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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is certainly something worth paying close attention to. If Tom’s claims were without merit, it’s unlikely his legal team would support such a public and deliberate step. Going to the media signals that he’s committed to presenting his side of the story clearly and openly. Regardless of the outcome, this situation is likely to have a significant impact on DCSC’s reputation, especially given its prior controversies. It does raise an important question: after the interview airs and more families from DCSC and other clubs see it, will the organization continue to stand behind Greg Andrulis and Michelle Alioto?[/quote]

From previous actions, It is clear that either he doesn’t listen to his legal team or he is receiving terrible legal advice.   [/quote]

You mentioned that it’s clear he either doesn’t listen to his legal team or is receiving poor legal advice. That may be the case, but if Michelle Alioto and Greg Andrulis are truly correct, and have nothing to hide, then the obvious question is:
Why hasn’t this situation been reversed?

If they are in the right, why aren’t they fighting to be fully transparent with the DCSC families? Why not make public that they are countersuing Tom Walsh, and bring their case to the media as well?

After all, when someone is truly in the right, and has nothing to hide, transparency should be the strongest tool, not something to avoid.

I believe many in the DC community are asking the same questions, and it’s fair to expect honest answers moving forward.
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Quite the opposite.  Experienced, confident litigators with facts on their side don't try their cases in the media or to the public.

It's clear their are interested parties in this thread and I'm sure they have the best interests of their children in mind.   From the outside, though, it looks like folks have gotten wrapped up in this controversy and possibly lost sight of the part most important to the soccer landscape more generally:  DCSC (Stoddert) has always been a mediocre club.  For the 10ish years I've been a soccer parent in DC, DCSC has been through multiple directors and administrations.  There have been controversies over field space and leadership and high profile hires.  Through it all, the club has remained completely irrelevant to most high level players who, if they start there, end up at Achilles, Bethesda, or in Virginia.  I'm not sure how to fix it, or if it's even possible.  It just seems priorities might not be in order.    [/quote]

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