Bethesda Soccer On Way Down

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Anonymous wrote:How did using 3 big biobanded kids on every team work out for the BSC U14's and U15's this weekend?

Bethesda U14's and U15's even with their multiple biobanded big kids were totally dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up.

Boot and Chase ball has severe limitations at top levels

I'm all for bashing Bethesda's misuse of the bio-banding rule. I was hoping that they would have changed the practice this season for the 2010s. They were blatantly floiting the rule last year playing 3 fully developed 2009 players.

At the same time, let's not understate DCU's physicality by saying "DCU teams with small players playing up." Sure there are some standout smaller players they play up and play portions of the matches, but on the whole, the U15 team is big fast and physical.

I haven't seen a small U15's team anywhere in MLS Next since the puberty testosterone and growth spurts are kicking in at those ages.
That said, DCU has multiple 2011's playing U15

What does playing portions of the match mean?
Everyone plays portions of matches, no?

you sound really defensive. its a big physical fast team. It's ok.

Because you sound simple and stupid discounting their individual technical skills and creativity they use to dominate a Bethesda who on average has a bigger, older more physically aggressive team.

now you sound extremely defensive. I love the players on that team. I'm not a Bethesda parent, or fan, and DCU U15 is not small. You said, "dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up." nobody discounted anything, just calling out your implication that DCU U-15 is small players playing up.

I thought the PP was talking about the U14's as well?

Whether the kids are small or big, the reality is that if you really watch any DCU game at pretty much all ages, what you'll see is a very unsophisticated way of playing (i.e. glorified kick and run football) and very weak philosophical/tactical underpinning at the club coming from the top of the academy and the leadership overall. DCU has most of the physically developed kids in the area (for the most part) with a few late bloomers thrown in (and kids who are playing up) which allows them to physically dominate most opponents. But, what you'll see very fast is that when a team can match their physicality and speed and actually knows how to play football against them, they are VERY weak. Not in one age, but all ages. It isn't the kids, it is how they are coached and assembled.
Bethesda is just trying to keep things together to stay competitive because they have realized that the clock is ticking on their relevancy. Why they bio band so much. Its sad actually because at the end of the day the only ones that are losing are these kids because they aren't getting developed like the rest of the world develops youth football talent. They are getting used to win games and, in DCU's case, keep them credible in MLS Academy world, and in Bethesda's case, keep the dumb parents paying ridiculous money for their kid to seem "elite".

True, think DCU wiped SYC this past weekend all age groups.

No. The DCU U15s lost to SYC 1-0. The other age groups won. Think about the gravity of that in the context of the competitive landscape. Here you have a club that takes the best players from the all the local clubs and STILL can’t consistently beat them. If that isn’t an indictment on the coaching and development methodology at DCU I don’t know what is.

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Anonymous wrote:How did using 3 big biobanded kids on every team work out for the BSC U14's and U15's this weekend?

Bethesda U14's and U15's even with their multiple biobanded big kids were totally dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up.

Boot and Chase ball has severe limitations at top levels

I'm all for bashing Bethesda's misuse of the bio-banding rule. I was hoping that they would have changed the practice this season for the 2010s. They were blatantly floiting the rule last year playing 3 fully developed 2009 players.

At the same time, let's not understate DCU's physicality by saying "DCU teams with small players playing up." Sure there are some standout smaller players they play up and play portions of the matches, but on the whole, the U15 team is big fast and physical.

I haven't seen a small U15's team anywhere in MLS Next since the puberty testosterone and growth spurts are kicking in at those ages.
That said, DCU has multiple 2011's playing U15

What does playing portions of the match mean?
Everyone plays portions of matches, no?

you sound really defensive. its a big physical fast team. It's ok.

Because you sound simple and stupid discounting their individual technical skills and creativity they use to dominate a Bethesda who on average has a bigger, older more physically aggressive team.

now you sound extremely defensive. I love the players on that team. I'm not a Bethesda parent, or fan, and DCU U15 is not small. You said, "dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up." nobody discounted anything, just calling out your implication that DCU U-15 is small players playing up.

I thought the PP was talking about the U14's as well?

Whether the kids are small or big, the reality is that if you really watch any DCU game at pretty much all ages, what you'll see is a very unsophisticated way of playing (i.e. glorified kick and run football) and very weak philosophical/tactical underpinning at the club coming from the top of the academy and the leadership overall. DCU has most of the physically developed kids in the area (for the most part) with a few late bloomers thrown in (and kids who are playing up) which allows them to physically dominate most opponents. But, what you'll see very fast is that when a team can match their physicality and speed and actually knows how to play football against them, they are VERY weak. Not in one age, but all ages. It isn't the kids, it is how they are coached and assembled.
Bethesda is just trying to keep things together to stay competitive because they have realized that the clock is ticking on their relevancy. Why they bio band so much. Its sad actually because at the end of the day the only ones that are losing are these kids because they aren't getting developed like the rest of the world develops youth football talent. They are getting used to win games and, in DCU's case, keep them credible in MLS Academy world, and in Bethesda's case, keep the dumb parents paying ridiculous money for their kid to seem "elite".

You again.
Seems it's a waste of time to keep telling you that you need to get over this personal gripe and grudge.
The DCU Academy is living in your head rent free and obviously causing a lot of stress and mental anguish.

Your lies, untruths, biased opinions all crafted to feed your anti-DCU narrative agenda is quite transparent.

You're that stalker ex boyfriend who can't take rejection.

Why don't you produce the age, height and weight of all the DCU Academy players and create a chart with the age, height and weight of all other MLS Clubs and Next teams?
Instead of shouting your made-up narrative that has no evidence nor facts to back it up.

Who are you and what are your credentials, experience and background at the highest levels of National and International youth Academy systems?
What coaching licenses do you hold?
Which Category 1 International academies have you coached?

You think everyone on DCUM lacks soccer knowledge above Rec to swallow your nonsense?

Not PP but we’ve seen DCU and Philadelphia U and NY Red Bull academies play and it’s clear DCU is not on par with those academies.

So the reasons for that is fair game esp for families who’s kids are going to be scouted. I don’t think you’ve really countered some of PPs arguments.

Like what exactly is their style of play?

Why do you need to know the DCU Academy style of play?
If your kid is there, then your kid knows.

If your kid isn't there and won't be there, it has zero relevance to your life.

Their style of play is basically kick and run soccer. Kick it to fast and big kids and hope they run on it and score. The most direct football you can play, they are playing that. Meaning that the touch rate for the players is far lower than a true possession based academy or team. Touch rate over time has a direct correlation to development.

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Anonymous wrote:How did using 3 big biobanded kids on every team work out for the BSC U14's and U15's this weekend?

Bethesda U14's and U15's even with their multiple biobanded big kids were totally dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up.

Boot and Chase ball has severe limitations at top levels

I'm all for bashing Bethesda's misuse of the bio-banding rule. I was hoping that they would have changed the practice this season for the 2010s. They were blatantly floiting the rule last year playing 3 fully developed 2009 players.

At the same time, let's not understate DCU's physicality by saying "DCU teams with small players playing up." Sure there are some standout smaller players they play up and play portions of the matches, but on the whole, the U15 team is big fast and physical.

