Metro United having ID Sessions

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Anonymous wrote:all this talk about Metro United next year and GFR 08 is in the bottom of Jeff Cup are we to believe they will be better than FCV for U13 next year?

Yeah that’s a safe bet. I would say Metro 08 with Stoddard #7 and GFR #16 will be better than FCV #10.

https://youthsoccerrankings.us/rankings/VA/12/Girls/

Not to say you are wrong, but all these rankings are silly in terms of how they are going to translate from small field to big field, etc....

Well if your gonna bring up Jeff Cup placements to speculate on next year all rankings are fair game I would say.

you are speculating Stoddard 08 will join Metro.. I won't drive from DC to RESTON 4 times a week. so Yes GRF #16 is All Metro Has while FCV is #10

You may not but some will. Stoddard players train in VA with Metro DA every week. The Stoddard 08s just went to Penn Fusion DA this weekend with Metro DA coaches for some friendlies with Penn Fusion, Pipeline, etc.

So you think stoddert is a powerhouse? It’s not. Remember DA/ECNL selection will be maybe one or two players from a team. Some of the players who kill it on the 9v9 field will have problems on the large field. Things change on the big field and older age groups. The size and speed advantages enjoyed by many players in the u- little disappear as all the players make it through puberty.

A DC player would have to drive by Arlington and Mclean to get to Metro’s practices. Depending on where you live it’s like 15-20 for Arlington, Mclean 20-30 and Tyson/Reston 35-45 minutes on good days. If in upper NW BSC or Pipeline will be easier.

A club doesn't need to be a "power house" to have 3-4 kids who are quality. Multiply that by 3 clubs and you have a core. Be a club that directly feeds a DA and parents put their kids in that program if they feel their kid can play at a higher level.

Presumably, those Stoddert parents that felt Arlington was an option had gone to Arlington already.

Regarding a Stoddert parent driving by McLean for Metro is not true. The reality is the difference between the two clubs can simply be a matter of turning left or right off the Beltway.

There can be 3-4 quality players on a team but they are not DA quality. If Stoddert had 3-4 DA quality players their tournament record would be a lot better. This is the first time I have seen Stoddert in the Jeff Cup(great!) and it’s in a lower flight. You may be playing against another clubs 2nd or 3rd team. When you go to JeFf Cup watch the teams in the top flight. How many of the girls on your team could play at that level? Remember Loudoun is in the second flight and Arlington is in the third. A lot of people are saying both of those placements are too high. How does your team play against those clubs?

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They wouldnt PP was making a point that players go to a club near them

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Anonymous wrote:all this talk about Metro United next year and GFR 08 is in the bottom of Jeff Cup are we to believe they will be better than FCV for U13 next year?

Yeah that’s a safe bet. I would say Metro 08 with Stoddard #7 and GFR #16 will be better than FCV #10.

https://youthsoccerrankings.us/rankings/VA/12/Girls/

Not to say you are wrong, but all these rankings are silly in terms of how they are going to translate from small field to big field, etc....

Well if your gonna bring up Jeff Cup placements to speculate on next year all rankings are fair game I would say.

you are speculating Stoddard 08 will join Metro.. I won't drive from DC to RESTON 4 times a week. so Yes GRF #16 is All Metro Has while FCV is #10

You may not but some will. Stoddard players train in VA with Metro DA every week. The Stoddard 08s just went to Penn Fusion DA this weekend with Metro DA coaches for some friendlies with Penn Fusion, Pipeline, etc.

So you think stoddert is a powerhouse? It’s not. Remember DA/ECNL selection will be maybe one or two players from a team. Some of the players who kill it on the 9v9 field will have problems on the large field. Things change on the big field and older age groups. The size and speed advantages enjoyed by many players in the u- little disappear as all the players make it through puberty.

A DC player would have to drive by Arlington and Mclean to get to Metro’s practices. Depending on where you live it’s like 15-20 for Arlington, Mclean 20-30 and Tyson/Reston 35-45 minutes on good days. If in upper NW BSC or Pipeline will be easier.

my point exactly! Metro will be lucky to field a 08 team. Im sorry a GOOD competitive 08 team. Looking at Standing only Mclean and Arlington are the top team near Metro with VSA having VDA, and Loudoun with Loudoun ECNL, why go to Metro? Only SYC 08 is a top team with no feeder club I will be curious to know where top players will go maybe BRYC. so what team does that leave with Metro? GFR

The assumption you are making is that given the choice between McLean and MU (or BRYC is wherever), McLean is the obvious choice. That isn't some sort of given. People will choose based on coaching, talent, cost, league, and other factors.

