ECNL Fall schedules

This past weekend in Arizona there was some ECNL games going on and I heard Thorns/Force was over at the next field training. Any truth to that?
 
sdsoccerdad1960 said:
SD Surf G06:
4-0 vs AZ Arsenal
7-0 vs Phoenix Rising
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I must say based on what others are saying, Surf is playing some really great soccer. I will 100% move them up as the team to beat in SW. Possession soccer is really the best way to play the game and it's fun because everyone touches the ball. It's not the only way to win though so you better be prepared. Soccer in Socal is in danger of playing with Cal South. USL will be the place to be to stay in shape.
 
crush said:
I must say based on what others are saying, Surf is playing some really great soccer. I will 100% move them up as the team to beat in SW. Possession soccer is really the best way to play the game and it's fun because everyone touches the ball. It's not the only way to win though so you better be prepared. Soccer in Socal is in danger of playing with Cal South. USL will be the place to be to stay in shape.
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Thanks for your kind words. The ECNL Phoenix showcase should be a good test or the girls. They play San Juan Spirits who've beaten the girls twice: 0-1 and 1-1 in PKs. They also play Colorado Rapids and MVLA. All those teams have been ranked high. The girls recently tied Blues in a friendly so they're going to be a force too. Not sure about most of the rest (Slammers, Rebels, etc.) since the girls only played the DA teams last year. I've heard good things though. Looking forward to seeing real games again!!
 
crush said:
I must say based on what others are saying, Surf is playing some really great soccer. I will 100% move them up as the team to beat in SW. Possession soccer is really the best way to play the game and it's fun because everyone touches the ball. It's not the only way to win though so you better be prepared. Soccer in Socal is in danger of playing with Cal South. USL will be the place to be to stay in shape.
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Surf G06 have ALWAYS been the team to beat in Socal..........
 
sdsoccerdad1960 said:
Thanks for your kind words. The ECNL Phoenix showcase should be a good test or the girls. They play San Juan Spirits who've beaten the girls twice: 0-1 and 1-1 in PKs. They also play Colorado Rapids and MVLA. All those teams have been ranked high. The girls recently tied Blues in a friendly so they're going to be a force too. Not sure about most of the rest (Slammers, Rebels, etc.) since the girls only played the DA teams last year. I've heard good things though. Looking forward to seeing real games again!!
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I will say one positive of the GDA was the teaching of possession soccer. All the teams we have played all played possession soccer. Meaning, they would prefer to play out of the back and move the rock around and make sure all the players touch the ball. Other team does not want wants to chase the freaking ball around and then get tired? Covid for so many teams from the Great Park have had zero contact practices in the last 9 months. If you do, you get the boot.
 
crush said:
I will say one positive of the GDA was the teaching of possession soccer. All the teams we have played all played possession soccer. Meaning, they would prefer to play out of the back and move the rock around and make sure all the players touch the ball. Other team does not want wants to chase the freaking ball around and then get tired? Covid for so many teams from the Great Park have had zero contact practices in the last 9 months. If you do, you get the boot.
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Our girls definitely like to play from the back. They had some practices but were restricted in what they could do - no contact or scrimmaging. In the past month or so they've had some "camps" with other teams so they wouldn't be starting the season from scratch. I talked to one of the Blues dads when the girls got together and he said they were just getting back to the pitch. Blues added some talent from the Legends and LA Galaxy DA squads but they hadn't played together yet. They should be good.
 
sdsoccerdad1960 said:
Our girls definitely like to play from the back. They had some practices but were restricted in what they could do - no contact or scrimmaging. In the past month or so they've had some "camps" with other teams so they wouldn't be starting the season from scratch. I talked to one of the Blues dads when the girls got together and he said they were just getting back to the pitch. Blues added some talent from the Legends and LA Galaxy DA squads but they hadn't played together yet. They should be good.
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The SW League has 14 teams and only 4 make Champions league. That sucks big time. I say at least 5 or even 6. Whatever. I see the following right now as the top 7 teams

#1 Surf ((Play possession soccer better then any team I've seen so far this year. I'm sure MLVA will have something to say this weekend))
#2 LAFC ((Excellent talent and picked up big time players. Could be #1 when it's all said and done))
#3 Real SC ((I heard glowing things about them in AZ))
#4 Strikers ((I have to put my team in playoff position early on. Nice tie on the road was nice. In all humility, I will take North Atlantic Championship playoffs if we dont make it, but dawg gone it were going to give it our best cleat forward. I hope it's in Hawaii at least))
#4 Blues ((Fast and athletic and plays with Ganas always. Well coached team and just a great team and might win it all))
#4 Heat ((Very fun team to watch and play really good possession soccer. Watch out for this team))
#5 Rising ((Very good, but injuries have slowed them down a bit))

Super sorry for keeping others out but this is super hard to figure out and just MOO!!!
 
crush said:
The SW League has 14 teams and only 4 make Champions league. That sucks big time. I say at least 5 or even 6. Whatever. I see the following right now as the top 7 teams

