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Anonymous wrote:The weather has made this movement season very political. Teams are locking in sure things and even top bubble players plus kids who are aging down. LOTS of free/scholarship recruiting on the fly. I feel bad for girls not already connected in, they are going to have to do late season drop ins and try to fill holes.

Early hears:

- NVA 2012s scattering to the wind. A good GA showing is not enough to hold onto talent because opposition has been even more uneven than expected.
- Bethesda holding look sessions indoors will prove helpful.
- Long time SYC devotees are looking to jump. What direction TBD, but VDA is a likely place for top performers
- VDA leaving families who have put in 2+ years behind to recruit to trade up. Club taking a fairly hard Aug 1 stance which does not really play to their online we are the recruitment HQ standpoint.
- RP promised some kids coming over to Arlington but the 2013s are largely staying intact
- GY girls trying to move from GA to ECNL happening. I see you McLean.
- Bethesda looking to have a total relook at their 12s and 13s based on massive age group changes.
- FVU will talk big panic but still pick up girls in 2011 and 2012. 2014 change over still largely TBD
- McLean 2014s will stick together for one year in GA. That is all.
-Loudoun and STJ are in a race for Aspire demotion. Think between NVA and Loudoun someone will try to engineer a girls only ECNL solution
- Rev seems first stop for STJ trade ups.
- Alex GA will continue to struggle. One marquee team does not a program make. 2012s will continue to be top of GA bracket as long as T is coach
- Arlington 2013, 2012 and 2011 RLs will be tired of waiting around with the promise of one practice and maybe some NL game time and will try to move to said good enough Alex teams (11s and 12s) and McLean (13)

NVA and SYC teams are suffering losses at all age groups…

This is definitely a troll trying to stir the pot. SYC only lost a few girls, but what about the new players who already committed at their ID sessions that you’re not mentioning? Love to see SYC living rent‑free in your mind. 😉

They’re losing the stronger girls and being replaced by girls not as strong. Generally not how to build stronger teams.

You may be a troll. The strong teams lose 1 or 2 players . It is normal. And these players usually get replaced by good players. Nothing to see here. By the way some of the replacements can teach your DD how to play soccer just for the records so stop talking about other players.

Losing one to two of the best players is not normal but keep clinging on.

Some teams will actually play better without their "best" player who is not "team" player.

Losing one of your strongest players is not a positive no matter how you try to spin it. The team may still be competitive in GA but only because NVA and likely Alexandria are also losing players. The rest of the field will make up ground.

I'm not talking about DMV teams so no one kid is being singled out. There absolutely can be a team getting better after a "star" departs because every single action is played through them at the cost of the rest of the team. I have seen it first hand.

The most successful teams I played on were ones that were rooted in this team concept, the top players were great leaders and teammates. We had each others back and would run through a wall for each other. Club hopping to form "dream teams" rarely works out the way you think it will. I sometimes feel bad for the perennial club hoppers as they will never have this true feeling of team.

this is the LBJ era of DMV Futbol. Stop hating on my “superteam”

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Anonymous wrote:Rumor has it DB is in the DMs of the 2012 NVA girls and wants to make a strong GFR team. You heard it here first.

Why would they go from GA to ECRL? Makes no sense.

Anonymous wrote:Rumor has it DB is in the DMs of the 2012 NVA girls and wants to make a strong GFR team. You heard it here first.

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Anonymous wrote:The weather has made this movement season very political. Teams are locking in sure things and even top bubble players plus kids who are aging down. LOTS of free/scholarship recruiting on the fly. I feel bad for girls not already connected in, they are going to have to do late season drop ins and try to fill holes.

Early hears:

- NVA 2012s scattering to the wind. A good GA showing is not enough to hold onto talent because opposition has been even more uneven than expected.
- Bethesda holding look sessions indoors will prove helpful.
- Long time SYC devotees are looking to jump. What direction TBD, but VDA is a likely place for top performers
- VDA leaving families who have put in 2+ years behind to recruit to trade up. Club taking a fairly hard Aug 1 stance which does not really play to their online we are the recruitment HQ standpoint.
- RP promised some kids coming over to Arlington but the 2013s are largely staying intact
- GY girls trying to move from GA to ECNL happening. I see you McLean.
- Bethesda looking to have a total relook at their 12s and 13s based on massive age group changes.
- FVU will talk big panic but still pick up girls in 2011 and 2012. 2014 change over still largely TBD
- McLean 2014s will stick together for one year in GA. That is all.
-Loudoun and STJ are in a race for Aspire demotion. Think between NVA and Loudoun someone will try to engineer a girls only ECNL solution
- Rev seems first stop for STJ trade ups.
- Alex GA will continue to struggle. One marquee team does not a program make. 2012s will continue to be top of GA bracket as long as T is coach
- Arlington 2013, 2012 and 2011 RLs will be tired of waiting around with the promise of one practice and maybe some NL game time and will try to move to said good enough Alex teams (11s and 12s) and McLean (13)

NVA and SYC teams are suffering losses at all age groups…

This is definitely a troll trying to stir the pot. SYC only lost a few girls, but what about the new players who already committed at their ID sessions that you’re not mentioning? Love to see SYC living rent‑free in your mind. 😉

They’re losing the stronger girls and being replaced by girls not as strong. Generally not how to build stronger teams.

