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Post by slickdaddy96 on Mar 29, 2019 15:15:16 GMT -5
I just told you what makes it different. Pay attention. SD will be coaching CF U15 DA. Kind of a big deal. Other than that, everyone tries out and the best 18-20 players are selected as usual. Well I think it is mutually beneficial more than what you said. As far as I know Concorde does not have NPL correct? SSA doesn't have DA over U14 and doesn't have ECNL either. So Concorde gets access to NPL and SSA gets access to DA U15+ and ECNL. Sounds like that is mutually beneficial. I would imagine that Concorde probably also gets access to more fields and turf fields than they had access to previously. Like I said, I still think a full fledged merger will happen in the next 2-3 years.
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Post by GameOfThrow-ins on Mar 29, 2019 15:23:00 GMT -5
Yes, all that is right. Except there is less than zero chance of merger.
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Post by Keeper on Mar 29, 2019 15:27:51 GMT -5
So is this going to be a full on merger? This is purely conjecture here, but honestly I think this alliance is a test run and in 2-3 years they will indeed merge fully. I think they will take the Concorde name (since it has more clout). This is similar to GSA/Dacula except on a larger scale. I think Dacula had more kids but GSA had the name with more clout. I think Dacula pretty much took over the administration at GSA correct? Haha no Dacula didn’t take over. Pretty much DP sold Dacula out and got his early retirement. Most Dacula staff have had to take a backseat or lot jobs with gsa taking over. I mean NP and CC have their favorites and none of them were DSC people.
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Post by oldboy on Mar 29, 2019 16:42:43 GMT -5
This is purely conjecture here, but honestly I think this alliance is a test run and in 2-3 years they will indeed merge fully. I think they will take the Concorde name (since it has more clout). This is similar to GSA/Dacula except on a larger scale. I think Dacula had more kids but GSA had the name with more clout. I think Dacula pretty much took over the administration at GSA correct? Haha no Dacula didn’t take over. Pretty much DP sold Dacula out and got his early retirement. Most Dacula staff have had to take a backseat or lot jobs with gsa taking over. I mean NP and CC have their favorites and none of them were DSC people. Drew is the executive director of the combined club. I don’t know how it works in reality, but at least on paper he is Nuno’s and Campbell’s boss.
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Mar 29, 2019 16:56:25 GMT -5
It will be really interesting next year when the AU 05s play their 2 local rivals - will be like the YNT sessions except their opponents will have had time training together. There are also a few dominant teams coming on the division schedule next year. And if things remain unchanged, only 8 playoff spots. As much as I believe other lads from the region should have been given a chance at the NTC call up to Frisco, Tx, I think we need to be careful in thinking that boys training together will truly be the game changer folks are making it out to be. This U14 team at AU when they are together, are a formidable team. I agree that their middle is a little porous but let's not diminish the level of players on their perimeter; From the Goalie to the RB all the way around to the LB are. They are beasts and when pushed or challenged, are bound to respond in kind. Locally and within the South Atlantic, when they are at full capacity, they are next to unstoppable...FG
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Post by infoguy on Mar 29, 2019 17:05:05 GMT -5
Another thread derailed.
