Anonymous wrote:Gosh all this talk of “Barca hater” when all along Barca guy seems to be a raving Arlington hater. They weren’t even a part of the discussion!

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Anonymous wrote:One of you stated earlier that it was ridiculous to think that a player who learned tiki taka could not adapt to and excel at other styles. Now you need to tailor talent identification to a particular style? The contradictions to this style argument are amazing. Talented players when paired with good management can excel at different styles. Mediocre players can’t excel at any style. A complete team of talented players can provide attractive games and results no matter the exact playing style—this includes the top styles in vogue today, of the past, and the future.

It’s pretty clear given Spainish and Barcelona’s more recent struggles that their style isn’t some sort of magic elixir. There’s really no discussion there. Seems that the custodians of this thread simply can’t accept reality.

You must be a Arlington parent.

Kick it forward at all cost.

That is style.

Do not knock it. It’s an easy style that does not demand a high soccer IQ or technical skill level. You will be fine as long as you do not run into a faster team or a tiki taki team. LOL

I’ll bet the Arlington DA team can beat lots of teams that play tiki taka, maybe not the Spanish team in this video, but others. Talent and management >> Style

Of course they could and lots of tika taka teams could beat Arlington. It is more than just "style". It is personnel as well and that includes players and coaches. And lets just stop with the "tiki taka" label. Possession is always based on purpose and a system like Barca simply wants to control the ball with high percentage passes that build towards breaking down the defense.

A team that plays more direct and up tempo, moving the ball forward simply cannot control the tempo of the game as effectively as a well coached and executed possession system can. Barca, or any team that plays a similar style can be as aggressive and risk taking as they wish but they can also suffocate and control the game for long stretches.

A forward up tempo team can score quickly against a possession team but in order to maintain the lead at some point they will need to control the ball. Most teams will park the bus and hope to score on a quick transition. So sure, a Arlington could win but is that what we really want to be teaching our kids how to play?

Arlington’s GDA teams do not all play primarily direct.

Tiki taka is Barcelona’s style of play, and it’s distinct from other styles. “Possession” play is a cloudy term.

Arlington is a high press, bunker, direct transition club if ever there was one. Arlington is not capable of controlling the ball or the tempo of a game. They rely on isolating a forward, crossing to the oft wing score or set up and do it again. It requires little soccer IQ of its players. It doesn't challenge tactical thinking or learning on behalf of the players and it is easy to coach.

Basically, it is lazy soccer and effective primarily against similar teams with little tactical acuity themselves. Why is it so upsetting for parents to expect more of our national soccer identity? What is the harm with adapting elements of a tiki taka style to our youth programs and figure out a way to make it mesh with what we do well already?

So much defensiveness that is just so much hubris and pride. Frankly, it is nauseating. But keep thinking you play possession at Arlington. In the land of the blind the one with one working eye is King.

LOL ... clearly you have an axe to grind. Frankly, your arrogance and ignorance are nauseating. Maybe if you open your other eye, your kingdom of one will expand.

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Anonymous wrote:One of you stated earlier that it was ridiculous to think that a player who learned tiki taka could not adapt to and excel at other styles. Now you need to tailor talent identification to a particular style? The contradictions to this style argument are amazing. Talented players when paired with good management can excel at different styles. Mediocre players can’t excel at any style. A complete team of talented players can provide attractive games and results no matter the exact playing style—this includes the top styles in vogue today, of the past, and the future.

It’s pretty clear given Spainish and Barcelona’s more recent struggles that their style isn’t some sort of magic elixir. There’s really no discussion there. Seems that the custodians of this thread simply can’t accept reality.

You must be a Arlington parent.

Kick it forward at all cost.

That is style.

Do not knock it. It’s an easy style that does not demand a high soccer IQ or technical skill level. You will be fine as long as you do not run into a faster team or a tiki taki team. LOL

I’ll bet the Arlington DA team can beat lots of teams that play tiki taka, maybe not the Spanish team in this video, but others. Talent and management >> Style

Of course they could and lots of tika taka teams could beat Arlington. It is more than just "style". It is personnel as well and that includes players and coaches. And lets just stop with the "tiki taka" label. Possession is always based on purpose and a system like Barca simply wants to control the ball with high percentage passes that build towards breaking down the defense.

A team that plays more direct and up tempo, moving the ball forward simply cannot control the tempo of the game as effectively as a well coached and executed possession system can. Barca, or any team that plays a similar style can be as aggressive and risk taking as they wish but they can also suffocate and control the game for long stretches.

A forward up tempo team can score quickly against a possession team but in order to maintain the lead at some point they will need to control the ball. Most teams will park the bus and hope to score on a quick transition. So sure, a Arlington could win but is that what we really want to be teaching our kids how to play?

Arlington’s GDA teams do not all play primarily direct.

Tiki taka is Barcelona’s style of play, and it’s distinct from other styles. “Possession” play is a cloudy term.

Arlington is a high press, bunker, direct transition club if ever there was one. Arlington is not capable of controlling the ball or the tempo of a game. They rely on isolating a forward, crossing to the oft wing score or set up and do it again. It requires little soccer IQ of its players. It doesn't challenge tactical thinking or learning on behalf of the players and it is easy to coach.

