Looks like your girls are going to get the chance to show their stuff early with your first game against SD Surf B. A win there will make a statement and set you up to win the group!Yes, they were denied by SCDSL. It happens more than you think. For obvious reasons, teams don't advertise that they didn't get the flight they wanted
They were kind of middle of the pack in flight 2 the year before, but then picked up some very strong players, as well having 4 players that were playing up '05 flight 1, dropping down to play their own age. Those additions can certainly change a team.
Apparently, some people think it's pretty funny to think they might hold their own in National Cup. They certainly will be the underdog in any game, but I know it would really suck for any of those other teams to get beaten by a "flight 2" team
National Cup 2017
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I think you have the two Slammers team mixed up. Looks to me like "Slammers AW" is actually Slammers AWCB 1 and "Slammers CB" is Slammers AWCB 2. I am not sure why AWCB 2 would be seeded ahead of AWCB 1 in the tournament, but that is the way it looks to me. If so, I would think CDA got a tougher draw than expected and San Diego Navy an easier path to win their group.
I don't know how you can tell, but would agree with your assessment on the groups if you are right.
One interesting thing I just saw on the schedule is that groups J and K (the two groups of 3 instead of 4) actually play the three teams from the opposite group instead of just playing two games within their group. What if SD Surf A wins their first two games (including beating Anaheim) and is in position to win their group regardless of whether they win their 3rd game (which is against SD Surf B). Could they sandbag that last game in order to allow their sister team to win the group? Not saying they would, but it seems like a schedule like this makes it possible and I love a good conspiracy theory.
So looking at the Ladder view, the round of 16 is set up this same way. Most likely, top seeds in each group won't all get through, and it's hard to predict the wild cards as well since they depend on the how tough the bracket is overall. One interesting match up in the pool play is the Surf Select vs. Anaheim Surf, which I think is a rematch of last year's final.
StylinAndProfilin
SILVER ELITE
I had a Newport Slammers parent tell me the teams were mixed up, but I still don't see how. On the "Brackets" page B#15 lists Winn as the coach and C#14 lists Bull as the coach: https://cysa.affinitysoccer.com/tou...mentguid=8F336501-E4EB-43DD-8288-B1577107F046
futboldad1
PREMIER
Slammers naming of teams and interchangeable coaches causing confusion at 05 and 06 Nat Cup. Well, if we're talking tips I'll back Surf 06 Barclay to win, but Legends are huge and v direct so they're always a threat.
If the Surf and Legends side of the bracket plays out as predicted by YSR and league play, then Surf and Legends will be playing in one of the semi-finals. A lot of soccer to be played, injuries & colds (knock on wood), etc. so don't count your chickens, but it would be a great match-up.
Lambchop
GOLD
Interesting, as always, how some teams will elect to play down just to win a trophy not understanding or not caring that it is a disservice to their players. Oh well, it is a "trophy" for their club and helps pay them
trojanlove
BRONZE
We’ve actually played both teams and AW CB 2 was a better team than AW CB 1, but whatever, rankings are close. National Cup seeding considers more tourneys, not just gotsoccer, and SCDSL also, so more accurate than gotsoccer (you can argue).
How do you know that CB is AW CB2 and AW is AW CB1? Checked, and on the SCDSL team pages, coaches are reversed. You on the AW CB 1 team?
My picks are both Surfs (Ok, I’m a homer), Legends, and LAGSB are top picks to win with Anaheim Surf right there. I would say:
Surf A: 4/1
Legends: 4/1
LAGSB: 5/1
Anaheim Surf: 5/1
Albion: 7/1
Blues: 7/1
Surf B: 11/1
Surf C: 35/1
WCFC/OC Surf: 35/1
If the contacts listed (team managers) are correct, then the teams do appear to be mixed up and Slammers A is in Group B with CDA. Should be a good game in group play.
The J vs K bracket match up could be really interesting on the third day of group play. I think someone else may have pointed this out, but both Surf Select and Surf AB could come into the third game 2-0 and a Surf AB win would then eliminate Anaheim Surf. That scenario might create a few Surf conspiracy theories... Last year birth certificates, this year match fixing!
And, lets keep the attorneys out of it too.The J vs K bracket match up could be really interesting on the third day of group play. I think someone else may have pointed this out, but both Surf Select and Surf AB could come into the third game 2-0 and a Surf AB win would then eliminate Anaheim Surf. That scenario might create a few Surf conspiracy theories... Last year birth certificates, this year match fixing!
2kDad
BRONZE
I’m pretty sure AS would still get a WC spot even if that did happen.The J vs K bracket match up could be really interesting on the third day of group play. I think someone else may have pointed this out, but both Surf Select and Surf AB could come into the third game 2-0 and a Surf AB win would then eliminate Anaheim Surf. That scenario might create a few Surf conspiracy theories... Last year birth certificates, this year match fixing!
Not to mention Cal South.
2kDad
BRONZE
They should be fine. Silverlakes field size was perfect for the 06's during CRL and league.
It was not perfect the last weekend of CRL when the ran out of space and jammed two fields into one. They were the smallest fields we played on all year and it ruined the game for both teams.
Every tournament we've played there, the fields have been on the 'way too small' side... I understand field pressure but having girls this big and powerful on tiny fields encourages 'ugly' soccer. When the gk's can kick the ball end to end, the game is ruined. My .02.
That said, I hope you are right!