc's theory is she dislocated her patella and it popped back in...very painful!).
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That is very unfortunate for your daughter. I am crossing my fingers as I was looking forward to seeing her in Hawaii. Let’s hope that it was minor and she will be back on the pitch soon.
 
MakeAPlay said:
I got to take a peek at the Bears. They are a talented team but still too reliant on one player to create their offense. They should make the tournament but it will be their usual first round exit. The conference is looking like it could get 8-9 teams in this year.
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The bears have played inferior opponents and did what they were supposed to do. I'd expect nothing less from a PAC-12 school. Let's see how they do vs. formidable WCC opponents. Each of those teams have legitimate scoring threats.

PAC-12 looks deep this year. WCC looks weaker so far.
 
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