I haven't seen a small U15's team anywhere in MLS Next since the puberty testosterone and growth spurts are kicking in at those ages.
That said, DCU has multiple 2011's playing U15

What does playing portions of the match mean?
Everyone plays portions of matches, no?

you sound really defensive. its a big physical fast team. It's ok.

Because you sound simple and stupid discounting their individual technical skills and creativity they use to dominate a Bethesda who on average has a bigger, older more physically aggressive team.

now you sound extremely defensive. I love the players on that team. I'm not a Bethesda parent, or fan, and DCU U15 is not small. You said, "dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up." nobody discounted anything, just calling out your implication that DCU U-15 is small players playing up.

I thought the PP was talking about the U14's as well?

Whether the kids are small or big, the reality is that if you really watch any DCU game at pretty much all ages, what you'll see is a very unsophisticated way of playing (i.e. glorified kick and run football) and very weak philosophical/tactical underpinning at the club coming from the top of the academy and the leadership overall. DCU has most of the physically developed kids in the area (for the most part) with a few late bloomers thrown in (and kids who are playing up) which allows them to physically dominate most opponents. But, what you'll see very fast is that when a team can match their physicality and speed and actually knows how to play football against them, they are VERY weak. Not in one age, but all ages. It isn't the kids, it is how they are coached and assembled.
Bethesda is just trying to keep things together to stay competitive because they have realized that the clock is ticking on their relevancy. Why they bio band so much. Its sad actually because at the end of the day the only ones that are losing are these kids because they aren't getting developed like the rest of the world develops youth football talent. They are getting used to win games and, in DCU's case, keep them credible in MLS Academy world, and in Bethesda's case, keep the dumb parents paying ridiculous money for their kid to seem "elite".

You again.
Seems it's a waste of time to keep telling you that you need to get over this personal gripe and grudge.
The DCU Academy is living in your head rent free and obviously causing a lot of stress and mental anguish.

Your lies, untruths, biased opinions all crafted to feed your anti-DCU narrative agenda is quite transparent.

You're that stalker ex boyfriend who can't take rejection.

Why don't you produce the age, height and weight of all the DCU Academy players and create a chart with the age, height and weight of all other MLS Clubs and Next teams?
Instead of shouting your made-up narrative that has no evidence nor facts to back it up.

Who are you and what are your credentials, experience and background at the highest levels of National and International youth Academy systems?
What coaching licenses do you hold?
Which Category 1 International academies have you coached?

You think everyone on DCUM lacks soccer knowledge above Rec to swallow your nonsense?

Not PP but we’ve seen DCU and Philadelphia U and NY Red Bull academies play and it’s clear DCU is not on par with those academies.

So the reasons for that is fair game esp for families who’s kids are going to be scouted. I don’t think you’ve really countered some of PPs arguments.

Like what exactly is their style of play?

Why do you need to know the DCU Academy style of play?
If your kid is there, then your kid knows.

If your kid isn't there and won't be there, it has zero relevance to your life.

Their style of play is basically kick and run soccer. Kick it to fast and big kids and hope they run on it and score. The most direct football you can play, they are playing that. Meaning that the touch rate for the players is far lower than a true possession based academy or team. Touch rate over time has a direct correlation to development.

Have you actually watched them play? They are definitely not kick and run. Many of the opponents in the DMV area is playing that direct style of play.

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Anonymous wrote:How did using 3 big biobanded kids on every team work out for the BSC U14's and U15's this weekend?

Bethesda U14's and U15's even with their multiple biobanded big kids were totally dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up.

Boot and Chase ball has severe limitations at top levels

I'm all for bashing Bethesda's misuse of the bio-banding rule. I was hoping that they would have changed the practice this season for the 2010s. They were blatantly floiting the rule last year playing 3 fully developed 2009 players.

At the same time, let's not understate DCU's physicality by saying "DCU teams with small players playing up." Sure there are some standout smaller players they play up and play portions of the matches, but on the whole, the U15 team is big fast and physical.

I haven't seen a small U15's team anywhere in MLS Next since the puberty testosterone and growth spurts are kicking in at those ages.
That said, DCU has multiple 2011's playing U15

What does playing portions of the match mean?
Everyone plays portions of matches, no?

you sound really defensive. its a big physical fast team. It's ok.

Because you sound simple and stupid discounting their individual technical skills and creativity they use to dominate a Bethesda who on average has a bigger, older more physically aggressive team.

now you sound extremely defensive. I love the players on that team. I'm not a Bethesda parent, or fan, and DCU U15 is not small. You said, "dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up." nobody discounted anything, just calling out your implication that DCU U-15 is small players playing up.

I thought the PP was talking about the U14's as well?

Whether the kids are small or big, the reality is that if you really watch any DCU game at pretty much all ages, what you'll see is a very unsophisticated way of playing (i.e. glorified kick and run football) and very weak philosophical/tactical underpinning at the club coming from the top of the academy and the leadership overall. DCU has most of the physically developed kids in the area (for the most part) with a few late bloomers thrown in (and kids who are playing up) which allows them to physically dominate most opponents. But, what you'll see very fast is that when a team can match their physicality and speed and actually knows how to play football against them, they are VERY weak. Not in one age, but all ages. It isn't the kids, it is how they are coached and assembled.
Bethesda is just trying to keep things together to stay competitive because they have realized that the clock is ticking on their relevancy. Why they bio band so much. Its sad actually because at the end of the day the only ones that are losing are these kids because they aren't getting developed like the rest of the world develops youth football talent. They are getting used to win games and, in DCU's case, keep them credible in MLS Academy world, and in Bethesda's case, keep the dumb parents paying ridiculous money for their kid to seem "elite".

You again.
Seems it's a waste of time to keep telling you that you need to get over this personal gripe and grudge.
The DCU Academy is living in your head rent free and obviously causing a lot of stress and mental anguish.

Your lies, untruths, biased opinions all crafted to feed your anti-DCU narrative agenda is quite transparent.

You're that stalker ex boyfriend who can't take rejection.

Why don't you produce the age, height and weight of all the DCU Academy players and create a chart with the age, height and weight of all other MLS Clubs and Next teams?
Instead of shouting your made-up narrative that has no evidence nor facts to back it up.

Who are you and what are your credentials, experience and background at the highest levels of National and International youth Academy systems?
What coaching licenses do you hold?
Which Category 1 International academies have you coached?

You think everyone on DCUM lacks soccer knowledge above Rec to swallow your nonsense?

Not PP but we’ve seen DCU and Philadelphia U and NY Red Bull academies play and it’s clear DCU is not on par with those academies.

So the reasons for that is fair game esp for families who’s kids are going to be scouted. I don’t think you’ve really countered some of PPs arguments.

Like what exactly is their style of play?

Your unscientific and soccer uneducated opinion aside about who you feel is on par or not (since you have no stats, data or measurements), here's a secret for you.

There is no country in the world where all the top level academies are on par.
Chelsea and QPR and Arsenal and Fulham and Tottenham and West Ham academies are all on par?
Sevilla and Espanol and Real Betis on par?

What's par?

The European clubs have different incentives. They develop talent to make money off of that talent and that is the true focus. And there are MANY more clubs that dilute the pool. So every team isn’t going to be lights out good. Making money from developing players isn’t the focus at DCU and that is very clear.

