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Anonymous wrote:I tried to ask about the summer plans. No one actually answered.

What do you want to know? Bastien and his staff is here and will start working with his teams in a matter of weeks. Contrary to rumors they have fields at the locations promised by the club. The club and coaches are in communication with parents and players with no red flags. Whatever AB is doing or not it hasn’t even been a factor. I’m sure this perspective is bothersome to the few on this board who feel burned that STJ didn’t build a fancy stadium for their kid, but as others have said the reality of now and today is far more important and different than what has been posted about the past.

I'm a parent thats doing summer rec. I just wanted to know more about the futsal plans. I know there are some Fridays in Loudoun. Wanted to know if there were expansion plans or if it would carry into fall.
My kid will age out of FCV rec so I need to figure out fall.

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That makes it sound like i was asking about fall. I asked about summer to know if there was other stuff i was missing.

I am a parent as well. I can’t speak to what is available for REC players but we received an email with several options for futsal training for GA players across different age groups. The dates are in July for 09/11/12 age groups and July/Aug for 10/08/07 age groups. The location is the Michael & Son Sportsplex. Probably not entirely helpful, but it is refreshing to have a real question rather than reading angry responses by a minority of parents who are no longer with the club. I feel like I may have seen an email or social media post that had more information.

ouch… those are inside fields and they are all different sizes. They will also have competition for those fields from local teams avoiding the heat

Sorry if I confused you, but the discussion moved over to futsal training. It would be normal to play indoors. FVC reserved the space and wouldn’t be competing with anybody on the days they have booked. The

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Any news on fields for the fall?

Do they have fields with lights?

Don’t be an idiot. Public fields aren’t known yet that far in advance for the vast majority of clubs in NOVA. I guess if you feel superior because your kid moved to the one club who had an ultra rich parent who could buy the best stadium in the region with a bar on the roof then, I guess I don’t have an answer for you. I’ll let you in on a secret. I don’t care. 🤷

not the poster but if you “don’t care” why would you waste the time to respond

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I tried to ask about the summer plans. No one actually answered.

What do you want to know? Bastien and his staff is here and will start working with his teams in a matter of weeks. Contrary to rumors they have fields at the locations promised by the club. The club and coaches are in communication with parents and players with no red flags. Whatever AB is doing or not it hasn’t even been a factor. I’m sure this perspective is bothersome to the few on this board who feel burned that STJ didn’t build a fancy stadium for their kid, but as others have said the reality of now and today is far more important and different than what has been posted about the past.

I'm a parent thats doing summer rec. I just wanted to know more about the futsal plans. I know there are some Fridays in Loudoun. Wanted to know if there were expansion plans or if it would carry into fall.
My kid will age out of FCV rec so I need to figure out fall.

Clarification
That makes it sound like i was asking about fall. I asked about summer to know if there was other stuff i was missing.

I am a parent as well. I can’t speak to what is available for REC players but we received an email with several options for futsal training for GA players across different age groups. The dates are in July for 09/11/12 age groups and July/Aug for 10/08/07 age groups. The location is the Michael & Son Sportsplex. Probably not entirely helpful, but it is refreshing to have a real question rather than reading angry responses by a minority of parents who are no longer with the club. I feel like I may have seen an email or social media post that had more information.

ouch… those are inside fields and they are all different sizes. They will also have competition for those fields from local teams avoiding the heat

Sorry if I confused you, but the discussion moved over to futsal training. It would be normal to play indoors. FVC reserved the space and wouldn’t be competing with anybody on the days they have booked. The

whew was about to say thats an adjustment lol

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why don’t you be a little clearer on who you heard this information from. Is it from the parent who hates FCV, from another parent, from a coach at FCV, or just an idea that popped into your head because you thought it would be interesting to stir the pot with unsubstantiated rumors? Maybe you right?

well, aren't you just an angry ball of hate?

