Metro United

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Even if all you care about is wins (which is stupid), the club is improving. For example, Spirit is starting to get some wins this spring. Some ages are also showing closer games vs local rivals versus fall results.

Expecting all wins yes is unrealistic but how many have their been total in 9 months? across the board the club failed and is failing . You don’t need to win, but losing consistently by huge margins and the inability to even score a goal is telling that this club is not DA material. I hope they can turn it around this season but positivity and enthusiastic coaches is not gonna do it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:When does US Soccer DA update their site with all of the team changes this summer?

I was wondering about this too.

Is Metro United actually happening? Are they not releasing information because they don’t have it?

https://metroutd.org/faq

This website looks like a teenager put it together. Provides basic information but nothing else.

In their defense, all of this changeover happened very quickly and was approved by US Soccer in Denver like 2 weeks ago. In that same time, they've had to hold ID sessions, negotiate fields, hire coaches, oh, and continue to coach this year's WS teams. SO, are we really so hoping for failure that now we're going to bash the website?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: SO, are we really so hoping for failure that now we're going to bash the website?

Not sure why there is all of the hoping for failure on this site. Why, so we all have to travel to Texas to have our kids play against a decent team? There are plenty of kids in this area. Enough to go around if the coaches keep an open mind and know where to look. We can have 8 or 9 DA/ECNL teams all be good and that would be the best for everyone.

Besides, don't you want your kid to have local options if things go sour at his/her current club?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote: SO, are we really so hoping for failure that now we're going to bash the website?

Not sure why there is all of the hoping for failure on this site. Why, so we all have to travel to Texas to have our kids play against a decent team? There are plenty of kids in this area. Enough to go around if the coaches keep an open mind and know where to look. We can have 8 or 9 DA/ECNL teams all be good and that would be the best for everyone.

Besides, don't you want your kid to have local options if things go sour at his/her current club?

Or eventually moves to Springfield? Not bashing, just pointing out a reason some on the outside might hope for MU to succeed.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Even if all you care about is wins (which is stupid), the club is improving. For example, Spirit is starting to get some wins this spring. Some ages are also showing closer games vs local rivals versus fall results.

Expecting all wins yes is unrealistic but how many have their been total in 9 months? across the board the club failed and is failing . You don’t need to win, but losing consistently by huge margins and the inability to even score a goal is telling that this club is not DA material. I hope they can turn it around this season but positivity and enthusiastic coaches is not gonna do it.

You should look at the recent scores and progress. Compare results in the spring versus fall against the same teams. They are improving in many cases. And that is before the MU changes that should help improve results. Time will tell.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote: SO, are we really so hoping for failure that now we're going to bash the website?

Not sure why there is all of the hoping for failure on this site. Why, so we all have to travel to Texas to have our kids play against a decent team? There are plenty of kids in this area. Enough to go around if the coaches keep an open mind and know where to look. We can have 8 or 9 DA/ECNL teams all be good and that would be the best for everyone.

Besides, don't you want your kid to have local options if things go sour at his/her current club?

The answer is simple, they know the issues with other top clubs and are threatened. It’s not easy to convince parents to stay when your practices are moving to Springfield next year or your coaches are abusive to the kids or there are 30+ kids on an ECNL roster, etc... God forbid that some of these kids who shouldn’t have to take a 35 year old man’s verbal abuse, sit in a car for 1.5 hours one way for practices, or ride the pine all season have another option that will help to develop and showcase their talent for college coaches over the next few years.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:When does US Soccer DA update their site with all of the team changes this summer?

I was wondering about this too.

Is Metro United actually happening? Are they not releasing information because they don’t have it?

https://metroutd.org/faq

This website looks like a teenager put it together. Provides basic information but nothing else.

In their defense, all of this changeover happened very quickly and was approved by US Soccer in Denver like 2 weeks ago. In that same time, they've had to hold ID sessions, negotiate fields, hire coaches, oh, and continue to coach this year's WS teams. SO, are we really so hoping for failure that now we're going to bash the website?

This statement is what bothers me. Why would US soccer approve this? Why are they agreeing to have an inferior product put out onto the field when this whole area is saturated by too many DA/ECNL teams. US Soccer moans about pay to play but with so many DA's that converted to ECNL is this not their own money grab. I appreciate a positive environment and coaches that truly want to see the kids succeed, but this is why we have levels of soccer. There are too many programs for anyone to be truly successful which is why the local DA/ECNL clubs are getting destroyed when they play teams in other areas that truly have the elite girls playing and not every kid around this area simply because Mom and Dad can pay and feel their daughters are entitled to this level of play. So while everyone is bitching about the clubs it is really US Soccer that is taking the most advantage as they are supposed to be doing the best thing for the kids. Sure doesn't seem like it. The younger age groups specifically the 06 and 07 are going to pay the price.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:When does US Soccer DA update their site with all of the team changes this summer?

