God
SILVER ELITE
Quick question. Is Real SoCal fully funded?
They had a pretty good team from what I remember.
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They had a pretty good team from what I remember.
mahrez
SILVER ELITE
What happen is the age group change shuffled the deck.
Some played those cards buy trying to form teams with mostly in-house players they already know while others had more open competition looking for the best available regardless of previous affiliations.
What's strange to me is most of these large clubs with many affiliates: north, south, oc, la, etc don't even have open age group tryouts among themselves, instead most times one branch with the better team runs the show and the other branches don't have much or any say.
Most clubs talk about a soccer pyramid or how they do player evaluation or selection but then they do something completely different based on what a certain coach or somebody else wants.
Closed markets among the leagues don't help because once a team gets to a certain point level and done all the could there is not a path for them to promote to. Playing the same teams in the same league and tournaments is not the best for development year after year. players mostly have to change teams to keep growing. Promotion & regulation would help, when a team is good enough there should be a method or path to play better comp so we don't see these 6-1 league games regularly.
Some played those cards buy trying to form teams with mostly in-house players they already know while others had more open competition looking for the best available regardless of previous affiliations.
What's strange to me is most of these large clubs with many affiliates: north, south, oc, la, etc don't even have open age group tryouts among themselves, instead most times one branch with the better team runs the show and the other branches don't have much or any say.
Most clubs talk about a soccer pyramid or how they do player evaluation or selection but then they do something completely different based on what a certain coach or somebody else wants.
Closed markets among the leagues don't help because once a team gets to a certain point level and done all the could there is not a path for them to promote to. Playing the same teams in the same league and tournaments is not the best for development year after year. players mostly have to change teams to keep growing. Promotion & regulation would help, when a team is good enough there should be a method or path to play better comp so we don't see these 6-1 league games regularly.
Champs 101
BRONZE
How does the playoff work 1 and 2 with buys then 3-11 play each other my prediction for the 8 from the champions division in are
1. Godinez
2. SD SC
3. Vargas
4. West Coast
5. Laguna
6. Strikers
7. Pateadores
8.LAUFA
1. Godinez
2. SD SC
3. Vargas
4. West Coast
5. Laguna
6. Strikers
7. Pateadores
8.LAUFA
Champs 101
BRONZE
Which leaves Esparza Temecula Valley and DMCV Sharks excluded
Myleftfoot
SILVER ELITE
God
SILVER ELITE
Ok thanks.
This might help explain why they're leading in the standings. That and what mahrez earlier stated.
Also, a couple (2-3?) of the Europa teams move into the Champions playoff bracket.
Buddhabman
SILVER ELITE
6 total from Europa North - 3 and Europa South -3, will make a 14 team Champions bracket.
7. Pateadores ? They would have to run 4-5 straight. Maybe, but probably too big a hole. DMCV, more likely to hold on
7. Pateadores ? They would have to run 4-5 straight. Maybe, but probably too big a hole. DMCV, more likely to hold on
Soccerfan8
BRONZE
God
SILVER ELITE
LOL What does all this playoff nonsense even mean?
It's funny how the So-Called Development League just makes up crap out of nothing; e.g. divisions within divisions Champions and Europa. Labels created for the lil eager parents who hurry and soak it all up like sponges.
Even when they had 24 flight 1 teams listed last season everyone in the know knew that maybe only the top 6 were legit if that. They now moved on to ussda and even took a couple that didn't hack it.
This place gets more watered down by the day. smh
It's funny how the So-Called Development League just makes up crap out of nothing; e.g. divisions within divisions Champions and Europa. Labels created for the lil eager parents who hurry and soak it all up like sponges.
Even when they had 24 flight 1 teams listed last season everyone in the know knew that maybe only the top 6 were legit if that. They now moved on to ussda and even took a couple that didn't hack it.
This place gets more watered down by the day. smh
mahrez
SILVER ELITE
DSL listened and changed the previously showcases snooze feast to something worth playing for.
While not the measures that CSL has with league cup or prom/reg they attempt in each division at least a couple Europa teams can make a case to play a higher bracket next season or a couple championship teams not returning.
Most leagues are watered down because upon other things as long as you can pay you can play. They don't share well if at all, no cooperation among business rivals. Clubs make more $ with more teams and the leagues gladly accept there team fees no matter what level a team is.
Buddhabman
SILVER ELITE
For the likes of God and his love 'Culchie' and other OG's from the original forum, just think about the number of new teams that have started, franchise, regional off shoots of larger clubs. This boomlet was bound to create a dillution of good teams.
For new parents to this 'Club' game, depending on your location and logistics, your child may have access to some of the top clubs. If you can't get to OC clubs or GSA, TFA, Galaxy, RSC, or LAUFA, then hopefully you can find a well coached and managed smaller club, build up a team and start to compete. Some kids will have to work their way to big clubs from smaller teams.
There are several independent teams that probably should consolidate, to gain field space and share talent.
This playoff process is a start to having smaller clubs build.