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Anonymous wrote:How did using 3 big biobanded kids on every team work out for the BSC U14's and U15's this weekend?

Bethesda U14's and U15's even with their multiple biobanded big kids were totally dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up.

Boot and Chase ball has severe limitations at top levels

I'm all for bashing Bethesda's misuse of the bio-banding rule. I was hoping that they would have changed the practice this season for the 2010s. They were blatantly floiting the rule last year playing 3 fully developed 2009 players.

At the same time, let's not understate DCU's physicality by saying "DCU teams with small players playing up." Sure there are some standout smaller players they play up and play portions of the matches, but on the whole, the U15 team is big fast and physical.

I haven't seen a small U15's team anywhere in MLS Next since the puberty testosterone and growth spurts are kicking in at those ages.
That said, DCU has multiple 2011's playing U15

What does playing portions of the match mean?
Everyone plays portions of matches, no?

you sound really defensive. its a big physical fast team. It's ok.

Because you sound simple and stupid discounting their individual technical skills and creativity they use to dominate a Bethesda who on average has a bigger, older more physically aggressive team.

now you sound extremely defensive. I love the players on that team. I'm not a Bethesda parent, or fan, and DCU U15 is not small. You said, "dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up." nobody discounted anything, just calling out your implication that DCU U-15 is small players playing up.

I thought the PP was talking about the U14's as well?

Whether the kids are small or big, the reality is that if you really watch any DCU game at pretty much all ages, what you'll see is a very unsophisticated way of playing (i.e. glorified kick and run football) and very weak philosophical/tactical underpinning at the club coming from the top of the academy and the leadership overall. DCU has most of the physically developed kids in the area (for the most part) with a few late bloomers thrown in (and kids who are playing up) which allows them to physically dominate most opponents. But, what you'll see very fast is that when a team can match their physicality and speed and actually knows how to play football against them, they are VERY weak. Not in one age, but all ages. It isn't the kids, it is how they are coached and assembled.
Bethesda is just trying to keep things together to stay competitive because they have realized that the clock is ticking on their relevancy. Why they bio band so much. Its sad actually because at the end of the day the only ones that are losing are these kids because they aren't getting developed like the rest of the world develops youth football talent. They are getting used to win games and, in DCU's case, keep them credible in MLS Academy world, and in Bethesda's case, keep the dumb parents paying ridiculous money for their kid to seem "elite".

You again.
Seems it's a waste of time to keep telling you that you need to get over this personal gripe and grudge.
The DCU Academy is living in your head rent free and obviously causing a lot of stress and mental anguish.

Your lies, untruths, biased opinions all crafted to feed your anti-DCU narrative agenda is quite transparent.

You're that stalker ex boyfriend who can't take rejection.

Why don't you produce the age, height and weight of all the DCU Academy players and create a chart with the age, height and weight of all other MLS Clubs and Next teams?
Instead of shouting your made-up narrative that has no evidence nor facts to back it up.

Who are you and what are your credentials, experience and background at the highest levels of National and International youth Academy systems?
What coaching licenses do you hold?
Which Category 1 International academies have you coached?

You think everyone on DCUM lacks soccer knowledge above Rec to swallow your nonsense?

Not PP but we’ve seen DCU and Philadelphia U and NY Red Bull academies play and it’s clear DCU is not on par with those academies.

So the reasons for that is fair game esp for families who’s kids are going to be scouted. I don’t think you’ve really countered some of PPs arguments.

Like what exactly is their style of play?

Why do you need to know the DCU Academy style of play?
If your kid is there, then your kid knows.

If your kid isn't there and won't be there, it has zero relevance to your life.

Their style of play is basically kick and run soccer. Kick it to fast and big kids and hope they run on it and score. The most direct football you can play, they are playing that. Meaning that the touch rate for the players is far lower than a true possession based academy or team. Touch rate over time has a direct correlation to development.

Lies

Only a person who hasn't watched or don't know what they're watching because of soccer ignorance or has an agenda of propaganda would make such a statement.

Whatever the case, I'm sure the players and DCU isn't concerned about some idiot with a beef hiding anonymously throwing pebbles online

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Anonymous wrote:THis thread is about Bethesda...why is SYC even brought up in this thread!?!?!

they sucks

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Anonymous wrote:How did using 3 big biobanded kids on every team work out for the BSC U14's and U15's this weekend?

Bethesda U14's and U15's even with their multiple biobanded big kids were totally dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up.

Boot and Chase ball has severe limitations at top levels

I'm all for bashing Bethesda's misuse of the bio-banding rule. I was hoping that they would have changed the practice this season for the 2010s. They were blatantly floiting the rule last year playing 3 fully developed 2009 players.

At the same time, let's not understate DCU's physicality by saying "DCU teams with small players playing up." Sure there are some standout smaller players they play up and play portions of the matches, but on the whole, the U15 team is big fast and physical.

I haven't seen a small U15's team anywhere in MLS Next since the puberty testosterone and growth spurts are kicking in at those ages.
That said, DCU has multiple 2011's playing U15

What does playing portions of the match mean?
Everyone plays portions of matches, no?

you sound really defensive. its a big physical fast team. It's ok.

Because you sound simple and stupid discounting their individual technical skills and creativity they use to dominate a Bethesda who on average has a bigger, older more physically aggressive team.

now you sound extremely defensive. I love the players on that team. I'm not a Bethesda parent, or fan, and DCU U15 is not small. You said, "dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up." nobody discounted anything, just calling out your implication that DCU U-15 is small players playing up.

I thought the PP was talking about the U14's as well?

Whether the kids are small or big, the reality is that if you really watch any DCU game at pretty much all ages, what you'll see is a very unsophisticated way of playing (i.e. glorified kick and run football) and very weak philosophical/tactical underpinning at the club coming from the top of the academy and the leadership overall. DCU has most of the physically developed kids in the area (for the most part) with a few late bloomers thrown in (and kids who are playing up) which allows them to physically dominate most opponents. But, what you'll see very fast is that when a team can match their physicality and speed and actually knows how to play football against them, they are VERY weak. Not in one age, but all ages. It isn't the kids, it is how they are coached and assembled.
Bethesda is just trying to keep things together to stay competitive because they have realized that the clock is ticking on their relevancy. Why they bio band so much. Its sad actually because at the end of the day the only ones that are losing are these kids because they aren't getting developed like the rest of the world develops youth football talent. They are getting used to win games and, in DCU's case, keep them credible in MLS Academy world, and in Bethesda's case, keep the dumb parents paying ridiculous money for their kid to seem "elite".

You again.
Seems it's a waste of time to keep telling you that you need to get over this personal gripe and grudge.
The DCU Academy is living in your head rent free and obviously causing a lot of stress and mental anguish.

Your lies, untruths, biased opinions all crafted to feed your anti-DCU narrative agenda is quite transparent.

You're that stalker ex boyfriend who can't take rejection.

Why don't you produce the age, height and weight of all the DCU Academy players and create a chart with the age, height and weight of all other MLS Clubs and Next teams?
Instead of shouting your made-up narrative that has no evidence nor facts to back it up.

Who are you and what are your credentials, experience and background at the highest levels of National and International youth Academy systems?
What coaching licenses do you hold?
Which Category 1 International academies have you coached?