Ask FCV; this comes from a director of another club here in town. I am sure they got the same email. Is there a way to share screenshots on here? I am happy to share what I received but can't seem to find a way to embed it.

Or since you can't seem to respond without such aggression, maybe just wait for the GA to publically announce it, then be thankful this is an anonymous forum so you don't look as silly.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Why don’t you be a little clearer on who you heard this information from. Is it from the parent who hates FCV, from another parent, from a coach at FCV, or just an idea that popped into your head because you thought it would be interesting to stir the pot with unsubstantiated rumors? Maybe you right?

well, aren't you just an angry ball of hate?


Np. I’m not someone who is in the know on this specifically, but this seems like a strong possibility. It is sad. But blame the families that left. The club is starting fresh and will need to rebuild. It’s not always going to be pretty and that’s okay. We are ready to be the underdogs. Everyone loves a comeback story.

Ask FCV; this comes from a director of another club here in town. I am sure they got the same email. Is there a way to share screenshots on here? I am happy to share what I received but can't seem to find a way to embed it.

Or since you can't seem to respond without such aggression, maybe just wait for the GA to publically announce it, then be thankful this is an anonymous forum so you don't look as silly.

[Anonymous]

Np. I’m not someone who is in the know on this specifically, but this seems like a strong possibility. It is sad. But blame the families that left. The club is starting fresh and will need to rebuild. It’s not always going to be pretty and that’s okay. We are ready to be the underdogs. Everyone loves a comeback story.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Any news on fields for the fall?

Do they have fields with lights?

Don’t be an idiot. Public fields aren’t known yet that far in advance for the vast majority of clubs in NOVA. I guess if you feel superior because your kid moved to the one club who had an ultra rich parent who could buy the best stadium in the region with a bar on the roof then, I guess I don’t have an answer for you. I’ll let you in on a secret. I don’t care. 🤷

not the poster but if you “don’t care” why would you waste the time to respond

I think the response was in regard to the constant and unnecessary drumbeat by some on this thread who constantly harp on field status, when many current FCV parents have stated that they aren't worried about the field situation - as in they don't care about the question, so stop bringing it up. Those who keep asking about status of the fields (the lights are a new one) are just sowing dissent on this board. The answer to the question is not the reason for the question in the first place. Its to try and drag FCV and those who are still there through the muck. The person who is asking should just move on.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Why don’t you be a little clearer on who you heard this information from. Is it from the parent who hates FCV, from another parent, from a coach at FCV, or just an idea that popped into your head because you thought it would be interesting to stir the pot with unsubstantiated rumors? Maybe you right?

well, aren't you just an angry ball of hate?

Ask FCV; this comes from a director of another club here in town. I am sure they got the same email. Is there a way to share screenshots on here? I am happy to share what I received but can't seem to find a way to embed it.

Or since you can't seem to respond without such aggression, maybe just wait for the GA to publically announce it, then be thankful this is an anonymous forum so you don't look as silly.

Correct me if I am wrong, but a team can still qualify through regular season play, correct? It would be really sad that the players who stayed at FCV get penalized for the actions of those who left before the end this past year and refused to travel. Would they really keep a team from going if the team could show the quality of play to be there?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why don’t you be a little clearer on who you heard this information from. Is it from the parent who hates FCV, from another parent, from a coach at FCV, or just an idea that popped into your head because you thought it would be interesting to stir the pot with unsubstantiated rumors? Maybe you right?

well, aren't you just an angry ball of hate?

Ask FCV; this comes from a director of another club here in town. I am sure they got the same email. Is there a way to share screenshots on here? I am happy to share what I received but can't seem to find a way to embed it.

Or since you can't seem to respond without such aggression, maybe just wait for the GA to publically announce it, then be thankful this is an anonymous forum so you don't look as silly.

Correct me if I am wrong, but a team can still qualify through regular season play, correct? It would be really sad that the players who stayed at FCV get penalized for the actions of those who left before the end this past year and refused to travel. Would they really keep a team from going if the team could show the quality of play to be there?

