D1 college soccer under threat

Kicknit22 said:
I gotta tell y’all, I’d be much more of a honk for my child prodigy, than if they were on possible track for pro soccer. Just sayin!
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I get it. I don’t like to use prodigy. I think I have a hyper sensitive special needs child. I’m happy that she enjoys soccer and isn’t contemplating suicide. I just like seeing her smile. She puts pressure on herself. I have to tell her to lighten up and make her stop taking things so seriously.
 
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vegasguy said:
Because it was outside the league and Houston was coming to the end of their season and an exhibition that meant more to Tigres and Houston most likely. Context means everything. None of us saw the game so know one really knows .
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I saw it and Houston took it seriously.
 
MacDre said:
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I saw it and Houston took it seriously.
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More than when they had a real league game a couple days later. I am not saying it was not serious but when it comes to exhibition v league their may be context. Sub rules change in exhibitions so late in games it isn't always starters v starters. I will take NWSL v Female Liga MX right now. Our women have a better soccer culture.
 
vegasguy said:
More than when they had a real league game a couple days later. I am not saying it was not serious but when it comes to exhibition v league their may be context. Sub rules change in exhibitions so late in games it isn't always starters v starters. I will take NWSL v Female Liga MX right now. Our women have a better soccer culture.
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Had a better soccer culture. Keep looking back as you get passed. Those same factors apply to Liga MX teams too-excuses are like assholes, they all stink coach!
 
MacDre said:
Had a better soccer culture. Keep looking back as you get passed. Those same factors apply to Liga MX teams too-excuses are like assholes, they all stink coach!
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Let's talk when they have National Team players not from the US. By the way a women's college team will beat the Mexican Womens National Team. Just saying.
 
vegasguy said:
Let's talk when they have National Team players not from the US. By the way a women's college team will beat the Mexican Womens National Team. Just saying.
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All very true. Things have changed-Mexico has a system now. I love how people brag about how the USWNT beats teams with no backing. I would like to see the US be successful. However, I don’t feel confident after evaluating club soccer and college soccer because of low standards.
 
MacDre said:
All very true. Things have changed-Mexico has a system now. I love how people brag about how the USWNT beats teams with no backing. I would like to see the US be successful. However, I don’t feel confident after evaluating club soccer and college soccer because of low standards.
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You keep saying that and Mexico women keep calling in Jennifer, Bri, Amanda, Kimberly and Monica. Interesting wonder where they grew up playing.
Was that the Astros bench I heard banging the garbage can Kershaw? (Just joking)
 
vegasguy said:
You keep saying that and Mexico women keep calling in Jennifer, Bri, Amanda, Kimberly and Monica. Interesting wonder where they grew up playing.
Was that the Astros bench I heard banging the garbage can Kershaw? (Just joking)
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You keep looking behind. Be careful. Don’t trip!
 
MacDre said:
All very true. Things have changed-Mexico has a system now. I love how people brag about how the USWNT beats teams with no backing. I would like to see the US be successful. However, I don’t feel confident after evaluating club soccer and college soccer because of low standards.
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I think it is fun bantering with you here but I think you completely lack perspective. The perspective that comes with what many of here have with much older kids that have played a lot longer. I look forward to talking with you in 5 years (if I bother coming back to this forum) and I truly mean it when I say I hope all of your daughters soccer dreams come true.
 
Simisoccerfan said:
I think it is fun bantering with you here but I think you completely lack perspective. The perspective that comes with what many of here have with much older kids that have played a lot longer. I look forward to talking with you in 5 years (if I bother coming back to this forum) and I truly mean it when I say I hope all of your daughters soccer dreams come true.
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Absolutely. Many of us have players that are decent and have played at high levels with success and failure. We are all proud and have enjoyed the journey. Sit back, watch and enjoy. They are only kids once. Analytical mathematics doesn'thave to happen at 18. Pro career can wait past 18. Enjoy the ride it does not last forever.
 
vegasguy said:
Absolutely. Many of us have players that are decent and have played at high levels with success and failure. We are all proud and have enjoyed the journey. Sit back, watch and enjoy. They are only kids once. Analytical mathematics doesn'thave to happen at 18. Pro career can wait past 18. Enjoy the ride it does not last forever.
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Academically, I’ve slowed her down by learning things in Spanish and working on conversational French. I don’t want to slow it down to much and turn her into a under achiever like her old man. I’m not pushing her academically. She can cruise and finish University by 18.
She loves soccer. Analytics makes rigorous coursework more palatable because she looks at it as academic soccer. Kinda like watching film to give her a more nuanced understanding of the game.
I’m happy as long as she’s happy.
 
Simisoccerfan said:
I think it is fun bantering with you here but I think you completely lack perspective. The perspective that comes with what many of here have with much older kids that have played a lot longer. I look forward to talking with you in 5 years (if I bother coming back to this forum) and I truly mean it when I say I hope all of your daughters soccer dreams come true.
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I respect your input. I have seen my kid at practice with Renae Cuellar and Lucero Quevas and she looks like she belongs. I guess it’s possible everything will go to shit in 5 years-is this your experience?
 
Kicknit22 said:
Holy crap! It just hit me. Ellejustus and MacDre are the same guy. Damn! Nice one dude! 19 pages of this show. You had me going, brudda! Thanks for the entertainment. Almost Platinum for both Avatar too!! Impressive.
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You think? "Me and Macdre" go way back. I told you about my friend Carl. Macdre is my alter, alter super, ego brudda. Actually, he's my twin bro and were living the dream through our kids.
 
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MacDre said:
I respect your input. I have seen my kid at practice with Renae Cuellar and Lucero Quevas and she looks like she belongs. I guess it’s possible everything will go to shit in 5 years-is this your experience?
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No everything will likely not go to shit but things do change. Also she may look good in some drills but only time will tell if she belongs when she gets old enough to belong. You should have a better read by age 17.
 
MacDre said:
All very true. Things have changed-Mexico has a system now. I love how people brag about how the USWNT beats teams with no backing. I would like to see the US be successful. However, I don’t feel confident after evaluating club soccer and college soccer because of low standards.
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I don't feel confident saying Mexico is good at anything other than corruption and food.
 
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