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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’ve checked out a number of the live streams over the last few days, different age groups, and I have to say I’m surprised the quality of play isn’t better. Some of these are supposed to be well regarded clubs and teams. Rarely see a team string together more than a couple passes. Lots of kicking the ball down the field to the other team. The fields are quite bumpy maybe making passing more difficult. But I guess I expected better. Most of the college games Ive watched are similar though so I’m not really sure why I expected better. My takeaway is that it’s not very hard to play on an “elite” soccer team if you are committed. Generally disappointed in the state of youth soccer.[/quote]

It about run fast and individual play. The backline clears balls long. The backline players has done their job. It does not mater if the long ball clear is to your player or the other team. The forwards need to do their job and win those long balls. Most of the long balls or “passes” are 50/50 balls which are turnovers. That’s the game. There is little need for passing or team play. The problem is if you run into a team that is skilled and plays as a team those long balls are turnovers that after 3-4 passes are 5 yards outside your box. Elite teams do not turn the ball over. [/quote]

Where can I watch these elite teams that don’t turn over the ball? Or is it just not happening until older ages?[/quote]

This was u15 against number 1 ranked PDA December 2019.

Watch the first 1:25 .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN94aS0q0To
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So basically the most elite ECNL u15 team is still playing kick ball and can’t string together more than 2 passes? I guess I have my answer. This type of soccer is only played in Europe. This is good to know as the parent of a u12 girl that is just getting started in so called elite soccer, I should set my expectations that elite does not mean elite in soccer terms, just US soccer terms. Disappointing [/quote]

Yes, set your sites lower. [/quote]

Lol. GTFOH.

1. The top producers of female soccer talent in the World is America. 
2. You don’t know WTF you’re watching. Game film appears slower.
3. It’s hard to connect and deal with pressure in real time. This isn’t rec. these kids are fast and aggressive which makes it harder to connect. 
4. The cognitive aspect of the game kicks in later
5. Your U12 kid would probably collapse under the pressure so bite your tongue.
6. All you people do is complain, criticize, and talk down.

Trash

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lol... Crystal Dunn (winger and/or striker in NWSL), plays left back for the USWNT.  Yes, we produce winners.  Just stick to saying we produce winners.  We produce the best athletes, that's it.[/quote]

You are right. Ignore the nutjob soccer mom that thinks US Women’s Soccer is quality soccer.[/quote]

I watch a lot of soccer on tv with my 11 yo DD. We watch Premier League, La Liga, Euro, Copa America. Even she won’t watch MLS or women’s college games because they are playing a different game and it’s terrible to watch. She does, however, like to watch USWNT because she idolizes them because they win and they are women which I love. [/quote]

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