Anonymous
Post 06/11/2019 17:43     Subject: Stop the FCV (DA) and McLean (ECNL) hate
Anonymous wrote:OP here. I just never understood the hate for FCV/McLean. I don't think they are different than other big clubs except that they have a better track record.

People say that both represent what is wring with youth soccer. I don't understand that argument unless you are saying that youth soccer is horrible and is a money grab. If that is your argument then say so. Any other argument sounds like sour grapes.


Your thread is stupid.

Your complaint is stupid.
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2019 17:26     Subject: Stop the FCV (DA) and McLean (ECNL) hate
OP here. I just never understood the hate for FCV/McLean. I don't think they are different than other big clubs except that they have a better track record.

People say that both represent what is wring with youth soccer. I don't understand that argument unless you are saying that youth soccer is horrible and is a money grab. If that is your argument then say so. Any other argument sounds like sour grapes.
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2019 15:31     Subject: Stop the FCV (DA) and McLean (ECNL) hate
Yeah, i hate both clubs. They are the poster child for what is wrong with soccer. Your post makes me hate you and the clubs even more.
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2019 14:31     Subject: Stop the FCV (DA) and McLean (ECNL) hate
Anonymous wrote:LOL at topic


ditto, seems more like an invitation to hate than a plea to stop. Bring it on.
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2019 13:46     Subject: Stop the FCV (DA) and McLean (ECNL) hate
LOL at topic
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2019 12:11     Subject: Re:Stop the FCV (DA) and McLean (ECNL) hate


Playa haters’ ball.
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2019 11:58     Subject: Stop the FCV (DA) and McLean (ECNL) hate
Anonymous wrote:People, I see tons of FCV and McLean bashing. I do think that some people raise relevant points about both programs. Mainly that FCV lacks a feeder pipeline into its DA program and that McLean does more recruiting than developing. That being said, both clubs are very successful at teaching good soccer and at providing talented players the opportunity to grow and excel. For talented girls, you really can't go wrong.

https://www.soccerwire.com/news/clubs/youth-girls/fc-virginia-u-18-19s-earn-no-1-overall-seed-in-girls-da-playoffs/
https://www.soccerwire.com/news/clubs/youth-girls/thirteen-potomac-area-teams-qualify-for-ecnl-champions-league-playoffs/


With many other ECNL and DA options available, a uncertain timeline for a Springfield move as well as a declining youth program and out declining outside interest at the younger age groups FCV's position on top in the rising age groups is far from certain. One should not apply the success of established teams Pre DA to predicting the future success of FCV teams 07 and younger moving forward.
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2019 11:50     Subject: Stop the FCV (DA) and McLean (ECNL) hate
Anonymous wrote:People, I see tons of FCV and McLean bashing. I do think that some people raise relevant points about both programs. Mainly that FCV lacks a feeder pipeline into its DA program and that McLean does more recruiting than developing. That being said, both clubs are very successful at teaching good soccer and at providing talented players the opportunity to grow and excel. For talented girls, you really can't go wrong.

https://www.soccerwire.com/news/clubs/youth-girls/fc-virginia-u-18-19s-earn-no-1-overall-seed-in-girls-da-playoffs/
https://www.soccerwire.com/news/clubs/youth-girls/thirteen-potomac-area-teams-qualify-for-ecnl-champions-league-playoffs/


What a Trump like post. Awwww, poor FCV gets picked on. LOL

STFU
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2019 11:50     Subject: Stop the FCV (DA) and McLean (ECNL) hate
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:People, I see tons of FCV and McLean bashing. I do think that some people raise relevant points about both programs. Mainly that FCV lacks a feeder pipeline into its DA program and that McLean does more recruiting than developing. That being said, both clubs are very successful at teaching good soccer and at providing talented players the opportunity to grow and excel. For talented girls, you really can't go wrong.

https://www.soccerwire.com/news/clubs/youth-girls/fc-virginia-u-18-19s-earn-no-1-overall-seed-in-girls-da-playoffs/
https://www.soccerwire.com/news/clubs/youth-girls/thirteen-potomac-area-teams-qualify-for-ecnl-champions-league-playoffs/


For FCV only. You just defined why they are bashed. “ For ‘talented’ players”. Arrogance and bait and switch. FCV lies to less “talented” players parents, takes their money and fails to train them with the proper attention, often throwing parent volunteers out there to coach. I’ve seen it across multiple age groups. At FCV, it is all about FCV, winning, and the elite player. If they would stop the facade with the lower level players and teams i would have had more respect. It is money grab (bordering on fraud) at the non Elite level, but yes if your kid is on DA you will be served well unless of course there’s someone better out there to take your kids place ...