You think everyone on DCUM lacks soccer knowledge above Rec to swallow your nonsense?

Not PP but we’ve seen DCU and Philadelphia U and NY Red Bull academies play and it’s clear DCU is not on par with those academies.

So the reasons for that is fair game esp for families who’s kids are going to be scouted. I don’t think you’ve really countered some of PPs arguments.

Like what exactly is their style of play?

Why do you need to know the DCU Academy style of play?
If your kid is there, then your kid knows.

If your kid isn't there and won't be there, it has zero relevance to your life.

Their style of play is basically kick and run soccer. Kick it to fast and big kids and hope they run on it and score. The most direct football you can play, they are playing that. Meaning that the touch rate for the players is far lower than a true possession based academy or team. Touch rate over time has a direct correlation to development.

Have you actually watched them play? They are definitely not kick and run. Many of the opponents in the DMV area is playing that direct style of play.

I watched the Cedar Stars weekend and full games where DCU didn’t string together more than 3 or 4 passes more than a few times ALL GAME.

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Anonymous wrote:How did using 3 big biobanded kids on every team work out for the BSC U14's and U15's this weekend?

Bethesda U14's and U15's even with their multiple biobanded big kids were totally dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up.

Boot and Chase ball has severe limitations at top levels

I'm all for bashing Bethesda's misuse of the bio-banding rule. I was hoping that they would have changed the practice this season for the 2010s. They were blatantly floiting the rule last year playing 3 fully developed 2009 players.

At the same time, let's not understate DCU's physicality by saying "DCU teams with small players playing up." Sure there are some standout smaller players they play up and play portions of the matches, but on the whole, the U15 team is big fast and physical.

I haven't seen a small U15's team anywhere in MLS Next since the puberty testosterone and growth spurts are kicking in at those ages.
That said, DCU has multiple 2011's playing U15

What does playing portions of the match mean?
Everyone plays portions of matches, no?

you sound really defensive. its a big physical fast team. It's ok.

Because you sound simple and stupid discounting their individual technical skills and creativity they use to dominate a Bethesda who on average has a bigger, older more physically aggressive team.

now you sound extremely defensive. I love the players on that team. I'm not a Bethesda parent, or fan, and DCU U15 is not small. You said, "dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up." nobody discounted anything, just calling out your implication that DCU U-15 is small players playing up.

I thought the PP was talking about the U14's as well?

Whether the kids are small or big, the reality is that if you really watch any DCU game at pretty much all ages, what you'll see is a very unsophisticated way of playing (i.e. glorified kick and run football) and very weak philosophical/tactical underpinning at the club coming from the top of the academy and the leadership overall. DCU has most of the physically developed kids in the area (for the most part) with a few late bloomers thrown in (and kids who are playing up) which allows them to physically dominate most opponents. But, what you'll see very fast is that when a team can match their physicality and speed and actually knows how to play football against them, they are VERY weak. Not in one age, but all ages. It isn't the kids, it is how they are coached and assembled.
Bethesda is just trying to keep things together to stay competitive because they have realized that the clock is ticking on their relevancy. Why they bio band so much. Its sad actually because at the end of the day the only ones that are losing are these kids because they aren't getting developed like the rest of the world develops youth football talent. They are getting used to win games and, in DCU's case, keep them credible in MLS Academy world, and in Bethesda's case, keep the dumb parents paying ridiculous money for their kid to seem "elite".

You again.
Seems it's a waste of time to keep telling you that you need to get over this personal gripe and grudge.
The DCU Academy is living in your head rent free and obviously causing a lot of stress and mental anguish.

Your lies, untruths, biased opinions all crafted to feed your anti-DCU narrative agenda is quite transparent.

You're that stalker ex boyfriend who can't take rejection.

Why don't you produce the age, height and weight of all the DCU Academy players and create a chart with the age, height and weight of all other MLS Clubs and Next teams?
Instead of shouting your made-up narrative that has no evidence nor facts to back it up.

Who are you and what are your credentials, experience and background at the highest levels of National and International youth Academy systems?
What coaching licenses do you hold?
Which Category 1 International academies have you coached?

You think everyone on DCUM lacks soccer knowledge above Rec to swallow your nonsense?

Not PP but we’ve seen DCU and Philadelphia U and NY Red Bull academies play and it’s clear DCU is not on par with those academies.

So the reasons for that is fair game esp for families who’s kids are going to be scouted. I don’t think you’ve really countered some of PPs arguments.

Like what exactly is their style of play?

Why do you need to know the DCU Academy style of play?
If your kid is there, then your kid knows.

If your kid isn't there and won't be there, it has zero relevance to your life.

Their style of play is basically kick and run soccer. Kick it to fast and big kids and hope they run on it and score. The most direct football you can play, they are playing that. Meaning that the touch rate for the players is far lower than a true possession based academy or team. Touch rate over time has a direct correlation to development.

Lies

Only a person who hasn't watched or don't know what they're watching because of soccer ignorance or has an agenda of propaganda would make such a statement.

Whatever the case, I'm sure the players and DCU isn't concerned about some idiot with a beef hiding anonymously throwing pebbles online

Probably not. But you sure seem to be.

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Anonymous wrote:How did using 3 big biobanded kids on every team work out for the BSC U14's and U15's this weekend?

Bethesda U14's and U15's even with their multiple biobanded big kids were totally dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up.

Boot and Chase ball has severe limitations at top levels

I'm all for bashing Bethesda's misuse of the bio-banding rule. I was hoping that they would have changed the practice this season for the 2010s. They were blatantly floiting the rule last year playing 3 fully developed 2009 players.

At the same time, let's not understate DCU's physicality by saying "DCU teams with small players playing up." Sure there are some standout smaller players they play up and play portions of the matches, but on the whole, the U15 team is big fast and physical.

I haven't seen a small U15's team anywhere in MLS Next since the puberty testosterone and growth spurts are kicking in at those ages.
That said, DCU has multiple 2011's playing U15

What does playing portions of the match mean?
Everyone plays portions of matches, no?

you sound really defensive. its a big physical fast team. It's ok.

Because you sound simple and stupid discounting their individual technical skills and creativity they use to dominate a Bethesda who on average has a bigger, older more physically aggressive team.

now you sound extremely defensive. I love the players on that team. I'm not a Bethesda parent, or fan, and DCU U15 is not small. You said, "dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up." nobody discounted anything, just calling out your implication that DCU U-15 is small players playing up.

I thought the PP was talking about the U14's as well?

Whether the kids are small or big, the reality is that if you really watch any DCU game at pretty much all ages, what you'll see is a very unsophisticated way of playing (i.e. glorified kick and run football) and very weak philosophical/tactical underpinning at the club coming from the top of the academy and the leadership overall. DCU has most of the physically developed kids in the area (for the most part) with a few late bloomers thrown in (and kids who are playing up) which allows them to physically dominate most opponents. But, what you'll see very fast is that when a team can match their physicality and speed and actually knows how to play football against them, they are VERY weak. Not in one age, but all ages. It isn't the kids, it is how they are coached and assembled.
Bethesda is just trying to keep things together to stay competitive because they have realized that the clock is ticking on their relevancy. Why they bio band so much. Its sad actually because at the end of the day the only ones that are losing are these kids because they aren't getting developed like the rest of the world develops youth football talent. They are getting used to win games and, in DCU's case, keep them credible in MLS Academy world, and in Bethesda's case, keep the dumb parents paying ridiculous money for their kid to seem "elite".

