Best DMV MLS Next Club for Player Transfer (SYC, Alexandria, Bethesda, Baltimore Armour, Achilles)

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Anonymous wrote:It is fascinating to me how these coaches defend themselves on this board. The same happens with the ASA (Alexandria) situation, which is funny. They are also on the bottom feed across all ages and lost GA status for similar issues not too long ago.

In any case, the best way to prevent abusive behavior is to report it. The club will be educated, and other families will benefit from it. On your end, you might choose to stay or leave; at the end of the day, this is about our kids having a good experience and developing and not at all about the egos of coaches or club directors. Sadly, in most cases, they are just money-hungry.

this is ridiculous. First, I hate the lazy comment tic where people think coaches are /making comments on here. Second, the point was nobody will ever be happy. There are starters and there are subs on every team ever. MLS Next sub rules at U-15 are no reentry. Every parent thinks thy know best and if the coach doesn't agree it's "politics" or whatever. By all means, if you don't think your child is having a good experience or getting the opportunities they need, go somewhere else. But don't act like playing time is a guaranteed thing. Anywhere. In any sport. Abusive? Please.

I'm glad it bothers you and trust me; they are here (coaches). No one claimed playing time is guaranteed, though they are recommendations at the younger ages. You seem very naïve....

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Achilles U16 currently is ranked above both Alexandria and Baltimore Armour (they are #4 in the mid-atlantic division). The U19 team is ranked #3 (above Alexandria, Bethesda, SYC, and Armour). Yes, the U14 team is struggling this year (as did the U16 team last year when it was effectively made up of a bunch of U15 who played up because Achilles had lost that age group), but this whole narrative that Achilles should not be in MLS Next gets old.

It’s not a narrative. It’s the work of the Achilles Stalker. The focus is generally on the younger Achilles boys teams. Kind of funny, kinda sad that Sal and Co. live rent free in parent’s head.

I think the more important narrative is how did a club that has no visible college recruitment pathway and depth other than at the very under littles can sustain MLS Next? This isn't an opinion, it is fact. What is the bar for clubs to get MLSNext? I know for ECNL on the girls side, there needs to be a dedicated college pathway advisement, a high level of licensure, dedicated field space, keeper coaching, on staff wellness/trainers, etc. Happy for someone to point me in the direction of what those barriers are for clubs to clear to get the MLSN badge. Winning or losing, Bethesda, SYC and Alexandria have 3-4 (or more) teams of depth in each age group. I'm not as familiar with the Baltimore area clubs.

Achilles was grandfathered in because they were a decent DA club before the fallout and someone left, formed Paragon and took all the strong Achilles players.

Paragon?

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Anonymous wrote:Achilles U16 currently is ranked above both Alexandria and Baltimore Armour (they are #4 in the mid-atlantic division). The U19 team is ranked #3 (above Alexandria, Bethesda, SYC, and Armour). Yes, the U14 team is struggling this year (as did the U16 team last year when it was effectively made up of a bunch of U15 who played up because Achilles had lost that age group), but this whole narrative that Achilles should not be in MLS Next gets old.

It’s not a narrative. It’s the work of the Achilles Stalker. The focus is generally on the younger Achilles boys teams. Kind of funny, kinda sad that Sal and Co. live rent free in parent’s head.

I think the more important narrative is how did a club that has no visible college recruitment pathway and depth other than at the very under littles can sustain MLS Next? This isn't an opinion, it is fact. What is the bar for clubs to get MLSNext? I know for ECNL on the girls side, there needs to be a dedicated college pathway advisement, a high level of licensure, dedicated field space, keeper coaching, on staff wellness/trainers, etc. Happy for someone to point me in the direction of what those barriers are for clubs to clear to get the MLSN badge. Winning or losing, Bethesda, SYC and Alexandria have 3-4 (or more) teams of depth in each age group. I'm not as familiar with the Baltimore area clubs.

Same way Revolution purchased its spot in GA. money talks and BS walks

Did Sal leave you at the altar?

