How’s the 2024-2025 season going?

fms said:
Totally agree. Blues plays too direct and it doesn't work at the older ages. It's hard to watch them play.
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That's actually not necessarilly all true it worked well in the older ages under the right coaches like Baker and Rennie. Both have been successful playing direct.
 
Luis Andres said:
I got to see the Blues team at Surf cup an I saw them play this past weekend. IMO they are the most improved team in the conference. They played a great game and at times controlled possession. I saw give and go's and the defense was calm with the ball playing out of the back. They did not get many shots at goal but the 2 they had they scored. The striker is pretty good and she ran through a couple defenders both times to score. Legends had much more shots at goal and lots of chances but could only capitalize on 2 goals. They were up until Blues came back and tied. I have to give credit to this new Blues team for playing a great game. AR was given an ALL star team when he took over a few years ago and that team could have easily played out the back if it was practiced. If RH had gotten this team a few years ago, I'm sure most players would have stayed. I have to give credit where credit is due and this coach has done a great job with the pieces he has...
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Good to know. Maybe Blues will be attractive again for the 2010? I think Pats is up there with most improved if they keep this up.
 
Luis Andres said:
That's actually not necessarilly all true it worked well in the older ages under the right coaches like Baker and Rennie. Both have been successful playing direct.
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meh...hasn't worked lately. early in the season this year, but blues U19 team in 12th, the once "top" 08 U17 team is in 7th and U16 team is in 15th?

they play hard and physical and very direct, but I personally find their style very difficult to watch. even if it helped them win games when the teams were younger, I'd never have my kids play for that club. unless I had a striker...
 
fms said:
meh...hasn't worked lately. early in the season this year, but blues U19 team in 12th, the once "top" 08 U17 team is in 7th and U16 team is in 15th?

they play hard and physical and very direct, but I personally find their style very difficult to watch. even if it helped them win games when the teams were younger, I'd never have my kids play for that club. unless I had a striker...
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I'm not a fan of direct style either but given that most girls final goal is college playing direct is not going to hurt your chances if you can do it well and are successful in this type of soccer. Most college teams play direct. As far as I'm concerned I believe kids need to be adaptable to different styles of soccer, direct, counter, possession etc. The more different styles they can play, the more successful they will be in adapting in the future.
 
Culer said:
Good to know. Maybe Blues will be attractive again for the 2010? I think Pats is up there with most improved if they keep this up.
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The Pats have done a great job the first half of this season but I think their real test will be the second half of the season. Their schedule is tough and it'll be interesting to see how they play against the teams they're up against.
 
Luis Andres said:
I got to see the Blues team at Surf cup an I saw them play this past weekend. IMO they are the most improved team in the conference. They played a great game and at times controlled possession. I saw give and go's and the defense was calm with the ball playing out of the back. They did not get many shots at goal but the 2 they had they scored. The striker is pretty good and she ran through a couple defenders both times to score. Legends had much more shots at goal and lots of chances but could only capitalize on 2 goals. They were up until Blues came back and tied. I have to give credit to this new Blues team for playing a great game. AR was given an ALL star team when he took over a few years ago and that team could have easily played out the back if it was practiced. If RH had gotten this team a few years ago, I'm sure most players would have stayed. I have to give credit where credit is due and this coach has done a great job with the pieces he has...
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Very interesting take, I will have to keep an eye out for this new and improved Blues team.
 
Luis Andres said:
I'm not a fan of direct style either but given that most girls final goal is college playing direct is not going to hurt your chances if you can do it well and are successful in this type of soccer. Most college teams play direct. As far as I'm concerned I believe kids need to be adaptable to different styles of soccer, direct, counter, possession etc. The more different styles they can play, the more successful they will be in adapting in the future.
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Hi brother, I left but came back because. Anyway, Tad was the best at putting championship teams together and getting all his players ready for the college game. He was honest and told me what top college coaches are looking for. First off, you need to follow the four basic ways of a socer player. Also, you need to be a really great student and do more than the 40hours of community service. High SAT is huge plus and player needs to be a hard nose no nonsense baller and direct is key because 90% of the teams play direct. I'm back brah and no New Wave Dave or a SoccerHelper. Ellejustus retired. I decided to come back because I want to help make soccer great again.
 
crush said:
Hi brother, I left but came back because. Anyway, Tad was the best at putting championship teams together and getting all his players ready for the college game. He was honest and told me what top college coaches are looking for. First off, you need to follow the four basic ways of a socer player. Also, you need to be a really great student and do more than the 40hours of community service. High SAT is huge plus and player needs to be a hard nose no nonsense baller and direct is key because 90% of the teams play direct. I'm back brah and no New Wave Dave or a SoccerHelper. Ellejustus retired. I decided to come back because I want to help make soccer great again.
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You left???
 
Luis Andres said:
I'm not a fan of direct style either but given that most girls final goal is college playing direct is not going to hurt your chances if you can do it well and are successful in this type of soccer. Most college teams play direct. As far as I'm concerned I believe kids need to be adaptable to different styles of soccer, direct, counter, possession etc. The more different styles they can play, the more successful they will be in adapting in the future.
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idk. I kinda wonder what the parents on blues 2008 are thinking right now. they have a few very strong commits, but have no where near the number of commits to top programs that hbk, legends and surf have. I'm sure those kids will end up at good schools, but maybe the style they play isn't as attractive as it used to be.
 
Well the first half is almost done. Beach beat Surf (Surf missing a couple key players for US Camp). Blues beat Slammers on a last minute PK. Koge beat Pats 1-0 with a late second half goal. Legends beat Eagles 4-1. Legends SD beat Rebels 1-0. Probably most exciting is Surf loosing? Got Surf vs Surf and Legends vs Beach to close out the first half on Saturday and then a very looooooong break until March.
 
justasimplesoccermom said:
Wonder which 2010s are going to make an impact in their HS teams whether it may be varsity or JV. Wishing all those participating in HS soccer an injury free season.
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The 2010's are a special group. From what I'm seeing 99% of them are lacing it up for their High Schools and very excited to do so. Its definitely going to be interesting playing with and against girls that are on 2007/2006 teams.
 
SuperSoccerStar said:
The 2010's are a special group. From what I'm seeing 99% of them are lacing it up for their High Schools and very excited to do so. Its definitely going to be interesting playing with and against girls that are on 2007/2006 teams.
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Been pretty excited seeing most the 2010s I’ve been following getting varsity call ups. Especially for many that aren’t ECNL level getting varsity call ups. Pretty amazing age group of girls.
 
SuperSoccerStar said:
any takeaways from the first half of the ECNL season?
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For CA, not really. Same as the end of last season. Koge, Surf, Legends, MVLA, Beach and Mustang. Probably in that order.

Looking forward to seeing how the Thanksgiving showcase games turn out. About half of the top 2010 teams will be there in the 09s bracket.
 
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