Girls-only soccer leagues post-Roe

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Is it appropriate for So Cal clubs to participate in leagues like DPL and GA, that are supposed to be about empowering young women (and lgbt), yet stage events in Texas and Florida? These two states (and a few others) are currently rolling back women’s health and civil rights. What does this say to our girls? I’m sure there would be outcry if race-based discrimination were being reinstated in Texas and Florida. Given that money rules all in the current pay to play youth soccer system, what are the chances these all-girl leagues proactively change their events to be staged in a non-authoritarian, non-discrimination state?
 
Why on earth people want to use sports and their children, as a form of political protest is beyond me. Can there be no separation? To each there own I guess. Can’t the kids just be kids and play soccer without all the added pressure. Not knocking ones perspective on things, that’s not my point, just don’t see why this would even need to brought up over kids soccer. Why stop there. Boycott Texas oil, BBQ, no Florida oranges, etc…..

Didn't expect this to be my first post on a soccer forum.
 
Why on earth people want to use sports and their children, as a form of political protest is beyond me. Can there be no separation? To each there own I guess. Can’t the kids just be kids and play soccer without all the added pressure. Not knocking ones perspective on things, that’s not my point, just don’t see why this would even need to brought up over kids soccer. Why stop there. Boycott Texas oil, BBQ, no Florida oranges, etc…..

Didn't expect this to be my first post on a soccer forum.
Welcome to the Fabulous SoCal Soccer Forum. My first post was going after a dad who was making fun of my 9 year old who cried when she got fouled in the box and then hit her PK for the victory. It was only about soccer back then and those who club hop for medals.
 
Why on earth people want to use sports and their children, as a form of political protest is beyond me. Can there be no separation? To each there own I guess. Can’t the kids just be kids and play soccer without all the added pressure. Not knocking ones perspective on things, that’s not my point, just don’t see why this would even need to brought up over kids soccer. Why stop there. Boycott Texas oil, BBQ, no Florida oranges, etc…..

Didn't expect this to be my first post on a soccer forum.
He's a troll. Ignore him.
 
Why on earth people want to use sports and their children, as a form of political protest is beyond me. Can there be no separation? To each there own I guess. Can’t the kids just be kids and play soccer without all the added pressure. Not knocking ones perspective on things, that’s not my point, just don’t see why this would even need to brought up over kids soccer. Why stop there. Boycott Texas oil, BBQ, no Florida oranges, etc…..

Didn't expect this to be my first post on a soccer forum.
If you’re in AYSO, SoCal league, or ECNL, disregard. But, all-female DPL and GA have in the past month, specifically promoted Pride Month, LGBT-“Love is Love”, Biden’s medal of freedom to Megan Rapinoe and Simone Biles, and Juneteenth, via official Instagram. In other words, all-girls sports leagues aligning their mission and values with these political positions and protests.
And, these are leagues that choose their own venues. So, wouldn’t it be consistent for them to practice what they preach, and move their national events to female-friendly states? Where players and families could, with good conscience, spend their thousands of mandatory stay-and-play dollars attending events in a non-hostile environment? Or is their message merely BS club/league marketing and empty words?
 
If you’re in AYSO, SoCal league, or ECNL, disregard. But, all-female DPL and GA have in the past month, specifically promoted Pride Month, LGBT-“Love is Love”, Biden’s medal of freedom to Megan Rapinoe and Simone Biles, and Juneteenth, via official Instagram. In other words, all-girls sports leagues aligning their mission and values with these political positions and protests.
And, these are leagues that choose their own venues. So, wouldn’t it be consistent for them to practice what they preach, and move their national events to female-friendly states? Where players and families could, with good conscience, spend their thousands of mandatory stay-and-play dollars attending events in a non-hostile environment? Or is their message merely BS club/league marketing and empty words?
But then why are you separating AYSO, SoCal, and ECNL with GA and DPL??? Isn't a girl a girl regardless of what league she plays in?? And why stop there. Let's take a look at the University of Texas Women's Soccer schedule for 2022. They play Utah State, West Virginia, and Iowa State which are states that are pro-life. Should they not play each other now???
Sports and politics do not mix. Never did, never will. Just let them play soccer or any other sport and leave politics out of it.
 
But then why are you separating AYSO, SoCal, and ECNL with GA and DPL??? Isn't a girl a girl regardless of what league she plays in?? And why stop there. Let's take a look at the University of Texas Women's Soccer schedule for 2022. They play Utah State, West Virginia, and Iowa State which are states that are pro-life. Should they not play each other now???
Sports and politics do not mix. Never did, never will. Just let them play soccer or any other sport and leave politics out of it.

You mean like banning countries from participating in the Olympics because their politics encourage doping?
 
