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[JustaSpectator]

Your thinking of Soccerwire. I don't see Top Drawer Soccer posting any parent written information. I would say out of the ranking sites that Top Drawer probably has the most realistic rankings. Unfortunately this 2010 class is at the age of rankings. Its just what is done in sports.

Thank you for the correction, you are right.

 

[davidnunez]

Your thinking of Soccerwire. I don't see Top Drawer Soccer posting any parent written information. I would say out of the ranking sites that Top Drawer probably has the most realistic rankings. Unfortunately this 2010 class is at the age of rankings. Its just what is done in sports.

The Soccerwire articles are hilarious. Literally written by moms and dads - they give you their email address to email the article on their website. Please don't do this to you and your kids - it's embarrassing and reeks of desperation.

 

[Fieldsofgold]

Pretty sure top drawer has a section for submissions . People can submit standouts and highlights , top moments from a given weekend . I do agree that soccer wire is hilarious and so clearly parent submissions . Top drawer and prep soccer seem more legit from what I can tell. But it’s still all a bit over the top

 

[SoccerFolks]

It's all money grabs - https://socalsoccer.com/threads/paying-for-media-coverage-prep-soccer-soccerwire-tds.21589/

 

[SuperSoccerStar]

Pretty sure top drawer has a section for submissions . People can submit standouts and highlights , top moments from a given weekend . I do agree that soccer wire is hilarious and so clearly parent submissions . Top drawer and prep soccer seem more legit from what I can tell. But it’s still all a bit over the top

Again that's soccerwire. If you can do that on Top Drawer then show it. Here is what you can do on Top Drawer from what my research can find.

Submit Content to TopDrawerSoccer.com | High School Soccer News

Find out how you can submit different content to TopDrawerSoccer.com.

www.topdrawersoccer.com

You can submit anything you want to top drawer but it doesn't mean its going on their site.

 

[SuperSoccerStar]

It's all money grabs - https://socalsoccer.com/threads/paying-for-media-coverage-prep-soccer-soccerwire-tds.21589/

yes what rainbow unicorn said about the sites is straight on. Saying only ones that pay get any shine is not true though. The sites are what they are. I never heard about Exact though. Don't forget about the new one as well, NextUpGameChangers on IG. If you don't make their list you better have your kids hang up their boots!! "Only the Elite make the Cut".

 

[Fieldsofgold]

Again that's soccerwire. If you can do that on Top Drawer then show it. Here is what you can do on Top Drawer from what my research can find.

Submit Content to TopDrawerSoccer.com | High School Soccer News

Find out how you can submit different content to TopDrawerSoccer.com.

www.topdrawersoccer.com

You can submit anything you want to top drawer but it doesn't mean its going on their site.

I don’t actually care , nor do I pay for any of these. So cal is filled with so much talent that whoever gets a shout out is probably a good player . I dont think it’s good to rank kids , regardless of the website .

 

[crush]

I have a question regarding how the parent's player is ranked with TDS. Does GPA and SAT have any weight in the rankings for the player? I never paid for this service, but I know a few parents who did and they were asked to submit information. What information? Basically, who the hell decides who the top 50 players are? In my daughters age group, we all knew who the best player was and now she is balling for Chelsea. After her, it was not that easy to rank 2-49. I would love to do some digging on this. Good luck to all the players playing the great game today

 

[Carlsbad7]

I have a question regarding how the parent's player is ranked with TDS. Does GPA and SAT have any weight in the rankings for the player? I never paid for this service, but I know a few parents who did and they were asked to submit information. What information? Basically, who the hell decides who the top 50 players are? In my daughters age group, we all knew who the best player was and now she is balling for Chelsea. After her, it was not that easy to rank 2-49. I would love to do some digging on this. Good luck to all the players playing the great game today

As you know ranking is subjective. It's like trying to explain to someone why 50 shades of blue is somehow different than 60 shades of blue. What I've seen is really good grades opens all kinds of doors. You have to remember that the top teams probably have hundreds of players they can pick from for every roster spot. Anything that helps you to stand out is helpful. Good grades, SAT scores, coach connections, willingness to travel for college ID camps, the youth club you played for, ability to drop a huge donation on the school, black native American left handed gay agriculture major, famous. Whatever gets your foot in the door. I would also suggest not being so uptight about the obviously corrupt individuals with their hands out. They might have a connection that moves your kid to the front of the line. Sad and disgusting to participate in that type of thing but it happens and might end up being cheaper and easier in the long run.