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Anonymous wrote:I hear MU might get into Ecnl

Now wouldn't that be interesting

Nah. If they didn’t take Arlington girls when they took Arlington boys they sure won’t take MU. Or if they do, it’s because Mclean and BRYC wanted a club they could beat up on in the ECNL MA division, instead of one that would beat them.

Mclean and bryc would lose to MU in several age groups, so it isn't that either.

McLean lose to MU? Other than 06 age group, are you off your meds again?

I think you are absolutely insane about making that statement, other than the oldest age group at Mclean. Guess you are used to ECNL mediocrity in NOVA

Let’s take the 05 girls. McLean would win by about 3 goals. I know two of the MU starters. The wouldn’t even make the McLean team. You’re truly clueless.

that's a funny comment. there re 6 or 7 MU starters who would immediately go in and take starting spots on the McLean 05 ECNL team. on the reverse side, there are maybe 1 or 2 that would come from McLean and start at MU. You're hilarious, I know 2 girls, ridiculous.

No there are not. My kids has played with two of the girls on past teams, to be specific ... that was what I meant. I have seen both teams play. In person, several times. The game would not be close and there may be 1 or 2 girls total from MU 05's that can make the McLean roster. It does not matter what the McLean team looked like pre-ECNL age and what girls back then came from where. Things change dramatically over a few years. You're just uniformed and in a little bubble world. But again, talk to your coach and have him set up a scrimmage with them and see what happens. Do it with Loudoun too. You'll lose that match as well, but it would be close. MU would posses better than Loudoun but MU has no impact players, so Loudoun's few impact players would make the difference. I have seen all these teams play along with VDA, BRYC, and FCV DA/GA, first hand. Bethesda too and Maryland United and Pipeline. Seen some practice, seen them all in games. Separate yourself as a parent and look objectively and really watch. FCV has the best players. McLean and Bethesda are best coached. Rest are a big jumble of about the same. Would love to see them all play in a local tournament so that all this speculation could be put to bed. But alas, cartel of clubs and coaches won't allow it to happen, so we get to argue on a forum.

I’ve seen both up close and personal. MU would not lose to McLean. Very close game. And at the 05 age group, FCV hands down. They handed the “best coached” team their butt on a platter. Hopefully we’ll see some friendlies now that FCV isn’t in DA. Give Bobby a call!

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Anonymous wrote:Relevant? You all need some perspective. College placement last year. 100%. A middle school age trophy - definition of irrelevant.

That’s impressive about college placement if true. But I couldn’t find the standard “our kids will play at . . . “ page on the Metroutd.org website. Am I missing it or does someone heave another link to facebook or insta or something?

It’s actually 100% placement in div 1, though a couple kids made decisions to go to lower div schools for the academics.

If you are truly interested, all you have to do is contact the coaching staff. I’m sure they’d be more than happy to discuss with you.

I”d like to see the list before calling, and I’m surprised it’s not up on their website. All the other clubs have something like that public.

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Anonymous wrote:I hear MU might get into Ecnl

Now wouldn't that be interesting

Nah. If they didn’t take Arlington girls when they took Arlington boys they sure won’t take MU. Or if they do, it’s because Mclean and BRYC wanted a club they could beat up on in the ECNL MA division, instead of one that would beat them.

Mclean and bryc would lose to MU in several age groups, so it isn't that either.

McLean lose to MU? Other than 06 age group, are you off your meds again?

I think you are absolutely insane about making that statement, other than the oldest age group at Mclean. Guess you are used to ECNL mediocrity in NOVA

Let’s take the 05 girls. McLean would win by about 3 goals. I know two of the MU starters. The wouldn’t even make the McLean team. You’re truly clueless.

that's a funny comment. there re 6 or 7 MU starters who would immediately go in and take starting spots on the McLean 05 ECNL team. on the reverse side, there are maybe 1 or 2 that would come from McLean and start at MU. You're hilarious, I know 2 girls, ridiculous.