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Anonymous wrote:all this talk about Metro United next year and GFR 08 is in the bottom of Jeff Cup are we to believe they will be better than FCV for U13 next year?

Yeah that’s a safe bet. I would say Metro 08 with Stoddard #7 and GFR #16 will be better than FCV #10.

https://youthsoccerrankings.us/rankings/VA/12/Girls/

Not to say you are wrong, but all these rankings are silly in terms of how they are going to translate from small field to big field, etc....

Well if your gonna bring up Jeff Cup placements to speculate on next year all rankings are fair game I would say.

you are speculating Stoddard 08 will join Metro.. I won't drive from DC to RESTON 4 times a week. so Yes GRF #16 is All Metro Has while FCV is #10

You may not but some will. Stoddard players train in VA with Metro DA every week. The Stoddard 08s just went to Penn Fusion DA this weekend with Metro DA coaches for some friendlies with Penn Fusion, Pipeline, etc.

So you think stoddert is a powerhouse? It’s not. Remember DA/ECNL selection will be maybe one or two players from a team. Some of the players who kill it on the 9v9 field will have problems on the large field. Things change on the big field and older age groups. The size and speed advantages enjoyed by many players in the u- little disappear as all the players make it through puberty.

A DC player would have to drive by Arlington and Mclean to get to Metro’s practices. Depending on where you live it’s like 15-20 for Arlington, Mclean 20-30 and Tyson/Reston 35-45 minutes on good days. If in upper NW BSC or Pipeline will be easier.

A club doesn't need to be a "power house" to have 3-4 kids who are quality. Multiply that by 3 clubs and you have a core. Be a club that directly feeds a DA and parents put their kids in that program if they feel their kid can play at a higher level.

Presumably, those Stoddert parents that felt Arlington was an option had gone to Arlington already.

Regarding a Stoddert parent driving by McLean for Metro is not true. The reality is the difference between the two clubs can simply be a matter of turning left or right off the Beltway.

There can be 3-4 quality players on a team but they are not DA quality. If Stoddert had 3-4 DA quality players their tournament record would be a lot better. This is the first time I have seen Stoddert in the Jeff Cup(great!) and it’s in a lower flight. You may be playing against another clubs 2nd or 3rd team. When you go to JeFf Cup watch the teams in the top flight. How many of the girls on your team could play at that level? Remember Loudoun is in the second flight and Arlington is in the third. A lot of people are saying both of those placements are too high. How does your team play against those clubs?

Your Jeff Cup bracket is your crystal ball for DA soccer. Cool. Then don't get all upset over the 3-4 quality players from Stoddard and 3-4 quality players from GFR that are getting DA training or attending Metro practices. You have nothing to worry about.

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Anonymous wrote:all this talk about Metro United next year and GFR 08 is in the bottom of Jeff Cup are we to believe they will be better than FCV for U13 next year?

Yeah that’s a safe bet. I would say Metro 08 with Stoddard #7 and GFR #16 will be better than FCV #10.

https://youthsoccerrankings.us/rankings/VA/12/Girls/

Not to say you are wrong, but all these rankings are silly in terms of how they are going to translate from small field to big field, etc....

Well if your gonna bring up Jeff Cup placements to speculate on next year all rankings are fair game I would say.

you are speculating Stoddard 08 will join Metro.. I won't drive from DC to RESTON 4 times a week. so Yes GRF #16 is All Metro Has while FCV is #10

You may not but some will. Stoddard players train in VA with Metro DA every week. The Stoddard 08s just went to Penn Fusion DA this weekend with Metro DA coaches for some friendlies with Penn Fusion, Pipeline, etc.

So you think stoddert is a powerhouse? It’s not. Remember DA/ECNL selection will be maybe one or two players from a team. Some of the players who kill it on the 9v9 field will have problems on the large field. Things change on the big field and older age groups. The size and speed advantages enjoyed by many players in the u- little disappear as all the players make it through puberty.

A DC player would have to drive by Arlington and Mclean to get to Metro’s practices. Depending on where you live it’s like 15-20 for Arlington, Mclean 20-30 and Tyson/Reston 35-45 minutes on good days. If in upper NW BSC or Pipeline will be easier.

A club doesn't need to be a "power house" to have 3-4 kids who are quality. Multiply that by 3 clubs and you have a core. Be a club that directly feeds a DA and parents put their kids in that program if they feel their kid can play at a higher level.

Presumably, those Stoddert parents that felt Arlington was an option had gone to Arlington already.

Regarding a Stoddert parent driving by McLean for Metro is not true. The reality is the difference between the two clubs can simply be a matter of turning left or right off the Beltway.