Basically, it is lazy soccer and effective primarily against similar teams with little tactical acuity themselves. Why is it so upsetting for parents to expect more of our national soccer identity? What is the harm with adapting elements of a tiki taka style to our youth programs and figure out a way to make it mesh with what we do well already?

So much defensiveness that is just so much hubris and pride. Frankly, it is nauseating. But keep thinking you play possession at Arlington. In the land of the blind the one with one working eye is King.

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Anonymous wrote:One of you stated earlier that it was ridiculous to think that a player who learned tiki taka could not adapt to and excel at other styles. Now you need to tailor talent identification to a particular style? The contradictions to this style argument are amazing. Talented players when paired with good management can excel at different styles. Mediocre players can’t excel at any style. A complete team of talented players can provide attractive games and results no matter the exact playing style—this includes the top styles in vogue today, of the past, and the future.

It’s pretty clear given Spainish and Barcelona’s more recent struggles that their style isn’t some sort of magic elixir. There’s really no discussion there. Seems that the custodians of this thread simply can’t accept reality.

You must be a Arlington parent.

Kick it forward at all cost.

That is style.

Do not knock it. It’s an easy style that does not demand a high soccer IQ or technical skill level. You will be fine as long as you do not run into a faster team or a tiki taki team. LOL

I’ll bet the Arlington DA team can beat lots of teams that play tiki taka, maybe not the Spanish team in this video, but others. Talent and management >> Style

Of course they could and lots of tika taka teams could beat Arlington. It is more than just "style". It is personnel as well and that includes players and coaches. And lets just stop with the "tiki taka" label. Possession is always based on purpose and a system like Barca simply wants to control the ball with high percentage passes that build towards breaking down the defense.

A team that plays more direct and up tempo, moving the ball forward simply cannot control the tempo of the game as effectively as a well coached and executed possession system can. Barca, or any team that plays a similar style can be as aggressive and risk taking as they wish but they can also suffocate and control the game for long stretches.

A forward up tempo team can score quickly against a possession team but in order to maintain the lead at some point they will need to control the ball. Most teams will park the bus and hope to score on a quick transition. So sure, a Arlington could win but is that what we really want to be teaching our kids how to play?

Arlington’s GDA teams do not all play primarily direct.

Tiki taka is Barcelona’s style of play, and it’s distinct from other styles. “Possession” play is a cloudy term.

Arlington is a high press, bunker, direct transition club if ever there was one. Arlington is not capable of controlling the ball or the tempo of a game. They rely on isolating a forward, crossing to the oft wing score or set up and do it again. It requires little soccer IQ of its players. It doesn't challenge tactical thinking or learning on behalf of the players and it is easy to coach.

Basically, it is lazy soccer and effective primarily against similar teams with little tactical acuity themselves. Why is it so upsetting for parents to expect more of our national soccer identity? What is the harm with adapting elements of a tiki taka style to our youth programs and figure out a way to make it mesh with what we do well already?

So much defensiveness that is just so much hubris and pride. Frankly, it is nauseating. But keep thinking you play possession at Arlington. In the land of the blind the one with one working eye is King.

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Anonymous wrote:One of you stated earlier that it was ridiculous to think that a player who learned tiki taka could not adapt to and excel at other styles. Now you need to tailor talent identification to a particular style? The contradictions to this style argument are amazing. Talented players when paired with good management can excel at different styles. Mediocre players can’t excel at any style. A complete team of talented players can provide attractive games and results no matter the exact playing style—this includes the top styles in vogue today, of the past, and the future.

It’s pretty clear given Spainish and Barcelona’s more recent struggles that their style isn’t some sort of magic elixir. There’s really no discussion there. Seems that the custodians of this thread simply can’t accept reality.

You must be a Arlington parent.

Kick it forward at all cost.

That is style.

Do not knock it. It’s an easy style that does not demand a high soccer IQ or technical skill level. You will be fine as long as you do not run into a faster team or a tiki taki team. LOL

I’ll bet the Arlington DA team can beat lots of teams that play tiki taka, maybe not the Spanish team in this video, but others. Talent and management >> Style

Of course they could and lots of tika taka teams could beat Arlington. It is more than just "style". It is personnel as well and that includes players and coaches. And lets just stop with the "tiki taka" label. Possession is always based on purpose and a system like Barca simply wants to control the ball with high percentage passes that build towards breaking down the defense.

A team that plays more direct and up tempo, moving the ball forward simply cannot control the tempo of the game as effectively as a well coached and executed possession system can. Barca, or any team that plays a similar style can be as aggressive and risk taking as they wish but they can also suffocate and control the game for long stretches.

A forward up tempo team can score quickly against a possession team but in order to maintain the lead at some point they will need to control the ball. Most teams will park the bus and hope to score on a quick transition. So sure, a Arlington could win but is that what we really want to be teaching our kids how to play?

Arlington’s GDA teams do not all play primarily direct.

Tiki taka is Barcelona’s style of play, and it’s distinct from other styles. “Possession” play is a cloudy term.

