Copa Talento - What your DMV Club Does Not Want you to know

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Only DCUM can turn a culture related cool tournament idea into a racist conversation. Soccer players, not race based trope. Stop already.

It’s a Latino tournament, made for Latino teams, with Latino scouts.

Why is it necessary? Because Latinos have historically been locked out of club soccer due to cultural barriers to entry - parents language barrier, nepotism, cost of p2p.

The tournament is a “cool tournament idea.” Like what does that even mean? Throw Don Miguel on the speaker, bring a couple taco trucks and use a Spanish name “Copa Oro” and it’s a “cool idea”?

I know what you’re trying to say. Soccer IS for everyone. 100% agree. But the irony is that in your rush to defend the invasion of the tournament by the type of folks that necessitate the tournament in the first place as “embracing a cultural cool tournament idea.” Show how far off the mark you are.

You're right there are absolutely no Latino kids at my DS's club. That was sarcasm in case you couldn't tell.

Attend any practice/tryout and you would see there are plenty of Hispanic boys there. And they aren't all "rich" either.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Only DCUM can turn a culture related cool tournament idea into a racist conversation. Soccer players, not race based trope. Stop already.

It’s a Latino tournament, made for Latino teams, with Latino scouts.

Why is it necessary? Because Latinos have historically been locked out of club soccer due to cultural barriers to entry - parents language barrier, nepotism, cost of p2p.

The tournament is a “cool tournament idea.” Like what does that even mean? Throw Don Miguel on the speaker, bring a couple taco trucks and use a Spanish name “Copa Oro” and it’s a “cool idea”?

I know what you’re trying to say. Soccer IS for everyone. 100% agree. But the irony is that in your rush to defend the invasion of the tournament by the type of folks that necessitate the tournament in the first place as “embracing a cultural cool tournament idea.” Show how far off the mark you are.

You're right there are absolutely no Latino kids at my DS's club. That was sarcasm in case you couldn't tell.

Attend any practice/tryout and you would see there are plenty of Hispanic boys there. And they aren't all "rich" either.

Historically is an English word, I didn’t think I needed to translate that one for you. Defensive much?

[Anonymous]

Not from the area but interesting how people are tip-toeing around a "Latino" tournament.

Nothing else to say. Its just interesting.

[Anonymous]

The tournament is about making money. All are welcome that are willing to pay a team registration fee or $25 admission fee.

So many idiots in here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I took my son to Copa Talento in Richmond VA for the first time and let me just say, this is the reason most DMV clubs do not want you to know about this tournament. First games this Friday and the kevel of play, speed of play is on a whole different level. Your DMV club has been fooling parents that their boys are great soccer players until they go to one of these tournaments and realize they have been spoonfed a lie.

Bethesda Soccer Club even sent a warning to players not to go because of player conduct bs. The real reason is because they can't compete.

I saw college scouts there and even scouts from Latin American countries.

Watch all coaches and directors from the DMV start to comment here to discredit Copa Talento.

Parents, I dare you to bring your son next year. It will be an eye opener for sure.

Happy 4th!

Troll post of the year. And since your son is clearly another Messi, the rest of us will be sure to stay away from such ferocious footballers!

Messi is a white euro of Italian origin

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Joga Bonito FC winning it all, showing our development, supporting Hispanic communities and heritage.

Why are the Hispanics using the Portuguese language as their team name? Just curious

[Anonymous]

OP here.

Never did I mentioned that this was for Latinos or Whites or Blacks. Anybody can register for the tournament. Any team can play if they pay the team registration fee which is crazy cheap like $1k per team. Do the math, bring 18 players and it comes out to about $50 per player. The point here is that money-hungry clubs don't make any money here and they are exposed when the club parent sees that their son/daughter is really not that good and has not developed although that is what the club is selling them soccer, development.

I see white, black and latino players everywhere at Copa Talento and most of them are really good players. So the argument that this tournament is for Latinos is unfounded and comments like that are mostly coming from directors of clubs and coaches who are afraid to bring their teams here because they don't make money, they want to monopolize all tournaments and they can compete.

The other argument that these teams are rough is also unfounded. Soccer is a rough sport and only top players can play the way it is supposed to be played. Lots of contact and full of energy and fast, very fast

Parents, watch the negative comments after my post from the clubs charging an arm and a leg.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here.

Never did I mentioned that this was for Latinos or Whites or Blacks. Anybody can register for the tournament. Any team can play if they pay the team registration fee which is crazy cheap like $1k per team. Do the math, bring 18 players and it comes out to about $50 per player. The point here is that money-hungry clubs don't make any money here and they are exposed when the club parent sees that their son/daughter is really not that good and has not developed although that is what the club is selling them soccer, development.

I see white, black and latino players everywhere at Copa Talento and most of them are really good players. So the argument that this tournament is for Latinos is unfounded and comments like that are mostly coming from directors of clubs and coaches who are afraid to bring their teams here because they don't make money, they want to monopolize all tournaments and they can compete.

The other argument that these teams are rough is also unfounded. Soccer is a rough sport and only top players can play the way it is supposed to be played. Lots of contact and full of energy and fast, very fast

Parents, watch the negative comments after my post from the clubs charging an arm and a leg.

“DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Copa Talento is dedicated to creating opportunities and resources for athletes who might otherwise be marginalized or forgotten by the soccer system due to their immigration or socioeconomic status.”