#1 Surf ((Play possession soccer better then any team I've seen so far this year. I'm sure MLVA will have something to say this weekend))
#2 LAFC ((Excellent talent and picked up big time players. Could be #1 when it's all said and done))
#3 Real SC ((I heard glowing things about them in AZ))
#4 Strikers ((I have to put my team in playoff position early on. Nice tie on the road was nice. In all humility, I will take North Atlantic Championship playoffs if we dont make it, but dawg gone it were going to give it our best cleat forward. I hope it's in Hawaii at least))
#4 Blues ((Fast and athletic and plays with Ganas always. Well coached team and just a great team and might win it all))
#4 Heat ((Very fun team to watch and play really good possession soccer. Watch out for this team))
#5 Rising ((Very good, but injuries have slowed them down a bit))

Super sorry for keeping others out but this is super hard to figure out and just MOO!!!
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What age group are we talking about here?
 
crush said:
The SW League has 14 teams and only 4 make Champions league. That sucks big time. I say at least 5 or even 6. Whatever. I see the following right now as the top 7 teams

#1 Surf ((Play possession soccer better then any team I've seen so far this year. I'm sure MLVA will have something to say this weekend))
#2 LAFC ((Excellent talent and picked up big time players. Could be #1 when it's all said and done))
#3 Real SC ((I heard glowing things about them in AZ))
#4 Strikers ((I have to put my team in playoff position early on. Nice tie on the road was nice. In all humility, I will take North Atlantic Championship playoffs if we dont make it, but dawg gone it were going to give it our best cleat forward. I hope it's in Hawaii at least))
#4 Blues ((Fast and athletic and plays with Ganas always. Well coached team and just a great team and might win it all))
#4 Heat ((Very fun team to watch and play really good possession soccer. Watch out for this team))
#5 Rising ((Very good, but injuries have slowed them down a bit))

Super sorry for keeping others out but this is super hard to figure out and just MOO!!!
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Looking forward to the girls playing Slammers. Should be a great game. I agree that RSC and Strikers will contend. Good clubs! Don't remember seeing Heat. I hope they're good!
 
sdsoccerdad1960 said:
Looking forward to the girls playing Slammers. Should be a great game. I agree that RSC and Strikers will contend. Good clubs! Don't remember seeing Heat. I hope they're good!
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Slammers is physical and will always play with ganas. Contention all the way to the end is winning in my book
 
crush said:
I will say one positive of the GDA was the teaching of possession soccer. All the teams we have played all played possession soccer. Meaning, they would prefer to play out of the back and move the rock around and make sure all the players touch the ball. Other team does not want wants to chase the freaking ball around and then get tired? Covid for so many teams from the Great Park have had zero contact practices in the last 9 months. If you do, you get the boot.
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Surf is very good at it. It will be interesting to for them to play their style in ECNL. They crushed the AZ ECNL teams at the 06 age group - not surprised.

The Surf 04s crushed AZ arsenal but tied the Rising 04 team 0 0. I don't know if Arsenal had missing players. I heard the Surf/Rising game wasn't close , with Surf possessing, making runs, etc. Great goalie play by the Rising keeper saved the day (gotta luv soccer). It's not a sure thing but I would guess Surf will be the class of the ECNL SW conference.
 
happy9 said:
Surf is very good at it. It will be interesting to for them to play their style in ECNL. They crushed the AZ ECNL teams at the 06 age group - not surprised.

The Surf 04s crushed AZ arsenal but tied the Rising 04 team 0 0. I don't know if Arsenal had missing players. I heard the Surf/Rising game wasn't close , with Surf possessing, making runs, etc. Great goalie play by the Rising keeper saved the day (gotta luv soccer). It's not a sure thing but I would guess Surf will be the class of the ECNL SW conference.
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SD Surf is always strong across all age groups for the Girls and even the boys teams are pretty strong too....
 
happy9 said:
Surf is very good at it. It will be interesting to for them to play their style in ECNL. They crushed the AZ ECNL teams at the 06 age group - not surprised.

The Surf 04s crushed AZ arsenal but tied the Rising 04 team 0 0. I don't know if Arsenal had missing players. I heard the Surf/Rising game wasn't close , with Surf possessing, making runs, etc. Great goalie play by the Rising keeper saved the day (gotta luv soccer). It's not a sure thing but I would guess Surf will be the class of the ECNL SW conference.
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I heard through the grape vine that Arsenal had injuries to their defense. Arsenal AZ also plays possession but when you lose your top defenders to injury and your playing Surf, good luck. I mean, You already need luck to beat them even if your team is 100%. Basically, you need them to have an off day and miss all their incoming and you need to make one little goal. I've seen teams my dd used to play on that hit the goal post at least 7 times and lost 0-1 on a counter and their only goal. Anything can happen is my motto.
 
happy9 said:
The Surf 04s crushed AZ arsenal but tied the Rising 04 team 0 0. I don't know if Arsenal had missing players.
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Arsenal had their entire back line out with injury. Then the kid that drives the team was out most of the 2nd half.

Not saying Surf wouldn't have won. Saying that score is a reflection of the fact that the defense was injured and out of the game.
 
crush said:
Great question coach. For me, I only care about 04s but I'm sure this is par for the course all around age groups.
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LOL....nothin but luv for you but you overrate your club......strikers struggles across all of the 6 age groups except 2004 and 2005.......

I found Arizona Arsenal to be very direct at the 06 age group but I heard their 04s play a better style......
 
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