MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs & Showcase

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The team managers are gate keeping the schedule.

Thanks. Why does it seem like the worst open secret at this point? I assumed MLS would issue some type of press release about U13 & U14 age groups being added to the playoffs.

I’m going to guess that it’s a bit controversial still, the idea that playoffs are based on QoP instead of win-lose. That means some teams making the playoffs may have been beaten by teams who are not going to make playoffs. I think that wouldn’t sit well with the players and the parents and perhaps that may affect the clubs ability to retain or attract players.

True, but doesn’t that point out another issue: coaching and development (good or bad) contributing to the QoP ranking? I think it’s helpful to know.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The team managers are gate keeping the schedule.

Thanks. Why does it seem like the worst open secret at this point? I assumed MLS would issue some type of press release about U13 & U14 age groups being added to the playoffs.

I’m going to guess that it’s a bit controversial still, the idea that playoffs are based on QoP instead of win-lose. That means some teams making the playoffs may have been beaten by teams who are not going to make playoffs. I think that wouldn’t sit well with the players and the parents and perhaps that may affect the clubs ability to retain or attract players.

I think MLS needs to double down and get this out there. They pushed for this, so own it.

I think it’s a very good way to offset the physical advantage brought on by puberty. There is absolutely a competitive advantage during these years. It also speaks to technical proficiency. The algorithm, along with human review of games, measures this.

Playoffs are only for U15 and above. All younger age groups are in a showcase (along with U15 and aboves who are attending but did not make playoffs).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The team managers are gate keeping the schedule.

Thanks. Why does it seem like the worst open secret at this point? I assumed MLS would issue some type of press release about U13 & U14 age groups being added to the playoffs.

I’m going to guess that it’s a bit controversial still, the idea that playoffs are based on QoP instead of win-lose. That means some teams making the playoffs may have been beaten by teams who are not going to make playoffs. I think that wouldn’t sit well with the players and the parents and perhaps that may affect the clubs ability to retain or attract players.

I think MLS needs to double down and get this out there. They pushed for this, so own it.

I think it’s a very good way to offset the physical advantage brought on by puberty. There is absolutely a competitive advantage during these years. It also speaks to technical proficiency. The algorithm, along with human review of games, measures this.

Playoffs are only for U15 and above. All younger age groups are in a showcase (along with U15 and aboves who are attending but did not make playoffs).

No. In previous years, yes.

[Anonymous]

Any DMV U13 and U14 MLSNext clubs gotten official notification from their club whether they are in the playoffs and/or their schedules?

[Anonymous]

Yes, both SYC U13 and U14 made it to the playoffs.

Anonymous wrote:Any DMV U13 and U14 MLSNext clubs gotten official notification from their club whether they are in the playoffs and/or their schedules?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, both SYC U13 and U14 made it to the playoffs.

Anonymous wrote:Any DMV U13 and U14 MLSNext clubs gotten official notification from their club whether they are in the playoffs and/or their schedules?

And they announced this to those teams?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, both SYC U13 and U14 made it to the playoffs.

Anonymous wrote:Any DMV U13 and U14 MLSNext clubs gotten official notification from their club whether they are in the playoffs and/or their schedules?

And they announced this to those teams?

On instagram, Alexandria 12b MLSNext account posted about qualifying for the cup.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any DMV U13 and U14 MLSNext clubs gotten official notification from their club whether they are in the playoffs and/or their schedules?

https://www.instagram.com/p/DKfUoDJxj7a/?igsh=bzE1enJpZ3c0cnRz

[Anonymous]

Oh, I see. Interesting…a 2-tier playoffs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any DMV U13 and U14 MLSNext clubs gotten official notification from their club whether they are in the playoffs and/or their schedules?

https://www.instagram.com/p/DKfUoDJxj7a/?igsh=bzE1enJpZ3c0cnRz

For U14's in Mid Atlantic
SYC was 5th and TSF was 7th in QoP rankings

They are the representatives in Championship bracket.

[Anonymous]

Brackets out on Instagram.

[Anonymous]

I’m a mls next team manager and hope this helps. For planning purposes, the first kick off can be as early as 8/9am. Last kick off of the day is 2pm. Plan for the worst. There is no negotiating or changing game times for these events.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m a mls next team manager and hope this helps. For planning purposes, the first kick off can be as early as 8/9am. Last kick off of the day is 2pm. Plan for the worst. There is no negotiating or changing game times for these events.

Thank you!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The team managers are gate keeping the schedule.

Thanks. Why does it seem like the worst open secret at this point? I assumed MLS would issue some type of press release about U13 & U14 age groups being added to the playoffs.

I’m going to guess that it’s a bit controversial still, the idea that playoffs are based on QoP instead of win-lose. That means some teams making the playoffs may have been beaten by teams who are not going to make playoffs. I think that wouldn’t sit well with the players and the parents and perhaps that may affect the clubs ability to retain or attract players.

I think MLS needs to double down and get this out there. They pushed for this, so own it.

I think it’s a very good way to offset the physical advantage brought on by puberty. There is absolutely a competitive advantage during these years. It also speaks to technical proficiency. The algorithm, along with human review of games, measures this.

Playoffs are only for U15 and above. All younger age groups are in a showcase (along with U15 and aboves who are attending but did not make playoffs).

This is not correct.