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Post by fan on Feb 28, 2014 9:11:04 GMT -5
It looks like great weather for this weekend's games. Good luck to everyone!
Here's a stab at U13 A picks:
Saturday
NASA Elite 3 - CF Black 0
Looks like NASA and GSA headed out of state for some tough competition last weekend so I'm guessing they'll be better prepared.
AFU 3 - NASA Premier 1
AFU seemed inconsistent to me last season and I'm not sure what they've done in the preseason to prepare. NASA Premier was close to relegation but plays well enough to stay close in this game.
SSA 2 - Norcross 1
SSA has some close games in their preseason tourney but couldn't win a game. Ought to be a close one.
CF Elite 3 - AFC 0
Welcome to a really tough division AFC! AFC did well in B but didn't score a lot of goals. I think they should be in A but it's going to be a struggle.
GSA Premier 1 - Tophat 0
What a way to start the season! This could be a key game in seeing who wins the division. GSA got off to a slow start last season but was tough to beat after that. GSA and Tophat seem to trade off wins. I'm guessing it's GSA's turn this time.
Sunday
Tophat 1 - AFU 0
It's usually a close one between these two.
NASA Elite 1 - GSA Premier 2
Tough call on this one.
SSA 3 - NASA Premier 1
NASA's one of the deepest clubs but it's tough to be a club's second team in this division.
Norcross 1 - CF Elite 3
Norcross pulled off a tie last season but I'll give the edge to CF Elite this time.
UFA 4 - GSA Red 1
Although GSA U13 has good depth, this team didn't play well against UFA in the preseason. I think the result will be about the same.
AFC 2 - CF Black 1
This will be one of AFC's best chances for a win. I bet they're excited to be in A and will earn their first win in this game.
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Post by fan on Feb 28, 2014 9:39:11 GMT -5
And here's my guess for B. I haven't seen some of these teams so I may be completely off base.
Saturday
Tophat 0 - Roswell 2
I'm not sure how Roswell didn't win C/D but I expect to see them in the top 3 in B.
Ambush 2 - Rush 0
DSC Lady 1 - Chiefs 2
Chiefs has some talented players but not quite the depth they needed to stay in A. They should do quite well in B. Dacula was the other team relegated so they ought to do well too but will likely struggle in a few of their games.
AFU 1 - RYSA 0
RYSA gave AFU a good game last season. RYSA having only one U13 team makes me wonder about their ability to retain their top players for next year. My guess is they'll need a good season to keep these girls around.
UFA 0 - SSA 2
SSA had a couple one goals games against two C teams in their preseason tourney but finished strong against UFA in the final.
Macon 2 - CGSA 0
CGSA managed to beat out Roswell for the C/D top spot (after losing to Roswell 7-0???). These teams are probably pretty familiar with each other given their locations. Macon ought to finish near the top of B and CGSA should have a respectable finish.
Inter 2 - NASA 0
NASA moved up from C/D. Inter won some I thought they'd lose and lost some I thought for sure they'd win. Inter should be able to win this one.
Sunday
Macon 1 - DSC 1
Probably one of the most even games of the weekend.
UFA 2 - Rush 1
RYSA 1 - Ambush 2
NASA 2 - CGSA 3
Someone will likely get their first win in B. They were in different C/D divisions so I'm not sure how they compare. CGSA does seem to score a lot of goals so I'll give them the edge.
SSA 1 - AFU 1
Chiefs 2 - Tophat 0
Inter 0 - Roswell 2
How strong a start will Roswell have? I think they'll have something to prove and will win their first two.
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Post by spursman63 on Feb 28, 2014 11:54:32 GMT -5
Any U13 Athena C picks?
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Post by fan on Feb 28, 2014 12:56:14 GMT -5
C is more difficult since many of the teams didn't play each other last season. I suspect TSC, Norcross and Concorde North will fight for the top spot. Maybe NWY too but I haven't seen them before. I heard that TSC combined their U12's and U13's this year in order to be able to have two teams. I don't know what that means for their U13 and U14 teams next fall. I was also told that Concorde North only has 11 on their roster and relies on player pass players for every game. If true, I'm guessing they pull from the U12's (who are very good) since their next lowest U13 team is quite a bit weaker. Putting the top CF teams at central probably irritated some folks up north.