You may be a troll. The strong teams lose 1 or 2 players . It is normal. And these players usually get replaced by good players. Nothing to see here. By the way some of the replacements can teach your DD how to play soccer just for the records so stop talking about other players.

Losing one to two of the best players is not normal but keep clinging on.

Some teams will actually play better without their "best" player who is not "team" player.

Losing one of your strongest players is not a positive no matter how you try to spin it. The team may still be competitive in GA but only because NVA and likely Alexandria are also losing players. The rest of the field will make up ground.

I'm not talking about DMV teams so no one kid is being singled out. There absolutely can be a team getting better after a "star" departs because every single action is played through them at the cost of the rest of the team. I have seen it first hand.

The most successful teams I played on were ones that were rooted in this team concept, the top players were great leaders and teammates. We had each others back and would run through a wall for each other. Club hopping to form "dream teams" rarely works out the way you think it will. I sometimes feel bad for the perennial club hoppers as they will never have this true feeling of team.

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Anonymous wrote:Any confirmed for 2012 VDA from outside club? How big will the roster be?

Yes, at least 1 SYC ID player, possibly 1-2 FVUs.

I thought they always came in pairs under the established carpool guidelines.

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Anonymous wrote:The weather has made this movement season very political. Teams are locking in sure things and even top bubble players plus kids who are aging down. LOTS of free/scholarship recruiting on the fly. I feel bad for girls not already connected in, they are going to have to do late season drop ins and try to fill holes.

Early hears:

- NVA 2012s scattering to the wind. A good GA showing is not enough to hold onto talent because opposition has been even more uneven than expected.
- Bethesda holding look sessions indoors will prove helpful.
- Long time SYC devotees are looking to jump. What direction TBD, but VDA is a likely place for top performers
- VDA leaving families who have put in 2+ years behind to recruit to trade up. Club taking a fairly hard Aug 1 stance which does not really play to their online we are the recruitment HQ standpoint.
- RP promised some kids coming over to Arlington but the 2013s are largely staying intact
- GY girls trying to move from GA to ECNL happening. I see you McLean.
- Bethesda looking to have a total relook at their 12s and 13s based on massive age group changes.
- FVU will talk big panic but still pick up girls in 2011 and 2012. 2014 change over still largely TBD
- McLean 2014s will stick together for one year in GA. That is all.
-Loudoun and STJ are in a race for Aspire demotion. Think between NVA and Loudoun someone will try to engineer a girls only ECNL solution
- Rev seems first stop for STJ trade ups.
- Alex GA will continue to struggle. One marquee team does not a program make. 2012s will continue to be top of GA bracket as long as T is coach
- Arlington 2013, 2012 and 2011 RLs will be tired of waiting around with the promise of one practice and maybe some NL game time and will try to move to said good enough Alex teams (11s and 12s) and McLean (13)

NVA and SYC teams are suffering losses at all age groups…

This is definitely a troll trying to stir the pot. SYC only lost a few girls, but what about the new players who already committed at their ID sessions that you’re not mentioning? Love to see SYC living rent‑free in your mind. 😉

They’re losing the stronger girls and being replaced by girls not as strong. Generally not how to build stronger teams.

You may be a troll. The strong teams lose 1 or 2 players . It is normal. And these players usually get replaced by good players. Nothing to see here. By the way some of the replacements can teach your DD how to play soccer just for the records so stop talking about other players.

Losing one to two of the best players is not normal but keep clinging on.

Some teams will actually play better without their "best" player who is not "team" player.

Losing one of your strongest players is not a positive no matter how you try to spin it. The team may still be competitive in GA but only because NVA and likely Alexandria are also losing players. The rest of the field will make up ground.

I'm not talking about DMV teams so no one kid is being singled out. There absolutely can be a team getting better after a "star" departs because every single action is played through them at the cost of the rest of the team. I have seen it first hand.

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Anonymous wrote:The weather has made this movement season very political. Teams are locking in sure things and even top bubble players plus kids who are aging down. LOTS of free/scholarship recruiting on the fly. I feel bad for girls not already connected in, they are going to have to do late season drop ins and try to fill holes.

