Arlington, DCU, FCV, VDA, WS DA rosters for 2019-2020

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Anonymous wrote:FCV cannot move to ECNL. They would be crushed by the larger clubs around them. They lack the organization, coaches and facilities to compete effectively for the same players. Their only hope is to have a patch that the clubs around them do not have.

I guess they are the weakest link. Good bye....

We are not with FCV, but the first post above is silly. FCV was one of the original 4 ECNL teams in the area. Yes, they were the only one that switched to DA, but they are a very successful club and ECNL would take them back in a second. Silly to suggest otherwise, even hypothetically.

Things change. Yes the club used to be well connected to ECNL, but that owner sold the club to one of his coaches and moved on. FCV does not have the facilities, size or other attributes that ECNL clubs need these days. FCV parents talk big game on DCUM but they are a small club. They cannot even field certain age groups. If they did get ECNL, nobody in their right mind would pick them over MYS, Loudoun, or VDA.

Man there are some people on here that are either stupid or think everyone else is stupid. First, Arlington isn’t leaving DA and will have full boys DA to match girls as the DCU move west opens up geography for Arlington as some previous posters said. Arlington is very well run and full of good teams. Second, FCV is still the best girls club in the DC Metro. It’s not even up for argument. Could that change? Of course. The above critique of FCV is wishful thinking and completely ignorant of reality. Sounds like a jilted Loudoun or VDA parent or a McLean coach. And lol, someone posted Loudoun’s standings in ECNL earlier - literally the worst of the ECNL and DA clubs top to bottom.

The standings for both boys and girls DA and ECNL are there for everyone to see.

Will see about Arlington leaving DA. Not sure where you get your information from but if there are rumors then there is fire and who knows. Unless you are someone that has credible knowledge, I wouldn't bet on anything. Things change quickly. Look what happened between Loudoun and FCV partnership and then Loudoun going ECNL. Just saying

I know plenty and I know that I know more than the poster that claims FCV is not strong enough for ECNL, can't compete for players and that no player would pick that club. With that comment, why should we believe anything that poster says about Arlington? Complete nonsense. At the elite level, they have the best girls teams in the area at every age group U13 and older. MYS 02s may be close to the 02/03 FCV team but that's it.

If FCV put all their 02s on the same team without playing them up, they would be the strongest 02 team in the area as well. Loudoun parents need to go check the ECNL standings it seems. Living in an alternate universe.

How is the recruiting battle going between FCV and Loudoun for 07s?

No clue and don't care as my DD isn't in that age group. However, if history is a guide, the best players won't be at Loudoun once they get to the U13 ages and ECNL and GDA come into play. Sorry Loudoun.

Well then history is apparently not a guide. FCV picked up zero from Loudoun 07. There have been some top team FCV 07 players coming to Loudoun tryouts.

So are you saying Loudoun 07s are going to do as well as the other Loudoun ECNL teams? If so, the bottom feeders in the standings better look out Loudoun 07 gunning for 8th or 9th place this time.

You are completely out of touch. Loudoun 07s is the top team in VA and the team is intact for next year. They just beat Penn Fusion 07 DA Pre-Academy 3-1 last month.

I believe same story was said about Loudoun 01s 02s 03s 04s 05s and 06s at one point. That is THE point. Loudoun wins games at the youngest ages. Then either best players leave or everyone catches up to the long ball game that wins at U12 and younger.

Their best players won't be leaving. That is the point. In the past that was happening. Not anymore.

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Anonymous wrote:FCV cannot move to ECNL. They would be crushed by the larger clubs around them. They lack the organization, coaches and facilities to compete effectively for the same players. Their only hope is to have a patch that the clubs around them do not have.

I guess they are the weakest link. Good bye....

We are not with FCV, but the first post above is silly. FCV was one of the original 4 ECNL teams in the area. Yes, they were the only one that switched to DA, but they are a very successful club and ECNL would take them back in a second. Silly to suggest otherwise, even hypothetically.

