shales1002
GOLD
I totally agree with you as usual. Watching the game, I honestly believe Solo would have stopped two of the goals scored.
Girls Development Academy
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I totally agree with you as usual. Watching the game, I honestly believe Solo would have stopped two of the goals scored.
Kicknit22
GOLD
Back on the topic of DA, has anyone else heard any more on the DAII thing? I am hearing it has been set in place, yet not seeing any announcement anywhere. Does it have anything to do with USSDA? Is it just another new league created by the Southwest Region of DA club's to pitch at thier club members that may not want the full DA commitment? Or the ones that aren't good enough for it?
My understanding is that the SW region is the only region pushing for it at this point. USSDA has not yet sanctioned the league but is working with the 10 teams in the SW region that are organizing it.
If they come up with a successful (whatever that means) model it may expand to other regions in the future.
DAII is officially dead. Two days ago, US Soccer told the clubs they would not sanction it and admonished those clubs that were already advertising it. The clubs are now scrambling to try and create their own league through US Club but the enthusiasm for a non-DA sanctioned league is just not the same.
I know some posters here have been in direct contact with USSF hopefully everyone can clarify before tryouts are over so families can make choices. That would be the difference between a SURF OR sharks ECNL vs a Carlsbad for some families
Dos Equis
GOLD
Thanks for the info.
Why is it that so few want to look at U.S. Soccer's strategy with the boys development academy to understand how they allocate their resources, and what the most likely outcome will be for the girls?
DAII is not aligned with U.S. soccer's goal to identify and develop elite players for the national team programs.
DA 2 is not dead. It NEVER existed in the first place. It was the figment of the imagination of a man in a track suit. Sorry for the parents that bought into this lie and have already committed. I would be interested to hear of any parents that balk and get all their money back although I have a feeling that it is too late for most to get on an ENCL team.
Carlsbad was telling my friend last night at tryouts about The league ...hmmmmmm
That's bad.
Run to Sharks ECNL today!
bababooey
GOLD
Why is there so much criticism about the DA II league? If it comes to pass, good. If it does not come to pass, good too!
Do you really make your decision about where your dd plays based on the league? I am sure there are those out there that will say they joined ECNL because of the league. Or others may say that they are joining DA I for the league, but shouldn't the focus be on the training environment? Shouldn't the coach who will be spending a lot of time with our dd's matter more than the league?
My dd has joined a DA II team and the playing circuit never mattered in our decision. In my mind, the training and the HC mattered the most. In my dd's mind, the HC and teammates mattered the most.
Do you really make your decision about where your dd plays based on the league? I am sure there are those out there that will say they joined ECNL because of the league. Or others may say that they are joining DA I for the league, but shouldn't the focus be on the training environment? Shouldn't the coach who will be spending a lot of time with our dd's matter more than the league?
My dd has joined a DA II team and the playing circuit never mattered in our decision. In my mind, the training and the HC mattered the most. In my dd's mind, the HC and teammates mattered the most.
mahrez
SILVER ELITE
Have been telling posters about the wishful thinking league since day one and people would just repeat the marketing stick that they where feed by a few clubs.
Those clubs that jumped the gun you really have to think more carefully about Integrity next time, don't put or make up nonsense that's taken down days later to lure players during tryouts.
Remember if you don't see it on a official press release or those orgs web sites it's just a proposal or wishfull thinking. Buyers beware, don't just blindly accept marketing that goes against a existing framework and common sense.
Baba- You cannot see the forest through the trees. Your dd did NOT join a DA II team. It never existed. It was just marketing, especially by one track suit wearing coach in particular to get more $$. For your club to promise you DA II was a lie, unethical and completely lacks integrity.
You are right that we should all focus on the coach and training. But to get here you need to have trust in the club. How could you trust a coach at a club that made you a false promise? What do all the girls do that were on the bubble of the DA I team but opted for DA II to get playing time. Now they are squeezed out. If my dd was not already in HS and did not make DA I, I would find the best coach regardless of level and sit this year out while they filter through the garbage. As other posters have said, the time could be spent on privates. Remember people, integrity matters, at least for some of us.
LadiesMan217
GOLD
I love watching how people on this forum get information from a first time/unknown user and run with it. Bwahahahaha.
ThtGoaldnKeeper
BRONZE
A keeper's job is not to save the game... It is to do the most to try and save the game. In the end, the ball went past 10 other players on the field before it got to Naeher, who was in goal. The third goal came from a lack of communication when two different players tried to clear it and only took each other out in the end. The second, a breakaway from France's forward who is insanely fast, the whole team was, causing Naeher to challenge, causing the penalty. The blame never goes to the keeper, and you really must have a lack of soccer IQ to ever say that it does. We got beat. Straight and Fair. Also, on what RD said, Naeher and Harris are good keepers. We see that they have the technique and potential, just not the maturity at that level due to the lack of playing time they received due to Solo's obvious dominance over the position. Give them time, because not only is the goalkeeper position changing, but the whole team. Their style of play, their formation, their main squad. It's a difficult transition that Jill Ellis is trying to make, but that's why she's doing it now, 2 years before the next world cupKeepers job is to save the game . Blame the keeper.
Realmadrid
BRONZE
I just hung up with the USSF the DA2 is not dead. Its still being discussed but you're right it never existed. They hope to have decsions within the month. When are coast and scdsl deadlines?
Weird times...
Weird times...
Sorry, but Leo had is right. DA 2 never existed. When USSF found out about it, they asked for input from all clubs. It does not exist and for any club to tell you otherwise is lying! End of story.
LadiesMan217
GOLD
You work for ECNL?
ThtGoaldnKeeper
BRONZE
The game is evolving. How can you not see that? The time where any team can be extremely dominant like we were is coming to an end, and tbh, for the good of women's soccer. Because, even in the men's game, which had years and years to evolve and grow stronger before the women's game was even invented, there are no teams that are extremely dominant and never expected to win. ANY team can lost. That's what makes it the beautiful game. It's the beginning of a new era for women's soccer. If you can't appreciate it, even though the US lost, then leave the subject alone.
younothat
PREMIER
Who ever told you this
Are you the same poster that called last week, week before and keeps posting that this BS II league is something ussf/ussda is considering?
No I don't work for ENCL and actually like DA. It was good for my family and DA is not the one putting out this garbage.
I work for my kids finding the best fit, where they will be happy, healthy and thrive. Dishonesty is a huge red flag to me.
And while I am not a fan of some things Surf has done lately, they did not make the false DA II promise since they already have ENCL. They probably could have recruited more players with a DA II, but did not. They at least limit the number of teams in each age group.