You again.
Seems it's a waste of time to keep telling you that you need to get over this personal gripe and grudge.
The DCU Academy is living in your head rent free and obviously causing a lot of stress and mental anguish.

Your lies, untruths, biased opinions all crafted to feed your anti-DCU narrative agenda is quite transparent.

You're that stalker ex boyfriend who can't take rejection.

Why don't you produce the age, height and weight of all the DCU Academy players and create a chart with the age, height and weight of all other MLS Clubs and Next teams?
Instead of shouting your made-up narrative that has no evidence nor facts to back it up.

Who are you and what are your credentials, experience and background at the highest levels of National and International youth Academy systems?
What coaching licenses do you hold?
Which Category 1 International academies have you coached?

You think everyone on DCUM lacks soccer knowledge above Rec to swallow your nonsense?

Not PP but we’ve seen DCU and Philadelphia U and NY Red Bull academies play and it’s clear DCU is not on par with those academies.

So the reasons for that is fair game esp for families who’s kids are going to be scouted. I don’t think you’ve really countered some of PPs arguments.

Like what exactly is their style of play?

Your unscientific and soccer uneducated opinion aside about who you feel is on par or not (since you have no stats, data or measurements), here's a secret for you.

There is no country in the world where all the top level academies are on par.
Chelsea and QPR and Arsenal and Fulham and Tottenham and West Ham academies are all on par?
Sevilla and Espanol and Real Betis on par?

What's par?

The European clubs have different incentives. They develop talent to make money off of that talent and that is the true focus. And there are MANY more clubs that dilute the pool. So every team isn’t going to be lights out good. Making money from developing players isn’t the focus at DCU and that is very clear.

What's your point?

Where can we find an environment where every academy in a region is lights out good? (whatever lights out means)

What is the focus of the DCU Academy and how long have you been on the board or in upper management of the organization?
Do you have supporting documentation to substantiate your claims?

What has been your personal connection and role and experience in and at top Cat 1 European Academies?

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Anonymous wrote:How did using 3 big biobanded kids on every team work out for the BSC U14's and U15's this weekend?

Bethesda U14's and U15's even with their multiple biobanded big kids were totally dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up.

Boot and Chase ball has severe limitations at top levels

I'm all for bashing Bethesda's misuse of the bio-banding rule. I was hoping that they would have changed the practice this season for the 2010s. They were blatantly floiting the rule last year playing 3 fully developed 2009 players.

At the same time, let's not understate DCU's physicality by saying "DCU teams with small players playing up." Sure there are some standout smaller players they play up and play portions of the matches, but on the whole, the U15 team is big fast and physical.

I haven't seen a small U15's team anywhere in MLS Next since the puberty testosterone and growth spurts are kicking in at those ages.
That said, DCU has multiple 2011's playing U15

What does playing portions of the match mean?
Everyone plays portions of matches, no?

you sound really defensive. its a big physical fast team. It's ok.

Because you sound simple and stupid discounting their individual technical skills and creativity they use to dominate a Bethesda who on average has a bigger, older more physically aggressive team.

now you sound extremely defensive. I love the players on that team. I'm not a Bethesda parent, or fan, and DCU U15 is not small. You said, "dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up." nobody discounted anything, just calling out your implication that DCU U-15 is small players playing up.

I thought the PP was talking about the U14's as well?

Whether the kids are small or big, the reality is that if you really watch any DCU game at pretty much all ages, what you'll see is a very unsophisticated way of playing (i.e. glorified kick and run football) and very weak philosophical/tactical underpinning at the club coming from the top of the academy and the leadership overall. DCU has most of the physically developed kids in the area (for the most part) with a few late bloomers thrown in (and kids who are playing up) which allows them to physically dominate most opponents. But, what you'll see very fast is that when a team can match their physicality and speed and actually knows how to play football against them, they are VERY weak. Not in one age, but all ages. It isn't the kids, it is how they are coached and assembled.
Bethesda is just trying to keep things together to stay competitive because they have realized that the clock is ticking on their relevancy. Why they bio band so much. Its sad actually because at the end of the day the only ones that are losing are these kids because they aren't getting developed like the rest of the world develops youth football talent. They are getting used to win games and, in DCU's case, keep them credible in MLS Academy world, and in Bethesda's case, keep the dumb parents paying ridiculous money for their kid to seem "elite".

You again.
Seems it's a waste of time to keep telling you that you need to get over this personal gripe and grudge.
The DCU Academy is living in your head rent free and obviously causing a lot of stress and mental anguish.

Your lies, untruths, biased opinions all crafted to feed your anti-DCU narrative agenda is quite transparent.

You're that stalker ex boyfriend who can't take rejection.

Why don't you produce the age, height and weight of all the DCU Academy players and create a chart with the age, height and weight of all other MLS Clubs and Next teams?
Instead of shouting your made-up narrative that has no evidence nor facts to back it up.

Who are you and what are your credentials, experience and background at the highest levels of National and International youth Academy systems?
What coaching licenses do you hold?
Which Category 1 International academies have you coached?

You think everyone on DCUM lacks soccer knowledge above Rec to swallow your nonsense?

Not PP but we’ve seen DCU and Philadelphia U and NY Red Bull academies play and it’s clear DCU is not on par with those academies.

So the reasons for that is fair game esp for families who’s kids are going to be scouted. I don’t think you’ve really countered some of PPs arguments.

Like what exactly is their style of play?

Why do you need to know the DCU Academy style of play?
If your kid is there, then your kid knows.

If your kid isn't there and won't be there, it has zero relevance to your life.

Their style of play is basically kick and run soccer. Kick it to fast and big kids and hope they run on it and score. The most direct football you can play, they are playing that. Meaning that the touch rate for the players is far lower than a true possession based academy or team. Touch rate over time has a direct correlation to development.

Have you actually watched them play? They are definitely not kick and run. Many of the opponents in the DMV area is playing that direct style of play.

I watched the Cedar Stars weekend and full games where DCU didn’t string together more than 3 or 4 passes more than a few times ALL GAME.

Another soccer ignoramus

If a team failed to consistently string together multiple passes, that means mistakes in passing execution, not that they are kicking it long to non existent "big players"

You morons who don't know the game need to just speak solely to your also ignorant peers and gripers in private instead of talking nonsense in public.

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Anonymous wrote:How did using 3 big biobanded kids on every team work out for the BSC U14's and U15's this weekend?

Bethesda U14's and U15's even with their multiple biobanded big kids were totally dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up.

Boot and Chase ball has severe limitations at top levels

I'm all for bashing Bethesda's misuse of the bio-banding rule. I was hoping that they would have changed the practice this season for the 2010s. They were blatantly floiting the rule last year playing 3 fully developed 2009 players.

At the same time, let's not understate DCU's physicality by saying "DCU teams with small players playing up." Sure there are some standout smaller players they play up and play portions of the matches, but on the whole, the U15 team is big fast and physical.