Things change. Yes the club used to be well connected to ECNL, but that owner sold the club to one of his coaches and moved on. FCV does not have the facilities, size or other attributes that ECNL clubs need these days. FCV parents talk big game on DCUM but they are a small club. They cannot even field certain age groups. If they did get ECNL, nobody in their right mind would pick them over MYS, Loudoun, or VDA.

Man there are some people on here that are either stupid or think everyone else is stupid. First, Arlington isn’t leaving DA and will have full boys DA to match girls as the DCU move west opens up geography for Arlington as some previous posters said. Arlington is very well run and full of good teams. Second, FCV is still the best girls club in the DC Metro. It’s not even up for argument. Could that change? Of course. The above critique of FCV is wishful thinking and completely ignorant of reality. Sounds like a jilted Loudoun or VDA parent or a McLean coach. And lol, someone posted Loudoun’s standings in ECNL earlier - literally the worst of the ECNL and DA clubs top to bottom.

The standings for both boys and girls DA and ECNL are there for everyone to see.

Will see about Arlington leaving DA. Not sure where you get your information from but if there are rumors then there is fire and who knows. Unless you are someone that has credible knowledge, I wouldn't bet on anything. Things change quickly. Look what happened between Loudoun and FCV partnership and then Loudoun going ECNL. Just saying

I know plenty and I know that I know more than the poster that claims FCV is not strong enough for ECNL, can't compete for players and that no player would pick that club. With that comment, why should we believe anything that poster says about Arlington? Complete nonsense. At the elite level, they have the best girls teams in the area at every age group U13 and older. MYS 02s may be close to the 02/03 FCV team but that's it.

If FCV put all their 02s on the same team without playing them up, they would be the strongest 02 team in the area as well. Loudoun parents need to go check the ECNL standings it seems. Living in an alternate universe.

How is the recruiting battle going between FCV and Loudoun for 07s?

No clue and don't care as my DD isn't in that age group. However, if history is a guide, the best players won't be at Loudoun once they get to the U13 ages and ECNL and GDA come into play. Sorry Loudoun.

Well then history is apparently not a guide. FCV picked up zero from Loudoun 07. There have been some top team FCV 07 players coming to Loudoun tryouts.

So are you saying Loudoun 07s are going to do as well as the other Loudoun ECNL teams? If so, the bottom feeders in the standings better look out Loudoun 07 gunning for 8th or 9th place this time.

You are completely out of touch. Loudoun 07s is the top team in VA and the team is intact for next year. They just beat Penn Fusion 07 DA Pre-Academy 3-1 last month.

I believe same story was said about Loudoun 01s 02s 03s 04s 05s and 06s at one point. That is THE point. Loudoun wins games at the youngest ages. Then either best players leave or everyone catches up to the long ball game that wins at U12 and younger.

Their best players won't be leaving. That is the point. In the past that was happening. Not anymore.

Says the forum oracle. Ok man, sure.

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Anonymous wrote:FCV cannot move to ECNL. They would be crushed by the larger clubs around them. They lack the organization, coaches and facilities to compete effectively for the same players. Their only hope is to have a patch that the clubs around them do not have.

I guess they are the weakest link. Good bye....

We are not with FCV, but the first post above is silly. FCV was one of the original 4 ECNL teams in the area. Yes, they were the only one that switched to DA, but they are a very successful club and ECNL would take them back in a second. Silly to suggest otherwise, even hypothetically.

Things change. Yes the club used to be well connected to ECNL, but that owner sold the club to one of his coaches and moved on. FCV does not have the facilities, size or other attributes that ECNL clubs need these days. FCV parents talk big game on DCUM but they are a small club. They cannot even field certain age groups. If they did get ECNL, nobody in their right mind would pick them over MYS, Loudoun, or VDA.

Man there are some people on here that are either stupid or think everyone else is stupid. First, Arlington isn’t leaving DA and will have full boys DA to match girls as the DCU move west opens up geography for Arlington as some previous posters said. Arlington is very well run and full of good teams. Second, FCV is still the best girls club in the DC Metro. It’s not even up for argument. Could that change? Of course. The above critique of FCV is wishful thinking and completely ignorant of reality. Sounds like a jilted Loudoun or VDA parent or a McLean coach. And lol, someone posted Loudoun’s standings in ECNL earlier - literally the worst of the ECNL and DA clubs top to bottom.