There can be 3-4 quality players on a team but they are not DA quality. If Stoddert had 3-4 DA quality players their tournament record would be a lot better. This is the first time I have seen Stoddert in the Jeff Cup(great!) and it’s in a lower flight. You may be playing against another clubs 2nd or 3rd team. When you go to JeFf Cup watch the teams in the top flight. How many of the girls on your team could play at that level? Remember Loudoun is in the second flight and Arlington is in the third. A lot of people are saying both of those placements are too high. How does your team play against those clubs?

Your Jeff Cup bracket is your crystal ball for DA soccer. Cool. Then don't get all upset over the 3-4 quality players from Stoddard and 3-4 quality players from GFR that are getting DA training or attending Metro practices. You have nothing to worry about.

I'm not that's why Metro is in the bottom for every age group in DA..

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Anonymous wrote:all this talk about Metro United next year and GFR 08 is in the bottom of Jeff Cup are we to believe they will be better than FCV for U13 next year?

Yeah that’s a safe bet. I would say Metro 08 with Stoddard #7 and GFR #16 will be better than FCV #10.

https://youthsoccerrankings.us/rankings/VA/12/Girls/

Not to say you are wrong, but all these rankings are silly in terms of how they are going to translate from small field to big field, etc....

Well if your gonna bring up Jeff Cup placements to speculate on next year all rankings are fair game I would say.

you are speculating Stoddard 08 will join Metro.. I won't drive from DC to RESTON 4 times a week. so Yes GRF #16 is All Metro Has while FCV is #10

You may not but some will. Stoddard players train in VA with Metro DA every week. The Stoddard 08s just went to Penn Fusion DA this weekend with Metro DA coaches for some friendlies with Penn Fusion, Pipeline, etc.

So you think stoddert is a powerhouse? It’s not. Remember DA/ECNL selection will be maybe one or two players from a team. Some of the players who kill it on the 9v9 field will have problems on the large field. Things change on the big field and older age groups. The size and speed advantages enjoyed by many players in the u- little disappear as all the players make it through puberty.

A DC player would have to drive by Arlington and Mclean to get to Metro’s practices. Depending on where you live it’s like 15-20 for Arlington, Mclean 20-30 and Tyson/Reston 35-45 minutes on good days. If in upper NW BSC or Pipeline will be easier.

A club doesn't need to be a "power house" to have 3-4 kids who are quality. Multiply that by 3 clubs and you have a core. Be a club that directly feeds a DA and parents put their kids in that program if they feel their kid can play at a higher level.

Presumably, those Stoddert parents that felt Arlington was an option had gone to Arlington already.

Regarding a Stoddert parent driving by McLean for Metro is not true. The reality is the difference between the two clubs can simply be a matter of turning left or right off the Beltway.

There can be 3-4 quality players on a team but they are not DA quality. If Stoddert had 3-4 DA quality players their tournament record would be a lot better. This is the first time I have seen Stoddert in the Jeff Cup(great!) and it’s in a lower flight. You may be playing against another clubs 2nd or 3rd team. When you go to JeFf Cup watch the teams in the top flight. How many of the girls on your team could play at that level? Remember Loudoun is in the second flight and Arlington is in the third. A lot of people are saying both of those placements are too high. How does your team play against those clubs?

Your Jeff Cup bracket is your crystal ball for DA soccer. Cool. Then don't get all upset over the 3-4 quality players from Stoddard and 3-4 quality players from GFR that are getting DA training or attending Metro practices. You have nothing to worry about.

I'm not that's why Metro is in the bottom for every age group in DA..

There you go. It will be okay. Have a nice day.

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Anonymous wrote:all this talk about Metro United next year and GFR 08 is in the bottom of Jeff Cup are we to believe they will be better than FCV for U13 next year?

Yeah that’s a safe bet. I would say Metro 08 with Stoddard #7 and GFR #16 will be better than FCV #10.

https://youthsoccerrankings.us/rankings/VA/12/Girls/

Not to say you are wrong, but all these rankings are silly in terms of how they are going to translate from small field to big field, etc....

Well if your gonna bring up Jeff Cup placements to speculate on next year all rankings are fair game I would say.

you are speculating Stoddard 08 will join Metro.. I won't drive from DC to RESTON 4 times a week. so Yes GRF #16 is All Metro Has while FCV is #10

You may not but some will. Stoddard players train in VA with Metro DA every week. The Stoddard 08s just went to Penn Fusion DA this weekend with Metro DA coaches for some friendlies with Penn Fusion, Pipeline, etc.

So you think stoddert is a powerhouse? It’s not. Remember DA/ECNL selection will be maybe one or two players from a team. Some of the players who kill it on the 9v9 field will have problems on the large field. Things change on the big field and older age groups. The size and speed advantages enjoyed by many players in the u- little disappear as all the players make it through puberty.