Saturday
NASA 0 - GSA 1
These two played to a tie last season. Neither seem to score many goals but they don't give up very many either.
Arsenal Rome 1 - Concorde North 3
Gotta think the team coming down from B will win.
TSC 2 - Norcross 2
Should be a close game. TSC has a strong forward. If you can stop her you should do ok. Watch out for some rough play from a few of their players.
South GA 2 - Tophat 1
South GA was moved up from E/F where they scored a lot of goals. I bet they surprise a few teams.
Sunday
Concorde North 1 - TSC 2
TSC has two tough opponents in the first weekend. I bet they win at least one game.
Arsenal Rome 2 - NASA 1
Arsenal seems to score more goals.
GSA 0 - Norcross 2
The team coming from B probably has the edge here.
NW Y 2 - Tophat 0
NW Y won the matchup last season but not by much.
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Post by spectator on Feb 28, 2014 20:24:05 GMT -5
Got predictions got U14 A's and B's?
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Post by spursman63 on Feb 28, 2014 22:09:39 GMT -5
C is more difficult since many of the teams didn't play each other last season. I suspect TSC, Norcross and Concorde North will fight for the top spot. Maybe NWY too but I haven't seen them before. I heard that TSC combined their U12's and U13's this year in order to be able to have two teams. I don't know what that means for their U13 and U14 teams next fall. I was also told that Concorde North only has 11 on their roster and relies on player pass players for every game. If true, I'm guessing they pull from the U12's (who are very good) since their next lowest U13 team is quite a bit weaker. Putting the top CF teams at central probably irritated some folks up north. SaturdayNASA 0 - GSA 1 These two played to a tie last season. Neither seem to score many goals but they don't give up very many either. Arsenal Rome 1 - Concorde North 3 Gotta think the team coming down from B will win. TSC 2 - Norcross 2 Should be a close game. TSC has a strong forward. If you can stop her you should do ok. Watch out for some rough play from a few of their players. South GA 2 - Tophat 1 South GA was moved up from E/F where they scored a lot of goals. I bet they surprise a few teams. SundayConcorde North 1 - TSC 2 TSC has two tough opponents in the first weekend. I bet they win at least one game. Arsenal Rome 2 - NASA 1 Arsenal seems to score more goals. GSA 0 - Norcross 2 The team coming from B probably has the edge here. NW Y 2 - Tophat 0 NW Y won the matchup last season but not by much. I am associated with South GA. This is why I asked, as I am curious who everyone views as the top 'C' teams. I got a chance to see some of the C/D teams and B teams in the Fall, as my daughter guest played at a few tournaments. It should be an interesting opening weekend. Down South, Middle School soccer hampers training quite a bit in February and March. Good Luck to all this season. |
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Post by jack4343 on Mar 1, 2014 17:17:06 GMT -5
Was just looking over the results for u13. Saw that in Athena B, the RYSA team had a red card for violent conduct against AFU and now show a point total of -2. It also showed the score as 3-0 with a red zero for RYSA's score. Can someone explain what that means? Did they have to forfeit the match? Our team tied TopHat in Athena D by the way, just like we did in the fall against the same team. LOL
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Post by jack4343 on Mar 1, 2014 17:24:40 GMT -5
Found the answer to my question...still not sure about the score showing as 3-0 with a red zero unless it means that a red card was issued....
via gasoccer.org
740. Misconduct -- Penalties for Players, Coaches, Teams and Member Affiliates
[Athena and Classic Programs]
740.1 Points will be deducted from standing points as the result of player and/or coach misconduct during
games played during the regular season in the following manner:
740.1a Player caution (yellow card) 0 points
740.1b Player dismissal (red card) 2 points
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Post by jack4343 on Mar 1, 2014 17:28:12 GMT -5
Also, got a chance to watch the 2nd half of Roswell Santos vs. Tophat in Athena B. Roswell won 5-0 and pretty easily I might add. We played that Top Hat team at the opening tourney and lost 3-0 but Roswell took us out behind the wood shed last year 10-0 so I figured as much. They really play solid soccer and #18 is a beast up front. Tophat also play technically well but just don't quite have the talent the Roswell team does. They are a force to watch in Athena B for sure.