The standings for both boys and girls DA and ECNL are there for everyone to see.

Will see about Arlington leaving DA. Not sure where you get your information from but if there are rumors then there is fire and who knows. Unless you are someone that has credible knowledge, I wouldn't bet on anything. Things change quickly. Look what happened between Loudoun and FCV partnership and then Loudoun going ECNL. Just saying

I know plenty and I know that I know more than the poster that claims FCV is not strong enough for ECNL, can't compete for players and that no player would pick that club. With that comment, why should we believe anything that poster says about Arlington? Complete nonsense. At the elite level, they have the best girls teams in the area at every age group U13 and older. MYS 02s may be close to the 02/03 FCV team but that's it.

If FCV put all their 02s on the same team without playing them up, they would be the strongest 02 team in the area as well. Loudoun parents need to go check the ECNL standings it seems. Living in an alternate universe.

How is the recruiting battle going between FCV and Loudoun for 07s?

No clue and don't care as my DD isn't in that age group. However, if history is a guide, the best players won't be at Loudoun once they get to the U13 ages and ECNL and GDA come into play. Sorry Loudoun.

Well then history is apparently not a guide. FCV picked up zero from Loudoun 07. There have been some top team FCV 07 players coming to Loudoun tryouts.

So are you saying Loudoun 07s are going to do as well as the other Loudoun ECNL teams? If so, the bottom feeders in the standings better look out Loudoun 07 gunning for 8th or 9th place this time.

You are completely out of touch. Loudoun 07s is the top team in VA and the team is intact for next year. They just beat Penn Fusion 07 DA Pre-Academy 3-1 last month.

I believe same story was said about Loudoun 01s 02s 03s 04s 05s and 06s at one point. That is THE point. Loudoun wins games at the youngest ages. Then either best players leave or everyone catches up to the long ball game that wins at U12 and younger.

Their best players won't be leaving. That is the point. In the past that was happening. Not anymore.

Says the forum oracle. Ok man, sure.

It will be interesting to see how the long ball approach works on a field that’s 120 yards long.

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As someone with no dog in this FCV/Loudoun race, it seems there will definitely be a shift in the power balance between these two teams at the U13 age and older. Previously girls had to leave Loudoun for an ECNL or DA team, now they don't. That's pretty simple. Will they all stay? Probably not, that's true for any club. But before they virtually had to leave, so most of them did. Comparing what older age Loudoun groups are currently doing in ECNL versus what the younger age groups will do is apples to oranges to say the least.

The 07s are a very strong group. It is true, however, that they play to win at the younger ages in a way that many clubs don't. Their style of play may not translate as well to the big field, and they "pigeon hole" players into certain positions much earlier than other clubs do. Again, with no dog in the fight, my guess is that both clubs end up being pretty strong. There are plenty of good players to fill teams in that part of the state.

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Anonymous wrote:FCV cannot move to ECNL. They would be crushed by the larger clubs around them. They lack the organization, coaches and facilities to compete effectively for the same players. Their only hope is to have a patch that the clubs around them do not have.

I guess they are the weakest link. Good bye....

We are not with FCV, but the first post above is silly. FCV was one of the original 4 ECNL teams in the area. Yes, they were the only one that switched to DA, but they are a very successful club and ECNL would take them back in a second. Silly to suggest otherwise, even hypothetically.

Things change. Yes the club used to be well connected to ECNL, but that owner sold the club to one of his coaches and moved on. FCV does not have the facilities, size or other attributes that ECNL clubs need these days. FCV parents talk big game on DCUM but they are a small club. They cannot even field certain age groups. If they did get ECNL, nobody in their right mind would pick them over MYS, Loudoun, or VDA.