A DC player would have to drive by Arlington and Mclean to get to Metro’s practices. Depending on where you live it’s like 15-20 for Arlington, Mclean 20-30 and Tyson/Reston 35-45 minutes on good days. If in upper NW BSC or Pipeline will be easier.

A club doesn't need to be a "power house" to have 3-4 kids who are quality. Multiply that by 3 clubs and you have a core. Be a club that directly feeds a DA and parents put their kids in that program if they feel their kid can play at a higher level.

Presumably, those Stoddert parents that felt Arlington was an option had gone to Arlington already.

Regarding a Stoddert parent driving by McLean for Metro is not true. The reality is the difference between the two clubs can simply be a matter of turning left or right off the Beltway.

There can be 3-4 quality players on a team but they are not DA quality. If Stoddert had 3-4 DA quality players their tournament record would be a lot better. This is the first time I have seen Stoddert in the Jeff Cup(great!) and it’s in a lower flight. You may be playing against another clubs 2nd or 3rd team. When you go to JeFf Cup watch the teams in the top flight. How many of the girls on your team could play at that level? Remember Loudoun is in the second flight and Arlington is in the third. A lot of people are saying both of those placements are too high. How does your team play against those clubs?

Stoddert’s 08’s are ranked higher than GFR or FCV in Youth Soccer Rankings.

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Anonymous wrote:all this talk about Metro United next year and GFR 08 is in the bottom of Jeff Cup are we to believe they will be better than FCV for U13 next year?

Yeah that’s a safe bet. I would say Metro 08 with Stoddard #7 and GFR #16 will be better than FCV #10.

https://youthsoccerrankings.us/rankings/VA/12/Girls/

Not to say you are wrong, but all these rankings are silly in terms of how they are going to translate from small field to big field, etc....

Well if your gonna bring up Jeff Cup placements to speculate on next year all rankings are fair game I would say.

you are speculating Stoddard 08 will join Metro.. I won't drive from DC to RESTON 4 times a week. so Yes GRF #16 is All Metro Has while FCV is #10

You may not but some will. Stoddard players train in VA with Metro DA every week. The Stoddard 08s just went to Penn Fusion DA this weekend with Metro DA coaches for some friendlies with Penn Fusion, Pipeline, etc.

So you think stoddert is a powerhouse? It’s not. Remember DA/ECNL selection will be maybe one or two players from a team. Some of the players who kill it on the 9v9 field will have problems on the large field. Things change on the big field and older age groups. The size and speed advantages enjoyed by many players in the u- little disappear as all the players make it through puberty.

A DC player would have to drive by Arlington and Mclean to get to Metro’s practices. Depending on where you live it’s like 15-20 for Arlington, Mclean 20-30 and Tyson/Reston 35-45 minutes on good days. If in upper NW BSC or Pipeline will be easier.

A club doesn't need to be a "power house" to have 3-4 kids who are quality. Multiply that by 3 clubs and you have a core. Be a club that directly feeds a DA and parents put their kids in that program if they feel their kid can play at a higher level.

Presumably, those Stoddert parents that felt Arlington was an option had gone to Arlington already.

Regarding a Stoddert parent driving by McLean for Metro is not true. The reality is the difference between the two clubs can simply be a matter of turning left or right off the Beltway.

There can be 3-4 quality players on a team but they are not DA quality. If Stoddert had 3-4 DA quality players their tournament record would be a lot better. This is the first time I have seen Stoddert in the Jeff Cup(great!) and it’s in a lower flight. You may be playing against another clubs 2nd or 3rd team. When you go to JeFf Cup watch the teams in the top flight. How many of the girls on your team could play at that level? Remember Loudoun is in the second flight and Arlington is in the third. A lot of people are saying both of those placements are too high. How does your team play against those clubs?

Stoddert’s 08’s are ranked higher than GFR or FCV in Youth Soccer Rankings.

Why do you think ranking matter? MU will be a good option for those who have been left out of the process, are upset at the current club, looking for a different coach, style of play, etc. At the clubs where they have DA and are established, girls who are on the u12 top team will make the DA roster. A good deal of these girls would not make the team if they were trying out for the club from outside of the club. They only take girls who are really really good.
Remember DA is not really about being on a high ranked team. It’s about being the 2-3 best girl on the team.

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Anonymous wrote:all this talk about Metro United next year and GFR 08 is in the bottom of Jeff Cup are we to believe they will be better than FCV for U13 next year?

