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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Jun 18, 2023 21:34:12 GMT -5
We were so close to getting rid of him...
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Jun 26, 2023 9:25:45 GMT -5
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Post by rifle on Jun 26, 2023 15:13:47 GMT -5
Congrats kid. Didnāt have to get trapped in a crappy MLS contract.
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Jun 27, 2023 9:57:12 GMT -5
Congrats kid. Didnāt have to get trapped in a crappy MLS contract. Absolutely, the best thing that ever happened to him, was not being signed to a HG contract... |
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Post by rotgg on Jun 27, 2023 10:19:28 GMT -5
So is there any more word on what is going on with the AU Academy. Are they dropping U12 and U15 for next season?
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Jun 27, 2023 13:26:06 GMT -5
So is there any more word on what is going on with the AU Academy. Are they dropping U12 and U15 for next season? Confirmed - Yes and Yes, but it's U12 and U16 |
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Post by Keeper on Jun 27, 2023 14:12:51 GMT -5
So is there any more word on what is going on with the AU Academy. Are they dropping U12 and U15 for next season? Confirmed - Yes and Yes, but it's U12 and U16 Is this why AU cut so many 2008s this spring? |
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Post by rotgg on Jun 27, 2023 14:26:16 GMT -5
Thank you
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Sept 6, 2023 7:24:52 GMT -5
Interesting that Mike Lynch has been "reassigned" from Academy Manager back to scouting. I also love this marketing plug for the AU RDS program: Eleven players stemming from the clubās Regional Development School will join the Academy across four different age groups this year.
2023-2024 AU Coaching Staff
Bruno Ramos ā U13 Head Coach
Will Bates ā U14 Head Coach
Zach Herold ā U15 Head Coach
Steve Covino ā U17 Head Coach
Ricky Davey ā U19 Head Coach / College Coordinator
Kevin Kratz ā Individual Development Coach
Zack Schultze ā Academy Goalkeeper Coach
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Post by Soccerhouse on Sept 6, 2023 8:50:48 GMT -5
Interesting that Kratz isn't coaching anymore also.
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Sept 6, 2023 10:49:38 GMT -5
Interesting that Kratz isn't coaching anymore also. With the dissolution of the U16s, there was no where for him to go. All his teams have loved him as a coach. He's engaging, knowledgeable and truly hilarious. Has zero love for Fdb (he cut him) and is well respected by the lads since he played both in Europe in the Bundesliga and in the MLS... |
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Post by bogan on Sept 6, 2023 10:50:59 GMT -5
Interesting that Kratz isn't coaching anymore also. With the dissolution of the U16s, there was no where for him to go. All his teams have loved him as a coach. He's engaging, knowledgeable and truly hilarious. Has zero love for Fdb (he cut him) and is well respected by the lads since he played both in Europe in the Bundesliga and in the MLS... I like Kratz-makes me feel tallš¤£. |
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Sept 6, 2023 11:14:52 GMT -5
The best part about Kratz making you feel tall is that he drives the biggest truck at AU. Oh the irony...
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Post by bogan on Sept 6, 2023 11:29:22 GMT -5
The best part about Kratz making you feel tall is that he drives the biggest truck at AU. Oh the irony... š¤£ |
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Post by Soccerhouse on Sept 11, 2023 9:38:43 GMT -5
I get it talent is objective - but i've lost hope -- hence why US will underperform.
2 of the best players in a particular age group in this city didn't get "accepted" at AU after lengthy trials. One in particular is a flat out stud, baller, game changer, touch, IQ, pace, work ethic is unapparelled.
shocking to be honest. Both run circles around their current roster in this age group. I heard both showed extremely well as well based upon the feedback, but were told basically they didn't want to drop a few current players given how long they had been there.
are these kids USYNT team players, one could be potentially in my opinion. But that really isn't the point, both are phenomenal talents. Very frustrating to hear and observe from a far.