No there are not. My kids has played with two of the girls on past teams, to be specific ... that was what I meant. I have seen both teams play. In person, several times. The game would not be close and there may be 1 or 2 girls total from MU 05's that can make the McLean roster. It does not matter what the McLean team looked like pre-ECNL age and what girls back then came from where. Things change dramatically over a few years. You're just uniformed and in a little bubble world. But again, talk to your coach and have him set up a scrimmage with them and see what happens. Do it with Loudoun too. You'll lose that match as well, but it would be close. MU would posses better than Loudoun but MU has no impact players, so Loudoun's few impact players would make the difference. I have seen all these teams play along with VDA, BRYC, and FCV DA/GA, first hand. Bethesda too and Maryland United and Pipeline. Seen some practice, seen them all in games. Separate yourself as a parent and look objectively and really watch. FCV has the best players. McLean and Bethesda are best coached. Rest are a big jumble of about the same. Would love to see them all play in a local tournament so that all this speculation could be put to bed. But alas, cartel of clubs and coaches won't allow it to happen, so we get to argue on a forum.

I’ve seen both up close and personal. MU would not lose to McLean. Very close game. And at the 05 age group, FCV hands down. They handed the “best coached” team their butt on a platter. Hopefully we’ll see some friendlies now that FCV isn’t in DA. Give Bobby a call!

Yeah, they’d lose. Easily. I like MU, but they’d lose. It’s a simple fact. That’s more good to say about McLean than bad about MU. Not everything is a put down, so stop being overly sensitive parents. MU is a nice team but just not as good as McLean, FCV, or Bethesda. Again 05G only. I don’t care or pay attention to other ages.

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Anonymous wrote:I hear MU might get into Ecnl

Now wouldn't that be interesting

Nah. If they didn’t take Arlington girls when they took Arlington boys they sure won’t take MU. Or if they do, it’s because Mclean and BRYC wanted a club they could beat up on in the ECNL MA division, instead of one that would beat them.

Mclean and bryc would lose to MU in several age groups, so it isn't that either.

McLean lose to MU? Other than 06 age group, are you off your meds again?

I think you are absolutely insane about making that statement, other than the oldest age group at Mclean. Guess you are used to ECNL mediocrity in NOVA

Let’s take the 05 girls. McLean would win by about 3 goals. I know two of the MU starters. The wouldn’t even make the McLean team. You’re truly clueless.

that's a funny comment. there re 6 or 7 MU starters who would immediately go in and take starting spots on the McLean 05 ECNL team. on the reverse side, there are maybe 1 or 2 that would come from McLean and start at MU. You're hilarious, I know 2 girls, ridiculous.

No there are not. My kids has played with two of the girls on past teams, to be specific ... that was what I meant. I have seen both teams play. In person, several times. The game would not be close and there may be 1 or 2 girls total from MU 05's that can make the McLean roster. It does not matter what the McLean team looked like pre-ECNL age and what girls back then came from where. Things change dramatically over a few years. You're just uniformed and in a little bubble world. But again, talk to your coach and have him set up a scrimmage with them and see what happens. Do it with Loudoun too. You'll lose that match as well, but it would be close. MU would posses better than Loudoun but MU has no impact players, so Loudoun's few impact players would make the difference. I have seen all these teams play along with VDA, BRYC, and FCV DA/GA, first hand. Bethesda too and Maryland United and Pipeline. Seen some practice, seen them all in games. Separate yourself as a parent and look objectively and really watch. FCV has the best players. McLean and Bethesda are best coached. Rest are a big jumble of about the same. Would love to see them all play in a local tournament so that all this speculation could be put to bed. But alas, cartel of clubs and coaches won't allow it to happen, so we get to argue on a forum.

I’ve seen both up close and personal. MU would not lose to McLean. Very close game. And at the 05 age group, FCV hands down. They handed the “best coached” team their butt on a platter. Hopefully we’ll see some friendlies now that FCV isn’t in DA. Give Bobby a call!

Yeah, they’d lose. Easily. I like MU, but they’d lose. It’s a simple fact. That’s more good to say about McLean than bad about MU. Not everything is a put down, so stop being overly sensitive parents. MU is a nice team but just not as good as McLean, FCV, or Bethesda. Again 05G only. I don’t care or pay attention to other ages.

Incorrect. The former McLean girls on the 05 MU team are better than the replacements. It's a tie at best for McLean against MU.

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Anonymous wrote:I hear MU might get into Ecnl

Now wouldn't that be interesting

Nah. If they didn’t take Arlington girls when they took Arlington boys they sure won’t take MU. Or if they do, it’s because Mclean and BRYC wanted a club they could beat up on in the ECNL MA division, instead of one that would beat them.