Yeah that’s a safe bet. I would say Metro 08 with Stoddard #7 and GFR #16 will be better than FCV #10.

https://youthsoccerrankings.us/rankings/VA/12/Girls/

Not to say you are wrong, but all these rankings are silly in terms of how they are going to translate from small field to big field, etc....

Well if your gonna bring up Jeff Cup placements to speculate on next year all rankings are fair game I would say.

you are speculating Stoddard 08 will join Metro.. I won't drive from DC to RESTON 4 times a week. so Yes GRF #16 is All Metro Has while FCV is #10

You may not but some will. Stoddard players train in VA with Metro DA every week. The Stoddard 08s just went to Penn Fusion DA this weekend with Metro DA coaches for some friendlies with Penn Fusion, Pipeline, etc.

So you think stoddert is a powerhouse? It’s not. Remember DA/ECNL selection will be maybe one or two players from a team. Some of the players who kill it on the 9v9 field will have problems on the large field. Things change on the big field and older age groups. The size and speed advantages enjoyed by many players in the u- little disappear as all the players make it through puberty.

A DC player would have to drive by Arlington and Mclean to get to Metro’s practices. Depending on where you live it’s like 15-20 for Arlington, Mclean 20-30 and Tyson/Reston 35-45 minutes on good days. If in upper NW BSC or Pipeline will be easier.

A club doesn't need to be a "power house" to have 3-4 kids who are quality. Multiply that by 3 clubs and you have a core. Be a club that directly feeds a DA and parents put their kids in that program if they feel their kid can play at a higher level.

Presumably, those Stoddert parents that felt Arlington was an option had gone to Arlington already.

Regarding a Stoddert parent driving by McLean for Metro is not true. The reality is the difference between the two clubs can simply be a matter of turning left or right off the Beltway.

There can be 3-4 quality players on a team but they are not DA quality. If Stoddert had 3-4 DA quality players their tournament record would be a lot better. This is the first time I have seen Stoddert in the Jeff Cup(great!) and it’s in a lower flight. You may be playing against another clubs 2nd or 3rd team. When you go to JeFf Cup watch the teams in the top flight. How many of the girls on your team could play at that level? Remember Loudoun is in the second flight and Arlington is in the third. A lot of people are saying both of those placements are too high. How does your team play against those clubs?

Stoddert’s 08’s are ranked higher than GFR or FCV in Youth Soccer Rankings.

Why do you think ranking matter? MU will be a good option for those who have been left out of the process, are upset at the current club, looking for a different coach, style of play, etc. At the clubs where they have DA and are established, girls who are on the u12 top team will make the DA roster. A good deal of these girls would not make the team if they were trying out for the club from outside of the club. They only take girls who are really really good.
Remember DA is not really about being on a high ranked team. It’s about being the 2-3 best girl on the team.

That could not be more wrong.

the best DA team will have 15+ girls being scouted to play college soccer.

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Anonymous wrote:all this talk about Metro United next year and GFR 08 is in the bottom of Jeff Cup are we to believe they will be better than FCV for U13 next year?

Yeah that’s a safe bet. I would say Metro 08 with Stoddard #7 and GFR #16 will be better than FCV #10.

https://youthsoccerrankings.us/rankings/VA/12/Girls/

Not to say you are wrong, but all these rankings are silly in terms of how they are going to translate from small field to big field, etc....

Well if your gonna bring up Jeff Cup placements to speculate on next year all rankings are fair game I would say.

you are speculating Stoddard 08 will join Metro.. I won't drive from DC to RESTON 4 times a week. so Yes GRF #16 is All Metro Has while FCV is #10

You may not but some will. Stoddard players train in VA with Metro DA every week. The Stoddard 08s just went to Penn Fusion DA this weekend with Metro DA coaches for some friendlies with Penn Fusion, Pipeline, etc.

So you think stoddert is a powerhouse? It’s not. Remember DA/ECNL selection will be maybe one or two players from a team. Some of the players who kill it on the 9v9 field will have problems on the large field. Things change on the big field and older age groups. The size and speed advantages enjoyed by many players in the u- little disappear as all the players make it through puberty.

A DC player would have to drive by Arlington and Mclean to get to Metro’s practices. Depending on where you live it’s like 15-20 for Arlington, Mclean 20-30 and Tyson/Reston 35-45 minutes on good days. If in upper NW BSC or Pipeline will be easier.

A club doesn't need to be a "power house" to have 3-4 kids who are quality. Multiply that by 3 clubs and you have a core. Be a club that directly feeds a DA and parents put their kids in that program if they feel their kid can play at a higher level.

Presumably, those Stoddert parents that felt Arlington was an option had gone to Arlington already.

Regarding a Stoddert parent driving by McLean for Metro is not true. The reality is the difference between the two clubs can simply be a matter of turning left or right off the Beltway.

