I think the Blues v Surf score was 8-0. Pats beat the Sharks 3-0 and then Surf 2-1. I believe Slammers FC may have lost to Sharks on Sunday but am not sure.
2023-24 Season
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Soccerfan2011
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Blues NL v Surf NL confirmed 7-0 (shaky shaky)
Nice win for the Pats NL.
Eagles take the W vs Slammers NL
Slammers NL v Sharks tie 2-2
Blues absolutely killed Surf, but context might lesson the impact with substitute coach and equal playing time with a very large roster. Blues definitely kicked their hind sides. Pats/Surf game very close and Pats out pressered Surf. Games that count will probably limit playing time for a lot of players so these games are great for those players that don’t get as much time in some of the ECNL games. I was very impressed with the Blues 11’s. Big, athletic and always on their front foot. Without a doubt the front runners (pun intended) in this age group.
The 10’s Surf are a juggernaut. Blues did well but Surf pretty much in control. Games were in the pouring rain for I was Particularly impressed with the Pats 10’s. The game was actually a 1-1 tie but the ref called a goal that was to the side netting and he was convinced it went in and out the side netting. It was a totally even game so hats off to the Pats at both ages.
That's good to hear. Parents want to win and chase those medals and so do players. Play time for everyone for these types of tournaments, MOO bro. Good on the coach
I remember when one of my dd coaches wanted to show off his coaching skills at my kids first ever ECNL college showcase. She was youngest on the team (playing up and most of the starters already had deals) and was all excited to play and I was pumped after driving 8+ hours to Reach. Dude pulled her aside before kickoff and said, "no play for you today." Dude lied to us saying, "I will only carry 18." Instead, the two-faced liar took 20 for extra pay day. I was so pissed off. The next game she got to play mop up minutes in 9-0 blowout. She did start at the 3pm game on Sunday but all the coaches were gone. I didn't get home until way after midnight. That ride sucked!!! I called the Doc and told him the truth about his lying coach, and he asked if I got all this in writing. Anyway, thanks for listening to my gripe bro.
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soccermax2
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I have seen a lot of debate between ECNL, ECRL, GA etc. This is our first season with GA & my daughter’s first competing at Champions Cup. All in all it was a great experience. Well run, facility was beautiful & some really great competition! Was such a great experience for our girls to play so many different styles of soccer.
Carly Lloyd also made her way out to show support for the teams!
I cannot speak to the ECNL program/playoffs but can say the GA league has been superior to the ECRL experience we had.
At the end of the day if your child is happy & growing in their passion then you are on the right track!
Hats off to City, they had a great tournament!
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I'm guessing those City SC 2011's trying to figure out how to parlay that success to getting into Surf ECNL
Highly doubt it, but you never know.
I waited until Surf played an ECNL game v Pats that counted to compare with a practice game where everyone played evenly. Today the real coach of the team played to win with the normal starters (Surf and Pats are fighting for the 3 spot in ECNL) and sure enough, Surf won 5-0. Moral of the story, not all games are the same to evaluate the strength of a team. Surf plays the Blues next Saturday. Not expecting the same resultsThat's good to hear. Parents want to win and chase those medals and so do players. Play time for everyone for these types of tournaments, MOO bro. Good on the coach
. Still remember the practice game thrashing2010 surf also beat pats today 7-0I waited until Surf played an ECNL game v Pats that counted to compare with a practice game where everyone played evenly. Today the real coach of the team played to win with the normal starters (Surf and Pats are fighting for the 3 spot in ECNL) and sure enough, Surf won 5-0. Moral of the story, not all games are the same to evaluate the strength of a team. Surf plays the Blues next Saturday. Not expecting the same results
Battle of Southwest happened. Anything learned from it?
Surf and Blues battled to a 1-1 tie. Tough conditions, great game.
Soo, been a long time since posting here, but for anyone interested, SoCal 2011’s have proven to continue the good work of the 2010 age group. Quarter finals have Blues, Surf and Koge are competing and fortunately they aren’t all in the side of the draw. Currently Blues are ranked #1, Surf #2, and Koge #6 by Soccer rankings. Blues and Koge are no surprise, but Surf deserves the award for most improved over the season. Surf seems to be peaking at just the right time. Good luck to Surf (ha ha) and if not Surf, then Blues/Koge.
Can you imagine so much money chasing this layout to play in Virginia for 13 year old girls!? Koge could play Blues or Surf at Great Park Next Wednesday at 6:30 and then again Saturday, Monday, and yet again the following Wednesday for close to nothing and the girls and teams would grow and develop even better soccer skills/systems from more game time for all the players on all these teams. If only ECNL focused more on building better players and US Soccer Potential? Instead, massive pressure and money for a few games in Virginia. To think so many teams get to compete against these teams focused on winning a few games in Virginia in league and showcases so much closer to home is such a blessing!
I love your takes!
Game of Throw-ins
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You come acrorss the country to get smoked by a local VA team sleeping in their own beds maybe from Arlington. SoCal dominance ends this year in the 2011s
Not sure if Socal dominance will end. The style of soccer being played out of Socal is the best because most of these new young team players all have a futsal background. What's a bigger concern is the Texas teams. What's going on with Texas teams not making it to Virginia for the 2010/2011 age groups? Being from Texas, I can tell you that they are still playing the old style soccer there. I got the chance to watch some of the supposedly powerhouse teams from Texas and they still continue to play garbage kick ball.
2011's.......They ran into Surf. #1 Solar 1-3, #3 FC Dallas 1-5
Essentially, they had to chase the ball a lot combined with Surf finishing.