Mclean and bryc would lose to MU in several age groups, so it isn't that either.

McLean lose to MU? Other than 06 age group, are you off your meds again?

I think you are absolutely insane about making that statement, other than the oldest age group at Mclean. Guess you are used to ECNL mediocrity in NOVA

Let’s take the 05 girls. McLean would win by about 3 goals. I know two of the MU starters. The wouldn’t even make the McLean team. You’re truly clueless.

that's a funny comment. there re 6 or 7 MU starters who would immediately go in and take starting spots on the McLean 05 ECNL team. on the reverse side, there are maybe 1 or 2 that would come from McLean and start at MU. You're hilarious, I know 2 girls, ridiculous.

No there are not. My kids has played with two of the girls on past teams, to be specific ... that was what I meant. I have seen both teams play. In person, several times. The game would not be close and there may be 1 or 2 girls total from MU 05's that can make the McLean roster. It does not matter what the McLean team looked like pre-ECNL age and what girls back then came from where. Things change dramatically over a few years. You're just uniformed and in a little bubble world. But again, talk to your coach and have him set up a scrimmage with them and see what happens. Do it with Loudoun too. You'll lose that match as well, but it would be close. MU would posses better than Loudoun but MU has no impact players, so Loudoun's few impact players would make the difference. I have seen all these teams play along with VDA, BRYC, and FCV DA/GA, first hand. Bethesda too and Maryland United and Pipeline. Seen some practice, seen them all in games. Separate yourself as a parent and look objectively and really watch. FCV has the best players. McLean and Bethesda are best coached. Rest are a big jumble of about the same. Would love to see them all play in a local tournament so that all this speculation could be put to bed. But alas, cartel of clubs and coaches won't allow it to happen, so we get to argue on a forum.

I’ve seen both up close and personal. MU would not lose to McLean. Very close game. And at the 05 age group, FCV hands down. They handed the “best coached” team their butt on a platter. Hopefully we’ll see some friendlies now that FCV isn’t in DA. Give Bobby a call!

Yeah, they’d lose. Easily. I like MU, but they’d lose. It’s a simple fact. That’s more good to say about McLean than bad about MU. Not everything is a put down, so stop being overly sensitive parents. MU is a nice team but just not as good as McLean, FCV, or Bethesda. Again 05G only. I don’t care or pay attention to other ages.

Incorrect. The former McLean girls on the 05 MU team are better than the replacements. It's a tie at best for McLean against MU.

Spoken like a true former McLean now MU parent. Think they'd ever play to prove us right or wrong? Anyhow, hope MU does well. Nice coaches and some nice kids.

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Anonymous wrote:I hear MU might get into Ecnl

Now wouldn't that be interesting

Nah. If they didn’t take Arlington girls when they took Arlington boys they sure won’t take MU. Or if they do, it’s because Mclean and BRYC wanted a club they could beat up on in the ECNL MA division, instead of one that would beat them.

Mclean and bryc would lose to MU in several age groups, so it isn't that either.

McLean lose to MU? Other than 06 age group, are you off your meds again?

I think you are absolutely insane about making that statement, other than the oldest age group at Mclean. Guess you are used to ECNL mediocrity in NOVA

Let’s take the 05 girls. McLean would win by about 3 goals. I know two of the MU starters. The wouldn’t even make the McLean team. You’re truly clueless.

that's a funny comment. there re 6 or 7 MU starters who would immediately go in and take starting spots on the McLean 05 ECNL team. on the reverse side, there are maybe 1 or 2 that would come from McLean and start at MU. You're hilarious, I know 2 girls, ridiculous.

No there are not. My kids has played with two of the girls on past teams, to be specific ... that was what I meant. I have seen both teams play. In person, several times. The game would not be close and there may be 1 or 2 girls total from MU 05's that can make the McLean roster. It does not matter what the McLean team looked like pre-ECNL age and what girls back then came from where. Things change dramatically over a few years. You're just uniformed and in a little bubble world. But again, talk to your coach and have him set up a scrimmage with them and see what happens. Do it with Loudoun too. You'll lose that match as well, but it would be close. MU would posses better than Loudoun but MU has no impact players, so Loudoun's few impact players would make the difference. I have seen all these teams play along with VDA, BRYC, and FCV DA/GA, first hand. Bethesda too and Maryland United and Pipeline. Seen some practice, seen them all in games. Separate yourself as a parent and look objectively and really watch. FCV has the best players. McLean and Bethesda are best coached. Rest are a big jumble of about the same. Would love to see them all play in a local tournament so that all this speculation could be put to bed. But alas, cartel of clubs and coaches won't allow it to happen, so we get to argue on a forum.