OP here, I can't disagree but I would argue that your summary could describe most if not all big clubs. For this reason, I have decided to start my younger kids at Classic/Select and then make the jump to smaller travel at u13/u13 before going for DA/ECNL. Travel soccer is a complete money grab at non-elite levels. I still believe FC Bordeaux has the best training/development of any club I have visited.
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2019 11:49     Subject: Stop the FCV (DA) and McLean (ECNL) hate
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:People, I see tons of FCV and McLean bashing. I do think that some people raise relevant points about both programs. Mainly that FCV lacks a feeder pipeline into its DA program and that McLean does more recruiting than developing. That being said, both clubs are very successful at teaching good soccer and at providing talented players the opportunity to grow and excel. For talented girls, you really can't go wrong.

https://www.soccerwire.com/news/clubs/youth-girls/fc-virginia-u-18-19s-earn-no-1-overall-seed-in-girls-da-playoffs/
https://www.soccerwire.com/news/clubs/youth-girls/thirteen-potomac-area-teams-qualify-for-ecnl-champions-league-playoffs/


For FCV only. You just defined why they are bashed. “ For ‘talented’ players”. Arrogance and bait and switch. FCV lies to less “talented” players parents, takes their money and fails to train them with the proper attention, often throwing parent volunteers out there to coach. I’ve seen it across multiple age groups. At FCV, it is all about FCV, winning, and the elite player. If they would stop the facade with the lower level players and teams i would have had more respect. It is money grab (bordering on fraud) at the non Elite level, but yes if your kid is on DA you will be served well unless of course there’s someone better out there to take your kids place ...


You really believe FCV is the only club doing this?
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2019 11:48     Subject: Stop the FCV (DA) and McLean (ECNL) hate
Why did you stop at FCV and McLean?

Does this no bash directive apply to ALL the other clubs in the area? Is this permission to continue to bash other clubs?
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2019 11:41     Subject: Stop the FCV (DA) and McLean (ECNL) hate
Anonymous wrote:People, I see tons of FCV and McLean bashing. I do think that some people raise relevant points about both programs. Mainly that FCV lacks a feeder pipeline into its DA program and that McLean does more recruiting than developing. That being said, both clubs are very successful at teaching good soccer and at providing talented players the opportunity to grow and excel. For talented girls, you really can't go wrong.

https://www.soccerwire.com/news/clubs/youth-girls/fc-virginia-u-18-19s-earn-no-1-overall-seed-in-girls-da-playoffs/
https://www.soccerwire.com/news/clubs/youth-girls/thirteen-potomac-area-teams-qualify-for-ecnl-champions-league-playoffs/


For FCV only. You just defined why they are bashed. “ For ‘talented’ players”. Arrogance and bait and switch. FCV lies to less “talented” players parents, takes their money and fails to train them with the proper attention, often throwing parent volunteers out there to coach. I’ve seen it across multiple age groups. At FCV, it is all about FCV, winning, and the elite player. If they would stop the facade with the lower level players and teams i would have had more respect. It is money grab (bordering on fraud) at the non Elite level, but yes if your kid is on DA you will be served well unless of course there’s someone better out there to take your kids place ...
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2019 11:39     Subject: Re:Stop the FCV (DA) and McLean (ECNL) hate
Lots of hate on other clubs that do the same thing. It’s a discussion forum...
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2019 11:34     Subject: Re:Stop the FCV (DA) and McLean (ECNL) hate
Dumbest thread topic ever created.
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2019 11:27     Subject: Stop the FCV (DA) and McLean (ECNL) hate
People, I see tons of FCV and McLean bashing. I do think that some people raise relevant points about both programs. Mainly that FCV lacks a feeder pipeline into its DA program and that McLean does more recruiting than developing. That being said, both clubs are very successful at teaching good soccer and at providing talented players the opportunity to grow and excel. For talented girls, you really can't go wrong.

https://www.soccerwire.com/news/clubs/youth-girls/fc-virginia-u-18-19s-earn-no-1-overall-seed-in-girls-da-playoffs/
https://www.soccerwire.com/news/clubs/youth-girls/thirteen-potomac-area-teams-qualify-for-ecnl-champions-league-playoffs/