Man there are some people on here that are either stupid or think everyone else is stupid. First, Arlington isn’t leaving DA and will have full boys DA to match girls as the DCU move west opens up geography for Arlington as some previous posters said. Arlington is very well run and full of good teams. Second, FCV is still the best girls club in the DC Metro. It’s not even up for argument. Could that change? Of course. The above critique of FCV is wishful thinking and completely ignorant of reality. Sounds like a jilted Loudoun or VDA parent or a McLean coach. And lol, someone posted Loudoun’s standings in ECNL earlier - literally the worst of the ECNL and DA clubs top to bottom.

The standings for both boys and girls DA and ECNL are there for everyone to see.

Will see about Arlington leaving DA. Not sure where you get your information from but if there are rumors then there is fire and who knows. Unless you are someone that has credible knowledge, I wouldn't bet on anything. Things change quickly. Look what happened between Loudoun and FCV partnership and then Loudoun going ECNL. Just saying

I know plenty and I know that I know more than the poster that claims FCV is not strong enough for ECNL, can't compete for players and that no player would pick that club. With that comment, why should we believe anything that poster says about Arlington? Complete nonsense. At the elite level, they have the best girls teams in the area at every age group U13 and older. MYS 02s may be close to the 02/03 FCV team but that's it.

If FCV put all their 02s on the same team without playing them up, they would be the strongest 02 team in the area as well. Loudoun parents need to go check the ECNL standings it seems. Living in an alternate universe.

How is the recruiting battle going between FCV and Loudoun for 07s?

No clue and don't care as my DD isn't in that age group. However, if history is a guide, the best players won't be at Loudoun once they get to the U13 ages and ECNL and GDA come into play. Sorry Loudoun.

Well then history is apparently not a guide. FCV picked up zero from Loudoun 07. There have been some top team FCV 07 players coming to Loudoun tryouts.

So are you saying Loudoun 07s are going to do as well as the other Loudoun ECNL teams? If so, the bottom feeders in the standings better look out Loudoun 07 gunning for 8th or 9th place this time.

You are completely out of touch. Loudoun 07s is the top team in VA and the team is intact for next year. They just beat Penn Fusion 07 DA Pre-Academy 3-1 last month.

I believe same story was said about Loudoun 01s 02s 03s 04s 05s and 06s at one point. That is THE point. Loudoun wins games at the youngest ages. Then either best players leave or everyone catches up to the long ball game that wins at U12 and younger.

Their best players won't be leaving. That is the point. In the past that was happening. Not anymore.

Says the forum oracle. Ok man, sure.

It will be interesting to see how the long ball approach works on a field that’s 120 yards long.

says the person that has not kicked a soccer ball once

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Anonymous wrote:FCV cannot move to ECNL. They would be crushed by the larger clubs around them. They lack the organization, coaches and facilities to compete effectively for the same players. Their only hope is to have a patch that the clubs around them do not have.

I guess they are the weakest link. Good bye....

We are not with FCV, but the first post above is silly. FCV was one of the original 4 ECNL teams in the area. Yes, they were the only one that switched to DA, but they are a very successful club and ECNL would take them back in a second. Silly to suggest otherwise, even hypothetically.

Things change. Yes the club used to be well connected to ECNL, but that owner sold the club to one of his coaches and moved on. FCV does not have the facilities, size or other attributes that ECNL clubs need these days. FCV parents talk big game on DCUM but they are a small club. They cannot even field certain age groups. If they did get ECNL, nobody in their right mind would pick them over MYS, Loudoun, or VDA.

Man there are some people on here that are either stupid or think everyone else is stupid. First, Arlington isn’t leaving DA and will have full boys DA to match girls as the DCU move west opens up geography for Arlington as some previous posters said. Arlington is very well run and full of good teams. Second, FCV is still the best girls club in the DC Metro. It’s not even up for argument. Could that change? Of course. The above critique of FCV is wishful thinking and completely ignorant of reality. Sounds like a jilted Loudoun or VDA parent or a McLean coach. And lol, someone posted Loudoun’s standings in ECNL earlier - literally the worst of the ECNL and DA clubs top to bottom.

The standings for both boys and girls DA and ECNL are there for everyone to see.

