If you are playing 20 minutes a game at what age does playing minutes begin to actually matter then? Asking for a friend. At what age is PLAYING soccer more rewarding than just a training environment? |
You think they aren’t there yet. And on the face of that I agree simply because they weren’t picked. But there is more to those stories as well. And knowing 05 players from other clubs I’m sorry do not believe they could just switch out and things at MU would be the same or better. But describe the things those players are lacking. Because otherwise its all subjective. Using these kids in this discussion in my opinion would help me and others understand all this back and forth. We have considered both clubs and honestly see some of the MU players have to pull of miracles just to get the ball forward at time. Curious is all. Where as yes the FCV kids can simply focus on simple play but then how does one learn to be more dynamic or problem solve when things go south? Not saying things going south all the time is a good thing. Just trying to understand what the actual priorities in this area are. |
It matters starting at U13. If you are only playing 20 minutes a game and someone else is playing twice that each game they are gaining more experience than you, especially over the course of a season. More touches, more challenges and decision making. It adds up and makes a huge difference. Playing time is critical. DA is setup for the games to be meaningful. These local DA teams play versus the same teams. These MU girls are constantly challenged, get more minutes and are in a great position for development. |
| DP here. I don't know these players, but it sure looks like they lack stability and patience. They left McLean for MU/Spirit last year. Not a big deal. This year, these players were ready to jump the ship again, but FCV did not take them. McLean got better without them. Their best option is to stop looking for greener pastures, stay with the MU, be humble, try to improve their individual game and help their current team to get better. |
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Not PP, but you sound like sour grapes here AND the parent of one of them. If you feel that strongly that you are doing the right thing with your DD, then good on you. |
Did Bobby tweet about it yet. If you listen to their parents, they were the best youth soccer team ever. |
I did see a tweet from Bobby congratulating them on their season and club career. Many of them going off to college. |
One or two tried to jump FCV, so I’d agree. As for leaving Mclean, I was told they kid wanted year round league play and do not care for high school. So that would be a different convo. As I’m learning this is a very nuanced situation. |
Not a parent and no sour grapes. Just wondering why these kids are such hot topics on this forum. Do we not care about kids anymore? Sorry thought that was what this was about. Still never got an answer on their ability or holes in their games. So I just going to assume that parents not associated with them care about win. Regretting my move here from another DA division further west. This will probably go unanswered but I do see the score and parents here have a long way to go before they understand what they are involved in. |
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The kids are not hot topics. MU vs FCV vs any local club are hot topics around here in the DMV bubble.
I'm not a coach nor the one who didn't select them so I won't comment on holes in their game or their abilities. |
Agree! Lots of underestimation and negative assumptions toward MU (Mighty Underducks) I hope they do well and have a great season! |
under Ducks? |
Yes, better then dogs |
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Well MU didn't even fair well in the showcase games. Folks bashing FCV for losing against the top teams in the country. Well the MU just lost in the consolation bracket, over and over!
Maybe the MU 14s will have better luck! |