Yes, but one would argue coaches are going to come see your team play in playoffs and if you’re not in playoffs or showcase A or whatever other event, you’re not being seen. I agree, the scores don’t matter, but getting into the events do. You can’t tell me the same colleges and the same volume are coming to places 1-4 versus places 16-18. There is a difference.
Koge looked great in Phoenix. Nothing like a little slump to build some character. I believe that MVLA, Hawks etc dont play high school soccer. Koge, legends etc do play high school soccer. Koge is getting their rythm back
Nobody is arguing that teams 1-4 are the same as teams 16-18. But schools don't care if HBK, Surf or some other good team wins or loses the game that they're watching. They are watching a player or handful of players. And there is talk of there being "friendlies" at playoffs so teams as far down as 14th place will still be going to Seattle. And schools don't follow rankings. They already know which clubs produce good players.
You taking into account new player additions to teams or injuries in your projections? Those two factors have changed the look of a couple of these clubs. After the top 3 teams the bubble teams benches are pretty slim so adding or losing 1 to 2 starters could be a game changer for some of these bubble teams. Going to be an interesting finish to this season.
I love looking back on these predictions. Everyone pretty much had this predicted correctly. The only thing nobody picked up on was Eagles sneaking in. Very surprising considering their best player went to Breakers. Pretty interesting too because if Blues beat Breakers that last game the Breakers would of been 6th place and out of the playoffs.
My predictions wasnt too far off! It will all still come down to the top 3 heavyweights for this age group. Everyone else is playing for college exposure (as they should). Next year will be much different with trap players moving.
I think you can do both at the same time. I consider integrity in sport to mean You always do your best in playing the game to win and unfortunately, in today’s society, there is too much emphasis on self-centeredness. My experience is focusing on the team is usually in the best interest of the individual.
Respectfully.... There were really only 2 top teams in Southwest this year.
The comment said "Heavyweights". I only think there were 2 this year but to each their own. I wish every Southwest team the best of luck in Seattle. I hope Southwest sweeps the three championships.Coming from the guy that thinks he knows it all but doesn't know
Welcome back Luis. I've been in The Kitchen cooking up a storm. Hope all is well with you and the family
Hello it’s been a while 