Will see about Arlington leaving DA. Not sure where you get your information from but if there are rumors then there is fire and who knows. Unless you are someone that has credible knowledge, I wouldn't bet on anything. Things change quickly. Look what happened between Loudoun and FCV partnership and then Loudoun going ECNL. Just saying

I know plenty and I know that I know more than the poster that claims FCV is not strong enough for ECNL, can't compete for players and that no player would pick that club. With that comment, why should we believe anything that poster says about Arlington? Complete nonsense. At the elite level, they have the best girls teams in the area at every age group U13 and older. MYS 02s may be close to the 02/03 FCV team but that's it.

If FCV put all their 02s on the same team without playing them up, they would be the strongest 02 team in the area as well. Loudoun parents need to go check the ECNL standings it seems. Living in an alternate universe.

How is the recruiting battle going between FCV and Loudoun for 07s?

No clue and don't care as my DD isn't in that age group. However, if history is a guide, the best players won't be at Loudoun once they get to the U13 ages and ECNL and GDA come into play. Sorry Loudoun.

Well then history is apparently not a guide. FCV picked up zero from Loudoun 07. There have been some top team FCV 07 players coming to Loudoun tryouts.

So are you saying Loudoun 07s are going to do as well as the other Loudoun ECNL teams? If so, the bottom feeders in the standings better look out Loudoun 07 gunning for 8th or 9th place this time.

You are completely out of touch. Loudoun 07s is the top team in VA and the team is intact for next year. They just beat Penn Fusion 07 DA Pre-Academy 3-1 last month.

I believe same story was said about Loudoun 01s 02s 03s 04s 05s and 06s at one point. That is THE point. Loudoun wins games at the youngest ages. Then either best players leave or everyone catches up to the long ball game that wins at U12 and younger.

Their best players won't be leaving. That is the point. In the past that was happening. Not anymore.

Says the forum oracle. Ok man, sure.

the forum oracle might be right. Things are changing. Whether you admit it or not is your problem.

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Anonymous wrote:FCV cannot move to ECNL. They would be crushed by the larger clubs around them. They lack the organization, coaches and facilities to compete effectively for the same players. Their only hope is to have a patch that the clubs around them do not have.

I guess they are the weakest link. Good bye....

We are not with FCV, but the first post above is silly. FCV was one of the original 4 ECNL teams in the area. Yes, they were the only one that switched to DA, but they are a very successful club and ECNL would take them back in a second. Silly to suggest otherwise, even hypothetically.

Things change. Yes the club used to be well connected to ECNL, but that owner sold the club to one of his coaches and moved on. FCV does not have the facilities, size or other attributes that ECNL clubs need these days. FCV parents talk big game on DCUM but they are a small club. They cannot even field certain age groups. If they did get ECNL, nobody in their right mind would pick them over MYS, Loudoun, or VDA.

Man there are some people on here that are either stupid or think everyone else is stupid. First, Arlington isn’t leaving DA and will have full boys DA to match girls as the DCU move west opens up geography for Arlington as some previous posters said. Arlington is very well run and full of good teams. Second, FCV is still the best girls club in the DC Metro. It’s not even up for argument. Could that change? Of course. The above critique of FCV is wishful thinking and completely ignorant of reality. Sounds like a jilted Loudoun or VDA parent or a McLean coach. And lol, someone posted Loudoun’s standings in ECNL earlier - literally the worst of the ECNL and DA clubs top to bottom.

The standings for both boys and girls DA and ECNL are there for everyone to see.

Will see about Arlington leaving DA. Not sure where you get your information from but if there are rumors then there is fire and who knows. Unless you are someone that has credible knowledge, I wouldn't bet on anything. Things change quickly. Look what happened between Loudoun and FCV partnership and then Loudoun going ECNL. Just saying

I know plenty and I know that I know more than the poster that claims FCV is not strong enough for ECNL, can't compete for players and that no player would pick that club. With that comment, why should we believe anything that poster says about Arlington? Complete nonsense. At the elite level, they have the best girls teams in the area at every age group U13 and older. MYS 02s may be close to the 02/03 FCV team but that's it.