I haven't seen a small U15's team anywhere in MLS Next since the puberty testosterone and growth spurts are kicking in at those ages.
That said, DCU has multiple 2011's playing U15

What does playing portions of the match mean?
Everyone plays portions of matches, no?

you sound really defensive. its a big physical fast team. It's ok.

Because you sound simple and stupid discounting their individual technical skills and creativity they use to dominate a Bethesda who on average has a bigger, older more physically aggressive team.

now you sound extremely defensive. I love the players on that team. I'm not a Bethesda parent, or fan, and DCU U15 is not small. You said, "dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up." nobody discounted anything, just calling out your implication that DCU U-15 is small players playing up.

I thought the PP was talking about the U14's as well?

Whether the kids are small or big, the reality is that if you really watch any DCU game at pretty much all ages, what you'll see is a very unsophisticated way of playing (i.e. glorified kick and run football) and very weak philosophical/tactical underpinning at the club coming from the top of the academy and the leadership overall. DCU has most of the physically developed kids in the area (for the most part) with a few late bloomers thrown in (and kids who are playing up) which allows them to physically dominate most opponents. But, what you'll see very fast is that when a team can match their physicality and speed and actually knows how to play football against them, they are VERY weak. Not in one age, but all ages. It isn't the kids, it is how they are coached and assembled.
Bethesda is just trying to keep things together to stay competitive because they have realized that the clock is ticking on their relevancy. Why they bio band so much. Its sad actually because at the end of the day the only ones that are losing are these kids because they aren't getting developed like the rest of the world develops youth football talent. They are getting used to win games and, in DCU's case, keep them credible in MLS Academy world, and in Bethesda's case, keep the dumb parents paying ridiculous money for their kid to seem "elite".

You again.
Seems it's a waste of time to keep telling you that you need to get over this personal gripe and grudge.
The DCU Academy is living in your head rent free and obviously causing a lot of stress and mental anguish.

Your lies, untruths, biased opinions all crafted to feed your anti-DCU narrative agenda is quite transparent.

You're that stalker ex boyfriend who can't take rejection.

Why don't you produce the age, height and weight of all the DCU Academy players and create a chart with the age, height and weight of all other MLS Clubs and Next teams?
Instead of shouting your made-up narrative that has no evidence nor facts to back it up.

Who are you and what are your credentials, experience and background at the highest levels of National and International youth Academy systems?
What coaching licenses do you hold?
Which Category 1 International academies have you coached?

You think everyone on DCUM lacks soccer knowledge above Rec to swallow your nonsense?

Not PP but we’ve seen DCU and Philadelphia U and NY Red Bull academies play and it’s clear DCU is not on par with those academies.

So the reasons for that is fair game esp for families who’s kids are going to be scouted. I don’t think you’ve really countered some of PPs arguments.

Like what exactly is their style of play?

Why do you need to know the DCU Academy style of play?
If your kid is there, then your kid knows.

If your kid isn't there and won't be there, it has zero relevance to your life.

Their style of play is basically kick and run soccer. Kick it to fast and big kids and hope they run on it and score. The most direct football you can play, they are playing that. Meaning that the touch rate for the players is far lower than a true possession based academy or team. Touch rate over time has a direct correlation to development.

Lies

Only a person who hasn't watched or don't know what they're watching because of soccer ignorance or has an agenda of propaganda would make such a statement.

Whatever the case, I'm sure the players and DCU isn't concerned about some idiot with a beef hiding anonymously throwing pebbles online

Probably not. But you sure seem to be.

Sometimes the liars and toxic fraud agenda people need to be checked so they don't get too comfortable

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Anonymous wrote:How did using 3 big biobanded kids on every team work out for the BSC U14's and U15's this weekend?

Bethesda U14's and U15's even with their multiple biobanded big kids were totally dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up.

Boot and Chase ball has severe limitations at top levels

I'm all for bashing Bethesda's misuse of the bio-banding rule. I was hoping that they would have changed the practice this season for the 2010s. They were blatantly floiting the rule last year playing 3 fully developed 2009 players.

At the same time, let's not understate DCU's physicality by saying "DCU teams with small players playing up." Sure there are some standout smaller players they play up and play portions of the matches, but on the whole, the U15 team is big fast and physical.

I haven't seen a small U15's team anywhere in MLS Next since the puberty testosterone and growth spurts are kicking in at those ages.
That said, DCU has multiple 2011's playing U15

What does playing portions of the match mean?
Everyone plays portions of matches, no?

you sound really defensive. its a big physical fast team. It's ok.

Because you sound simple and stupid discounting their individual technical skills and creativity they use to dominate a Bethesda who on average has a bigger, older more physically aggressive team.

now you sound extremely defensive. I love the players on that team. I'm not a Bethesda parent, or fan, and DCU U15 is not small. You said, "dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up." nobody discounted anything, just calling out your implication that DCU U-15 is small players playing up.

I thought the PP was talking about the U14's as well?

Whether the kids are small or big, the reality is that if you really watch any DCU game at pretty much all ages, what you'll see is a very unsophisticated way of playing (i.e. glorified kick and run football) and very weak philosophical/tactical underpinning at the club coming from the top of the academy and the leadership overall. DCU has most of the physically developed kids in the area (for the most part) with a few late bloomers thrown in (and kids who are playing up) which allows them to physically dominate most opponents. But, what you'll see very fast is that when a team can match their physicality and speed and actually knows how to play football against them, they are VERY weak. Not in one age, but all ages. It isn't the kids, it is how they are coached and assembled.
Bethesda is just trying to keep things together to stay competitive because they have realized that the clock is ticking on their relevancy. Why they bio band so much. Its sad actually because at the end of the day the only ones that are losing are these kids because they aren't getting developed like the rest of the world develops youth football talent. They are getting used to win games and, in DCU's case, keep them credible in MLS Academy world, and in Bethesda's case, keep the dumb parents paying ridiculous money for their kid to seem "elite".

You again.
Seems it's a waste of time to keep telling you that you need to get over this personal gripe and grudge.
The DCU Academy is living in your head rent free and obviously causing a lot of stress and mental anguish.

Your lies, untruths, biased opinions all crafted to feed your anti-DCU narrative agenda is quite transparent.

You're that stalker ex boyfriend who can't take rejection.

Why don't you produce the age, height and weight of all the DCU Academy players and create a chart with the age, height and weight of all other MLS Clubs and Next teams?
Instead of shouting your made-up narrative that has no evidence nor facts to back it up.

Who are you and what are your credentials, experience and background at the highest levels of National and International youth Academy systems?
What coaching licenses do you hold?
Which Category 1 International academies have you coached?

You think everyone on DCUM lacks soccer knowledge above Rec to swallow your nonsense?

Not PP but we’ve seen DCU and Philadelphia U and NY Red Bull academies play and it’s clear DCU is not on par with those academies.

So the reasons for that is fair game esp for families who’s kids are going to be scouted. I don’t think you’ve really countered some of PPs arguments.

Like what exactly is their style of play?

Why do you need to know the DCU Academy style of play?
If your kid is there, then your kid knows.

If your kid isn't there and won't be there, it has zero relevance to your life.

Their style of play is basically kick and run soccer. Kick it to fast and big kids and hope they run on it and score. The most direct football you can play, they are playing that. Meaning that the touch rate for the players is far lower than a true possession based academy or team. Touch rate over time has a direct correlation to development.

