Anonymous
Post 06/20/2025 12:00     Subject: Copa Talento Richmond
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The intention is to give those kids a platform that they don't normally receive given the cost barrier and politics that prevents some of those kids from playing in these leagues. Many of those teams and players never get accepted into tournaments like Jeff cup, and when they do, they get put into crap flights. The good part about it being open is that now you get some of the best club kids especially at the younger age groups to compete alongside and against.

For the commenter with the "inherently racist" comment, save it... Worry about the fact that any demographic feels the need to do it due to being excluded from other events. We've taken a game that requires the bare minimum equipment and turned it into a money grab.


Technical trainers trying to put together super teams and then sending parents a bill for several hundred dollars to participate in the tournament isn’t a money grab?


This is essentially what it has become, a showcase for technical trainers. Lots of promises of being seen but no one is doing any scouting there.
Anonymous
Post 06/20/2025 09:38     Subject: Copa Talento Richmond
Anonymous wrote:Definitely not spending my 4th weekend running back and forth to Richmond lol


We got a chance to guest play, and I think this was the over riding factor to not play. Also, I wish it was not over the 4th of July weekend. We have so much stuff goin here already to drive down for some games with kids/ families we don't know. It looks fun though! Perhaps if it was on another weekend.
Anonymous
Post 06/20/2025 09:35     Subject: Copa Talento Richmond
Anonymous wrote:The intention is to give those kids a platform that they don't normally receive given the cost barrier and politics that prevents some of those kids from playing in these leagues. Many of those teams and players never get accepted into tournaments like Jeff cup, and when they do, they get put into crap flights. The good part about it being open is that now you get some of the best club kids especially at the younger age groups to compete alongside and against.

For the commenter with the "inherently racist" comment, save it... Worry about the fact that any demographic feels the need to do it due to being excluded from other events. We've taken a game that requires the bare minimum equipment and turned it into a money grab.


Technical trainers trying to put together super teams and then sending parents a bill for several hundred dollars to participate in the tournament isn’t a money grab?
Anonymous
Post 06/20/2025 07:17     Subject: Copa Talento Richmond
Talento is lots of fun. Great chance to play with and against kids they dont usually. Fun atmosphere and lots of great food.

Beware of the parking and entry fees, and the schedule not being posted until the day before.
Anonymous
Post 06/19/2025 18:48     Subject: Copa Talento Richmond
The intention is to give those kids a platform that they don't normally receive given the cost barrier and politics that prevents some of those kids from playing in these leagues. Many of those teams and players never get accepted into tournaments like Jeff cup, and when they do, they get put into crap flights. The good part about it being open is that now you get some of the best club kids especially at the younger age groups to compete alongside and against.

For the commenter with the "inherently racist" comment, save it... Worry about the fact that any demographic feels the need to do it due to being excluded from other events. We've taken a game that requires the bare minimum equipment and turned it into a money grab.
Anonymous
Post 06/19/2025 15:40     Subject: Copa Talento Richmond
Definitely not spending my 4th weekend running back and forth to Richmond lol
Anonymous
Post 06/19/2025 12:39     Subject: Copa Talento Richmond
My sons have played for the past two years. It's hot but fun with good competition. Lots of Latino kids, but open to anyone the schedule always runs behind as a warning.
Anonymous
Post 06/19/2025 11:54     Subject: Copa Talento Richmond
My son did this last year. So much fun to watch. Kids were from all over, including DC United kids. Yummy empanadas for sale too.
Anonymous
Post 06/19/2025 11:35     Subject: Copa Talento Richmond
Never heard of this until a couple of years ago when some of my DDs teammates were asked to play. They did and enjoyed it. They played again earlier in the Spring and I believe will be playing in July again as well.
Anonymous
Post 06/19/2025 08:34     Subject: Copa Talento Richmond
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Is the original purpose of this event to not amplify POC in local soccer and give them a place to compete culturally? Why are all these local players co-opting the opportunities for Latino players who may be shut out of stupid spendy ECNL/MLSN ball?


I’ve noticed an uptick in cups labeled ‘talento’ recently. Money grabs?
Also, any creation made solely for a specific demographic is racist inherently. Could you imagine a cup for only blaks?


They’re not limited to that demographic. Ds is not Latino and regularly invited to those events. Just have to be good .
Anonymous
Post 06/19/2025 06:56     Subject: Copa Talento Richmond
Anonymous wrote:Is the original purpose of this event to not amplify POC in local soccer and give them a place to compete culturally? Why are all these local players co-opting the opportunities for Latino players who may be shut out of stupid spendy ECNL/MLSN ball?


Raising the level of play does serve the original purpose of giving talented players a forum to compete and be seen.
Anonymous
Post 06/19/2025 00:20     Subject: Copa Talento Richmond
Anonymous wrote:Is the original purpose of this event to not amplify POC in local soccer and give them a place to compete culturally? Why are all these local players co-opting the opportunities for Latino players who may be shut out of stupid spendy ECNL/MLSN ball?


Lmao no one is co-opting anything. Everyone is welcome, but can you play? It’s just a game take a breath, play with some joy and you never know…
Anonymous
Post 06/18/2025 23:39     Subject: Copa Talento Richmond
make sure to bring your ID / Passport if you attend the event.
Anonymous
Post 06/18/2025 23:02     Subject: Copa Talento Richmond
Anonymous wrote:Is the original purpose of this event to not amplify POC in local soccer and give them a place to compete culturally? Why are all these local players co-opting the opportunities for Latino players who may be shut out of stupid spendy ECNL/MLSN ball?


I’ve noticed an uptick in cups labeled ‘talento’ recently. Money grabs?
Also, any creation made solely for a specific demographic is racist inherently. Could you imagine a cup for only blaks?
Anonymous
Post 06/18/2025 22:56     Subject: Copa Talento Richmond
Is the original purpose of this event to not amplify POC in local soccer and give them a place to compete culturally? Why are all these local players co-opting the opportunities for Latino players who may be shut out of stupid spendy ECNL/MLSN ball?