Yes they qualify for the following season through regular season play - that's how Champions Cup is. Fall 2023/Spring 2024 Final Club Standings = Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Season Champions Cup. so if what was said is true, FCV would have to re-earn Champions Cup next season but they wouldn't get it until the 2025/2026 season.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why don’t you be a little clearer on who you heard this information from. Is it from the parent who hates FCV, from another parent, from a coach at FCV, or just an idea that popped into your head because you thought it would be interesting to stir the pot with unsubstantiated rumors? Maybe you right?

well, aren't you just an angry ball of hate?

Ask FCV; this comes from a director of another club here in town. I am sure they got the same email. Is there a way to share screenshots on here? I am happy to share what I received but can't seem to find a way to embed it.

Or since you can't seem to respond without such aggression, maybe just wait for the GA to publically announce it, then be thankful this is an anonymous forum so you don't look as silly.

Correct me if I am wrong, but a team can still qualify through regular season play, correct? It would be really sad that the players who stayed at FCV get penalized for the actions of those who left before the end this past year and refused to travel. Would they really keep a team from going if the team could show the quality of play to be there?

Yes they qualify for the following season through regular season play - that's how Champions Cup is. Fall 2023/Spring 2024 Final Club Standings = Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Season Champions Cup. so if what was said is true, FCV would have to re-earn Champions Cup next season but they wouldn't get it until the 2025/2026 season.

It’s actually not that big a deal to be in Champions Cup. All of the Champions Cup events are also showcases, so any team U15+ can go. They won’t miss out on anything.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Why don’t you be a little clearer on who you heard this information from. Is it from the parent who hates FCV, from another parent, from a coach at FCV, or just an idea that popped into your head because you thought it would be interesting to stir the pot with unsubstantiated rumors? Maybe you right?

well, aren't you just an angry ball of hate?

Ask FCV; this comes from a director of another club here in town. I am sure they got the same email. Is there a way to share screenshots on here? I am happy to share what I received but can't seem to find a way to embed it.

Or since you can't seem to respond without such aggression, maybe just wait for the GA to publically announce it, then be thankful this is an anonymous forum so you don't look as silly.

Correct me if I am wrong, but a team can still qualify through regular season play, correct? It would be really sad that the players who stayed at FCV get penalized for the actions of those who left before the end this past year and refused to travel. Would they really keep a team from going if the team could show the quality of play to be there?

Yes they qualify for the following season through regular season play - that's how Champions Cup is. Fall 2023/Spring 2024 Final Club Standings = Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Season Champions Cup. so if what was said is true, FCV would have to re-earn Champions Cup next season but they wouldn't get it until the 2025/2026 season.

It’s actually not that big a deal to be in Champions Cup. All of the Champions Cup events are also showcases, so any team U15+ can go. They won’t miss out on anything.

there is so many things wrong is this short statement

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Why don’t you be a little clearer on who you heard this information from. Is it from the parent who hates FCV, from another parent, from a coach at FCV, or just an idea that popped into your head because you thought it would be interesting to stir the pot with unsubstantiated rumors? Maybe you right?

well, aren't you just an angry ball of hate?

Ask FCV; this comes from a director of another club here in town. I am sure they got the same email. Is there a way to share screenshots on here? I am happy to share what I received but can't seem to find a way to embed it.

Or since you can't seem to respond without such aggression, maybe just wait for the GA to publically announce it, then be thankful this is an anonymous forum so you don't look as silly.

Correct me if I am wrong, but a team can still qualify through regular season play, correct? It would be really sad that the players who stayed at FCV get penalized for the actions of those who left before the end this past year and refused to travel. Would they really keep a team from going if the team could show the quality of play to be there?