Nope he perked my kid around one too many road trip to NJ/NY to play for 15 minutes

that's how this works, unfortunately. on our mls next squad, the starters get about 3/4 of the time. 4 or 5 subs come in. the subs' parents complain they don't get enough time, and the starters' parents complain that the level drops at the end of the game.

Funny, you mentioned that. From what I can tell, in many instances, some starters have no business starting. They are there because their parents maneuver their way in.

Says every parent on every team on every club in the United States…

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Anonymous wrote:Achilles U16 currently is ranked above both Alexandria and Baltimore Armour (they are #4 in the mid-atlantic division). The U19 team is ranked #3 (above Alexandria, Bethesda, SYC, and Armour). Yes, the U14 team is struggling this year (as did the U16 team last year when it was effectively made up of a bunch of U15 who played up because Achilles had lost that age group), but this whole narrative that Achilles should not be in MLS Next gets old.

It’s not a narrative. It’s the work of the Achilles Stalker. The focus is generally on the younger Achilles boys teams. Kind of funny, kinda sad that Sal and Co. live rent free in parent’s head.

I think the more important narrative is how did a club that has no visible college recruitment pathway and depth other than at the very under littles can sustain MLS Next? This isn't an opinion, it is fact. What is the bar for clubs to get MLSNext? I know for ECNL on the girls side, there needs to be a dedicated college pathway advisement, a high level of licensure, dedicated field space, keeper coaching, on staff wellness/trainers, etc. Happy for someone to point me in the direction of what those barriers are for clubs to clear to get the MLSN badge. Winning or losing, Bethesda, SYC and Alexandria have 3-4 (or more) teams of depth in each age group. I'm not as familiar with the Baltimore area clubs.

Same way Revolution purchased its spot in GA. money talks and BS walks

Did Sal leave you at the altar?

Nope he perked my kid around one too many road trip to NJ/NY to play for 15 minutes

Finally a straight answer. But that happens everywhere.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It is fascinating to me how these coaches defend themselves on this board. The same happens with the ASA (Alexandria) situation, which is funny. They are also on the bottom feed across all ages and lost GA status for similar issues not too long ago.

In any case, the best way to prevent abusive behavior is to report it. The club will be educated, and other families will benefit from it. On your end, you might choose to stay or leave; at the end of the day, this is about our kids having a good experience and developing and not at all about the egos of coaches or club directors. Sadly, in most cases, they are just money-hungry.

this is ridiculous. First, I hate the lazy comment tic where people think coaches are /making comments on here. Second, the point was nobody will ever be happy. There are starters and there are subs on every team ever. MLS Next sub rules at U-15 are no reentry. Every parent thinks thy know best and if the coach doesn't agree it's "politics" or whatever. By all means, if you don't think your child is having a good experience or getting the opportunities they need, go somewhere else. But don't act like playing time is a guaranteed thing. Anywhere. In any sport. Abusive? Please.

+100

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is fascinating to me how these coaches defend themselves on this board. The same happens with the ASA (Alexandria) situation, which is funny. They are also on the bottom feed across all ages and lost GA status for similar issues not too long ago.

In any case, the best way to prevent abusive behavior is to report it. The club will be educated, and other families will benefit from it. On your end, you might choose to stay or leave; at the end of the day, this is about our kids having a good experience and developing and not at all about the egos of coaches or club directors. Sadly, in most cases, they are just money-hungry.

this is ridiculous. First, I hate the lazy comment tic where people think coaches are /making comments on here. Second, the point was nobody will ever be happy. There are starters and there are subs on every team ever. MLS Next sub rules at U-15 are no reentry. Every parent thinks thy know best and if the coach doesn't agree it's "politics" or whatever. By all means, if you don't think your child is having a good experience or getting the opportunities they need, go somewhere else. But don't act like playing time is a guaranteed thing. Anywhere. In any sport. Abusive? Please.

I'm glad it bothers you and trust me; they are here (coaches). No one claimed playing time is guaranteed, though they are recommendations at the younger ages. You seem very naïve....

