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Anonymous wrote:The SYC spiral continues. First to Arlington RL now McLean

Let’s not forget that Arlington RL stacked the team with NL players for that game so I’d toss that one out.

I thought earlier in this thread it was determined they brought 3 NL players due to a bunch of the RL players being unavailable as they were attending Homecoming. Are 3 players considered stacking a team?

Yes it is.

If this is the case, then we really need to stop comparing GA to ECNL.

You should definitely stop comparing GA to ECNL in NOVA.

Regardless how it makes you feel, it's a valid observation.

Both leagues offer visibility but if a GA/National team loses to a regional squad, tossing in excuses of stacking the roster with NL level talent doesn't make a lot of sense, unless the reality is tha GA can provide exposure but what's the selling point? You could do the same with less travel in RL.

on the whole, the level of exposure between GA and RL is not close and anyone who says otherwise is an ECNL homer. say what you want about ecnl and ga, whatever...but their is no comp, on the whole, between GA and RL from an exposure perspective

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Anonymous wrote:The SYC spiral continues. First to Arlington RL now McLean

Let’s not forget that Arlington RL stacked the team with NL players for that game so I’d toss that one out.

I thought earlier in this thread it was determined they brought 3 NL players due to a bunch of the RL players being unavailable as they were attending Homecoming. Are 3 players considered stacking a team?

Yes it is.

If this is the case, then we really need to stop comparing GA to ECNL.

You should definitely stop comparing GA to ECNL in NOVA.

Regardless how it makes you feel, it's a valid observation.

Both leagues offer visibility but if a GA/National team loses to a regional squad, tossing in excuses of stacking the roster with NL level talent doesn't make a lot of sense, unless the reality is tha GA can provide exposure but what's the selling point? You could do the same with less travel in RL.

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Anonymous wrote:The SYC spiral continues. First to Arlington RL now McLean

Let’s not forget that Arlington RL stacked the team with NL players for that game so I’d toss that one out.

I thought earlier in this thread it was determined they brought 3 NL players due to a bunch of the RL players being unavailable as they were attending Homecoming. Are 3 players considered stacking a team?

Yes it is.

If this is the case, then we really need to stop comparing GA to ECNL.

There is absolutely no comparing of the two. It’s a kin to Varsity vs JV.

Can I ask a silly question? What difference does it make and who really cares? Both leagues can facilitate a kid's goal of playing college soccer on any level. Neither league hamstrings a kid from their goal(s), whatever those are. So, at the end of the day, does it really matter? I guess if we're talking about fodder for adults to argue about, then yeah...I guess it matters, but what difference does it really make?

It doesn't. Stop feeding the 3-4 trolls on this site and they will go away. They were gone this weekend and this thread was civil. Now that they are back ignore them.

...and if anyone is wondering, I'm the parent of an ECNL daughter and I STILL don't think it matters. In my experience, the kids don't really care and if it matters to an adult, well, that says more about the adult I guess. But I guess that's no fun on anonymous message board. In my years watching my kid, I've seen ECNL teams beat GA teams, GA teams beat ECNL teams and everything in between. I've seen ECNL kids commit to all the places, GA kids commit to all the places and kids from neither make the same commitments. I do know this...the smiles, friendships and memories the kids are making are just as valuable regardless of the badge on their shirt. Just some perspective from an ECNL dad whose daughter is on the cusp of finishing her club career and yes, will be playing collegiately. Enjoy the journey before it is over before you know it. I assure you, it goes by just as fast regardless of what league your daughter is playing in.

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Anonymous wrote:The SYC spiral continues. First to Arlington RL now McLean

Let’s not forget that Arlington RL stacked the team with NL players for that game so I’d toss that one out.

I thought earlier in this thread it was determined they brought 3 NL players due to a bunch of the RL players being unavailable as they were attending Homecoming. Are 3 players considered stacking a team?

Yes it is.

If this is the case, then we really need to stop comparing GA to ECNL.

There is absolutely no comparing of the two. It’s a kin to Varsity vs JV.

Can I ask a silly question? What difference does it make and who really cares? Both leagues can facilitate a kid's goal of playing college soccer on any level. Neither league hamstrings a kid from their goal(s), whatever those are. So, at the end of the day, does it really matter? I guess if we're talking about fodder for adults to argue about, then yeah...I guess it matters, but what difference does it really make?

It doesn't. Stop feeding the 3-4 trolls on this site and they will go away. They were gone this weekend and this thread was civil. Now that they are back ignore them.

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Anonymous wrote:The SYC spiral continues. First to Arlington RL now McLean

Let’s not forget that Arlington RL stacked the team with NL players for that game so I’d toss that one out.

I thought earlier in this thread it was determined they brought 3 NL players due to a bunch of the RL players being unavailable as they were attending Homecoming. Are 3 players considered stacking a team?

Yes it is.

If this is the case, then we really need to stop comparing GA to ECNL.

There is absolutely no comparing of the two. It’s a kin to Varsity vs JV.

Can I ask a silly question? What difference does it make and who really cares? Both leagues can facilitate a kid's goal of playing college soccer on any level. Neither league hamstrings a kid from their goal(s), whatever those are. So, at the end of the day, does it really matter? I guess if we're talking about fodder for adults to argue about, then yeah...I guess it matters, but what difference does it really make?

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Anonymous wrote:The SYC spiral continues. First to Arlington RL now McLean

Let’s not forget that Arlington RL stacked the team with NL players for that game so I’d toss that one out.

I thought earlier in this thread it was determined they brought 3 NL players due to a bunch of the RL players being unavailable as they were attending Homecoming. Are 3 players considered stacking a team?

Yes it is.

