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Post by Keeper on Feb 6, 2021 18:16:09 GMT -5
From what I heard '07-'09 girls Feb 27-28 are a go in FL (Orlando or Tampa), but boys Mar 6-7 are a no go ... something about conflicts, no surprise with all clubs, tourneys, leagues and HS there can't be much of anything with ODP in March. But it does beg the question...why do they put it on the calendar? If you don’t really think it’s gonna happen, why keep folks guessing? Because Kostas is over his head and trying to play politician and appease everyone. If he had told parents straight up that zero of these events had been actually planned and confirmed then half of the families wouldn’t have signed up back in the Fall. In three years we’ll be talking about how ODP failed again and MLSNext is the greatest thing ever.
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Post by Keeper on Feb 5, 2021 21:38:19 GMT -5
What are the rules of this league as it pertains to high school soccer? I know the talent isn’t always there across the board but there is something to be said for playing high school soccer especially if you have a few good players on your team. Don’t agree with that. The only reason to play HS/MS ball is the social aspect. The teams, players and competition is a drastic drop off for players that play at the highest level (ENCL, GAL, MLSNext or what was DA). There may be a game or two for a couple schools a year that are competitive but come on we still have playoff games in by Mercy rule. Hs should be for those mid level players that probably aren’t playing college, or going to small schools to specifically play college.
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Post by Keeper on Feb 5, 2021 16:08:11 GMT -5
Funny thing is, at least 2 local clubs are going thru the process of trying to join GAL because of NTH... Wild guess but I’m thinking Inter Atlanta (or the Alliance of Inter & Impact), AFC Lightning or SSA since technically they aren’t in Ecnl.
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Post by Keeper on Feb 4, 2021 22:36:19 GMT -5
Apparently Atlanta United is the only MLS Club slated to get a 3rd Kit. Adidas granted the request because AU consistently met the numbers attractive enough to warrant a 3rd kit. Rumor has it at 100K kits sold, but Adidas refuses to confirm that number: en.as.com/en/2021/02/03/football/1612383910_399521.htmlIs the third kit coming out because the first two are so god awful ugly? 🤷🏻♂️ Please no red, black or peach 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Post by Keeper on Feb 1, 2021 15:27:25 GMT -5
Well here’s the issue with the SCCL/USClub split from GaSoccer, USClub has had a May 1st date for recruitment and tryouts so GaSoccer has moved there’s up to May 1st too. So we’ll see if anyone moves there’s up or how they’ll rearrange them since there’s more freedom in the dates. don't you mean June 1st? No USClub has always started on May 1st. It’s been a little unknown rule in the south but that’s why Concorde and GSA could always start those ECNL tryouts earlier and not the same as GaSoccer teams.
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Post by Keeper on Feb 1, 2021 14:23:21 GMT -5
Well here’s the issue with the SCCL/USClub split from GaSoccer, USClub has had a May 1st date for recruitment and tryouts so GaSoccer has moved there’s up to May 1st too.
So we’ll see if anyone moves there’s up or how they’ll rearrange them since there’s more freedom in the dates.
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SCCL Cup
Jan 29, 2021 11:18:59 GMT -5
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Post by Keeper on Jan 29, 2021 11:18:59 GMT -5
If a player is an ECNL starter they shouldn't be playing down, period. That said, I think in the aforementioned player's case they didn't play down to unseat a player, but rather because players were unavailable for the tournament. Generally you should bring a player from a lower team (we did). Why a starter? I know and seen plenty of ECNL teams that start weaker players and have the stronger players come off the bench due to the stupid subbing rules. As long as the tournament allows guest players like that cool, but not sure it should be called SCCL Cup if non-SCCL teams are allowed to join. Should really just call it USClub’s Georgia State Cup or Georgia Cup.
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Jan 27, 2021 22:44:40 GMT -5
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Post by Keeper on Jan 27, 2021 22:44:40 GMT -5
So Tophat putting in an entire DPL Team wasn’t right? Was actually surprised more NPL and other USClub teams didn’t signup. Wonder if next year we will see CESA ECRL or other ECRL teams register.
