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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Spirit MD is Pipeline and SAC. Two of the best youth U9-13 clubs in MD. 
MD was not a startup. It was a rebranding. Two different things.

Plus, they are not close to Betheada or MD United. So they retain their player pool.

Let's be fair in the assessments.
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Yes, but this just confirms that this individual knows nothing about WS and likely DA and youth soccer in this area in general.   [/quote]

That would be incorrect.

The fact is the WS-VA has failed to attract the talent necessary to be competitive.  They had some disadvantages, to be sure.  Unlike the MD side they were unable to bring an established dominant force in girls youth soccer into the fold.  If Mclean, Loudoun, FCV, Arlington or BRYC had been willing to accept the same deal as Armour, WS-VA would be doing just fine.

On top of their disadvantages though, they've also mismanaged things.  The coaching has not been great.  Anyone who has seen their teams play (and knows anything about the game) can see that they are not effectivly teaching them to play out of the back, play through the 3rds, and in general play the way that is actually best for development.  Their CBs first option is to clear the ball long, not control it and look for a MF or WB to feet.    They look like they feel "pressure" when better (coached) players would feel in control.  
 
On top of that they have bloated rosters, which they have dealt with by playing a significant # of players up in older age groups, all of which has had an effect on results.  
Lets be real.  DC United doesn't do that.  Bethesda doesn't do that.  None of the  successful girls DA's do that.  All of them will play players up when it is appropriate for the development -- they wouldn't be sufficiently challenged in their own age groups -- but it is not the norm.

No other DA in the country has such poor results combined with that high # of play-ups.

They have made a mess of things, and it's a damn shame.  There are a lot of talented and dedicated players who bought what they've been selling, and the price has been quite high.  I wish them all the best of luck in the future.

Maybe WS can turn it around.  I hope they can.  But it will require a change of leadership, and a completely revamped approach.   That does not seem to be happening.

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Actually, the “analysis” you provide above at least with regard to my DD’s team is completely incorrect.  They are not coached to clear from CB and they do not have a bloated roster.

The points on not having the platform that WS MD or any other established area club has still stand.  They can be faulted for not yielding more to partner with VA clubs, but I imagine the offer was similar to that Armour received.  It’s just that the NOVA clubs were more selfish.

Basically your whole post could be used as TP, and still shows you aren’t versed in local soccer. [/quote]

If they are not coached to clear from CB, they are not coached effectively to do otherwise.  The style of play is abysmal.  The players are better than that.

I am well versed enough in local soccer to have seen over the years several Torres coached teams (including his DCU days), as well as several Quaranta coached teams (including Santino and his older brother Tommy).  Tom is a nice guy,  but it is not surprising to me that his teams play the way they do.   That's why he was forced out at DC.

The WS-VA teams do not play as if they are well coached.   The only exception is Hales.  He does a good job.   The rest are long on resume but short on performance.

I think your assesment of the NOVA clubs vs Armour is spot on.  The latter went for what was best for the players in its area.   The powers that be in the NOVA clubs couldn't see past their own egos.

Also, if you are using internet posts as TP, there's something seriously wrong with you.

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