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Post by spursman63 on Mar 1, 2014 19:50:37 GMT -5
Well, our first game in Athena C was very competitive. South GA lost to Tophat 3-2. Great to play at a faster pace. Game Speed is something our girls haven't seen yet. Missed 6-7 great chances in early 2nd half. Girls ran out of gas at the end of each half. Played with 14, and it was 1st time since November they had all been at the field. Anyway, even though we lost, we are looking forward to a great competitive season. Cheers all
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Post by jash on Mar 2, 2014 10:16:10 GMT -5
Found the answer to my question...still not sure about the score showing as 3-0 with a red zero unless it means that a red card was issued.... via gasoccer.org 740. Misconduct -- Penalties for Players, Coaches, Teams and Member Affiliates [Athena and Classic Programs] 740.1 Points will be deducted from standing points as the result of player and/or coach misconduct during games played during the regular season in the following manner: 740.1a Player caution (yellow card) 0 points 740.1b Player dismissal (red card) 2 points This rule passed? How absolutely horrible. |
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Post by rifle on Mar 2, 2014 11:53:46 GMT -5
What's wrong with that rule?
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Post by spectator on Mar 2, 2014 17:57:01 GMT -5
What's wrong with that rule? IMO - nothing is wrong with that rule. A red card is for serious or violent penalties and the only way to get players/coaches to control it is to make the penalty for red cards have some bite. As long as refs don't throw red cards for minor penalties the rule could protect players in the long run |
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Post by dreaddy on Mar 2, 2014 18:58:49 GMT -5
That's not a new rule. It has been in place for a long time.
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Post by jash on Mar 2, 2014 19:18:58 GMT -5
What's wrong with that rule? IMO - nothing is wrong with that rule. A red card is for serious or violent penalties and the only way to get players/coaches to control it is to make the penalty for red cards have some bite. As long as refs don't throw red cards for minor penalties the rule could protect players in the long run How about DOGSO? That's not violent, and sometimes it is just bad luck. The rule before was that a team had to accrue a certain number (5 I think) of penalty points before they would be applied. Anything less and the points were never taken away. Now it happens immediately apparently. There are multiple problems with the way the rule is now. First a child could have their team's promotion taken away or cost their team relegation all by themselves, rather than it needing to be (likely) more than one person 'collaborating' for the points penalty. That's a lot to put on one child's shoulders for one mistake which may not be anything more than a simple foul. Next, this puts a lot of power into the hands of a referee. A referee can, in one single decision, actually take away STANDINGS POINTS from a team. Are all referees across the entire state truly immune from making such a decision vindictively? I think it could happen. |
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Post by dreaddy on Mar 3, 2014 7:40:59 GMT -5
IMO - nothing is wrong with that rule. A red card is for serious or violent penalties and the only way to get players/coaches to control it is to make the penalty for red cards have some bite. As long as refs don't throw red cards for minor penalties the rule could protect players in the long run How about DOGSO? That's not violent, and sometimes it is just bad luck. The rule before was that a team had to accrue a certain number (5 I think) of penalty points before they would be applied. Anything less and the points were never taken away. Now it happens immediately apparently. There are multiple problems with the way the rule is now. First a child could have their team's promotion taken away or cost their team relegation all by themselves, rather than it needing to be (likely) more than one person 'collaborating' for the points penalty. That's a lot to put on one child's shoulders for one mistake which may not be anything more than a simple foul. Next, this puts a lot of power into the hands of a referee. A referee can, in one single decision, actually take away STANDINGS POINTS from a team. Are all referees across the entire state truly immune from making such a decision vindictively? I think it could happen. The rule change to remove the the "grace period" of 5 points failed. The points do not come off officially if the team has 5 or less. That will probably be done manually at the end of the season. The team mentioned above that shows as having -2 points is really at 0. |
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Post by jash on Mar 3, 2014 8:50:05 GMT -5
The rule change to remove the the "grace period" of 5 points failed. The points do not come off officially if the team has 5 or less. That will probably be done manually at the end of the season. The team mentioned above that shows as having -2 points is really at 0. Whew, I'm sure you're right, and I hope so. Why did they change how sportsaffinity works if the rule didn't change? |
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