Question are all the Young women pro- choice ? maybe they should be made to answer these questions along with their parents before they can join a team or league.
Do you feel uncomfortable going to a open carry state ? Just go to tournaments with states that align with California gun laws .
Pick your subject, Global warming , Covid protocols.
 
Interesting comparison. Isn’t doping illegal by Olympic standards? How do you compare political views to actual braking do rules?

Yes, but Russian politics supports doping of thier athletes. Therfore, they were not allowed to compete under the flag; the purpose is to apply political pressure for them to stop the practice. Politics and sports. Excluding countries from sport competitions during to thier policies and actions is a political tool. Convincing a community to invest in stadiums and professional teams is a political exercise. Sports and politics are engrained at the highest levels. Politics are a part of life in a civilized society; otherwise disagreement is solved with conflict and war. Political views define the rules, and determine which ones we decide should be broken.
 
You mean like banning countries from participating in the Olympics because their politics encourage doping?
Who was banned from the olympics for doping?

I thought they just had to put on t-shirts that said “not Russia”, and they were good to go.
 
Question are all the Young women pro- choice ? maybe they should be made to answer these questions along with their parents before they can join a team or league.
Do you feel uncomfortable going to a open carry state ? Just go to tournaments with states that align with California gun laws .
Pick your subject, Global warming , Covid protocols.
Bubba, these two all-girls leagues make a choice to market their leagues under the banner of “equality, love is love, anti-slavery, freedom, choice, lgbtq rights, women’s rights.” If those words are considered “political”, then nobody put a gun to their head to introduce “politics” into sports. (I personally think it’s about human rights, and hypocrisy, not politics.) However, if I take them at their word, I am going to assume that these beliefs align with their mission and values. Which is why I’m asking if it’s appropriate to be a part of these two leagues and ignore the inconsistency in their stated stance, their blind spot on sending girls to family-unfriendly states Texas and Florida, with which they are deciding to stage most of their events. Must be about the money, then, and not their supposed values. Or maybe they will announce some change soon?
 
Is it appropriate for So Cal clubs to participate in leagues like DPL and GA, that are supposed to be about empowering young women (and lgbt), yet stage events in Texas and Florida? These two states (and a few others) are currently rolling back women’s health and civil rights. What does this say to our girls? I’m sure there would be outcry if race-based discrimination were being reinstated in Texas and Florida. Given that money rules all in the current pay to play youth soccer system, what are the chances these all-girl leagues proactively change their events to be staged in a non-authoritarian, non-discrimination state?

As a parent you can make the choice to pull your kid from their team so they don't play there if it is that important to you.
 
Bubba, these two all-girls leagues make a choice to market their leagues under the banner of “equality, love is love, anti-slavery, freedom, choice, lgbtq rights, women’s rights.” If those words are considered “political”, then nobody put a gun to their head to introduce “politics” into sports. (I personally think it’s about human rights, and hypocrisy, not politics.) However, if I take them at their word, I am going to assume that these beliefs align with their mission and values. Which is why I’m asking if it’s appropriate to be a part of these two leagues and ignore the inconsistency in their stated stance, their blind spot on sending girls to family-unfriendly states Texas and Florida, with which they are deciding to stage most of their events. Must be about the money, then, and not their supposed values. Or maybe they will announce some change soon?
Texas and Flordia are the most family friendly states in the country. Sorry but girls like yours need to learn how to be responsible not be too wild
 
I thought the mods banned all the Covid and political nonsense from this forum? Or at least moved it out of the soccer discussion threads.

It’s beyond me why some people have to inject politics into everything.
The original post is in the wrong section, but it's kind of our own fault for clicking on a thread which contains "Roe" in the title. We knew it was political trash from the start.
 
The original post is in the wrong section, but it's kind of our own fault for clicking on a thread which contains "Roe" in the title. We knew it was political trash from the start.
Clack bait is everywhere again. My wife just made me her famous breakfast tacos. It's truly why I married her dad. I got called about the admin last night for the first time in two years.
 
The original post is in the wrong section, but it's kind of our own fault for clicking on a thread which contains "Roe" in the title. We knew it was political trash from the start.
Got it. There shall be no criticism of GA or DPL, US Soccer, or club soccer, for that matter. Like the GA DOC over there, some of you are real protective of the current system. As I said, if your player is not involved in either league, congratulations. But, I think those with youngers might want to know this information, as it points out the hypocrisy of this branch of youth soccer. Hypocrisy is another word for lies. Get used to it. As if there weren’t reasons enough to avoid the two leagues above! For the youngers, buyer beware.
 
Soccer post-roe makes a lot of sense to me.

Roe, and fish eggs in general, are a healthy pre-game snack. Roe are high in Omega-3s and electrolytes, and usually served on a bed of rice to provide the carbs you need.
 
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