Source: Trust me, bro…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is fascinating to me how these coaches defend themselves on this board. The same happens with the ASA (Alexandria) situation, which is funny. They are also on the bottom feed across all ages and lost GA status for similar issues not too long ago.

In any case, the best way to prevent abusive behavior is to report it. The club will be educated, and other families will benefit from it. On your end, you might choose to stay or leave; at the end of the day, this is about our kids having a good experience and developing and not at all about the egos of coaches or club directors. Sadly, in most cases, they are just money-hungry.

this is ridiculous. First, I hate the lazy comment tic where people think coaches are /making comments on here. Second, the point was nobody will ever be happy. There are starters and there are subs on every team ever. MLS Next sub rules at U-15 are no reentry. Every parent thinks thy know best and if the coach doesn't agree it's "politics" or whatever. By all means, if you don't think your child is having a good experience or getting the opportunities they need, go somewhere else. But don't act like playing time is a guaranteed thing. Anywhere. In any sport. Abusive? Please.

I'm glad it bothers you and trust me; they are here (coaches). No one claimed playing time is guaranteed, though they are recommendations at the younger ages. You seem very naïve....

Source: Trust me, bro…

Thanks coach, keep participating.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Achilles U16 currently is ranked above both Alexandria and Baltimore Armour (they are #4 in the mid-atlantic division). The U19 team is ranked #3 (above Alexandria, Bethesda, SYC, and Armour). Yes, the U14 team is struggling this year (as did the U16 team last year when it was effectively made up of a bunch of U15 who played up because Achilles had lost that age group), but this whole narrative that Achilles should not be in MLS Next gets old.

It’s not a narrative. It’s the work of the Achilles Stalker. The focus is generally on the younger Achilles boys teams. Kind of funny, kinda sad that Sal and Co. live rent free in parent’s head.

I think the more important narrative is how did a club that has no visible college recruitment pathway and depth other than at the very under littles can sustain MLS Next? This isn't an opinion, it is fact. What is the bar for clubs to get MLSNext? I know for ECNL on the girls side, there needs to be a dedicated college pathway advisement, a high level of licensure, dedicated field space, keeper coaching, on staff wellness/trainers, etc. Happy for someone to point me in the direction of what those barriers are for clubs to clear to get the MLSN badge. Winning or losing, Bethesda, SYC and Alexandria have 3-4 (or more) teams of depth in each age group. I'm not as familiar with the Baltimore area clubs.

Same way Revolution purchased its spot in GA. money talks and BS walks

Did Sal leave you at the altar?

Nope he perked my kid around one too many road trip to NJ/NY to play for 15 minutes

that's how this works, unfortunately. on our mls next squad, the starters get about 3/4 of the time. 4 or 5 subs come in. the subs' parents complain they don't get enough time, and the starters' parents complain that the level drops at the end of the game.

Funny, you mentioned that. From what I can tell, in many instances, some starters have no business starting. They are there because their parents maneuver their way in.

Says every parent on every team on every club in the United States…

Don't think so, but some cases are pretty evident, even for the non-trained eyes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Achilles U16 currently is ranked above both Alexandria and Baltimore Armour (they are #4 in the mid-atlantic division). The U19 team is ranked #3 (above Alexandria, Bethesda, SYC, and Armour). Yes, the U14 team is struggling this year (as did the U16 team last year when it was effectively made up of a bunch of U15 who played up because Achilles had lost that age group), but this whole narrative that Achilles should not be in MLS Next gets old.

It’s not a narrative. It’s the work of the Achilles Stalker. The focus is generally on the younger Achilles boys teams. Kind of funny, kinda sad that Sal and Co. live rent free in parent’s head.

I think the more important narrative is how did a club that has no visible college recruitment pathway and depth other than at the very under littles can sustain MLS Next? This isn't an opinion, it is fact. What is the bar for clubs to get MLSNext? I know for ECNL on the girls side, there needs to be a dedicated college pathway advisement, a high level of licensure, dedicated field space, keeper coaching, on staff wellness/trainers, etc. Happy for someone to point me in the direction of what those barriers are for clubs to clear to get the MLSN badge. Winning or losing, Bethesda, SYC and Alexandria have 3-4 (or more) teams of depth in each age group. I'm not as familiar with the Baltimore area clubs.

