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Surf Cup – 04s (8/6 – 8/8) – Tech Specs
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You owe me a buck Tech......... told you that's what happened.
baldref
GOLD
I saw that game
ladoctorr
SILVER
Another obvious choice to move up is Galaxy SD. They will shoot up the rankings when it is all said and done.
SO CAL REAL
- A team with good potential, they are a fast and aggressive team with a really good defense, but had no real offensive push, they did not score in group play, ... I think they would drop in the rankings - possibly a Middle of the Pack team in CRL?
BLUES - Dido
- This to me was a Big surprise, Big Club with a Big name that typically does well. Blues appears to be in the rebuilding phase with this team, although this team showed moments of brilliance - but I don't see them making a real push in CRL, they will be challenged this year in CRL
STRIKERS or SlAMMERS
-These teams looked good from a Distance but I did not take a close look - any thoughts?
- A team with good potential, they are a fast and aggressive team with a really good defense, but had no real offensive push, they did not score in group play, ... I think they would drop in the rankings - possibly a Middle of the Pack team in CRL?
BLUES - Dido
- This to me was a Big surprise, Big Club with a Big name that typically does well. Blues appears to be in the rebuilding phase with this team, although this team showed moments of brilliance - but I don't see them making a real push in CRL, they will be challenged this year in CRL
STRIKERS or SlAMMERS
-These teams looked good from a Distance but I did not take a close look - any thoughts?
Hired Gun
SILVER ELITE
Best SoCal showing last weekend were (close to this order - ) Arsenal, Surf 1, SD Galaxy, Slammers and Strikers -- Slammers and Strikers do not play CRL.
Cool - Out of curiosity any thoughts on why the OC teams dont Participate in CRL ?
Hired Gun
SILVER ELITE
Some OC teams play - Blues, Rangers, WC I believe
Real So Cal tends to score by combining runs as a team, they don't rely on playing a lone striker and sending her through. This will benefit them in the long run because despite them not scoring, when they're game is on they can have multiple scoring threats with their attack.
Blues - Dido, is rebuilding no doubt. They should be competitive at moments but it may be some time before they're towards the top again.
Strikers is going to be a team that frustrates others. They don't give up much and have a very simple formula that they stick to.
CDA Slammers is a legit top 5 team. They're solid defensively and are one of the better teams that will attack up the middle with strong CM play.
All comes down to the coaches more so than the club. CRL schedule commits you to a league schedule and the travel that comes along with it. Some coaches prefer to schedule tournaments instead and control their own schedule / travel a bit more.
This was a great experience for our girls and their families. We saw a lot of different styles and a lot of great soccer over the 3 days. Every game was a battle, and every team we played was impressive. We expected to do well, but I'm not sure anyone on our side expected us to run that gauntlet and win it all. We were all just happy that the girls were able to make it to Monday so that our 3 day parking pass wasn't wasted. The rest was icing on the cake.
That said, what are you guys feeding your girls in SoCal and Texas?
Our girls need some of whatever you're feeding them. We don't ever see that kind of size, speed and athleticism. It took a while for our girls to adjust to the pure physicality that all these teams brought. I think one key for us was that we came in 2nd place in our group. After the 3rd game, our teams's legs were dead and that extra hour and a half of rest really helped our girls in that very physical quarterfinal against those thoroughbreds from Arsenal.
Good luck to all for the rest of the season!
That said, what are you guys feeding your girls in SoCal and Texas?
Our girls need some of whatever you're feeding them. We don't ever see that kind of size, speed and athleticism. It took a while for our girls to adjust to the pure physicality that all these teams brought. I think one key for us was that we came in 2nd place in our group. After the 3rd game, our teams's legs were dead and that extra hour and a half of rest really helped our girls in that very physical quarterfinal against those thoroughbreds from Arsenal.Good luck to all for the rest of the season!
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Hired Gun
SILVER ELITE
Only saw them against Slammers and were "okay" - but Slammers can do that to teams.
Picked you guys to win Surf Cup - great combination of many skills. Only a few tournaments are stacked to this degree - maybe Vegas and our State Cup. There is a small degree of separation between top 8 teams of this group. First time we have seen Arsenal with their top 04's playing their age. If they make that PK at near end of your game they probably win Surf Cup. Great to see your team - the style of play your coach has you playing is refreshing to see. Good Luck up North with Placer and DeAnza.This was a great experience for our girls and their families. We saw a lot different styles and a lot of great soccer over the 3 days. Every game was a battle, and every team we played was impressive. We expected to do well, but I'm not sure anyone on our side expected us to run that gauntlet and win it all. We were all just happy that the girls were able to make be able to play Monday so that our 3 day parking pass wasn't wasted. The rest was icing on the cake.
That said, what are you guys feeding your girls in SoCal and Texas?
Good luck to all for the rest of the season!
MVLA - was indeed the best team in the Tourney - I saw that game with Arsenal - two different styles battling it out (Heavy Weight Bout) - MVLA showed that Tiki Taka and possession game can indeed work at this age group.
Great Tourney by all - very impressed by the teams and players - the 04 class seems to be a strong class - look forward to the next few years
Give it up for the Cali Teams
Great Tourney by all - very impressed by the teams and players - the 04 class seems to be a strong class - look forward to the next few years
Give it up for the Cali Teams
Thanks! We're in another tournament this weekend with DeAnza. If we both make it that far, we are scheduled to meet them again in a semifinal match on Sunday. This matchup is always fun to watch. Two very technical teams going at it.
ladoctorr
SILVER
MVLA deserved the Cup, they play some really nice soccer. DE Anza and Surf also play possession soccer while the best direct team in sou cal and maybe in USA is CDA Slammers. CDA Slammers will occassionaly move the ball but with there athleticism its tough not to play to your strength. Best of the Best and defense wins championships.
I was able to watch a fair portion of the semi final game against MVLA and De Anza. Both teams move the ball the nicely from the back and control the tempo with possession. And, both teams were also willing from time to time to look long or switch play, but did it with some precision. Obviously to keep each other off balance. Fun game.
Lightning Red
GOLD
Hired Gun
SILVER ELITE
I believe Blues - Kale won Flight 2 the year before and got in this year. However, they had a great second half of the season last year. Not sure if it was the Flight 2 win or their second half body of work that got them in. Blue fan may know.