Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 12:05     Subject: Girls ID Season 26/27 Thread
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Anonymous wrote:This is the start of the recruiting year, freshman year in HS it basically starts. Super teams, equals more exposure at big events.


Are there scouts really coming to u15 games at the showcases? And if you're on a super team don't your chances of getting ID selections go down? Arlington 2011's seem to have that problem of deserving kids not being selected because of the quotas each of the clubs seem to be given.


What quota's? Or is it really who and who they do not believe in? VDA doesn't seem to have a "Quota" problem


So GA teams getting invites for 2011 over additional Arl 2011 girls makes sense? Seems like a quota to me.


So you are making this about a GA vs ECNL? Those 2011 GA could easily make 2011 ECNL team. Just because a person is on an elite team does not make them an elite player.


I don't think that's true for Arl 2011 which is the example that was referenced. A few Arl 2011 players that didn't make the team this year moved onto GA teams and are their stronger players. This is not about GA vs ECNL but about the strength of teams and players on those teams. But if you believe GA teams have players that can easily make Arl 2011, you do you.




How many Arlington 2011 players started their soccer careers at Arlington? 5? 6?

Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 12:00     Subject: Girls ID Season 26/27 Thread
If my child joins VDA at the U13 level, does that increase her chances of staying with the club through U15?
I’m wondering if it’s easier to join now rather than trying to enter later during the high school ages.

Also, does VDA tend to keep current players year after year, giving returning players priority over new players?
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 11:54     Subject: Girls ID Season 26/27 Thread
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This is the start of the recruiting year, freshman year in HS it basically starts. Super teams, equals more exposure at big events.


Are there scouts really coming to u15 games at the showcases? And if you're on a super team don't your chances of getting ID selections go down? Arlington 2011's seem to have that problem of deserving kids not being selected because of the quotas each of the clubs seem to be given.

Very few college scouts are at u15 games at showcases. Their time is already booked watching u16/17’s. There might be some US scouts there to watch players they have been following through from their ID events. U15 players should not be worrying about performing for scouts at that age, they should be focused on the game and getting better.
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 11:50     Subject: Girls ID Season 26/27 Thread
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This is the start of the recruiting year, freshman year in HS it basically starts. Super teams, equals more exposure at big events.


Are there scouts really coming to u15 games at the showcases? And if you're on a super team don't your chances of getting ID selections go down? Arlington 2011's seem to have that problem of deserving kids not being selected because of the quotas each of the clubs seem to be given.


What quota's? Or is it really who and who they do not believe in? VDA doesn't seem to have a "Quota" problem


So GA teams getting invites for 2011 over additional Arl 2011 girls makes sense? Seems like a quota to me.


So you are making this about a GA vs ECNL? Those 2011 GA could easily make 2011 ECNL team. Just because a person is on an elite team does not make them an elite player.


I don't think that's true for Arl 2011 which is the example that was referenced. A few Arl 2011 players that didn't make the team this year moved onto GA teams and are their stronger players. This is not about GA vs ECNL but about the strength of teams and players on those teams. But if you believe GA teams have players that can easily make Arl 2011, you do you.
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 11:49     Subject: Girls ID Season 26/27 Thread
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This is the start of the recruiting year, freshman year in HS it basically starts. Super teams, equals more exposure at big events.


Are there scouts really coming to u15 games at the showcases? And if you're on a super team don't your chances of getting ID selections go down? Arlington 2011's seem to have that problem of deserving kids not being selected because of the quotas each of the clubs seem to be given.


What quota's? Or is it really who and who they do not believe in? VDA doesn't seem to have a "Quota" problem


Does this mean VDA has a bigger Quota?
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 11:47     Subject: Girls ID Season 26/27 Thread
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This is the start of the recruiting year, freshman year in HS it basically starts. Super teams, equals more exposure at big events.


Are there scouts really coming to u15 games at the showcases? And if you're on a super team don't your chances of getting ID selections go down? Arlington 2011's seem to have that problem of deserving kids not being selected because of the quotas each of the clubs seem to be given.


What quota's? Or is it really who and who they do not believe in? VDA doesn't seem to have a "Quota" problem


So GA teams getting invites for 2011 over additional Arl 2011 girls makes sense? Seems like a quota to me.


So you are making this about a GA vs ECNL? Those 2011 GA could easily make 2011 ECNL team. Just because a person is on an elite team does not make them an elite player.
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 11:39     Subject: Girls ID Season 26/27 Thread
Anonymous wrote:If you have superstar players, even one, make that 5 now (super team) yes, they are coming to u15 games.


How many scouts were there at Arlington 2011's KC games? I would say they have a few of the best players at that age group so that would be a good example. Or are we talking about another level of superstar?
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 11:38     Subject: Girls ID Season 26/27 Thread
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This is the start of the recruiting year, freshman year in HS it basically starts. Super teams, equals more exposure at big events.


Are there scouts really coming to u15 games at the showcases? And if you're on a super team don't your chances of getting ID selections go down? Arlington 2011's seem to have that problem of deserving kids not being selected because of the quotas each of the clubs seem to be given.


What quota's? Or is it really who and who they do not believe in? VDA doesn't seem to have a "Quota" problem


So GA teams getting invites for 2011 over additional Arl 2011 girls makes sense? Seems like a quota to me.
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 11:32     Subject: Girls ID Season 26/27 Thread
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This is the start of the recruiting year, freshman year in HS it basically starts. Super teams, equals more exposure at big events.


Are there scouts really coming to u15 games at the showcases? And if you're on a super team don't your chances of getting ID selections go down? Arlington 2011's seem to have that problem of deserving kids not being selected because of the quotas each of the clubs seem to be given.


What quota's? Or is it really who and who they do not believe in? VDA doesn't seem to have a "Quota" problem
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 11:30     Subject: Girls ID Season 26/27 Thread
If you have superstar players, even one, make that 5 now (super team) yes, they are coming to u15 games.
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 11:27     Subject: Girls ID Season 26/27 Thread
Anonymous wrote:This is the start of the recruiting year, freshman year in HS it basically starts. Super teams, equals more exposure at big events.


Are there scouts really coming to u15 games at the showcases? And if you're on a super team don't your chances of getting ID selections go down? Arlington 2011's seem to have that problem of deserving kids not being selected because of the quotas each of the clubs seem to be given.
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 11:22     Subject: Girls ID Season 26/27 Thread
It is true that there may not be many open spots for new players, but a kid can get an offer without IG and without connections and during an open ID session. It is rare but definitely possible, it happened for us.
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 11:21     Subject: Girls ID Season 26/27 Thread
This is the start of the recruiting year, freshman year in HS it basically starts. Super teams, equals more exposure at big events.
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 11:20     Subject: Girls ID Season 26/27 Thread
Anonymous wrote:The clubs will recruit/lock in girls from outside the club first. Then they will decide who moves down from one team to the other. Last step will be offers to current players. It's going to be rough for the kids that get cut (pour one out for the whole VDA 2012 team, there might be 1 or 2 of them left) as they'll be scrambling around looking for a home in a week or two.


They have to find a way to beat Arlington one way or the other. They were not cutting it at what was 2011
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 11:17     Subject: Girls ID Season 26/27 Thread
Anonymous wrote:The clubs will recruit/lock in girls from outside the club first. Then they will decide who moves down from one team to the other. Last step will be offers to current players. It's going to be rough for the kids that get cut (pour one out for the whole VDA 2012 team, there might be 1 or 2 of them left) as they'll be scrambling around looking for a home in a week or two.


Why are young kids so quick to try and join super star teams? Every player will develop better with more opportunities at their home clubs and then they can come together at the recruiting ages.