Will MU make it past this spring?

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Anonymous wrote:Let's try this another way to try to answer the initial question -- will MU be around next year. (And if we presume YES, will they keep the talent they have, attract more, etc.)....

So, for those lurkers. If your DD played at WS in the past and left pre-MU, is she happy where she landed. Does she wish she had waited it out to get to the new world order of coaches?

For MU parents. Is your DD happy? Will she stay or will she look at other options even just to keep them open?

Anyone want to reply to these questions rather than fixating on one player?

Agree! J n o talking about other players - I touchy this was already set in stone?!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Let's try this another way to try to answer the initial question -- will MU be around next year. (And if we presume YES, will they keep the talent they have, attract more, etc.)....

So, for those lurkers. If your DD played at WS in the past and left pre-MU, is she happy where she landed. Does she wish she had waited it out to get to the new world order of coaches?

For MU parents. Is your DD happy? Will she stay or will she look at other options even just to keep them open?

Anyone want to reply to these questions rather than fixating on one player?

Agree! J n o talking about other players - I touchy this was already set in stone?!

No talking about players- this was already set in stone

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Let's try this another way to try to answer the initial question -- will MU be around next year. (And if we presume YES, will they keep the talent they have, attract more, etc.)....

So, for those lurkers. If your DD played at WS in the past and left pre-MU, is she happy where she landed. Does she wish she had waited it out to get to the new world order of coaches?

For MU parents. Is your DD happy? Will she stay or will she look at other options even just to keep them open?

Anyone want to reply to these questions rather than fixating on one player?

Honestly anyone who is deciding to stay or leave will, in most cases, do so based on role and minutes played. And this is no different than any other club.

If you decide to leave and are interested in playing in college that is risky depending on the players age and the likely role on the next team.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Let's try this another way to try to answer the initial question -- will MU be around next year. (And if we presume YES, will they keep the talent they have, attract more, etc.)....

So, for those lurkers. If your DD played at WS in the past and left pre-MU, is she happy where she landed. Does she wish she had waited it out to get to the new world order of coaches?

For MU parents. Is your DD happy? Will she stay or will she look at other options even just to keep them open?

Anyone want to reply to these questions rather than fixating on one player?

Honestly anyone who is deciding to stay or leave will, in most cases, do so based on role and minutes played. And this is no different than any other club.

If you decide to leave and are interested in playing in college that is risky depending on the players age and the likely role on the next team.

MU parent. To reply to PP -- I would argue that some players get a lot of play time who might not at other clubs and vice versa. Can't say I always understand what is happening from the sideline. So it may or may not be risky to leave depending on which side of that line a player is on....

[Anonymous]

Look, the club will make it through the spring. It’s not dying off as some wanted or hoped. If people like it they’ll stay if not they’ll go. And others, if they don’t like what they see from the outside they won’t come to tryout. Simple. But that’s another problem for another day. Until there’s a notification saying the club has folded then spring is on and if they have ID sessions so is next fall.

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Anonymous wrote:Honest mistake. The MU parent doubled the 2-1 score because they are so mad at the 07 that they are seeing double. Trust him, he is on the team and mad at losing minutes. Blow it all up.

So is she going to try out at all the area clubs again like year? We enjoyed her coming out to McLean.

If scoring 1 out of every 150 attempts, and completing a nice pass out of every 60 attempts makes you a standout, then yes. Having the ball more often because your teammates trust you to get it where it belongs, and turning it over 80% of the time makes you the best 05 player, absolutely.

Too small to not get pushed off the ball, cries on the field after getting pushed around, shoots from too far out, drags defenders to teammates because she wants the ball even though she will turn it over. She would be better on a 7v7 field. Doesn't defend, walks around, and blames other people for inability to play a strong enough pass.

Time for your meds.

Gas lighting is still in fashion I see.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Look, the club will make it through the spring. It’s not dying off as some wanted or hoped. If people like it they’ll stay if not they’ll go. And others, if they don’t like what they see from the outside they won’t come to tryout. Simple. But that’s another problem for another day. Until there’s a notification saying the club has folded then spring is on and if they have ID sessions so is next fall.

Maybe I didn't understand the question. I had been thinking this was about next year, not the spring of 2020.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Let's try this another way to try to answer the initial question -- will MU be around next year. (And if we presume YES, will they keep the talent they have, attract more, etc.)....

So, for those lurkers. If your DD played at WS in the past and left pre-MU, is she happy where she landed. Does she wish she had waited it out to get to the new world order of coaches?

For MU parents. Is your DD happy? Will she stay or will she look at other options even just to keep them open?

Anyone want to reply to these questions rather than fixating on one player?

Honestly anyone who is deciding to stay or leave will, in most cases, do so based on role and minutes played. And this is no different than any other club.

If you decide to leave and are interested in playing in college that is risky depending on the players age and the likely role on the next team.

MU parent. To reply to PP -- I would argue that some players get a lot of play time who might not at other clubs and vice versa. Can't say I always understand what is happening from the sideline. So it may or may not be risky to leave depending on which side of that line a player is on....

Exactly. If your player is getting lots of minutes there is simply less incentive to leave. If your player is not getting enough minutes then greener pastures may be more appealing if the promise of more minutes will be achieved.

This has been the equation for a millennia at the end of every season.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Look, the club will make it through the spring. It’s not dying off as some wanted or hoped. If people like it they’ll stay if not they’ll go. And others, if they don’t like what they see from the outside they won’t come to tryout. Simple. But that’s another problem for another day. Until there’s a notification saying the club has folded then spring is on and if they have ID sessions so is next fall.