I’ve seen both up close and personal. MU would not lose to McLean. Very close game. And at the 05 age group, FCV hands down. They handed the “best coached” team their butt on a platter. Hopefully we’ll see some friendlies now that FCV isn’t in DA. Give Bobby a call!

Yeah, they’d lose. Easily. I like MU, but they’d lose. It’s a simple fact. That’s more good to say about McLean than bad about MU. Not everything is a put down, so stop being overly sensitive parents. MU is a nice team but just not as good as McLean, FCV, or Bethesda. Again 05G only. I don’t care or pay attention to other ages.

Incorrect. The former McLean girls on the 05 MU team are better than the replacements. It's a tie at best for McLean against MU.

Spoken like a true former McLean now MU parent. Think they'd ever play to prove us right or wrong? Anyhow, hope MU does well. Nice coaches and some nice kids.

They may. The way the new league is setup these competing leagues will have to see each other on the field. Think the teams will look the same as they have?

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Anonymous wrote:I hear MU might get into Ecnl

Now wouldn't that be interesting

Nah. If they didn’t take Arlington girls when they took Arlington boys they sure won’t take MU. Or if they do, it’s because Mclean and BRYC wanted a club they could beat up on in the ECNL MA division, instead of one that would beat them.

Mclean and bryc would lose to MU in several age groups, so it isn't that either.

McLean lose to MU? Other than 06 age group, are you off your meds again?

I think you are absolutely insane about making that statement, other than the oldest age group at Mclean. Guess you are used to ECNL mediocrity in NOVA

Let’s take the 05 girls. McLean would win by about 3 goals. I know two of the MU starters. The wouldn’t even make the McLean team. You’re truly clueless.

that's a funny comment. there re 6 or 7 MU starters who would immediately go in and take starting spots on the McLean 05 ECNL team. on the reverse side, there are maybe 1 or 2 that would come from McLean and start at MU. You're hilarious, I know 2 girls, ridiculous.

No there are not. My kids has played with two of the girls on past teams, to be specific ... that was what I meant. I have seen both teams play. In person, several times. The game would not be close and there may be 1 or 2 girls total from MU 05's that can make the McLean roster. It does not matter what the McLean team looked like pre-ECNL age and what girls back then came from where. Things change dramatically over a few years. You're just uniformed and in a little bubble world. But again, talk to your coach and have him set up a scrimmage with them and see what happens. Do it with Loudoun too. You'll lose that match as well, but it would be close. MU would posses better than Loudoun but MU has no impact players, so Loudoun's few impact players would make the difference. I have seen all these teams play along with VDA, BRYC, and FCV DA/GA, first hand. Bethesda too and Maryland United and Pipeline. Seen some practice, seen them all in games. Separate yourself as a parent and look objectively and really watch. FCV has the best players. McLean and Bethesda are best coached. Rest are a big jumble of about the same. Would love to see them all play in a local tournament so that all this speculation could be put to bed. But alas, cartel of clubs and coaches won't allow it to happen, so we get to argue on a forum.

I’ve seen both up close and personal. MU would not lose to McLean. Very close game. And at the 05 age group, FCV hands down. They handed the “best coached” team their butt on a platter. Hopefully we’ll see some friendlies now that FCV isn’t in DA. Give Bobby a call!

Yeah, they’d lose. Easily. I like MU, but they’d lose. It’s a simple fact. That’s more good to say about McLean than bad about MU. Not everything is a put down, so stop being overly sensitive parents. MU is a nice team but just not as good as McLean, FCV, or Bethesda. Again 05G only. I don’t care or pay attention to other ages.

Incorrect. The former McLean girls on the 05 MU team are better than the replacements. It's a tie at best for McLean against MU.