If FCV put all their 02s on the same team without playing them up, they would be the strongest 02 team in the area as well. Loudoun parents need to go check the ECNL standings it seems. Living in an alternate universe.

How is the recruiting battle going between FCV and Loudoun for 07s?

No clue and don't care as my DD isn't in that age group. However, if history is a guide, the best players won't be at Loudoun once they get to the U13 ages and ECNL and GDA come into play. Sorry Loudoun.

Well then history is apparently not a guide. FCV picked up zero from Loudoun 07. There have been some top team FCV 07 players coming to Loudoun tryouts.

So are you saying Loudoun 07s are going to do as well as the other Loudoun ECNL teams? If so, the bottom feeders in the standings better look out Loudoun 07 gunning for 8th or 9th place this time.

You are completely out of touch. Loudoun 07s is the top team in VA and the team is intact for next year. They just beat Penn Fusion 07 DA Pre-Academy 3-1 last month.

I believe same story was said about Loudoun 01s 02s 03s 04s 05s and 06s at one point. That is THE point. Loudoun wins games at the youngest ages. Then either best players leave or everyone catches up to the long ball game that wins at U12 and younger.

Their best players won't be leaving. That is the point. In the past that was happening. Not anymore.

Says the forum oracle. Ok man, sure.

It will be interesting to see how the long ball approach works on a field that’s 120 yards long.

says the person that has not kicked a soccer ball once

that was a low blow. I am sure he is well rounded soccer person.

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Anonymous wrote:As someone with no dog in this FCV/Loudoun race, it seems there will definitely be a shift in the power balance between these two teams at the U13 age and older. Previously girls had to leave Loudoun for an ECNL or DA team, now they don't. That's pretty simple. Will they all stay? Probably not, that's true for any club. But before they virtually had to leave, so most of them did. Comparing what older age Loudoun groups are currently doing in ECNL versus what the younger age groups will do is apples to oranges to say the least.

The 07s are a very strong group. It is true, however, that they play to win at the younger ages in a way that many clubs don't. Their style of play may not translate as well to the big field, and they "pigeon hole" players into certain positions much earlier than other clubs do. Again, with no dog in the fight, my guess is that both clubs end up being pretty strong. There are plenty of good players to fill teams in that part of the state.

What Loudoun parents/players may find out though is that those clubs that they have been beating are building their players for a more sophisticated level of play that simply translates to 11v11 better even if it means short term struggles.

Always playing to win, and using tactics solely to win can have some pretty detrimental effects on the players long term in regards to creativity and decision making on the field. Upon reaching ECNL when EVERY team has big strong fast players. And every team is not only capable of high pressure but are also able to posses the ball under high pressure. Long ball, athletic teams like Loudoun become exposed simply because they win based on athleticism and on the big field, in the higher leagues that athletic advantage is neutralized.

But the biggest difference that Loudoun will face are teams that have concentrated talent. If you look at teams they have beaten, many are top 3 teams in Eastern PA and MD. Many are small club teams who will lose players to to DA or ECNL teams like Penn Fusion, MD United etc.. Those teams will have ADDED talent through attrition.

How many outside kids are really coming to 07 tryouts at Loudoun? How much talent will they actually add? While other ECNL club teams are adding talent Loudoun will likely stay stagnant and will find things suddenly harder against teams they regularly beat. So instead of adding quality top 5 A team players form surrounding clubs, Loudoun will promote a couple of players from Black and pretend they are in CCL still.

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Anonymous wrote:As someone with no dog in this FCV/Loudoun race, it seems there will definitely be a shift in the power balance between these two teams at the U13 age and older. Previously girls had to leave Loudoun for an ECNL or DA team, now they don't. That's pretty simple. Will they all stay? Probably not, that's true for any club. But before they virtually had to leave, so most of them did. Comparing what older age Loudoun groups are currently doing in ECNL versus what the younger age groups will do is apples to oranges to say the least.