I was wondering about this too.

Is Metro United actually happening? Are they not releasing information because they don’t have it?

https://metroutd.org/faq

This website looks like a teenager put it together. Provides basic information but nothing else.

In their defense, all of this changeover happened very quickly and was approved by US Soccer in Denver like 2 weeks ago. In that same time, they've had to hold ID sessions, negotiate fields, hire coaches, oh, and continue to coach this year's WS teams. SO, are we really so hoping for failure that now we're going to bash the website?

This statement is what bothers me. Why would US soccer approve this? Why are they agreeing to have an inferior product put out onto the field when this whole area is saturated by too many DA/ECNL teams. US Soccer moans about pay to play but with so many DA's that converted to ECNL is this not their own money grab. I appreciate a positive environment and coaches that truly want to see the kids succeed, but this is why we have levels of soccer. There are too many programs for anyone to be truly successful which is why the local DA/ECNL clubs are getting destroyed when they play teams in other areas that truly have the elite girls playing and not every kid around this area simply because Mom and Dad can pay and feel their daughters are entitled to this level of play. So while everyone is bitching about the clubs it is really US Soccer that is taking the most advantage as they are supposed to be doing the best thing for the kids. Sure doesn't seem like it. The younger age groups specifically the 06 and 07 are going to pay the price.

Aww...someone finally asked a question of substance. All the points are there. Just connect the dots. Start with the relationship with the USSF regional rep and those working behind the scenes at prop up MU.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:When does US Soccer DA update their site with all of the team changes this summer?

I was wondering about this too.

Not until late August or Sept. the season runs thru June 30 and July is off.

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Anonymous wrote:When does US Soccer DA update their site with all of the team changes this summer?

I was wondering about this too.

Is Metro United actually happening? Are they not releasing information because they don’t have it?

https://metroutd.org/faq

This website looks like a teenager put it together. Provides basic information but nothing else.

In their defense, all of this changeover happened very quickly and was approved by US Soccer in Denver like 2 weeks ago. In that same time, they've had to hold ID sessions, negotiate fields, hire coaches, oh, and continue to coach this year's WS teams. SO, are we really so hoping for failure that now we're going to bash the website?

This statement is what bothers me. Why would US soccer approve this? Why are they agreeing to have an inferior product put out onto the field when this whole area is saturated by too many DA/ECNL teams. US Soccer moans about pay to play but with so many DA's that converted to ECNL is this not their own money grab. I appreciate a positive environment and coaches that truly want to see the kids succeed, but this is why we have levels of soccer. There are too many programs for anyone to be truly successful which is why the local DA/ECNL clubs are getting destroyed when they play teams in other areas that truly have the elite girls playing and not every kid around this area simply because Mom and Dad can pay and feel their daughters are entitled to this level of play. So while everyone is bitching about the clubs it is really US Soccer that is taking the most advantage as they are supposed to be doing the best thing for the kids. Sure doesn't seem like it. The younger age groups specifically the 06 and 07 are going to pay the price.

And let's not forget our rich friends running the ECNL. They are doing quite well with all of this. They have lowered the bar and allowed teams that 4 years ago would never have been accepted in. They are giving 2 ECNL teams to some clubs on top of that.

However, regardless of the corruption at the top of the food chain and the "scouts" that are really only scouting wherever they work or their kids play, I think MU is offering something different. If you meet the coaches doing this, you will see why I think that. I can't explain US Soccer or ECNL and why they can't both play well together in the sandbox, but I don't really care ultimately. What I care about is my child, and my child will get a better environment at MU. That's what truly matters.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:When does US Soccer DA update their site with all of the team changes this summer?

I was wondering about this too.

Is Metro United actually happening? Are they not releasing information because they don’t have it?

https://metroutd.org/faq

This website looks like a teenager put it together. Provides basic information but nothing else.

In their defense, all of this changeover happened very quickly and was approved by US Soccer in Denver like 2 weeks ago. In that same time, they've had to hold ID sessions, negotiate fields, hire coaches, oh, and continue to coach this year's WS teams. SO, are we really so hoping for failure that now we're going to bash the website?

This statement is what bothers me. Why would US soccer approve this? Why are they agreeing to have an inferior product put out onto the field when this whole area is saturated by too many DA/ECNL teams. US Soccer moans about pay to play but with so many DA's that converted to ECNL is this not their own money grab. I appreciate a positive environment and coaches that truly want to see the kids succeed, but this is why we have levels of soccer. There are too many programs for anyone to be truly successful which is why the local DA/ECNL clubs are getting destroyed when they play teams in other areas that truly have the elite girls playing and not every kid around this area simply because Mom and Dad can pay and feel their daughters are entitled to this level of play. So while everyone is bitching about the clubs it is really US Soccer that is taking the most advantage as they are supposed to be doing the best thing for the kids. Sure doesn't seem like it. The younger age groups specifically the 06 and 07 are going to pay the price.