Nothing says marginalized like a social media trainer flying social media parent managed kids from all over the US to play in Copa Talento.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Joga Bonito FC winning it all, showing our development, supporting Hispanic communities and heritage.

Why are the Hispanics using the Portuguese language as their team name? Just curious

Are you joking? Where Brazil is located? Last time they are part of South America. Seems you need to get out of the US a bit more.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here.

Never did I mentioned that this was for Latinos or Whites or Blacks. Anybody can register for the tournament. Any team can play if they pay the team registration fee which is crazy cheap like $1k per team. Do the math, bring 18 players and it comes out to about $50 per player. The point here is that money-hungry clubs don't make any money here and they are exposed when the club parent sees that their son/daughter is really not that good and has not developed although that is what the club is selling them soccer, development.

I see white, black and latino players everywhere at Copa Talento and most of them are really good players. So the argument that this tournament is for Latinos is unfounded and comments like that are mostly coming from directors of clubs and coaches who are afraid to bring their teams here because they don't make money, they want to monopolize all tournaments and they can compete.

The other argument that these teams are rough is also unfounded. Soccer is a rough sport and only top players can play the way it is supposed to be played. Lots of contact and full of energy and fast, very fast

Parents, watch the negative comments after my post from the clubs charging an arm and a leg.

isn't around $1000 a normal team fee for a tournament?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Joga Bonito FC winning it all, showing our development, supporting Hispanic communities and heritage.

Why are the Hispanics using the Portuguese language as their team name? Just curious

Are you joking? Where Brazil is located? Last time they are part of South America. Seems you need to get out of the US a bit more.

Portuguese is spoken in Brazil. Not Spanish. Maybe you need to get out of the US more?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Joga Bonito FC winning it all, showing our development, supporting Hispanic communities and heritage.

Why are the Hispanics using the Portuguese language as their team name? Just curious

Are you joking? Where Brazil is located? Last time they are part of South America. Seems you need to get out of the US a bit more.

This is why arguments on-line is usually a waste of time

Some joker is proudly and loudly in glorious ignorance knocking Brazilians for using Portuguese 😂🤣😆

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Only DCUM can turn a culture related cool tournament idea into a racist conversation. Soccer players, not race based trope. Stop already.

It’s a Latino tournament, made for Latino teams, with Latino scouts.

Why is it necessary? Because Latinos have historically been locked out of club soccer due to cultural barriers to entry - parents language barrier, nepotism, cost of p2p.

The tournament is a “cool tournament idea.” Like what does that even mean? Throw Don Miguel on the speaker, bring a couple taco trucks and use a Spanish name “Copa Oro” and it’s a “cool idea”?

I know what you’re trying to say. Soccer IS for everyone. 100% agree. But the irony is that in your rush to defend the invasion of the tournament by the type of folks that necessitate the tournament in the first place as “embracing a cultural cool tournament idea.” Show how far off the mark you are.

You're right there are absolutely no Latino kids at my DS's club. That was sarcasm in case you couldn't tell.

Attend any practice/tryout and you would see there are plenty of Hispanic boys there. And they aren't all "rich" either.

If the percentage is lower than it should be based on talent, then they are effectively being locked out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Only DCUM can turn a culture related cool tournament idea into a racist conversation. Soccer players, not race based trope. Stop already.

It’s a Latino tournament, made for Latino teams, with Latino scouts.

Why is it necessary? Because Latinos have historically been locked out of club soccer due to cultural barriers to entry - parents language barrier, nepotism, cost of p2p.

The tournament is a “cool tournament idea.” Like what does that even mean? Throw Don Miguel on the speaker, bring a couple taco trucks and use a Spanish name “Copa Oro” and it’s a “cool idea”?

I know what you’re trying to say. Soccer IS for everyone. 100% agree. But the irony is that in your rush to defend the invasion of the tournament by the type of folks that necessitate the tournament in the first place as “embracing a cultural cool tournament idea.” Show how far off the mark you are.

You're right there are absolutely no Latino kids at my DS's club. That was sarcasm in case you couldn't tell.

Attend any practice/tryout and you would see there are plenty of Hispanic boys there. And they aren't all "rich" either.

If the percentage is lower than it should be based on talent, then they are effectively being locked out.

eh - not really. Clubs want to win and will pick the best that will allow them to do that. Now, I guess you're saying there's lots of untapped potential, but trust me clubs will bend over backwards and offer plenty of financial assistance if needed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here.

Never did I mentioned that this was for Latinos or Whites or Blacks. Anybody can register for the tournament. Any team can play if they pay the team registration fee which is crazy cheap like $1k per team. Do the math, bring 18 players and it comes out to about $50 per player. The point here is that money-hungry clubs don't make any money here and they are exposed when the club parent sees that their son/daughter is really not that good and has not developed although that is what the club is selling them soccer, development.

I see white, black and latino players everywhere at Copa Talento and most of them are really good players. So the argument that this tournament is for Latinos is unfounded and comments like that are mostly coming from directors of clubs and coaches who are afraid to bring their teams here because they don't make money, they want to monopolize all tournaments and they can compete.

The other argument that these teams are rough is also unfounded. Soccer is a rough sport and only top players can play the way it is supposed to be played. Lots of contact and full of energy and fast, very fast

Parents, watch the negative comments after my post from the clubs charging an arm and a leg.

isn't around $1000 a normal team fee for a tournament?

If anything its on the high end compared to most tournaments