There can be 3-4 quality players on a team but they are not DA quality. If Stoddert had 3-4 DA quality players their tournament record would be a lot better. This is the first time I have seen Stoddert in the Jeff Cup(great!) and it’s in a lower flight. You may be playing against another clubs 2nd or 3rd team. When you go to JeFf Cup watch the teams in the top flight. How many of the girls on your team could play at that level? Remember Loudoun is in the second flight and Arlington is in the third. A lot of people are saying both of those placements are too high. How does your team play against those clubs?

Stoddert’s 08’s are ranked higher than GFR or FCV in Youth Soccer Rankings.

Why do you think ranking matter? MU will be a good option for those who have been left out of the process, are upset at the current club, looking for a different coach, style of play, etc. At the clubs where they have DA and are established, girls who are on the u12 top team will make the DA roster. A good deal of these girls would not make the team if they were trying out for the club from outside of the club. They only take girls who are really really good.
Remember DA is not really about being on a high ranked team. It’s about being the 2-3 best girl on the team.

None of those are bad reasons to go to MU. But I have to add: we didn't choose it for any of these. We think it is a great program with good coaching and small rosters. If people really want to assess it fairly, bring your kid to a training session. If you are interested but nervous about your current club, email MU and see what they can work out. Life isn't static, so people should open their minds to options.

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Anonymous wrote:all this talk about Metro United next year and GFR 08 is in the bottom of Jeff Cup are we to believe they will be better than FCV for U13 next year?

Yeah that’s a safe bet. I would say Metro 08 with Stoddard #7 and GFR #16 will be better than FCV #10.

https://youthsoccerrankings.us/rankings/VA/12/Girls/

Not to say you are wrong, but all these rankings are silly in terms of how they are going to translate from small field to big field, etc....

Well if your gonna bring up Jeff Cup placements to speculate on next year all rankings are fair game I would say.

you are speculating Stoddard 08 will join Metro.. I won't drive from DC to RESTON 4 times a week. so Yes GRF #16 is All Metro Has while FCV is #10

You may not but some will. Stoddard players train in VA with Metro DA every week. The Stoddard 08s just went to Penn Fusion DA this weekend with Metro DA coaches for some friendlies with Penn Fusion, Pipeline, etc.

So you think stoddert is a powerhouse? It’s not. Remember DA/ECNL selection will be maybe one or two players from a team. Some of the players who kill it on the 9v9 field will have problems on the large field. Things change on the big field and older age groups. The size and speed advantages enjoyed by many players in the u- little disappear as all the players make it through puberty.

A DC player would have to drive by Arlington and Mclean to get to Metro’s practices. Depending on where you live it’s like 15-20 for Arlington, Mclean 20-30 and Tyson/Reston 35-45 minutes on good days. If in upper NW BSC or Pipeline will be easier.

A club doesn't need to be a "power house" to have 3-4 kids who are quality. Multiply that by 3 clubs and you have a core. Be a club that directly feeds a DA and parents put their kids in that program if they feel their kid can play at a higher level.

Presumably, those Stoddert parents that felt Arlington was an option had gone to Arlington already.

Regarding a Stoddert parent driving by McLean for Metro is not true. The reality is the difference between the two clubs can simply be a matter of turning left or right off the Beltway.

There can be 3-4 quality players on a team but they are not DA quality. If Stoddert had 3-4 DA quality players their tournament record would be a lot better. This is the first time I have seen Stoddert in the Jeff Cup(great!) and it’s in a lower flight. You may be playing against another clubs 2nd or 3rd team. When you go to JeFf Cup watch the teams in the top flight. How many of the girls on your team could play at that level? Remember Loudoun is in the second flight and Arlington is in the third. A lot of people are saying both of those placements are too high. How does your team play against those clubs?

Stoddert’s 08’s are ranked higher than GFR or FCV in Youth Soccer Rankings.

Why do you think ranking matter? MU will be a good option for those who have been left out of the process, are upset at the current club, looking for a different coach, style of play, etc. At the clubs where they have DA and are established, girls who are on the u12 top team will make the DA roster. A good deal of these girls would not make the team if they were trying out for the club from outside of the club. They only take girls who are really really good.
Remember DA is not really about being on a high ranked team. It’s about being the 2-3 best girl on the team.

The point was made to back up the claim that a club like Stoddert easily has 3-4 quality players that can contribute at a DA level.

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Anonymous wrote:all this talk about Metro United next year and GFR 08 is in the bottom of Jeff Cup are we to believe they will be better than FCV for U13 next year?