If this is the case, then we really need to stop comparing GA to ECNL.

There is absolutely no comparing of the two. It’s a kin to Varsity vs JV.

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Anonymous wrote:The SYC spiral continues. First to Arlington RL now McLean

Let’s not forget that Arlington RL stacked the team with NL players for that game so I’d toss that one out.

I thought earlier in this thread it was determined they brought 3 NL players due to a bunch of the RL players being unavailable as they were attending Homecoming. Are 3 players considered stacking a team?

Yes it is.

If this is the case, then we really need to stop comparing GA to ECNL.

You should definitely stop comparing GA to ECNL in NOVA.

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Anonymous wrote:The SYC spiral continues. First to Arlington RL now McLean

Let’s not forget that Arlington RL stacked the team with NL players for that game so I’d toss that one out.

I thought earlier in this thread it was determined they brought 3 NL players due to a bunch of the RL players being unavailable as they were attending Homecoming. Are 3 players considered stacking a team?

Yes it is.

If this is the case, then we really need to stop comparing GA to ECNL.

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Anonymous wrote:The SYC spiral continues. First to Arlington RL now McLean

Let’s not forget that Arlington RL stacked the team with NL players for that game so I’d toss that one out.

I thought earlier in this thread it was determined they brought 3 NL players due to a bunch of the RL players being unavailable as they were attending Homecoming. Are 3 players considered stacking a team?

Yes it is.

NP. I wouldn't use the term "stacked" because I don't think there was ill-intent given the various factors (several missing players, other 2011/2012 teams were playing in WAGS and elsewhere, and the RL team playing in the top bracket) but it most likely affected the game. That said, I don't think it is fair to say that SYC lost to Arl RL as some measure of SYC's talent level.

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Anonymous wrote:The SYC spiral continues. First to Arlington RL now McLean

Let’s not forget that Arlington RL stacked the team with NL players for that game so I’d toss that one out.

I thought earlier in this thread it was determined they brought 3 NL players due to a bunch of the RL players being unavailable as they were attending Homecoming. Are 3 players considered stacking a team?

Yes it is.

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Anonymous wrote:The SYC spiral continues. First to Arlington RL now McLean

Let’s not forget that Arlington RL stacked the team with NL players for that game so I’d toss that one out.

I thought earlier in this thread it was determined they brought 3 NL players due to a bunch of the RL players being unavailable as they were attending Homecoming. Are 3 players considered stacking a team?

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Anonymous wrote:You guys are messy. The girls all played well... congratulated each other and took photos after matches. The soccer world is small. Be your child's cheerleader and encourage them to lift up the others. Not one of these kids is competing for the exact same college spot so why not let all sides shine?

+1. The game was well fought. The girls are all friends. The parents acted responsibly. Let’s keep it that way. Next week this thread will be back to the toxic usual. Let’s enjoy a nice weekend of soccer while we have it.

Arlington is back on the schedule next week. Crazy dads will be on here calling out specific teenagers in no time. Hope everyone enjoyed the vacation.

quite and observation. When the shoe is on the other foot next year. And they show up for tryouts. Pepperidge farm will remember as we say on here.

By this time the NVA GA news leaked around the NDAs. Hopefully it happens again.

GA application window just opened last week.

What clubs are likely applying? Anyone other than Arlington?

ARL will be last in area

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Anonymous wrote:You guys are messy. The girls all played well... congratulated each other and took photos after matches. The soccer world is small. Be your child's cheerleader and encourage them to lift up the others. Not one of these kids is competing for the exact same college spot so why not let all sides shine?

+1. The game was well fought. The girls are all friends. The parents acted responsibly. Let’s keep it that way. Next week this thread will be back to the toxic usual. Let’s enjoy a nice weekend of soccer while we have it.

Arlington is back on the schedule next week. Crazy dads will be on here calling out specific teenagers in no time. Hope everyone enjoyed the vacation.

quite and observation. When the shoe is on the other foot next year. And they show up for tryouts. Pepperidge farm will remember as we say on here.

By this time the NVA GA news leaked around the NDAs. Hopefully it happens again.

GA application window just opened last week.

What clubs are likely applying? Anyone other than Arlington?

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Anonymous wrote:You guys are messy. The girls all played well... congratulated each other and took photos after matches. The soccer world is small. Be your child's cheerleader and encourage them to lift up the others. Not one of these kids is competing for the exact same college spot so why not let all sides shine?

+1. The game was well fought. The girls are all friends. The parents acted responsibly. Let’s keep it that way. Next week this thread will be back to the toxic usual. Let’s enjoy a nice weekend of soccer while we have it.

They are definitely not all friends but since FVU has never beaten VDA this really isn't a rivalry even with the players who switched. Everyone knew VDA would win. Agree that parents acted well but again no expectation that FVU would win. The real story is that VDA can't make champions league and FVU might not make a showcase.

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Anonymous wrote:You guys are messy. The girls all played well... congratulated each other and took photos after matches. The soccer world is small. Be your child's cheerleader and encourage them to lift up the others. Not one of these kids is competing for the exact same college spot so why not let all sides shine?

+1. The game was well fought. The girls are all friends. The parents acted responsibly. Let’s keep it that way. Next week this thread will be back to the toxic usual. Let’s enjoy a nice weekend of soccer while we have it.

Arlington is back on the schedule next week. Crazy dads will be on here calling out specific teenagers in no time. Hope everyone enjoyed the vacation.

quite and observation. When the shoe is on the other foot next year. And they show up for tryouts. Pepperidge farm will remember as we say on here.

By this time the NVA GA news leaked around the NDAs. Hopefully it happens again.

GA application window just opened last week.