Early hears:

- NVA 2012s scattering to the wind. A good GA showing is not enough to hold onto talent because opposition has been even more uneven than expected.
- Bethesda holding look sessions indoors will prove helpful.
- Long time SYC devotees are looking to jump. What direction TBD, but VDA is a likely place for top performers
- VDA leaving families who have put in 2+ years behind to recruit to trade up. Club taking a fairly hard Aug 1 stance which does not really play to their online we are the recruitment HQ standpoint.
- RP promised some kids coming over to Arlington but the 2013s are largely staying intact
- GY girls trying to move from GA to ECNL happening. I see you McLean.
- Bethesda looking to have a total relook at their 12s and 13s based on massive age group changes.
- FVU will talk big panic but still pick up girls in 2011 and 2012. 2014 change over still largely TBD
- McLean 2014s will stick together for one year in GA. That is all.
-Loudoun and STJ are in a race for Aspire demotion. Think between NVA and Loudoun someone will try to engineer a girls only ECNL solution
- Rev seems first stop for STJ trade ups.
- Alex GA will continue to struggle. One marquee team does not a program make. 2012s will continue to be top of GA bracket as long as T is coach
- Arlington 2013, 2012 and 2011 RLs will be tired of waiting around with the promise of one practice and maybe some NL game time and will try to move to said good enough Alex teams (11s and 12s) and McLean (13)

- The Arlington 2013s have a goal difference of 41 and 2011s have a goal difference of 35 so there is some talent there. Seems likely many move to GA.
- FVU will have talent leave that is replaced by lesser talent. They will always be able to field a team due to the badge but the quality is going down.
- VDA is definitely picking up players from NVA and SYC across 2013-2011 age groups.

Have the current VDA players been notified?

At most, maybe one or two SYC players would even consider leaving. The drive to VDA just doesn’t make sense for SYC families. I do wonder whether current VDA players have actually received offers or know if they have roster spots for next year. Based on how things look this winter, I wouldn’t feel very confident in VDA’s leadership

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Anonymous wrote:The weather has made this movement season very political. Teams are locking in sure things and even top bubble players plus kids who are aging down. LOTS of free/scholarship recruiting on the fly. I feel bad for girls not already connected in, they are going to have to do late season drop ins and try to fill holes.

Early hears:

- NVA 2012s scattering to the wind. A good GA showing is not enough to hold onto talent because opposition has been even more uneven than expected.
- Bethesda holding look sessions indoors will prove helpful.
- Long time SYC devotees are looking to jump. What direction TBD, but VDA is a likely place for top performers
- VDA leaving families who have put in 2+ years behind to recruit to trade up. Club taking a fairly hard Aug 1 stance which does not really play to their online we are the recruitment HQ standpoint.
- RP promised some kids coming over to Arlington but the 2013s are largely staying intact
- GY girls trying to move from GA to ECNL happening. I see you McLean.
- Bethesda looking to have a total relook at their 12s and 13s based on massive age group changes.
- FVU will talk big panic but still pick up girls in 2011 and 2012. 2014 change over still largely TBD
- McLean 2014s will stick together for one year in GA. That is all.
-Loudoun and STJ are in a race for Aspire demotion. Think between NVA and Loudoun someone will try to engineer a girls only ECNL solution
- Rev seems first stop for STJ trade ups.
- Alex GA will continue to struggle. One marquee team does not a program make. 2012s will continue to be top of GA bracket as long as T is coach
- Arlington 2013, 2012 and 2011 RLs will be tired of waiting around with the promise of one practice and maybe some NL game time and will try to move to said good enough Alex teams (11s and 12s) and McLean (13)

NVA and SYC teams are suffering losses at all age groups…

This is definitely a troll trying to stir the pot. SYC only lost a few girls, but what about the new players who already committed at their ID sessions that you’re not mentioning? Love to see SYC living rent‑free in your mind. 😉

They’re losing the stronger girls and being replaced by girls not as strong. Generally not how to build stronger teams.

You may be a troll. The strong teams lose 1 or 2 players . It is normal. And these players usually get replaced by good players. Nothing to see here. By the way some of the replacements can teach your DD how to play soccer just for the records so stop talking about other players.

Losing one to two of the best players is not normal but keep clinging on.

Some teams will actually play better without their "best" player who is not "team" player.

Losing one of your strongest players is not a positive no matter how you try to spin it. The team may still be competitive in GA but only because NVA and likely Alexandria are also losing players. The rest of the field will make up ground.

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Anonymous wrote:Any confirmed for 2012 VDA from outside club? How big will the roster be?

Yes, at least 1 SYC ID player, possibly 1-2 FVUs.