I don't think that is the case for Bethesda or SYC, for sure for ASA. They keep struggling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is fascinating to me how these coaches defend themselves on this board. The same happens with the ASA (Alexandria) situation, which is funny. They are also on the bottom feed across all ages and lost GA status for similar issues not too long ago.

In any case, the best way to prevent abusive behavior is to report it. The club will be educated, and other families will benefit from it. On your end, you might choose to stay or leave; at the end of the day, this is about our kids having a good experience and developing and not at all about the egos of coaches or club directors. Sadly, in most cases, they are just money-hungry.

Sadly, this happen way too often. Make them accountable when need it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Achilles U16 currently is ranked above both Alexandria and Baltimore Armour (they are #4 in the mid-atlantic division). The U19 team is ranked #3 (above Alexandria, Bethesda, SYC, and Armour). Yes, the U14 team is struggling this year (as did the U16 team last year when it was effectively made up of a bunch of U15 who played up because Achilles had lost that age group), but this whole narrative that Achilles should not be in MLS Next gets old.

It’s not a narrative. It’s the work of the Achilles Stalker. The focus is generally on the younger Achilles boys teams. Kind of funny, kinda sad that Sal and Co. live rent free in parent’s head.

I think the more important narrative is how did a club that has no visible college recruitment pathway and depth other than at the very under littles can sustain MLS Next? This isn't an opinion, it is fact. What is the bar for clubs to get MLSNext? I know for ECNL on the girls side, there needs to be a dedicated college pathway advisement, a high level of licensure, dedicated field space, keeper coaching, on staff wellness/trainers, etc. Happy for someone to point me in the direction of what those barriers are for clubs to clear to get the MLSN badge. Winning or losing, Bethesda, SYC and Alexandria have 3-4 (or more) teams of depth in each age group. I'm not as familiar with the Baltimore area clubs.

Achilles was grandfathered in because they were a decent DA club before the fallout and someone left, formed Paragon and took all the strong Achilles players.

Paragon?

https://www.paragonfutbol.com/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is fascinating to me how these coaches defend themselves on this board. The same happens with the ASA (Alexandria) situation, which is funny. They are also on the bottom feed across all ages and lost GA status for similar issues not too long ago.

In any case, the best way to prevent abusive behavior is to report it. The club will be educated, and other families will benefit from it. On your end, you might choose to stay or leave; at the end of the day, this is about our kids having a good experience and developing and not at all about the egos of coaches or club directors. Sadly, in most cases, they are just money-hungry.

Sadly, this happen way too often. Make them accountable when need it.

I wish the same could be said for a certain troll obsessed with a certain football football program.

[Anonymous]

Will Achilles re-establish a 2010 age group again?

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Anonymous wrote:Will Achilles re-establish a 2010 age group again?

Very unlikely. This year, Achilles has four MLS Next teams -- U13, U14, U16, and U19. Only the U16 team has had a decent year. The other three teams have done very, very poorly -- see the MLS Next website for the fall scores and standings. But we will see what the spring season brings. Unless the U13 and U14 team performances improve dramatically this spring, MLS Next may not allow certain teams for next year. This has happened during the past two years, so very possible result.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Will Achilles re-establish a 2010 age group again?

Very unlikely. This year, Achilles has four MLS Next teams -- U13, U14, U16, and U19. Only the U16 team has had a decent year. The other three teams have done very, very poorly -- see the MLS Next website for the fall scores and standings. But we will see what the spring season brings. Unless the U13 and U14 team performances improve dramatically this spring, MLS Next may not allow certain teams for next year. This has happened during the past two years, so very possible result.

Pure uninformed speculation (well, except about the records). Maybe Achilles will get all age groups next year. That's what I've heard anyway. No chance that decision is put off until after the season. It's been up in the air in the past, but Achilles would do well to be more up front about what the situation is as soon as they know. holding ID sessions in May and June is way too late.