Yeah that’s a safe bet. I would say Metro 08 with Stoddard #7 and GFR #16 will be better than FCV #10.

https://youthsoccerrankings.us/rankings/VA/12/Girls/

Not to say you are wrong, but all these rankings are silly in terms of how they are going to translate from small field to big field, etc....

Well if your gonna bring up Jeff Cup placements to speculate on next year all rankings are fair game I would say.

you are speculating Stoddard 08 will join Metro.. I won't drive from DC to RESTON 4 times a week. so Yes GRF #16 is All Metro Has while FCV is #10

You may not but some will. Stoddard players train in VA with Metro DA every week. The Stoddard 08s just went to Penn Fusion DA this weekend with Metro DA coaches for some friendlies with Penn Fusion, Pipeline, etc.

So you think stoddert is a powerhouse? It’s not. Remember DA/ECNL selection will be maybe one or two players from a team. Some of the players who kill it on the 9v9 field will have problems on the large field. Things change on the big field and older age groups. The size and speed advantages enjoyed by many players in the u- little disappear as all the players make it through puberty.

A DC player would have to drive by Arlington and Mclean to get to Metro’s practices. Depending on where you live it’s like 15-20 for Arlington, Mclean 20-30 and Tyson/Reston 35-45 minutes on good days. If in upper NW BSC or Pipeline will be easier.

A club doesn't need to be a "power house" to have 3-4 kids who are quality. Multiply that by 3 clubs and you have a core. Be a club that directly feeds a DA and parents put their kids in that program if they feel their kid can play at a higher level.

Presumably, those Stoddert parents that felt Arlington was an option had gone to Arlington already.

Regarding a Stoddert parent driving by McLean for Metro is not true. The reality is the difference between the two clubs can simply be a matter of turning left or right off the Beltway.

There can be 3-4 quality players on a team but they are not DA quality. If Stoddert had 3-4 DA quality players their tournament record would be a lot better. This is the first time I have seen Stoddert in the Jeff Cup(great!) and it’s in a lower flight. You may be playing against another clubs 2nd or 3rd team. When you go to JeFf Cup watch the teams in the top flight. How many of the girls on your team could play at that level? Remember Loudoun is in the second flight and Arlington is in the third. A lot of people are saying both of those placements are too high. How does your team play against those clubs?

Stoddert’s 08’s are ranked higher than GFR or FCV in Youth Soccer Rankings.

Why do you think ranking matter? MU will be a good option for those who have been left out of the process, are upset at the current club, looking for a different coach, style of play, etc. At the clubs where they have DA and are established, girls who are on the u12 top team will make the DA roster. A good deal of these girls would not make the team if they were trying out for the club from outside of the club. They only take girls who are really really good.
Remember DA is not really about being on a high ranked team. It’s about being the 2-3 best girl on the team.

The point was made to back up the claim that a club like Stoddert easily has 3-4 quality players that can contribute at a DA level.

They probably do. The team is the 7th best U12 team in VA.

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Anonymous wrote:all this talk about Metro United next year and GFR 08 is in the bottom of Jeff Cup are we to believe they will be better than FCV for U13 next year?

Yeah that’s a safe bet. I would say Metro 08 with Stoddard #7 and GFR #16 will be better than FCV #10.

https://youthsoccerrankings.us/rankings/VA/12/Girls/

Not to say you are wrong, but all these rankings are silly in terms of how they are going to translate from small field to big field, etc....

Well if your gonna bring up Jeff Cup placements to speculate on next year all rankings are fair game I would say.

you are speculating Stoddard 08 will join Metro.. I won't drive from DC to RESTON 4 times a week. so Yes GRF #16 is All Metro Has while FCV is #10

You may not but some will. Stoddard players train in VA with Metro DA every week. The Stoddard 08s just went to Penn Fusion DA this weekend with Metro DA coaches for some friendlies with Penn Fusion, Pipeline, etc.

So you think stoddert is a powerhouse? It’s not. Remember DA/ECNL selection will be maybe one or two players from a team. Some of the players who kill it on the 9v9 field will have problems on the large field. Things change on the big field and older age groups. The size and speed advantages enjoyed by many players in the u- little disappear as all the players make it through puberty.

A DC player would have to drive by Arlington and Mclean to get to Metro’s practices. Depending on where you live it’s like 15-20 for Arlington, Mclean 20-30 and Tyson/Reston 35-45 minutes on good days. If in upper NW BSC or Pipeline will be easier.

A club doesn't need to be a "power house" to have 3-4 kids who are quality. Multiply that by 3 clubs and you have a core. Be a club that directly feeds a DA and parents put their kids in that program if they feel their kid can play at a higher level.

Presumably, those Stoddert parents that felt Arlington was an option had gone to Arlington already.