Yes they qualify for the following season through regular season play - that's how Champions Cup is. Fall 2023/Spring 2024 Final Club Standings = Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Season Champions Cup. so if what was said is true, FCV would have to re-earn Champions Cup next season but they wouldn't get it until the 2025/2026 season.

It’s actually not that big a deal to be in Champions Cup. All of the Champions Cup events are also showcases, so any team U15+ can go. They won’t miss out on anything.

If you don't know what you're talking about, please don't say anything.

It is a big deal because if your team doesn't make the GA playoffs, this is a major recruiting event. The more you go to, the more opportunities your DD will have to be seen by the college she wants to go to.

Champions Cup events are NOT showcases, Winter Showcase determines seeding for Spring Champions Cup tournament. The championship games determines 1st and 2nd place, the 3rd place match determines 3rd and 4th overall, etc. etc., all the way down to the 15th/16th match.

Only 16 clubs can attend plus (4) wild cards in U14 - U19 - so again not any team can go.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any news on fields for the fall?

Do they have fields with lights?

Don’t be an idiot. Public fields aren’t known yet that far in advance for the vast majority of clubs in NOVA. I guess if you feel superior because your kid moved to the one club who had an ultra rich parent who could buy the best stadium in the region with a bar on the roof then, I guess I don’t have an answer for you. I’ll let you in on a secret. I don’t care. 🤷

not the poster but if you “don’t care” why would you waste the time to respond

I think the response was in regard to the constant and unnecessary drumbeat by some on this thread who constantly harp on field status, when many current FCV parents have stated that they aren't worried about the field situation - as in they don't care about the question, so stop bringing it up. Those who keep asking about status of the fields (the lights are a new one) are just sowing dissent on this board. The answer to the question is not the reason for the question in the first place. Its to try and drag FCV and those who are still there through the muck. The person who is asking should just move on.

There aren't "many current FCV parents" staying for next year. So sure, the 10 families across the 6 GA teams that are staying might not care....you're right.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Why don’t you be a little clearer on who you heard this information from. Is it from the parent who hates FCV, from another parent, from a coach at FCV, or just an idea that popped into your head because you thought it would be interesting to stir the pot with unsubstantiated rumors? Maybe you right?

well, aren't you just an angry ball of hate?

Ask FCV; this comes from a director of another club here in town. I am sure they got the same email. Is there a way to share screenshots on here? I am happy to share what I received but can't seem to find a way to embed it.

Or since you can't seem to respond without such aggression, maybe just wait for the GA to publically announce it, then be thankful this is an anonymous forum so you don't look as silly.

Correct me if I am wrong, but a team can still qualify through regular season play, correct? It would be really sad that the players who stayed at FCV get penalized for the actions of those who left before the end this past year and refused to travel. Would they really keep a team from going if the team could show the quality of play to be there?

Yes they qualify for the following season through regular season play - that's how Champions Cup is. Fall 2023/Spring 2024 Final Club Standings = Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Season Champions Cup. so if what was said is true, FCV would have to re-earn Champions Cup next season but they wouldn't get it until the 2025/2026 season.

It’s actually not that big a deal to be in Champions Cup. All of the Champions Cup events are also showcases, so any team U15+ can go. They won’t miss out on anything.

If you don't know what you're talking about, please don't say anything.

It is a big deal because if your team doesn't make the GA playoffs, this is a major recruiting event. The more you go to, the more opportunities your DD will have to be seen by the college she wants to go to.

Champions Cup events are NOT showcases, Winter Showcase determines seeding for Spring Champions Cup tournament. The championship games determines 1st and 2nd place, the 3rd place match determines 3rd and 4th overall, etc. etc., all the way down to the 15th/16th match.

Only 16 clubs can attend plus (4) wild cards in U14 - U19 - so again not any team can go.