Spoken like a true former McLean now MU parent. Think they'd ever play to prove us right or wrong? Anyhow, hope MU does well. Nice coaches and some nice kids.

They may. The way the new league is setup these competing leagues will have to see each other on the field. Think the teams will look the same as they have?

Given the covid situation not sure they’ll be great opportunity to move around and people may just want to stick with what they know. Clubs the run into financial issues or start demanding lots of money up front with no refund policy may also experience more deserters.

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Parents bloviating on this thread from other clubs need a connectivity break. To the Mclean 05 parent? You must be very insecure about your player and the ones you are repping hard. I’m surprised you have enough energy for this after protesting masks and stay at home mandates.

They know it, MU faces an uphill battle, both players and coaches need to face the cold hard facts. Metro United’s coaches and current teams cannot rely on outdated exaggerated reputation like an original ECNL club can and that’s a significant disadvantage to Metro. When play gets back to normal, Metro coaches can’t pull punches anymore if they want their reputations to show development success, crucial for new club longevity. This first ever Metro half season was all over the place and not enough time for coaches to reign back in their controls once they let the flood gates open. Maybe they’ll figure it out and coach accordingly before it’s too late.

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I am not involved with any DA/GA or ECNL team though my DD has played against several local ECNL teams over the years. Re: MU, what happens w/o DA. What is the appeal to join MU? The feeder clubs are not that great. I have never seen Potomac, Stoddert or Great Falls in any serious level bracket at JefCup, Bethesda, CASL, etc.

It seems that McLean 05 team has improved greatly since losing players to Arlington and MU. Having watched most of the top teams in that age group, I put McLean closer to FCV and Bethesda than MU/Arlington. MU is solid but I don't think that they are at that level yet. I saw VDA and Richmond beat MU at VDA Showcase and neither of those teams gave McLean much trouble from what I hear.

No DA means that we should be able to see these team ply each other in tournaments, assuming we start playing again.

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Mclean 05 parent. Stop... Just stop. You are embarrassing yourself and your DD.

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Anonymous wrote:Mclean 05 parent. Stop... Just stop. You are embarrassing yourself and your DD.

Coulple different posters. I am one of them and am not a McLean or MU parent but seen them both play. McLean v. FCV would be a good game. Maybe they’ll play. MU v. Loudoun would be a good game, maybe they will too.

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I believe that MU lost to both Richmond and VDA at the VDA showcase. McLean beat both of those teams twice. That team also took Bethesda to penalties at Discovery Cup. A Mclean/MU is a good match-up but I would have to give the edge to McLean.

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Anonymous wrote:I believe that MU lost to both Richmond and VDA at the VDA showcase. McLean beat both of those teams twice. That team also took Bethesda to penalties at Discovery Cup. A Mclean/MU is a good match-up but I would have to give the edge to McLean.

Yes, because one game clearly defines the quality of a team. SMH. It really doesn't matter; both teams players will get recruited at D1 schools, presuming college soccer continues. Both clubs are fine choices for higher level players. Parents who are arguing league v league are missing the forest for the trees.

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Anonymous wrote:I believe that MU lost to both Richmond and VDA at the VDA showcase. McLean beat both of those teams twice. That team also took Bethesda to penalties at Discovery Cup. A Mclean/MU is a good match-up but I would have to give the edge to McLean.

Yes, because one game clearly defines the quality of a team. SMH. It really doesn't matter; both teams players will get recruited at D1 schools, presuming college soccer continues. Both clubs are fine choices for higher level players. Parents who are arguing league v league are missing the forest for the trees.

PP here. I am just speculating. Obviously both teams are solid. The question asked above is which one would win in a match up.

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Anonymous wrote:I believe that MU lost to both Richmond and VDA at the VDA showcase. McLean beat both of those teams twice. That team also took Bethesda to penalties at Discovery Cup. A Mclean/MU is a good match-up but I would have to give the edge to McLean.

Yes, because one game clearly defines the quality of a team. SMH. It really doesn't matter; both teams players will get recruited at D1 schools, presuming college soccer continues. Both clubs are fine choices for higher level players. Parents who are arguing league v league are missing the forest for the trees.

PP here. I am just speculating. Obviously both teams are solid. The question asked above is which one would win in a match up.

Pretty crazy people are arguing about who would win a match, why not focus on you’re kid