Regarding a Stoddert parent driving by McLean for Metro is not true. The reality is the difference between the two clubs can simply be a matter of turning left or right off the Beltway.

There can be 3-4 quality players on a team but they are not DA quality. If Stoddert had 3-4 DA quality players their tournament record would be a lot better. This is the first time I have seen Stoddert in the Jeff Cup(great!) and it’s in a lower flight. You may be playing against another clubs 2nd or 3rd team. When you go to JeFf Cup watch the teams in the top flight. How many of the girls on your team could play at that level? Remember Loudoun is in the second flight and Arlington is in the third. A lot of people are saying both of those placements are too high. How does your team play against those clubs?

Stoddert’s 08’s are ranked higher than GFR or FCV in Youth Soccer Rankings.

Why do you think ranking matter? MU will be a good option for those who have been left out of the process, are upset at the current club, looking for a different coach, style of play, etc. At the clubs where they have DA and are established, girls who are on the u12 top team will make the DA roster. A good deal of these girls would not make the team if they were trying out for the club from outside of the club. They only take girls who are really really good.
Remember DA is not really about being on a high ranked team. It’s about being the 2-3 best girl on the team.

The point was made to back up the claim that a club like Stoddert easily has 3-4 quality players that can contribute at a DA level.

They probably do. The team is the 7th best U12 team in VA.

nothing to brag about considering U12 girls in Virginia are a weak age for girls

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Anonymous wrote:all this talk about Metro United next year and GFR 08 is in the bottom of Jeff Cup are we to believe they will be better than FCV for U13 next year?

Yeah that’s a safe bet. I would say Metro 08 with Stoddard #7 and GFR #16 will be better than FCV #10.

https://youthsoccerrankings.us/rankings/VA/12/Girls/

Not to say you are wrong, but all these rankings are silly in terms of how they are going to translate from small field to big field, etc....

Well if your gonna bring up Jeff Cup placements to speculate on next year all rankings are fair game I would say.

you are speculating Stoddard 08 will join Metro.. I won't drive from DC to RESTON 4 times a week. so Yes GRF #16 is All Metro Has while FCV is #10

You may not but some will. Stoddard players train in VA with Metro DA every week. The Stoddard 08s just went to Penn Fusion DA this weekend with Metro DA coaches for some friendlies with Penn Fusion, Pipeline, etc.

So you think stoddert is a powerhouse? It’s not. Remember DA/ECNL selection will be maybe one or two players from a team. Some of the players who kill it on the 9v9 field will have problems on the large field. Things change on the big field and older age groups. The size and speed advantages enjoyed by many players in the u- little disappear as all the players make it through puberty.

A DC player would have to drive by Arlington and Mclean to get to Metro’s practices. Depending on where you live it’s like 15-20 for Arlington, Mclean 20-30 and Tyson/Reston 35-45 minutes on good days. If in upper NW BSC or Pipeline will be easier.

A club doesn't need to be a "power house" to have 3-4 kids who are quality. Multiply that by 3 clubs and you have a core. Be a club that directly feeds a DA and parents put their kids in that program if they feel their kid can play at a higher level.

Presumably, those Stoddert parents that felt Arlington was an option had gone to Arlington already.

Regarding a Stoddert parent driving by McLean for Metro is not true. The reality is the difference between the two clubs can simply be a matter of turning left or right off the Beltway.

There can be 3-4 quality players on a team but they are not DA quality. If Stoddert had 3-4 DA quality players their tournament record would be a lot better. This is the first time I have seen Stoddert in the Jeff Cup(great!) and it’s in a lower flight. You may be playing against another clubs 2nd or 3rd team. When you go to JeFf Cup watch the teams in the top flight. How many of the girls on your team could play at that level? Remember Loudoun is in the second flight and Arlington is in the third. A lot of people are saying both of those placements are too high. How does your team play against those clubs?

Stoddert’s 08’s are ranked higher than GFR or FCV in Youth Soccer Rankings.

Why do you think ranking matter? MU will be a good option for those who have been left out of the process, are upset at the current club, looking for a different coach, style of play, etc. At the clubs where they have DA and are established, girls who are on the u12 top team will make the DA roster. A good deal of these girls would not make the team if they were trying out for the club from outside of the club. They only take girls who are really really good.
Remember DA is not really about being on a high ranked team. It’s about being the 2-3 best girl on the team.

The point was made to back up the claim that a club like Stoddert easily has 3-4 quality players that can contribute at a DA level.

They probably do. The team is the 7th best U12 team in VA.

nothing to brag about considering U12 girls in Virginia are a weak age for girls

Based on what exactly?

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Because FCV 08 is weak. We get it pal. SMH