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ODP
Jan 21, 2021 1:16:40 GMT -5
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Post by Keeper on Jan 21, 2021 1:16:40 GMT -5
Yeah-coach told him to fill the gap-right back was getting beat pretty bad apparently. At that level seems you’d be able to fill all spots with best at that position. Basically the right back(your son) was probably the best player at their natural position as well but couldn’t play it because they needed him elsewhere due to lack of talent there and they knew he could do it. So how does that work for getting looked at or considered at next level(nationals)? When they get the nationals other defensive backs could probably dance circles around him but he doesn’t get a shot at it because the weakness of that position where he came from didn’t allow him to shine at his natural position. Very head scratching if you ask me. Issue with our age group (08 Boys) is there’s three teams and not enough of each position. Third team has kids that are typically midfielders or forwards in club playing as center backs. My bet is 1/2 the pool are “forwards” or “play up top” so they have to move kids out of position to fill the holes. Outside of the 1st team i don’t think the 2nd or 3rd have any true center backs, probably goes for defensive mids too.
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Post by Keeper on Jan 21, 2021 1:10:16 GMT -5
Poster is correct about summer. The goal is to make it to Alabama (top 18 which is top 16 plus 2 goalies). From there, make the Region pool which provides potential for more exposure and great competition. Most players on kids team were ECNL from top clubs. No Bama this year due to Covid and no colleges willing to host. Straight to Texas if you make Regionals so guess how much that’ll cost at one player per room.
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Post by Keeper on Jan 20, 2021 0:04:35 GMT -5
Anyone think the trip up there was worth the $450+ spent on it?
08 Boys had three teams of 18 players go, yet only had 2 games schedules for Monday. So we had 22 players for the Monday game because of course they took everyone that wanted to play.
Fields and Refs were great. TN did a great job hosting. Weather was cold but good. Small hiccups of course but nothing major.
But until massive good changes take place in the Ga Odp program this will be our last event. Horribly unorganized and a massive bias towards certain players. Not just our kid, but others as well. Not sure how kids that start on ECNL teams end up on 3rd teams behind players that play Classic 1...
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Post by Keeper on Jan 18, 2021 21:33:24 GMT -5
FYI....Bobby Dodd is already turf....no permanent lines on the field.....and turf was installed wide enough for soccer. You’re right. Totally forgot they did that last year. Though playing on a college campus probably not ideal for the league but could be an option for a short term spot until a soccer stadium is built.
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Post by Keeper on Jan 18, 2021 21:30:11 GMT -5
Wow they look legit too. Any info on if they’re USClub or USYS?
Didn’t see any Georgia or southeastern clubs listed.
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Post by Keeper on Jan 18, 2021 18:23:48 GMT -5
I’ve said it for years, until Atlanta builds some type of true soccer venue they’ll never get a women’s team. Nwsl has no intention of putting a team in an indoor arena like Mercedes-Benz. This is my question- where to play? Kennesaw seems too far for most around the city but probably the best venue. Silverbacks could be nice but would need loads of upgrades. Exactly. Maybe Truist Park or Center Parc Stadium. If Bobby Dodd ever went turf that would be almost perfect, but they don’t want to tear up the grass with soccer. Pretty sure all the NWSL teams play in soccer specific parks so they’ll need to build one. Maybe Atl United will build a complex for the Au2 team to play in too.
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Post by Keeper on Jan 17, 2021 10:35:45 GMT -5
Bourbon? Seriously? What are we lacrosse parents now? I have been at a LAX summer tournament where one of the parents was handing out bloody marys. Hoo boy! Sharing is caring! Anyone around old enough to remember always having mimosas on Mother’s Day during Academy Cup weekend?
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ODP
Jan 16, 2021 19:40:41 GMT -5
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Post by Keeper on Jan 16, 2021 19:40:41 GMT -5
While we are lucky to have “snow” flurries during this amazing SCCL Cup weekend too. That’s all there is here. Some snow showers overnight-it was pretty. Yeah the other half that’s up there said it was much colder this morning in Atlanta for the first game before heading up to odp for the afternoon game. Still hoping to have a real snow game! 4-5 inches of snow on the field and a steady down pour would be amazing. Especially with so many already doing digital learning 😂😂
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ODP
Jan 16, 2021 13:11:50 GMT -5
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Post by Keeper on Jan 16, 2021 13:11:50 GMT -5
In beautiful Murfreesboro TN today where it is ❄️... Games should be fun today for the subregionals. 🥶🥶🥶 While we are lucky to have “snow” flurries during this amazing SCCL Cup weekend too.
