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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To be fair many ecnl girls are high level players. The real issue I see is that a roster requires diversity of talent. In the US there is a belief that if you are a forward with talent such talent translates to every other position and that is erroneous thinking. The other issue is the mentality that chaotic defensive effort will create turnovers and scoring opportunities which to a very degree is accurate but it comes with a cost. That chaos leaves openings that a tactical smart player can exploit even if that player is weaker athletically. The problem is that chaotic style works against weaker teams that most players see throughout their development years. So those teams win and winning begets promotion and the illusion of all being well. It is not…[/quote]

Disagree with this. The ECNL is not a bunch of high level players. The teams are made up of good athletes with speed, size and physicality. The defenses are very static, offensive is predictable and no midfield. It is soccer really dumbed down. The players have been playing the same position and formation for years. They know the responsibilities of their position but not much more. You want to see a sh#t show ask your typical ECNL team to change formation at half time…lol. The teams win by being more athletic vs their opponents.

High level players are comfortable under pressure and in tight spaces. They do not commit turns under press or in the open field. How many players like that do you see on your typical ECNL team?

The reason why ECNL favors speed, size and physicality is because the speed of play is so slow. Slow speed of play is cause by bad first touches, lack of technical skills and slow processing speed. Bad first touch results in 50/50. Example a girl receives a pass but her first touch puts the ball 10 feet away with the opposing player 20 feet away. The fastest girl will win the ball because the ball is equal distance between the two players. Not being able to play the ball in one or two touches means the opposing player can close and make contact with the player - the stronger, bigger and physical player wins that match up.

If you play defense by charging the player with the ball against a technical, high speed of play players, they will make you chase the ball but you never get to the ball. They will exploit the open space you create by charge the player. One or two passes and the defense is running towards their goal. This is what happened in game with Spain. Those girls are totally comfortable in tight spaces under pressure. They can take you off the dribble, pass around you and the ball will never be more than 6” off their foot.

In Spain everything is done in tight spaces under pressure. The part many people miss is the defense effort is expect to be a 100%. You practice like you play. You play like you practice. That is not how it is done in the US. Go watch your kids team. Watch how much of the drills/practice are done under pressure. When they are under pressure the defender is usually going 50-75%. It makes a difference![/quote]

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