Lies

Only a person who hasn't watched or don't know what they're watching because of soccer ignorance or has an agenda of propaganda would make such a statement.

Whatever the case, I'm sure the players and DCU isn't concerned about some idiot with a beef hiding anonymously throwing pebbles online

Probably not. But you sure seem to be.

Sometimes the liars and toxic fraud agenda people need to be checked so they don't get too comfortable

But honestly, not PP, how have you rebutted that posters points? Seems pretty reasonable.

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Anonymous wrote:How did using 3 big biobanded kids on every team work out for the BSC U14's and U15's this weekend?

Bethesda U14's and U15's even with their multiple biobanded big kids were totally dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up.

Boot and Chase ball has severe limitations at top levels

I'm all for bashing Bethesda's misuse of the bio-banding rule. I was hoping that they would have changed the practice this season for the 2010s. They were blatantly floiting the rule last year playing 3 fully developed 2009 players.

At the same time, let's not understate DCU's physicality by saying "DCU teams with small players playing up." Sure there are some standout smaller players they play up and play portions of the matches, but on the whole, the U15 team is big fast and physical.

I haven't seen a small U15's team anywhere in MLS Next since the puberty testosterone and growth spurts are kicking in at those ages.
That said, DCU has multiple 2011's playing U15

What does playing portions of the match mean?
Everyone plays portions of matches, no?

you sound really defensive. its a big physical fast team. It's ok.

Because you sound simple and stupid discounting their individual technical skills and creativity they use to dominate a Bethesda who on average has a bigger, older more physically aggressive team.

now you sound extremely defensive. I love the players on that team. I'm not a Bethesda parent, or fan, and DCU U15 is not small. You said, "dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up." nobody discounted anything, just calling out your implication that DCU U-15 is small players playing up.

I thought the PP was talking about the U14's as well?

Whether the kids are small or big, the reality is that if you really watch any DCU game at pretty much all ages, what you'll see is a very unsophisticated way of playing (i.e. glorified kick and run football) and very weak philosophical/tactical underpinning at the club coming from the top of the academy and the leadership overall. DCU has most of the physically developed kids in the area (for the most part) with a few late bloomers thrown in (and kids who are playing up) which allows them to physically dominate most opponents. But, what you'll see very fast is that when a team can match their physicality and speed and actually knows how to play football against them, they are VERY weak. Not in one age, but all ages. It isn't the kids, it is how they are coached and assembled.
Bethesda is just trying to keep things together to stay competitive because they have realized that the clock is ticking on their relevancy. Why they bio band so much. Its sad actually because at the end of the day the only ones that are losing are these kids because they aren't getting developed like the rest of the world develops youth football talent. They are getting used to win games and, in DCU's case, keep them credible in MLS Academy world, and in Bethesda's case, keep the dumb parents paying ridiculous money for their kid to seem "elite".

You again.
Seems it's a waste of time to keep telling you that you need to get over this personal gripe and grudge.
The DCU Academy is living in your head rent free and obviously causing a lot of stress and mental anguish.

Your lies, untruths, biased opinions all crafted to feed your anti-DCU narrative agenda is quite transparent.

You're that stalker ex boyfriend who can't take rejection.

Why don't you produce the age, height and weight of all the DCU Academy players and create a chart with the age, height and weight of all other MLS Clubs and Next teams?
Instead of shouting your made-up narrative that has no evidence nor facts to back it up.

Who are you and what are your credentials, experience and background at the highest levels of National and International youth Academy systems?
What coaching licenses do you hold?
Which Category 1 International academies have you coached?

You think everyone on DCUM lacks soccer knowledge above Rec to swallow your nonsense?

Not PP but we’ve seen DCU and Philadelphia U and NY Red Bull academies play and it’s clear DCU is not on par with those academies.

So the reasons for that is fair game esp for families who’s kids are going to be scouted. I don’t think you’ve really countered some of PPs arguments.

Like what exactly is their style of play?

Why do you need to know the DCU Academy style of play?
If your kid is there, then your kid knows.

If your kid isn't there and won't be there, it has zero relevance to your life.

Their style of play is basically kick and run soccer. Kick it to fast and big kids and hope they run on it and score. The most direct football you can play, they are playing that. Meaning that the touch rate for the players is far lower than a true possession based academy or team. Touch rate over time has a direct correlation to development.

Lies

Only a person who hasn't watched or don't know what they're watching because of soccer ignorance or has an agenda of propaganda would make such a statement.

Whatever the case, I'm sure the players and DCU isn't concerned about some idiot with a beef hiding anonymously throwing pebbles online

Probably not. But you sure seem to be.

Sometimes the liars and toxic fraud agenda people need to be checked so they don't get too comfortable

But honestly, not PP, how have you rebutted that posters points? Seems pretty reasonable.

You must only be reading one side.
I see plenty rebuttals.

There is nothing but time wasted in dealing with biased personal opinions that have nothing of substance as evidence or facts.

Only facts, truths and verifiable evidence requires a counter argument with facts, evidence and truth.

Everything else is peeing in the wind

- Strawberry sucks, vanilla is the best
- No, Vanilla sucks, chocolate is the best

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Anonymous wrote:How did using 3 big biobanded kids on every team work out for the BSC U14's and U15's this weekend?

Bethesda U14's and U15's even with their multiple biobanded big kids were totally dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up.

Boot and Chase ball has severe limitations at top levels

I'm all for bashing Bethesda's misuse of the bio-banding rule. I was hoping that they would have changed the practice this season for the 2010s. They were blatantly floiting the rule last year playing 3 fully developed 2009 players.

At the same time, let's not understate DCU's physicality by saying "DCU teams with small players playing up." Sure there are some standout smaller players they play up and play portions of the matches, but on the whole, the U15 team is big fast and physical.

I haven't seen a small U15's team anywhere in MLS Next since the puberty testosterone and growth spurts are kicking in at those ages.
That said, DCU has multiple 2011's playing U15

What does playing portions of the match mean?
Everyone plays portions of matches, no?

you sound really defensive. its a big physical fast team. It's ok.

Because you sound simple and stupid discounting their individual technical skills and creativity they use to dominate a Bethesda who on average has a bigger, older more physically aggressive team.

now you sound extremely defensive. I love the players on that team. I'm not a Bethesda parent, or fan, and DCU U15 is not small. You said, "dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up." nobody discounted anything, just calling out your implication that DCU U-15 is small players playing up.

I thought the PP was talking about the U14's as well?

Whether the kids are small or big, the reality is that if you really watch any DCU game at pretty much all ages, what you'll see is a very unsophisticated way of playing (i.e. glorified kick and run football) and very weak philosophical/tactical underpinning at the club coming from the top of the academy and the leadership overall. DCU has most of the physically developed kids in the area (for the most part) with a few late bloomers thrown in (and kids who are playing up) which allows them to physically dominate most opponents. But, what you'll see very fast is that when a team can match their physicality and speed and actually knows how to play football against them, they are VERY weak. Not in one age, but all ages. It isn't the kids, it is how they are coached and assembled.
Bethesda is just trying to keep things together to stay competitive because they have realized that the clock is ticking on their relevancy. Why they bio band so much. Its sad actually because at the end of the day the only ones that are losing are these kids because they aren't getting developed like the rest of the world develops youth football talent. They are getting used to win games and, in DCU's case, keep them credible in MLS Academy world, and in Bethesda's case, keep the dumb parents paying ridiculous money for their kid to seem "elite".

