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Anybody watch any of the ICC Futures games?

My daughter would have thought she was in heaven if we could have found a team in this area that played like that Barcelona team. [/quote]

The original post asked about teams in this area that play like the Barcelona team in the ICC tournament. It is a fact that Barca NoVa does teach the same methodology because they are literally teaching from the same book.

That doesn’t mean Barca teams will win more games, or that their methodology is the best, or their talent is good. But in answer to the original poster’s question, there is an area team that plays the exact game as the Barcelona team in ICC. To the OP, if you were serious I’d suggest checking out for yourself some of the more developed in the Barca style (2004 girls, 2001 boys) and make your own conclusion.[/quote]

Please stop.  It was Barcelona from Spain, where they selected the best girls from the country and train them in a professional club environment for free.  Barca NV is a pay to play program, where parents pay a lot of money for training, and the quality of players is inconsistent.  I like many things about Barca NV, but it is a very different animal from the academy that won the U14 group at ICC.   [/quote]

Nobody said they were but the general training methods are the same. [/quote]

And so does the official US soccer curriculum, so what’s your point.  At the end of the day Barca Academy NOVA/Sporting Global is simply another club trying to make money.

http://resources.ussoccer.com/n7v8b8j3/cds/downloads/Part%201%20-%20Style%20and%20Principles%20of%20Play%20U.S.%20Soccer%20Coaching%20Curriculum.pdf

This is what US Soccer stresses for member clubs to teach to their members.

Style Of Play: General
The key elements for coaches and players that define the style of play

Match
Offensive Style
All teams will be encouraged to display an offensive style of play based on keeping possession and quick movement of the ball.

Quick Transitions and Finishing
Speed of play, avoiding over-dribbling, looking for an organized and quick movement of the ball and finishing will be encouraged in all age groups.

Position Specific
A team must be organized defensively, keeping their specific positions in the formation. However, players will look for spaces and movements to support forward when attacking by moving away from their origi- nal positions.

Seems they share value in possession and quick ball play, with less emphasis on dribbling.  Glad you agree with US Soccer!
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