Anonymous
Post 02/02/2024 16:51     Subject: US Soccer IDC events
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Anonymous wrote:Thank you!! And I meant U13 not U11! Sounds like we have another year.


If your son is a 2011, you should have a pretty good idea whether he's at the level required to be invited to one of these events. In another thread, the clubs were listed for the most recent USYNT IDC events in Wilmington for 2009s and 20010s. Seven-ish of the roughly 60 kids were from ECNL clubs. I don't think any of them had more than one or two per age group and not all ECNL clubs contributed a player. So . . . .your son would likely be the best player on his squad AND one of the best in the league.


Won't matter anyways... if your kid isn't playing for an MLS academy team, chances are very slim to make the USYNT.


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The USYNT age group squads in recent times hasn't been welcoming to players not from MLS Clubs


And we wonder why we can't turn the corner competitively against major soccer powers


Major soccer powers have their ynt rosters made up of players from professional academies.


Yep you get it Lalas, carry on


Is he stating truth or fiction?


For the most part yes. Knew one kid from ODP - who made it to regional camps (entry point for National Team). Lost info about his progress thence. The trick is getting the speed of play in a ‘lower’ league.
Anonymous
Post 02/02/2024 16:08     Subject: US Soccer IDC events
America=Bigger, Faster, Stronger and Cannot Play
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2024 10:17     Subject: US Soccer IDC events
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Anonymous wrote:Well but they miss a ton - if your son is 6’5” at U13 head on over to your nearest MLS Next shop. I’m sure you will find interest. But in the rest of world, it’s players of all shapes…


This is a stereotype not based on actual real facts.
Also, being 6'5" at U13 doesn't mean you're not also a good player in addition to your size.


We had a 6 ft 3 kid at U13 on our team, nice kid, HUGE, but he could have been really great if he had worked on his foot skills. I couldn't believe he wasn't working on the side like all the other kids to get better foot skills and he was constantly making mistakes that often cost us own goals, etc. Was so frustrating. I have seen kids on other teams, similar size (seem to have gone through puberty before they leave lower school, it happens), that just take off in speed, strength, and foot skills.


6'3" at U13 has experienced exceptional accelerated growth spurts in a short time and is expected to have coordination and mechanical issues.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2024 09:17     Subject: US Soccer IDC events
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Well but they miss a ton - if your son is 6’5” at U13 head on over to your nearest MLS Next shop. I’m sure you will find interest. But in the rest of world, it’s players of all shapes…


This is a stereotype not based on actual real facts.
Also, being 6'5" at U13 doesn't mean you're not also a good player in addition to your size.


We had a 6 ft 3 kid at U13 on our team, nice kid, HUGE, but he could have been really great if he had worked on his foot skills. I couldn't believe he wasn't working on the side like all the other kids to get better foot skills and he was constantly making mistakes that often cost us own goals, etc. Was so frustrating. I have seen kids on other teams, similar size (seem to have gone through puberty before they leave lower school, it happens), that just take off in speed, strength, and foot skills.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2024 08:37     Subject: US Soccer IDC events
Anonymous wrote:Well but they miss a ton - if your son is 6’5” at U13 head on over to your nearest MLS Next shop. I’m sure you will find interest. But in the rest of world, it’s players of all shapes…


Watched several MLS Next games the past 2 years.
Both the MLS Club Academies and the MLS Next teams seem to have a good mix of sizes
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2024 08:30     Subject: US Soccer IDC events
Anonymous wrote:Well but they miss a ton - if your son is 6’5” at U13 head on over to your nearest MLS Next shop. I’m sure you will find interest. But in the rest of world, it’s players of all shapes…


This is a stereotype not based on actual real facts.
Also, being 6'5" at U13 doesn't mean you're not also a good player in addition to your size.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2024 08:08     Subject: US Soccer IDC events
Anonymous wrote:Well but they miss a ton - if your son is 6’5” at U13 head on over to your nearest MLS Next shop. I’m sure you will find interest. But in the rest of world, it’s players of all shapes…


Lots of shapes on my kids MLSNext team
Anonymous
Post 01/28/2024 20:23     Subject: US Soccer IDC events
Well but they miss a ton - if your son is 6’5” at U13 head on over to your nearest MLS Next shop. I’m sure you will find interest. But in the rest of world, it’s players of all shapes…
Anonymous
Post 01/27/2024 18:10     Subject: US Soccer IDC events
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Thank you!! And I meant U13 not U11! Sounds like we have another year.


If your son is a 2011, you should have a pretty good idea whether he's at the level required to be invited to one of these events. In another thread, the clubs were listed for the most recent USYNT IDC events in Wilmington for 2009s and 20010s. Seven-ish of the roughly 60 kids were from ECNL clubs. I don't think any of them had more than one or two per age group and not all ECNL clubs contributed a player. So . . . .your son would likely be the best player on his squad AND one of the best in the league.


Won't matter anyways... if your kid isn't playing for an MLS academy team, chances are very slim to make the USYNT.


True
The USYNT age group squads in recent times hasn't been welcoming to players not from MLS Clubs


And we wonder why we can't turn the corner competitively against major soccer powers


Yes yes yes, there are some decent players in ECNL, EDP, NAL etc
However, if you're short on recruiting manpower and time and want the most bang for your buck, it makes complete sense to focus mainly on kids at MLS clubs academies.
They have been scrubbed and vetted by the professional club.
Anonymous
Post 01/27/2024 18:03     Subject: US Soccer IDC events
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Thank you!! And I meant U13 not U11! Sounds like we have another year.


If your son is a 2011, you should have a pretty good idea whether he's at the level required to be invited to one of these events. In another thread, the clubs were listed for the most recent USYNT IDC events in Wilmington for 2009s and 20010s. Seven-ish of the roughly 60 kids were from ECNL clubs. I don't think any of them had more than one or two per age group and not all ECNL clubs contributed a player. So . . . .your son would likely be the best player on his squad AND one of the best in the league.


Won't matter anyways... if your kid isn't playing for an MLS academy team, chances are very slim to make the USYNT.


True
The USYNT age group squads in recent times hasn't been welcoming to players not from MLS Clubs


And we wonder why we can't turn the corner competitively against major soccer powers


Major soccer powers have their ynt rosters made up of players from professional academies.


Yep you get it Lalas, carry on


Is he stating truth or fiction?
Anonymous
Post 01/27/2024 17:39     Subject: US Soccer IDC events
Not so simple. Dare you to watch this video from last year. Two teams from Dallas (one MLS Next and on ECNL). Tell me if you see any real difference.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nRjEvJp-HGw

For the uninformed this is a rare event that only occurs at top tournaments like Dallas Cup.