For new parents to this 'Club' game, depending on your location and logistics, your child may have access to some of the top clubs. If you can't get to OC clubs or GSA, TFA, Galaxy, RSC, or LAUFA, then hopefully you can find a well coached and managed smaller club, build up a team and start to compete. Some kids will have to work their way to big clubs from smaller teams.
There are several independent teams that probably should consolidate, to gain field space and share talent.
This playoff process is a start to having smaller clubs build.
ARSENALDAD2003
BRONZE
US YOUTH SOCCER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
(from 2000 to 2016)
Santa Barbara (2016 u18)(2014 u18)(2013 u15)(2012 u12)
Pateadores (2014 u15)(2013 u14)(2013 u13)
West Coast (2014 u18)(2014 u17)(2009 u14)
Arsenal (2006 u17)(2005 u16)(2004 u15)
So Cal United (2006 u15)(2005 u14)(2003 u16)
Fc Golden st (2016 u19)(2015 u18)
Fullerton Rangers (2012 u15)(2011 u14)
Slammers (2010 u16)
CZ Elite (2009 u17)
Real So Cal (2007 u16)
Valley United Blast (2006 u14)
Celtics Harps (2004 u14)
Irvine Strikers (2002 u17)
La Jolla Nomads (2002 u14)
...................................................................I must be a "SPONGE" .
'The Proof is in the pudding"
It's funny how the So-Called Development League just makes up crap out of nothing; e.g. divisions within divisions Champions and Europa. Labels created for the lil eager parents who hurry and soak it all up like sponges.
Even when they had 24 flight 1 teams listed last season everyone in the know knew that maybe only the top 6 were legit if that. They now moved on to ussda and even took a couple that didn't hack it.(some dudes words not mine)
This place gets more watered down by the day. smh
(from 2000 to 2016)
Santa Barbara (2016 u18)(2014 u18)(2013 u15)(2012 u12)
Pateadores (2014 u15)(2013 u14)(2013 u13)
West Coast (2014 u18)(2014 u17)(2009 u14)
Arsenal (2006 u17)(2005 u16)(2004 u15)
So Cal United (2006 u15)(2005 u14)(2003 u16)
Fc Golden st (2016 u19)(2015 u18)
Fullerton Rangers (2012 u15)(2011 u14)
Slammers (2010 u16)
CZ Elite (2009 u17)
Real So Cal (2007 u16)
Valley United Blast (2006 u14)
Celtics Harps (2004 u14)
Irvine Strikers (2002 u17)
La Jolla Nomads (2002 u14)
...................................................................I must be a "SPONGE" .
'The Proof is in the pudding"
It's funny how the So-Called Development League just makes up crap out of nothing; e.g. divisions within divisions Champions and Europa. Labels created for the lil eager parents who hurry and soak it all up like sponges.
Even when they had 24 flight 1 teams listed last season everyone in the know knew that maybe only the top 6 were legit if that. They now moved on to ussda and even took a couple that didn't hack it.(some dudes words not mine)
This place gets more watered down by the day. smh
God
SILVER ELITE
You're most definitely the sponge, the proof is in your posts.
You shared all this worthless data but your response was still incoherent.
... you have the mind of a child. Refrain from replying to my posts as you don't have the mental capacity to address me.
Buddhabman
SILVER ELITE
What happened to So Cal United, CZ Elite, and Valley United Blast? Were they swallowed, or just kind of broken down to smaller clubs?
Soccerfan8
BRONZE
mahrez
SILVER ELITE
Arsenal won a tournament 10-12 yrs ago so some how that's relevant today.
CS does a good job marketing and making a grip load of $ for a tournament that can be fun for the kids but is not a true state or national championship more like a limited regional (SC) or area tournment but that doesn't sound as good.
Soccer is a game played in the present, what a team did last year or a club did 10 years ago doesn't matter much. What progress a team & players are making now is what counts.
fhr2k3
BRONZE
What club are you with again? From reading your other posts you do sound like you have a good understanding of the game however putting down organizations such as Arsenal and Strikers to make an argument that you're above the rest and belong among the so-called elite club is wrong. If your a parent and are wanting to because you won a few games early in the season you're excused, however if you're a coach it's a different story. My advise to you is make your arguments towards the end of the season. Teams are still evolving and you will be surprised.
mahrez
SILVER ELITE
I'm with/ for all players and call people out when they don't post anything relevant to the actual thread which is the game of weeks.
If you have someting to contribute on the topic please post that, because all that matters is what's going on now, nobody really cares about 10 years ago, last year, or teams that may or may not evolve later.
I don't care what club your with, doesn't matter, soccer is a players sport and there the thing that matters.
fhr2k3
BRONZE
Practice what you preach and stop putting down clubs by telling them to focus on golf, lol . List your games of the week along with predictions. Focus on getting your son or your team better if you're the coach.
Moving on with my predictions.
Pats vs Albion - Albion 2-0
Nomads vs LAUFA - nomads 2-1 (nothing against my buddy)
Aztecs vs Galaxy - Galaxy 3-0
Santa Barbara vs Arsenal - 1-1
Real socal vs surf - surf 1-0
Looks like last year 16 teams in the championship bracket. Would it make sense to drop 1 championship team and take top 3 from each Europa?