You again.
Seems it's a waste of time to keep telling you that you need to get over this personal gripe and grudge.
The DCU Academy is living in your head rent free and obviously causing a lot of stress and mental anguish.

Your lies, untruths, biased opinions all crafted to feed your anti-DCU narrative agenda is quite transparent.

You're that stalker ex boyfriend who can't take rejection.

Why don't you produce the age, height and weight of all the DCU Academy players and create a chart with the age, height and weight of all other MLS Clubs and Next teams?
Instead of shouting your made-up narrative that has no evidence nor facts to back it up.

Who are you and what are your credentials, experience and background at the highest levels of National and International youth Academy systems?
What coaching licenses do you hold?
Which Category 1 International academies have you coached?

You think everyone on DCUM lacks soccer knowledge above Rec to swallow your nonsense?

Not PP but we’ve seen DCU and Philadelphia U and NY Red Bull academies play and it’s clear DCU is not on par with those academies.

So the reasons for that is fair game esp for families who’s kids are going to be scouted. I don’t think you’ve really countered some of PPs arguments.

Like what exactly is their style of play?

Why do you need to know the DCU Academy style of play?
If your kid is there, then your kid knows.

If your kid isn't there and won't be there, it has zero relevance to your life.

Their style of play is basically kick and run soccer. Kick it to fast and big kids and hope they run on it and score. The most direct football you can play, they are playing that. Meaning that the touch rate for the players is far lower than a true possession based academy or team. Touch rate over time has a direct correlation to development.

Have you actually watched them play? They are definitely not kick and run. Many of the opponents in the DMV area is playing that direct style of play.

I watched the Cedar Stars weekend and full games where DCU didn’t string together more than 3 or 4 passes more than a few times ALL GAME.

State your level of soccer expertise and knowledge as a player, coach and or administrator at the highest levels
Since we should just go off your say-so

What was the Pass Attempt vs Pass Completion stats?
What were the passes 0-5 yards stats, 6-10 yards stats, 11-15 stats, over 25 yards stats?

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Anonymous wrote:How did using 3 big biobanded kids on every team work out for the BSC U14's and U15's this weekend?

Bethesda U14's and U15's even with their multiple biobanded big kids were totally dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up.

Boot and Chase ball has severe limitations at top levels

I'm all for bashing Bethesda's misuse of the bio-banding rule. I was hoping that they would have changed the practice this season for the 2010s. They were blatantly floiting the rule last year playing 3 fully developed 2009 players.

At the same time, let's not understate DCU's physicality by saying "DCU teams with small players playing up." Sure there are some standout smaller players they play up and play portions of the matches, but on the whole, the U15 team is big fast and physical.

I haven't seen a small U15's team anywhere in MLS Next since the puberty testosterone and growth spurts are kicking in at those ages.
That said, DCU has multiple 2011's playing U15

What does playing portions of the match mean?
Everyone plays portions of matches, no?

you sound really defensive. its a big physical fast team. It's ok.

Because you sound simple and stupid discounting their individual technical skills and creativity they use to dominate a Bethesda who on average has a bigger, older more physically aggressive team.

now you sound extremely defensive. I love the players on that team. I'm not a Bethesda parent, or fan, and DCU U15 is not small. You said, "dominated by DCU teams with small players playing up." nobody discounted anything, just calling out your implication that DCU U-15 is small players playing up.

I thought the PP was talking about the U14's as well?

Whether the kids are small or big, the reality is that if you really watch any DCU game at pretty much all ages, what you'll see is a very unsophisticated way of playing (i.e. glorified kick and run football) and very weak philosophical/tactical underpinning at the club coming from the top of the academy and the leadership overall. DCU has most of the physically developed kids in the area (for the most part) with a few late bloomers thrown in (and kids who are playing up) which allows them to physically dominate most opponents. But, what you'll see very fast is that when a team can match their physicality and speed and actually knows how to play football against them, they are VERY weak. Not in one age, but all ages. It isn't the kids, it is how they are coached and assembled.
Bethesda is just trying to keep things together to stay competitive because they have realized that the clock is ticking on their relevancy. Why they bio band so much. Its sad actually because at the end of the day the only ones that are losing are these kids because they aren't getting developed like the rest of the world develops youth football talent. They are getting used to win games and, in DCU's case, keep them credible in MLS Academy world, and in Bethesda's case, keep the dumb parents paying ridiculous money for their kid to seem "elite".

You again.
Seems it's a waste of time to keep telling you that you need to get over this personal gripe and grudge.
The DCU Academy is living in your head rent free and obviously causing a lot of stress and mental anguish.

Your lies, untruths, biased opinions all crafted to feed your anti-DCU narrative agenda is quite transparent.

You're that stalker ex boyfriend who can't take rejection.

Why don't you produce the age, height and weight of all the DCU Academy players and create a chart with the age, height and weight of all other MLS Clubs and Next teams?
Instead of shouting your made-up narrative that has no evidence nor facts to back it up.

Who are you and what are your credentials, experience and background at the highest levels of National and International youth Academy systems?
What coaching licenses do you hold?
Which Category 1 International academies have you coached?

You think everyone on DCUM lacks soccer knowledge above Rec to swallow your nonsense?

Not PP but we’ve seen DCU and Philadelphia U and NY Red Bull academies play and it’s clear DCU is not on par with those academies.

So the reasons for that is fair game esp for families who’s kids are going to be scouted. I don’t think you’ve really countered some of PPs arguments.

Like what exactly is their style of play?

Why do you need to know the DCU Academy style of play?
If your kid is there, then your kid knows.

If your kid isn't there and won't be there, it has zero relevance to your life.

Their style of play is basically kick and run soccer. Kick it to fast and big kids and hope they run on it and score. The most direct football you can play, they are playing that. Meaning that the touch rate for the players is far lower than a true possession based academy or team. Touch rate over time has a direct correlation to development.

Lies

Only a person who hasn't watched or don't know what they're watching because of soccer ignorance or has an agenda of propaganda would make such a statement.

Whatever the case, I'm sure the players and DCU isn't concerned about some idiot with a beef hiding anonymously throwing pebbles online

Probably not. But you sure seem to be.

Sometimes the liars and toxic fraud agenda people need to be checked so they don't get too comfortable

But honestly, not PP, how have you rebutted that posters points? Seems pretty reasonable.

You must only be reading one side.
I see plenty rebuttals.

There is nothing but time wasted in dealing with biased personal opinions that have nothing of substance as evidence or facts.

Only facts, truths and verifiable evidence requires a counter argument with facts, evidence and truth.

Everything else is peeing in the wind

- Strawberry sucks, vanilla is the best
- No, Vanilla sucks, chocolate is the best

so then why do you participate on this forum considering that is all it is anyway? All your posts are the same. One post says yes you say no. It is what it is. At least the PP gives his honest opinion. You just say his opinion is wrong and offer absolutely nothing to support what you’re saying.