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Anonymous wrote:One of you stated earlier that it was ridiculous to think that a player who learned tiki taka could not adapt to and excel at other styles. Now you need to tailor talent identification to a particular style? The contradictions to this style argument are amazing. Talented players when paired with good management can excel at different styles. Mediocre players can’t excel at any style. A complete team of talented players can provide attractive games and results no matter the exact playing style—this includes the top styles in vogue today, of the past, and the future.

It’s pretty clear given Spainish and Barcelona’s more recent struggles that their style isn’t some sort of magic elixir. There’s really no discussion there. Seems that the custodians of this thread simply can’t accept reality.

You must be a Arlington parent.

Kick it forward at all cost.

That is style.

Do not knock it. It’s an easy style that does not demand a high soccer IQ or technical skill level. You will be fine as long as you do not run into a faster team or a tiki taki team. LOL

I’ll bet the Arlington DA team can beat lots of teams that play tiki taka, maybe not the Spanish team in this video, but others. Talent and management >> Style

Of course they could and lots of tika taka teams could beat Arlington. It is more than just "style". It is personnel as well and that includes players and coaches. And lets just stop with the "tiki taka" label. Possession is always based on purpose and a system like Barca simply wants to control the ball with high percentage passes that build towards breaking down the defense.

A team that plays more direct and up tempo, moving the ball forward simply cannot control the tempo of the game as effectively as a well coached and executed possession system can. Barca, or any team that plays a similar style can be as aggressive and risk taking as they wish but they can also suffocate and control the game for long stretches.

A forward up tempo team can score quickly against a possession team but in order to maintain the lead at some point they will need to control the ball. Most teams will park the bus and hope to score on a quick transition. So sure, a Arlington could win but is that what we really want to be teaching our kids how to play?

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Anonymous wrote:One of you stated earlier that it was ridiculous to think that a player who learned tiki taka could not adapt to and excel at other styles. Now you need to tailor talent identification to a particular style? The contradictions to this style argument are amazing. Talented players when paired with good management can excel at different styles. Mediocre players can’t excel at any style. A complete team of talented players can provide attractive games and results no matter the exact playing style—this includes the top styles in vogue today, of the past, and the future.

It’s pretty clear given Spainish and Barcelona’s more recent struggles that their style isn’t some sort of magic elixir. There’s really no discussion there. Seems that the custodians of this thread simply can’t accept reality.

You must be a Arlington parent.

Kick it forward at all cost.

That is style.

Do not knock it. It’s an easy style that does not demand a high soccer IQ or technical skill level. You will be fine as long as you do not run into a faster team or a tiki taki team. LOL

I’ll bet the Arlington DA team can beat lots of teams that play tiki taka, maybe not the Spanish team in this video, but others. Talent and management >> Style

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Anonymous wrote:One of you stated earlier that it was ridiculous to think that a player who learned tiki taka could not adapt to and excel at other styles. Now you need to tailor talent identification to a particular style? The contradictions to this style argument are amazing. Talented players when paired with good management can excel at different styles. Mediocre players can’t excel at any style. A complete team of talented players can provide attractive games and results no matter the exact playing style—this includes the top styles in vogue today, of the past, and the future.

It’s pretty clear given Spainish and Barcelona’s more recent struggles that their style isn’t some sort of magic elixir. There’s really no discussion there. Seems that the custodians of this thread simply can’t accept reality.

You must be a Arlington parent.

Kick it forward at all cost.

That is style.

Do not knock it. It’s an easy style that does not demand a high soccer IQ or technical skill level. You will be fine as long as you do not run into a faster team or a tiki taki team. LOL

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Anonymous wrote:One of you stated earlier that it was ridiculous to think that a player who learned tiki taka could not adapt to and excel at other styles. Now you need to tailor talent identification to a particular style? The contradictions to this style argument are amazing. Talented players when paired with good management can excel at different styles. Mediocre players can’t excel at any style. A complete team of talented players can provide attractive games and results no matter the exact playing style—this includes the top styles in vogue today, of the past, and the future.

It’s pretty clear given Spainish and Barcelona’s more recent struggles that their style isn’t some sort of magic elixir. There’s really no discussion there. Seems that the custodians of this thread simply can’t accept reality.

You must be a Arlington parent.

Kick it forward at all cost.

That is style.

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Anonymous wrote:I don't think DA would have had a different result. Remember that LAFC and PDA were top DA teams before returning to ECNL.

DA teams would have been eliminated at the group stage.

Anonymous wrote:I don't think DA would have had a different result. Remember that LAFC and PDA were top DA teams before returning to ECNL.

Anonymous wrote:One of you stated earlier that it was ridiculous to think that a player who learned tiki taka could not adapt to and excel at other styles. Now you need to tailor talent identification to a particular style? The contradictions to this style argument are amazing. Talented players when paired with good management can excel at different styles. Mediocre players can’t excel at any style. A complete team of talented players can provide attractive games and results no matter the exact playing style—this includes the top styles in vogue today, of the past, and the future.

It’s pretty clear given Spainish and Barcelona’s more recent struggles that their style isn’t some sort of magic elixir. There’s really no discussion there. Seems that the custodians of this thread simply can’t accept reality.