The event in December is absolutely a showcase. It's literally called Winter Showcase & Champions Cup. https://girlsacademyleague.com/winter-showcase/

Yes, the Spring Champions Cup tournament in March in FL is Champions Cup only. But, there is another event the next month called Spring Showcase in NC which is for all the non-Champions Cup teams. https://girlsacademyleague.com/spring-showcase/. Click on the attending scouts list you'll see it's just as well attended by college coaches as the Champions Cup only event the month before.

None of the champions cup teams go to both the March and April events. So, all teams have the same number of opportunities to play in national events. Champions cup teams play in December, March, and June. Non-Champions cup teams play in December, April, and June. The June event is the playoffs for teams that qualify, but also a Showcase for teams that don't. Non-Champions Cup teams have the exact same number of national events as Champions Cup teams, at the exact same complexes and fields.

Clubs are counting on gullible parents like you to fall for the Champions Cup marketing. Colleges recruit players not teams at these events. All of the games are at the same complex. College coaches do not care if the team is in Champions Cup.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why don’t you be a little clearer on who you heard this information from. Is it from the parent who hates FCV, from another parent, from a coach at FCV, or just an idea that popped into your head because you thought it would be interesting to stir the pot with unsubstantiated rumors? Maybe you right?

well, aren't you just an angry ball of hate?

Ask FCV; this comes from a director of another club here in town. I am sure they got the same email. Is there a way to share screenshots on here? I am happy to share what I received but can't seem to find a way to embed it.

Or since you can't seem to respond without such aggression, maybe just wait for the GA to publically announce it, then be thankful this is an anonymous forum so you don't look as silly.

Correct me if I am wrong, but a team can still qualify through regular season play, correct? It would be really sad that the players who stayed at FCV get penalized for the actions of those who left before the end this past year and refused to travel. Would they really keep a team from going if the team could show the quality of play to be there?

Yes they qualify for the following season through regular season play - that's how Champions Cup is. Fall 2023/Spring 2024 Final Club Standings = Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Season Champions Cup. so if what was said is true, FCV would have to re-earn Champions Cup next season but they wouldn't get it until the 2025/2026 season.

It’s actually not that big a deal to be in Champions Cup. All of the Champions Cup events are also showcases, so any team U15+ can go. They won’t miss out on anything.

If you don't know what you're talking about, please don't say anything.

It is a big deal because if your team doesn't make the GA playoffs, this is a major recruiting event. The more you go to, the more opportunities your DD will have to be seen by the college she wants to go to.

Champions Cup events are NOT showcases, Winter Showcase determines seeding for Spring Champions Cup tournament. The championship games determines 1st and 2nd place, the 3rd place match determines 3rd and 4th overall, etc. etc., all the way down to the 15th/16th match.

Only 16 clubs can attend plus (4) wild cards in U14 - U19 - so again not any team can go.

The event in December is absolutely a showcase. It's literally called Winter Showcase & Champions Cup. https://girlsacademyleague.com/winter-showcase/

Yes, the Spring Champions Cup tournament in March in FL is Champions Cup only. But, there is another event the next month called Spring Showcase in NC which is for all the non-Champions Cup teams. https://girlsacademyleague.com/spring-showcase/. Click on the attending scouts list you'll see it's just as well attended by college coaches as the Champions Cup only event the month before.

None of the champions cup teams go to both the March and April events. So, all teams have the same number of opportunities to play in national events. Champions cup teams play in December, March, and June. Non-Champions cup teams play in December, April, and June. The June event is the playoffs for teams that qualify, but also a Showcase for teams that don't. Non-Champions Cup teams have the exact same number of national events as Champions Cup teams, at the exact same complexes and fields.

Clubs are counting on gullible parents like you to fall for the Champions Cup marketing. Colleges recruit players not teams at these events. All of the games are at the same complex. College coaches do not care if the team is in Champions Cup.

100%

Here is the schedule with 60 non-champions club teams that somehow managed to attend your Champions Club only event in FL in December https://system.gotsport.com/org_event/events/27835/schedules?group=237504

Champions Club designation only matters to clubs to help their marketing