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Mar 29, 2019 17:05:09 GMT -5
I just told you what makes it different. Pay attention. SD will be coaching CF U15 DA. Kind of a big deal. Other than that, everyone tries out and the best 18-20 players are selected as usual. You are correct the coach of the newly formed U15 team will come from SSA and will likely bring some of his boys. It's just a natural order of things. From what I gathered, neither he nor Ryan at CF wanted this information to come out prior to the game, because of the added pressure it puts on the kids. GB ignored and now we're all talking and pontificating about it. In GB's defense(can't believe i'm actually doing this), the alliance lost some players to UFA because they dragged their feet last year. They are trying to get ahead of things this year so the SSA players are well informed as to optional paths at their disposal. I also hear that some of the CF parents were already inquiring about the ECNL path since they are so worried about their kids not making the newly combined DA team. The U15 coach to be and Ryan are yet to sit and yarn about how things are going to go but Ryan should be meeting with members of his current team prior, to let them know where they stand and if maybe ECNL is the best way to go...FG
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Post by infoguy on Mar 29, 2019 17:07:00 GMT -5
So this is only about the U15s? That would make sense
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Mar 29, 2019 17:14:14 GMT -5
I just told you what makes it different. Pay attention. SD will be coaching CF U15 DA. Kind of a big deal. Other than that, everyone tries out and the best 18-20 players are selected as usual. I would imagine that Concorde probably also gets access to more fields and turf fields than they had access to previously.You are correct about the fields. Currently with CF U14 team, when there are 2-3 drops of rain, they shut down practice. One of the new mandates for the rising combined U15 Boys DA team, is to have practice once a week I believe the Franklin Gateway turf fields. There is also the idea of using that as the rain-out location when the regular fields are unusable...FG
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Post by GameOfThrow-ins on Mar 29, 2019 17:51:46 GMT -5
Fact is, SSA held parent meeting Tuesday and let the cat out of the bag. Rumors started and GB responded then CF coaches talked to parents & players. Bad timing for sure. I think the deal is a good thing though. The players that make the team will have certainly had to earn it. We shall see if AU 05s continue to dominate - SSA & CF have played them tough for a half but AU is so deep the subs couldn’t quite match up. Theoretically, depth issue won’t be as significant next year.
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Mar 29, 2019 20:04:36 GMT -5
Real Drama Alert: Imagine if AU lets CF & SSA complete their games, scrimmages, ID camps and actual tryouts. They then swoop in and poach the strongest players to AU. I'm not saying everyone would accept their offer but a good number would...FG
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Post by Soccerhouse on Mar 29, 2019 20:10:21 GMT -5
And Take 30 kids in the age group just because they can.
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Post by GameOfThrow-ins on Mar 29, 2019 20:12:43 GMT -5
You’re killin’ me! 😊 Swoop in for a few more 07s and let’s see if somebody can give the 05s a decent game around here!
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Mar 30, 2019 12:52:06 GMT -5
Looks like in the battle of the future teammates game for the current U14s, CF fell to SSA, 1 zip. Opinion is CF was better, but couldn't find the back of the Net...FG
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Post by GameOfThrow-ins on Mar 30, 2019 14:17:12 GMT -5
I don’t know what to think about it. SSA seemed more dangerous - they are a bigger side size wise across the board - to my eye, but CF never backed down. The first half CF struggled to connect passes, but seemed to settle down in the second. It was an entertaining game. Well played by both sets of players under weird circumstances.
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Apr 25, 2019 7:36:31 GMT -5
Yesterday, we were lucky to have a rare mid-week showdown between two very good teams. The fixture was between the U14 teams for both AU and SSA, dubbed the Marietta Bowl. The back drop was the fact that SSA was and still is undefeated in regular season games. It was played at the AU Training Grounds, under the lights. The sidelines of the U14 game, was literally standing room only, with parents, supporters, fans and observers almost standing and sitting shoulder to shoulder. The opening acts were between the U12s and u13s. Don’t know score of the 12s, but I believe the AU U13s took it 5-2 or 4-2.
A couple of minutes into the game, AU got a cross or a corner. Either way, it resulted in a handball in the box, PK. Goal, AU up 1-0. SSA returned the favor about 5 minutes later on an incorrect(IMO) call for a tackle on the left wing in the AU box resulting also in a PK. Goal, tied up 1-1. About 10 minutes go by and SSA’s right wing gets fouled just outside the box. Quick free kick on a nice cross, goal, SSA up 2-1. About 5 minutes before the half, the AU right back recovers the ball and starts a great run that ends up on a chip in by the AU left wing, goal AU ties it up before going in for the half.