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Post by Keeper on Jan 15, 2021 23:27:20 GMT -5
Always wanted to go out there for a tournament just a shame it’s right in the middle of the season for us. Myrtle would be great Pres Day weekend or like weekend before Thanksgiving.
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Post by Keeper on Jan 15, 2021 20:34:36 GMT -5
Allow me to quick recap this thread: Age Mandate Tophat (including impressive callbacks of petitions and shoes) USSoccer/USYS/GA Soccer ECNL/GA Club Soccer/High School Soccer The COST of Soccer Liquor and Lacrosse And a dash of political unrest ALL THAT'S MISSING IS ... CLUB MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS!!!! I think that sums it up Missing anything else? LOL Did you hear the latest rumor? All of the Atlanta clubs are combining to form one super club. It will be so elite that they will only play inhouse games. Will they also require monthly trips out of state for “better” competition?
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Post by Keeper on Jan 15, 2021 15:35:22 GMT -5
Switching now would mess up their (US youth) planned Championship tournament to start in 2022 as they plan to have teams come from all over the world. You mean the rest of the world that follows an academic year for their youth teams? 🤔
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Post by Keeper on Jan 15, 2021 14:12:54 GMT -5
Perfect -- new age group mandate will lead to more bourbon drinking. the site will switch over in 24 hours. Bourbon? Seriously? What are we lacrosse parents now?
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Post by Keeper on Jan 15, 2021 0:45:15 GMT -5
Hahaha it was this time last year the rumors and discussion started up again. Not gonna be surprised when it goes back to academic year next year. Makes more financial sense.
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Post by Keeper on Jan 15, 2021 0:35:30 GMT -5
I’ve said it for years, until Atlanta builds some type of true soccer venue they’ll never get a women’s team. Nwsl has no intention of putting a team in an indoor arena like Mercedes-Benz.
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Post by Keeper on Jan 10, 2021 14:30:28 GMT -5
Yeah except it’s not for insurance, USSoccer already covers that for both USYS and USClub. Everyone I’ve talked to, including a current Ga Soccer Board Member and an administrator for Region 3 have all said it’s not for insurance. It’s a nickel and dime expense to point out the loss of income to Ga Soccer. I also confirmed with a friend from South Carolina playing ECRL that they don’t have to pay it either, or it’s not worded as a USClub player fee.
Who really knows it’s just another sign of politics still running ODP.
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Post by Keeper on Jan 8, 2021 16:03:12 GMT -5
So to anyone doing ODP this season did anyone get the email from Kosta and Matt saying that if you don’t play for a Ga Soccer club you have to pay $35 extra?
Supposedly 75% of our pool is USClub (SCCL/ECNL/NPL) based so GaSoccer isn’t getting enough of a cut and want more money out of their families.
To anyone who did ODP and ECNL in years past did they make you pay this too??
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Post by Keeper on Jan 6, 2021 21:10:19 GMT -5
I’ve had experience with both sides boys and girls at afc lightning and can’t think of a single bad experience. No matter home or down at McCurry, or if it’s Academy, NPL, Super Y or old fashioned Athena and Classic.
Guess it really just varies.
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Post by Keeper on Jan 5, 2021 23:16:16 GMT -5
Like playing Afc lightning, Impact, Chiefs/RushUnion, CESA, & UFA South GA.
Dislike/Hate playing against NASA girls (not the TH group but the East Cobb Snobs), GSA, Ambush, Red Star, & TYSA.
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Post by Keeper on Jan 4, 2021 11:21:12 GMT -5
Please something other then the butt ugly red and black combo. 🤮🤮🤮
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Post by Keeper on Jan 2, 2021 13:02:52 GMT -5
Just depends on the coach and their background. Striker is more European while most US coaches use the term Forward. Winger from my experience is anyone playing on the outside or wing, so an outside full back, or outside Mid, or Forward. Just playing on the Wing.
Just like the numbering system and formations it all varies depending on the coach. There’s no true uniform way of saying it.
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Post by Keeper on Dec 28, 2020 13:46:30 GMT -5
Is the sizing more on the medium size then large?
That stinks though. It’s crazy how every style, even from the same brand can have such a difference in size and fit.
Not sure if your a Facebook person, but throw it up there on the their marketplace too. We always find random stuff on there and avoid the ebay fees.
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