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Post by mightydawg on Sept 11, 2023 10:06:37 GMT -5
I get it talent is objective - but i've lost hope -- hence why US will underperform. 2 of the best players in a particular age group in this city didn't get "accepted" at AU after lengthy trials. One in particular is a flat out stud, baller, game changer, touch, IQ, pace, work ethic is unapparelled. shocking to be honest. Both run circles around their current roster in this age group. I heard both showed extremely well as well based upon the feedback, but were told basically they didn't want to drop a few current players given how long they had been there. are these kids USYNT team players, one could be potentially in my opinion. But that really isn't the point, both are phenomenal talents. Very frustrating to hear and observe from a far. i am really shocked to hear that Atlanta United would not take a better, more talented kid because they did not want to drop a player that had there for a few years. There sole objective is to identify and develop players for the 1st team or players that can be sold to someone else. if the current players do not meet those criteria and the new players do, the decision should be easy as impersonal and as cut throat as that sounds. |
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Post by rotgg on Sept 11, 2023 10:27:40 GMT -5
I get it talent is objective - but i've lost hope -- hence why US will underperform. 2 of the best players in a particular age group in this city didn't get "accepted" at AU after lengthy trials. One in particular is a flat out stud, baller, game changer, touch, IQ, pace, work ethic is unapparelled. shocking to be honest. Both run circles around their current roster in this age group. I heard both showed extremely well as well based upon the feedback, but were told basically they didn't want to drop a few current players given how long they had been there. are these kids USYNT team players, one could be potentially in my opinion. But that really isn't the point, both are phenomenal talents. Very frustrating to hear and observe from a far. This is US soccer  |
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Post by soccerrivals on Sept 11, 2023 12:18:41 GMT -5
I get it talent is objective - but i've lost hope -- hence why US will underperform. 2 of the best players in a particular age group in this city didn't get "accepted" at AU after lengthy trials. One in particular is a flat out stud, baller, game changer, touch, IQ, pace, work ethic is unapparelled. shocking to be honest. Both run circles around their current roster in this age group. I heard both showed extremely well as well based upon the feedback, but were told basically they didn't want to drop a few current players given how long they had been there. are these kids USYNT team players, one could be potentially in my opinion. But that really isn't the point, both are phenomenal talents. Very frustrating to hear and observe from a far. interesting... heard rumors that they dropped almost all 2008 players that had started there since U12? |
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Post by Soccerhouse on Sept 11, 2023 12:35:16 GMT -5
I know every situation is different -- but regardless of what they told them -- these kids are no joke. Anyone with a brain would see that in 5 minutes of watching them play. Maybe they showed bad there, but that was not what I heard. For whatever reason, they didn't deem them fits for what they wanted. Both players are normal size boys, not physical freaks, but not small either -- that could have come into play as well.
No idea -- but what I do know, these kids are ballers. Ballers - both have unprecedented work ethics.
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Post by flix on Sept 11, 2023 13:04:15 GMT -5
I know every situation is different -- but regardless of what they told them -- these kids are no joke. Anyone with a brain would see that in 5 minutes of watching them play. Maybe they showed bad there, but that was not what I heard. For whatever reason, they didn't deem them fits for what they wanted. Both players are normal size boys, not physical freaks, but not small either -- that could have come into play as well. No idea -- but what I do know, these kids are ballers. Ballers - both have unprecedented work ethics. I donāt know, if you werenāt there and going off what you heard, that can be a problem. You said they are normal size boys and not physical freaksā¦.. thatās what AU seems to be looking for nowadays. There are a ton of ballers that try out at AU and arenāt chosen, just like there are ballers who were let go by AU. If they truly were national team prospects, I think they would have been brought in but you didnāt see them tryout so you canāt go off what Mommy and Daddy say. If those boys are that good, they can move somewhere else and play. |
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Post by Soccerhouse on Sept 11, 2023 13:14:12 GMT -5
I know every situation is different -- but regardless of what they told them -- these kids are no joke. Anyone with a brain would see that in 5 minutes of watching them play. Maybe they showed bad there, but that was not what I heard. For whatever reason, they didn't deem them fits for what they wanted. Both players are normal size boys, not physical freaks, but not small either -- that could have come into play as well. No idea -- but what I do know, these kids are ballers. Ballers - both have unprecedented work ethics. I donāt know, if you werenāt there and going off what you heard, that can be a problem. You said they are normal size boys and not physical freaksā¦.. thatās what AU seems to be looking for nowadays. There are a ton of ballers that try out at AU and arenāt chosen, just like there are ballers who were let go by AU. If they truly were national team prospects, I think they would have been brought in but you didnāt see them tryout so you canāt go off what Mommy and Daddy say. If those boys are that good, they can move somewhere else and play. yea, i take the AU feedback with a grain of salt -- that is all word of mouth. But what is obvious, anyone who watches these kids play, is that they are very good players -- they are on different teams, and they are both in very good situations where they are at. My guess is physical stature could be holding them back potentially, but pun un-intended would be very "short-sided" |
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Post by flix on Sept 11, 2023 14:52:38 GMT -5