And let's not forget our rich friends running the ECNL. They are doing quite well with all of this. They have lowered the bar and allowed teams that 4 years ago would never have been accepted in. They are giving 2 ECNL teams to some clubs on top of that.

However, regardless of the corruption at the top of the food chain and the "scouts" that are really only scouting wherever they work or their kids play, I think MU is offering something different. If you meet the coaches doing this, you will see why I think that. I can't explain US Soccer or ECNL and why they can't both play well together in the sandbox, but I don't really care ultimately. What I care about is my child, and my child will get a better environment at MU. That's what truly matters.

Everyone thinks there experience is different and the best.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When does US Soccer DA update their site with all of the team changes this summer?

I was wondering about this too.

Is Metro United actually happening? Are they not releasing information because they don’t have it?

https://metroutd.org/faq

This website looks like a teenager put it together. Provides basic information but nothing else.

In their defense, all of this changeover happened very quickly and was approved by US Soccer in Denver like 2 weeks ago. In that same time, they've had to hold ID sessions, negotiate fields, hire coaches, oh, and continue to coach this year's WS teams. SO, are we really so hoping for failure that now we're going to bash the website?

This statement is what bothers me. Why would US soccer approve this? Why are they agreeing to have an inferior product put out onto the field when this whole area is saturated by too many DA/ECNL teams. US Soccer moans about pay to play but with so many DA's that converted to ECNL is this not their own money grab. I appreciate a positive environment and coaches that truly want to see the kids succeed, but this is why we have levels of soccer. There are too many programs for anyone to be truly successful which is why the local DA/ECNL clubs are getting destroyed when they play teams in other areas that truly have the elite girls playing and not every kid around this area simply because Mom and Dad can pay and feel their daughters are entitled to this level of play. So while everyone is bitching about the clubs it is really US Soccer that is taking the most advantage as they are supposed to be doing the best thing for the kids. Sure doesn't seem like it. The younger age groups specifically the 06 and 07 are going to pay the price.

FCV, McLean, BRYC, and VDA all have multiple playoff qualifiers. I’m not sure they get destroyed every time they play outside of nova. Didn’t McLean just win a national title?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:When does US Soccer DA update their site with all of the team changes this summer?

I was wondering about this too.

Is Metro United actually happening? Are they not releasing information because they don’t have it?

https://metroutd.org/faq

This website looks like a teenager put it together. Provides basic information but nothing else.

In their defense, all of this changeover happened very quickly and was approved by US Soccer in Denver like 2 weeks ago. In that same time, they've had to hold ID sessions, negotiate fields, hire coaches, oh, and continue to coach this year's WS teams. SO, are we really so hoping for failure that now we're going to bash the website?

This statement is what bothers me. Why would US soccer approve this? Why are they agreeing to have an inferior product put out onto the field when this whole area is saturated by too many DA/ECNL teams. US Soccer moans about pay to play but with so many DA's that converted to ECNL is this not their own money grab. I appreciate a positive environment and coaches that truly want to see the kids succeed, but this is why we have levels of soccer. There are too many programs for anyone to be truly successful which is why the local DA/ECNL clubs are getting destroyed when they play teams in other areas that truly have the elite girls playing and not every kid around this area simply because Mom and Dad can pay and feel their daughters are entitled to this level of play. So while everyone is bitching about the clubs it is really US Soccer that is taking the most advantage as they are supposed to be doing the best thing for the kids. Sure doesn't seem like it. The younger age groups specifically the 06 and 07 are going to pay the price.

And let's not forget our rich friends running the ECNL. They are doing quite well with all of this. They have lowered the bar and allowed teams that 4 years ago would never have been accepted in. They are giving 2 ECNL teams to some clubs on top of that.

However, regardless of the corruption at the top of the food chain and the "scouts" that are really only scouting wherever they work or their kids play, I think MU is offering something different. If you meet the coaches doing this, you will see why I think that. I can't explain US Soccer or ECNL and why they can't both play well together in the sandbox, but I don't really care ultimately. What I care about is my child, and my child will get a better environment at MU. That's what truly matters.

Everyone thinks there experience is different and the best.

That's fine. Let us enjoy ours and you enjoy yours. All I'm saying is stop judging something you haven't seen up close to evaluate.

[Anonymous]

Anyone sitting on a 20+ roster and tired of watching other people play game after game should look at their options, and MU should be on the list.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anyone sitting on a 20+ roster and tired of watching other people play game after game should look at their options, and MU should be on the list.

No doubt. And many of those players at a few of the clubs in question are worth the start somewhere. It’s a shame to keep them on the bench at a club where they aren’t appreciated.