The 07s are a very strong group. It is true, however, that they play to win at the younger ages in a way that many clubs don't. Their style of play may not translate as well to the big field, and they "pigeon hole" players into certain positions much earlier than other clubs do. Again, with no dog in the fight, my guess is that both clubs end up being pretty strong. There are plenty of good players to fill teams in that part of the state.

What Loudoun parents/players may find out though is that those clubs that they have been beating are building their players for a more sophisticated level of play that simply translates to 11v11 better even if it means short term struggles.

Always playing to win, and using tactics solely to win can have some pretty detrimental effects on the players long term in regards to creativity and decision making on the field. Upon reaching ECNL when EVERY team has big strong fast players. And every team is not only capable of high pressure but are also able to posses the ball under high pressure. Long ball, athletic teams like Loudoun become exposed simply because they win based on athleticism and on the big field, in the higher leagues that athletic advantage is neutralized.

But the biggest difference that Loudoun will face are teams that have concentrated talent. If you look at teams they have beaten, many are top 3 teams in Eastern PA and MD. Many are small club teams who will lose players to to DA or ECNL teams like Penn Fusion, MD United etc.. Those teams will have ADDED talent through attrition.

How many outside kids are really coming to 07 tryouts at Loudoun? How much talent will they actually add? While other ECNL club teams are adding talent Loudoun will likely stay stagnant and will find things suddenly harder against teams they regularly beat. So instead of adding quality top 5 A team players form surrounding clubs, Loudoun will promote a couple of players from Black and pretend they are in CCL still.

What makes you think that Loudoun Soccer Club doesn't emphasize fundamentals of the game? Just curious? Are you at practices? Or you have seen them play?

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I'd wager that FCV dad is going to grow silent on the Loudoun bashing now that he'll either (a) have to drive his DD to Springfield for practices or (b) leave FCV for a more conveniently-located club, like Loudoun.

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Anonymous wrote:I'd wager that FCV dad is going to grow silent on the Loudoun bashing now that he'll either (a) have to drive his DD to Springfield for practices or (b) leave FCV for a more conveniently-located club, like Loudoun.

thats speculation- you think theyll be moved to springfield outdoor fields solely because a springfield based company bought them out? nah.

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Anonymous wrote:I'd wager that FCV dad is going to grow silent on the Loudoun bashing now that he'll either (a) have to drive his DD to Springfield for practices or (b) leave FCV for a more conveniently-located club, like Loudoun.

thats speculation- you think theyll be moved to springfield outdoor fields solely because a springfield based company bought them out? nah.

The St. James FC Virginia teams will train in The St. James’ 110,000 square-foot Field House — the only indoor FIFA regulation-sized soccer pitch in the region— as well as a 8,000 square-foot High Performance Center and a 33,000 square-foot Court House for futsal instruction and match play. The St. James FC Virginia will also seek out opportunities to expand this program to Prince William and Fairfax Counties.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'd wager that FCV dad is going to grow silent on the Loudoun bashing now that he'll either (a) have to drive his DD to Springfield for practices or (b) leave FCV for a more conveniently-located club, like Loudoun.

thats speculation- you think theyll be moved to springfield outdoor fields solely because a springfield based company bought them out? nah.

The St. James FC Virginia teams will train in The St. James’ 110,000 square-foot Field House — the only indoor FIFA regulation-sized soccer pitch in the region— as well as a 8,000 square-foot High Performance Center and a 33,000 square-foot Court House for futsal instruction and match play. The St. James FC Virginia will also seek out opportunities to expand this program to Prince William and Fairfax Counties.

It's only 50 or so miles each way from Frederick to the St. James, all along 270 and 495. No problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd wager that FCV dad is going to grow silent on the Loudoun bashing now that he'll either (a) have to drive his DD to Springfield for practices or (b) leave FCV for a more conveniently-located club, like Loudoun.

Kids are traveling from 100+ miles away to play in BDA and GDA. Not an issue for the top of the top.

[Anonymous]

This has been a CRAZY week for NOVA DA between the Spirit and FCV announcements. My head is spinning. I think it means some shifts here and there in player pool, for sure!!