In the second half, there is the normal ebb n flow of the game. About halfway thru the half, AU is awarded a PK on a borderline dive(IMO) by the AU player. Goal, AU up 3-2. Again, SSA returns the favor with less than 5 minutes to go in the game, an error is caused by an AU player(more on this) that results in goal by SSA. Final, 3-3
SSA is a solid team and you can see that the team as a whole has definitely improved from last year. AU has not. The mantra of individual development by AU was on display last night. I say that because they chose to roster and play 6 2006s against a team that AU has not traditionally dominated in the past. SSA has a solid back 4, no individual stars but they play as one nasty unit with attitude(the good kind). AU chose not to bring down(playing with U15s) any of the Nat’l Team members who make up the mid-field, so as you can imagine SSA took full advantage. SSA has some speedy wingers and the left winger IMO is their best player and deserves to wear the #10. Solid player, average size, deadly ball control and high soccer IQ. He was unlucky to be up against another Nat’l Team player in the AU right back, but I think against any other player, he shreds the defender. We have a long standing tradition of not highlighting a particular kid in negative way. So I won’t call out anyone specifically. But in talking to the parents, the third goal by SSA was in part due to a player that according to the AU parents has made the same error 4 times this season that has resulted in goals and two losses for AU.
Overall, I enjoyed the game. We need more games like this, where the result is not already a forgone conclusion. I would give the edge in the first half to SSA because AU was void in the midfield. I would give the second half to both teams. I look forward to seeing what the combined CF n SSA team will look like next season at U15. I think they are not a team to be trifled with and the “alliance” will only make them better. I think the #7, #10 and the left winger for SSA should have been given a chance at the Nat’l Team call up, but again that is just my opinion. I look forward to the rematch…FG
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Post by 2316 on Apr 25, 2019 8:12:48 GMT -5
Great summary of the match. Sounded like a entertaining match. Did anyone see that NASA’s u14’s beat AU’s u 14’s 2-1 a couple of weekends ago?
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Post by mightydawg on Apr 25, 2019 8:20:44 GMT -5
3 PKs in a game seems a bit much. Was it just a tightly called game or were things were getting out of hand?
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Apr 25, 2019 8:25:54 GMT -5
Great summary of the match. Sounded like a entertaining match. Did anyone see that NASA’s u14’s beat AU’s u 14’s 2-1 a couple of weekends ago? The monsoon bowl Didn't see it live but was lucky to get a hold of the link to the video. Sounded like firecrackers going off the entire game from the pelting of the rain. I believe it was about 60 minutes of playing since they had to call the game due to rain and lightning. Lucky of NASA that they got the go ahead goal before the ref called it. AU would likely still have lost, they looked lethargic and flat. Great recovery from the 5-1 drubbing NASA received from AU the month prior, and definitely better than last year's combined 23-0 outcome. Looks like NASA has gotten better with age...FG
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Apr 25, 2019 8:31:30 GMT -5
3 PKs in a game seems a bit much. Was it just a tightly called game or were things were getting out of hand? I'm sure others may or may not agree but IMO, I believe only one of those PKs was warranted(handball in the box). Of the other two, one was not a foul, referee was out of position and definitely could not see the defender get the ball and the other pk was a straight up dive. The referring was suspect all night. Yes there were some aggressive plays but mostly nothing out of hand except one or two that warranted a card. He kept letting the yells, moans and screams of the sidelines for both teams and especially the SSA coach dictate some of the decisions he made...FG
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Post by atlutd17 on Apr 25, 2019 10:12:06 GMT -5
Is SSA just helping out CF to show ECNL they have "depth" using SSA teams to sustain a decent playing level for the 2nd spot in exchange of SSA saying they sort of have ECNL too, or, is also a money thing?
1. Who is and will be collecting the fees of all the SSA players playing under CF ECNL Premier? CF or SSA? 2. Who is and will be paying the SSA coaches of these teams? CF or SSA?
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