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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our team was told they will be considered for the October session in NC.  Fine damage control, but this is such a public failure and it’s representative of the internal chaos.  I hope they fix it for the girls but take note of how this club operates if you are considering your options.[/quote]

So, first things first.  I don't have girls that are on these teams in questions, but have a player who has participated in this maddening process.  I understand it's frustrating if players from local clubs haven't been invited to the ID session, especially when it's being held in essentially their backyard.  And, it well indeed may be a club failure with their relationship with USYNT, et al.

All I have to say is to keep working hard and continue to express desire to make this a goal to the coach/DOC, tech director, etc.  And not in the whole crazy, I got money in an envelop for you that has been expressed here.    All I can say is that in some ways, the cream will rise to the top and it will work out.  This is my experience and mine alone, so you can call me crazy or naive or whatever, but my DD never got invited to any of these early age group ID clinics, but always expressed it directly - not the parents, completely her doing - as a goal to go to these sessions.  She first was invited at U15 to a session in PA in the winter.  And then it was silence for a bit.  Then she got invited to another ID in the Spring.  And then silence again, although she did indirectly hear positive feedback through her coach who attended the session.  Nothing happening at U16 until they opened up the pool by having more ID sessions.  Went to an ID.  Silence again and then got invited to a 24 player camp this past Spring.  Now, once that happens, you seem to be in the pool and on the radar.  More transparency, but not that much more.  Has since received another invite to a 24 player camp this season.

I guess what I am trying to say is give the process a chance although the process really sucks.  The lack of transparency in tough.  Getting that initial invite does rely on your relationship with the club and coaches, but once you are there, it's up to you.  The poster that shared the US ID PDF - it was valuable to see.  Especially the last page about the player qualities that they are looking for - that seems to ring true.

Good Luck and roast away if you want!  [/quote]

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