Maybe I didn't understand the question. I had been thinking this was about next year, not the spring of 2020.

ID Session dates are posted:

https://metroutd.org/metro-united-announcing-id-sessions-for-2020-2021-season/

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Anonymous wrote:Look, the club will make it through the spring. It’s not dying off as some wanted or hoped. If people like it they’ll stay if not they’ll go. And others, if they don’t like what they see from the outside they won’t come to tryout. Simple. But that’s another problem for another day. Until there’s a notification saying the club has folded then spring is on and if they have ID sessions so is next fall.

Maybe I didn't understand the question. I had been thinking this was about next year, not the spring of 2020.

ID Session dates are posted:

https://metroutd.org/metro-united-announcing-id-sessions-for-2020-2021-season/

Wow, most of those ID sessions are in MD. Or at least not in Reston. Doubling down on the non-GF player pool?

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Anonymous wrote:Look, the club will make it through the spring. It’s not dying off as some wanted or hoped. If people like it they’ll stay if not they’ll go. And others, if they don’t like what they see from the outside they won’t come to tryout. Simple. But that’s another problem for another day. Until there’s a notification saying the club has folded then spring is on and if they have ID sessions so is next fall.

Maybe I didn't understand the question. I had been thinking this was about next year, not the spring of 2020.

ID Session dates are posted:

https://metroutd.org/metro-united-announcing-id-sessions-for-2020-2021-season/

Wow, most of those ID sessions are in MD. Or at least not in Reston. Doubling down on the non-GF player pool?

Expanding into an un-served geographic area.

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Anonymous wrote:Look, the club will make it through the spring. It’s not dying off as some wanted or hoped. If people like it they’ll stay if not they’ll go. And others, if they don’t like what they see from the outside they won’t come to tryout. Simple. But that’s another problem for another day. Until there’s a notification saying the club has folded then spring is on and if they have ID sessions so is next fall.

Maybe I didn't understand the question. I had been thinking this was about next year, not the spring of 2020.

ID Session dates are posted:

https://metroutd.org/metro-united-announcing-id-sessions-for-2020-2021-season/

Wow, most of those ID sessions are in MD. Or at least not in Reston. Doubling down on the non-GF player pool?

Expanding into an un-served geographic area.

But does that mean they start training there too? Then it creates the same thing FCV people have angst about.... where is your player pool vs. your training location and how far do most people drive each day. Is it practical to get to practice at rush hour, etc.

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Anonymous wrote:Look, the club will make it through the spring. It’s not dying off as some wanted or hoped. If people like it they’ll stay if not they’ll go. And others, if they don’t like what they see from the outside they won’t come to tryout. Simple. But that’s another problem for another day. Until there’s a notification saying the club has folded then spring is on and if they have ID sessions so is next fall.

Maybe I didn't understand the question. I had been thinking this was about next year, not the spring of 2020.

ID Session dates are posted:

https://metroutd.org/metro-united-announcing-id-sessions-for-2020-2021-season/

Wow, most of those ID sessions are in MD. Or at least not in Reston. Doubling down on the non-GF player pool?

Expanding into an un-served geographic area.

But does that mean they start training there too? Then it creates the same thing FCV people have angst about.... where is your player pool vs. your training location and how far do most people drive each day. Is it practical to get to practice at rush hour, etc.

Excellent question. Tysons is likely the best middle ground.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Let's try this another way to try to answer the initial question -- will MU be around next year. (And if we presume YES, will they keep the talent they have, attract more, etc.)....

So, for those lurkers. If your DD played at WS in the past and left pre-MU, is she happy where she landed. Does she wish she had waited it out to get to the new world order of coaches?

For MU parents. Is your DD happy? Will she stay or will she look at other options even just to keep them open?

Anyone want to reply to these questions rather than fixating on one player?

For the players I know of that left, most have had buyer's remorse. The grass isn't always greener on the other side. I know of one that is happy and thriving. At the end of the day, everyone has to do what they feel is right and then hope for the best.

We stayed and are glad we did. Most of the problems from last year are markedly better, and she likes her team and overall environment.

As a parent, I see her happy and she has also gotten a lot better. And yes, the fact she gets to play a ton of minutes is a factor for both. She's getting better because MU is doing a better job than Spirit did as an organization, and she's getting better by being given a lot of play time and game experience. Training is great, but it really helps when you get time on the field to implement what is being taught against players you don't know. In training, you come to know your teammates and their moves so well.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Let's try this another way to try to answer the initial question -- will MU be around next year. (And if we presume YES, will they keep the talent they have, attract more, etc.)....

So, for those lurkers. If your DD played at WS in the past and left pre-MU, is she happy where she landed. Does she wish she had waited it out to get to the new world order of coaches?

For MU parents. Is your DD happy? Will she stay or will she look at other options even just to keep them open?

Anyone want to reply to these questions rather than fixating on one player?

For the players I know of that left, most have had buyer's remorse. The grass isn't always greener on the other side. I know of one that is happy and thriving. At the end of the day, everyone has to do what they feel is right and then hope for the best.

We stayed and are glad we did. Most of the problems from last year are markedly better, and she likes her team and overall environment.

As a parent, I see her happy and she has also gotten a lot better. And yes, the fact she gets to play a ton of minutes is a factor for both. She's getting better because MU is doing a better job than Spirit did as an organization, and she's getting better by being given a lot of play time and game experience. Training is great, but it really helps when you get time on the field to implement what is being taught against players you don't know. In training, you come to know your teammates and their moves so well.

Those that I know who left I think are happy. But they all had individual reasons as well as the overall club problems that have been well documented. But, with youth soccer people come and go and you tend to wish folks well.