Legendary FC
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They will have the same problem in San Diego that the Chargers had. Who is going to pay for a new stadium. From what I have been told MLS requires that the teams have a soccer specific venue.
Do defenders get recruited???
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They will have the same problem in San Diego that the Chargers had. Who is going to pay for a new stadium. From what I have been told MLS requires that the teams have a soccer specific venue.
In LA, the new soccer stadium is budgeted around 1/8 the cost ($350) of the new football stadium. The soccer stadium is privately funded, but I'm sure they get all sorts of tax breaks from the city. It's a long-shot, but something similar could happen in SD. They should try to partner with USD or SDSU to use it as their home football field as well.
USD has a nice stadium already used for both football and soccer. SDSU depends on the Q for football, and could use something bigger than the little parking-lot roof that is constrained by the 400-meter track around it. UCSD is in the process of becoming DI if they can find a conference willing to accept them (Big West, maybe, if they can work out the travel-partner assignments).
As for soccer-specific venue - Chargers will be playing for the foreseeable future at Stub Hub, sharing with LA Galaxy.
NoGoal
DA
If the Chargers will temporarily use the Stub Hub with a capacity of 27K, then the Raiders can temporarily use UNLV's Sam Boyd Stadium with a capacity of 40K.
Kicknit22
GOLD
Lol! Couldn't agree more. Furthermore, there is nobody that can make any of the Spanos look smart. Mark will be selling his interest in the team very soon, just to save his ass, and because he will be forced to.
Kicknit22
GOLD
I would have never said this ten or even five years ago, but the candy-assing, and politicizing of the NFL, along with the spoiled, brat like, selfishness, of the players has taken its toll on the sport.
The things that made the NFL great have been systematically erased through political correctness, and a sickening trend of injecting every social justice bullshit,cause into the game.
If soccer can start clean in this country, lets do it.
Eventually it will end up as corrupt as it is in the rest of the world, but maybe by then, we can start fresh with football again.
Sheriff Joe
DA
Not much character in NBA, MLB and especially the NFL, everyone jumping around from team to team, a bunch of thugs, I used to love the NFL, but won't watch any except for the Superbowl. Same thing with the NBA, as soon as magic and bird quit it wasn't worth watching. Too much juicing in MLB, they get punished after they sign a $100,000,000 contract. Golf is all that's left for me.
Alot of this is probably us just getting old, and seeing things in a curmudgeon-espola like way.
I hope thats all it is.
Kicknit22
GOLD
Very well said Bernie. I'm ready to move on from NFL in San Diego. Bring on MLS, then maybe NWSL expansion. People that want to hold up progress based on a long shot hope of NFL (some day) are the reason we can never get shit done in this city. If the NFL ever wants back in San Diego, they'll make it happen. Until then, I'll continue to save money watching on TV when I'm not at one of my 2 daughters soccer games.
Kicknit22
GOLD
Damn Sheriff!! That's REALLY slowing things down.
NoGoal
DA
I enjoyed the MJ domination of the 90s and the Kobe, Shaq and Duncan era of the 2000s. The Lakers vs Spurs rivalry was a treat to watch.
chargerfan
GOLD
I like this comment and completely agree with you. My question is, how do you approach the coach with this without seeming like one of "those parents". I would like for my daughter to play various positions to stay versatile, but it is the coaches team and he has a set lineup.
outside!
DA
DD's team was at a showcase a few years ago. The team was short a few players and some that were there were sick or recovering from injuries. The first half went terrible and at half time the coach decided to play the second half with 4 defenders instead of the teams normal 3 (at that time). The coach asked who would be willing to play defense. DD (who played only forward at the time) said that she would and I was surprised to see her playing right D the second half. The team didn't score any goals in the second half, but they also didn't conceded any. I now have no idea if DD will play forward, outside mid or outside defender when the game starts. I would be very surprised if she went in as keeper though! Tell your DD to take any opportunity to play another position, whether at practice or in games. Coaches appreciate a player that is versatile.
chargerfan
GOLD
She has been lucky enough to have played a few different positions. We have a new coach this year though who has his eyes set on her playing a certain position. I just don't want her to lose her knowledge of the other positions she has played. I will share with her your recommendation. Sounds like your daughter is brave, willing to step in at defense!
This is really a myth. While we all appreciate the notion of being versatile, but there is a danger of being just good at many positions and not excel in any one position.
Its been my observation and experience that a player needs to be excellent at a position. Being excellent at any given position requires that the player play that position most of the time and be successful at it. There are lots of "off the ball" movements and positioning that goes along with playing any position and those can only be developed with time and increase in soccer IQ of that particular position.
Its the age old argument of being a generalist (mile wide and inch deep), versus specialist (narrow but deep). Its not to say that the specialist cannot do other things. Its just that the specialist didn't train to be mile wide. (Yes, generalist can excel at a subject deeply but then its an oxymoron isn't it - that's called a specialist with good general knowledge, and had to gain the deep knowledge somewhere by focusing on it).
I realize most of you are not saying don't get excellent at any given position, but with all the new parents and discussion about playing all positions, there is a danger of losing the big picture of becoming the best player that any one kid can become. That's usually associated with focusing on a particular position.
NoGoal
DA
The problem with being great at one position is there is always someone better. If the player eventually plays college soccer. What happens when she can't beat out other players at her only position?
chargerfan
GOLD
I agree with this as well. I guess im being contradictory. Maybe it's best to be excellent at one position, while being capable of filling in if needed in other positions? I am not sure being versatile means you can't develop excellence in one position.
Legendary FC
SILVER ELITE
It is up to your daughter to speak to the coach. Your job is to help load her lips and to explain to her your thoughts and ideas about what would be beneficial to her.
Legendary FC
SILVER ELITE
My dd was told by most of the coaches that she had an interest in their particular program that they recruit "soccer players" and not a particular position. Most of her teams starting lineup played a position other than their current position in club. Unfortunately what a club coach, a parent or a player may think is their best position, might not actually be the case when they are viewed by their future employer (school).