Anonymous wrote:Too many trolls on this board. Guys go get a job and get busy.

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Anonymous wrote:The weather has made this movement season very political. Teams are locking in sure things and even top bubble players plus kids who are aging down. LOTS of free/scholarship recruiting on the fly. I feel bad for girls not already connected in, they are going to have to do late season drop ins and try to fill holes.

Early hears:

- NVA 2012s scattering to the wind. A good GA showing is not enough to hold onto talent because opposition has been even more uneven than expected.
- Bethesda holding look sessions indoors will prove helpful.
- Long time SYC devotees are looking to jump. What direction TBD, but VDA is a likely place for top performers
- VDA leaving families who have put in 2+ years behind to recruit to trade up. Club taking a fairly hard Aug 1 stance which does not really play to their online we are the recruitment HQ standpoint.
- RP promised some kids coming over to Arlington but the 2013s are largely staying intact
- GY girls trying to move from GA to ECNL happening. I see you McLean.
- Bethesda looking to have a total relook at their 12s and 13s based on massive age group changes.
- FVU will talk big panic but still pick up girls in 2011 and 2012. 2014 change over still largely TBD
- McLean 2014s will stick together for one year in GA. That is all.
-Loudoun and STJ are in a race for Aspire demotion. Think between NVA and Loudoun someone will try to engineer a girls only ECNL solution
- Rev seems first stop for STJ trade ups.
- Alex GA will continue to struggle. One marquee team does not a program make. 2012s will continue to be top of GA bracket as long as T is coach
- Arlington 2013, 2012 and 2011 RLs will be tired of waiting around with the promise of one practice and maybe some NL game time and will try to move to said good enough Alex teams (11s and 12s) and McLean (13)

NVA and SYC teams are suffering losses at all age groups…

This is definitely a troll trying to stir the pot. SYC only lost a few girls, but what about the new players who already committed at their ID sessions that you’re not mentioning? Love to see SYC living rent‑free in your mind. 😉

They’re losing the stronger girls and being replaced by girls not as strong. Generally not how to build stronger teams.

You may be a troll. The strong teams lose 1 or 2 players . It is normal. And these players usually get replaced by good players. Nothing to see here. By the way some of the replacements can teach your DD how to play soccer just for the records so stop talking about other players.

Losing one to two of the best players is not normal but keep clinging on.

Some teams will actually play better without their "best" player who is not "team" player.

Anonymous wrote:Any confirmed for 2012 VDA from outside club? How big will the roster be?

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Anonymous wrote:The weather has made this movement season very political. Teams are locking in sure things and even top bubble players plus kids who are aging down. LOTS of free/scholarship recruiting on the fly. I feel bad for girls not already connected in, they are going to have to do late season drop ins and try to fill holes.

Early hears:

- NVA 2012s scattering to the wind. A good GA showing is not enough to hold onto talent because opposition has been even more uneven than expected.
- Bethesda holding look sessions indoors will prove helpful.
- Long time SYC devotees are looking to jump. What direction TBD, but VDA is a likely place for top performers
- VDA leaving families who have put in 2+ years behind to recruit to trade up. Club taking a fairly hard Aug 1 stance which does not really play to their online we are the recruitment HQ standpoint.
- RP promised some kids coming over to Arlington but the 2013s are largely staying intact
- GY girls trying to move from GA to ECNL happening. I see you McLean.
- Bethesda looking to have a total relook at their 12s and 13s based on massive age group changes.
- FVU will talk big panic but still pick up girls in 2011 and 2012. 2014 change over still largely TBD
- McLean 2014s will stick together for one year in GA. That is all.
-Loudoun and STJ are in a race for Aspire demotion. Think between NVA and Loudoun someone will try to engineer a girls only ECNL solution
- Rev seems first stop for STJ trade ups.
- Alex GA will continue to struggle. One marquee team does not a program make. 2012s will continue to be top of GA bracket as long as T is coach
- Arlington 2013, 2012 and 2011 RLs will be tired of waiting around with the promise of one practice and maybe some NL game time and will try to move to said good enough Alex teams (11s and 12s) and McLean (13)

NVA and SYC teams are suffering losses at all age groups…

This is definitely a troll trying to stir the pot. SYC only lost a few girls, but what about the new players who already committed at their ID sessions that you’re not mentioning? Love to see SYC living rent‑free in your mind. 😉

They’re losing the stronger girls and being replaced by girls not as strong. Generally not how to build stronger teams.

You may be a troll. The strong teams lose 1 or 2 players . It is normal. And these players usually get replaced by good players. Nothing to see here. By the way some of the replacements can teach your DD how to play soccer just for the records so stop talking about other players.

Losing one to two of the best players is not normal but keep clinging on.

That sucks for 2012 SYC