I donāt know, if you werenāt there and going off what you heard, that can be a problem. You said they are normal size boys and not physical freaksā¦.. thatās what AU seems to be looking for nowadays. There are a ton of ballers that try out at AU and arenāt chosen, just like there are ballers who were let go by AU. If they truly were national team prospects, I think they would have been brought in but you didnāt see them tryout so you canāt go off what Mommy and Daddy say. If those boys are that good, they can move somewhere else and play. yea, i take the AU feedback with a grain of salt -- that is all word of mouth. But what is obvious, anyone who watches these kids play, is that they are very good players -- they are on different teams, and they are both in very good situations where they are at. My guess is physical stature could be holding them back potentially, but pun un-intended would be very "short-sided" They are probably better off where there are then. Iāve seen boys come on trial for months and not picked up. Everyone knows there is no clear pathway at AU. However, lately, AU seems to be looking for physical, athletic and fast players. Not necessarily the most technically skilled boys but a lot of times those players arenāt the biggest. AUās greatest player from the academy is Bello(I know he was almost grown when he got there), he never developed technically and look where he is now. There are a few boys that have left Atlanta and moved to other MLS academies & are doing just fine. |
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Post by allthingsoccer on Sept 11, 2023 16:15:27 GMT -5
I get it talent is objective - but i've lost hope -- hence why US will underperform. 2 of the best players in a particular age group in this city didn't get "accepted" at AU after lengthy trials. One in particular is a flat out stud, baller, game changer, touch, IQ, pace, work ethic is unapparelled. shocking to be honest. Both run circles around their current roster in this age group. I heard both showed extremely well as well based upon the feedback, but were told basically they didn't want to drop a few current players given how long they had been there. are these kids USYNT team players, one could be potentially in my opinion. But that really isn't the point, both are phenomenal talents. Very frustrating to hear and observe from a far. Happens all the time. Political landscape at AU is hard to overcome. To be honest, probably good they didnt get selected. If true ballers then they will get seen. |
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Post by socceristhebest on Sept 11, 2023 17:27:37 GMT -5
Yea, was surprised when I heard Mike Lynch was rehired back a few years ago, and now is still around. Maybe his year 1 back in the first year of the academy was an exception, but had many good friends kids on that first 2003 team. To put it politely, it was an utter disaster. Yes, that was almost what 8 years ago now? Man time flies, but the amount of damage done to that specific player 2003 player pool was astonishing. These were very good player when they entered and 10 months later, it was shocking what happened to that team. If I recall correctly, the GA united u13 DA team destroyed them like 5-1 the last game of the season, and GA United never played another game again. Really was a shame.
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Post by cluelessparents on Sept 14, 2023 14:55:04 GMT -5
I donāt know, if you werenāt there and going off what you heard, that can be a problem. You said they are normal size boys and not physical freaksā¦.. thatās what AU seems to be looking for nowadays. There are a ton of ballers that try out at AU and arenāt chosen, just like there are ballers who were let go by AU. If they truly were national team prospects, I think they would have been brought in but you didnāt see them tryout so you canāt go off what Mommy and Daddy say. If those boys are that good, they can move somewhere else and play. yea, i take the AU feedback with a grain of salt -- that is all word of mouth. But what is obvious, anyone who watches these kids play, is that they are very good players -- they are on different teams, and they are both in very good situations where they are at. My guess is physical stature could be holding them back potentially, but pun un-intended would be very "short-sided" Anyone heard of clubs not letting players go to AU? Iāve heard rumors they have been interested in players but for whatever reason their club did allow those players to leave to go play. Not sure if this is just a bunch of nonsense or if clubs will really block players from going. |
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Post by Soccerhouse on Sept 15, 2023 9:27:57 GMT -5
I haven't heard anything recently, but I know in the past clubs had turned them down stating just bad timing to have their players not at the clubs practices during the week in preparation for the weekend games.
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Post by cluelessparents on Sept 17, 2023 8:40:22 GMT -5
I haven't heard anything recently, but I know in the past clubs had turned them down stating just bad timing to have their players not at the clubs practices during the week in preparation for the weekend games. So they do look out for their best interest not the players. Imagine that. |
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Post by newposter on Sept 17, 2023 9:42:52 GMT -5
Never heard of clubs keeping a player going for a look at AU. Back when kid played ODP, they practiced at AU's training facility and scrimmaged their same age team. Great experience and facility.
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Sept 17, 2023 14:46:04 GMT -5
yea, i take the AU feedback with a grain of salt -- that is all word of mouth. But what is obvious, anyone who watches these kids play, is that they are very good players -- they are on different teams, and they are both in very good situations where they are at. My guess is physical stature could be holding them back potentially, but pun un-intended would be very "short-sided" Anyone heard of clubs not letting players go to AU? Iāve heard rumors they have been interested in players but for whatever reason their club did allow those players to leave to go play. Not sure if this is just a bunch of nonsense or if clubs will really block players from going. Clubs can't stop players from going to AU. However, AU works with the clubs to make sure the exit of a player from the club does not have an adverse impact to the team. So they tend to wait till the end of the season or in the case of ECNL, wait till January. At the end of the day, it is the Parents that have control of if a player will go to AU or not. Now, I have heard of some parents not wanting their boys to go to AU at an earlier age. But those are the soccer savvy parents... |
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Post by cluelessparents on Oct 9, 2023 11:39:58 GMT -5
I agree. Why go play defense or keeper on a team that never allows the ball on their defensive 1/2 of field.
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