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Anonymous wrote:VA Unions Girls 2025 Commits so far:

(MULTIPLE) UVA (ACC)
Florida State (ACC)
GEORGIA (SEC)
UCLA (BIG 10)
Penn State (BIG 10)
Wisconsin (BIG 10)
Maryland (BIG 10)
GEORGE MASON

I'm sure there are more. The point is that's a ton even compared to some of the top ECNL clubs in the country

The phrase, "You couldn't pay me to go these schools," literally applies, except for one on the list that offered to do so. Let's just be clear about this: which ones are the recruits who could not have gotten these offers if they had played for a different coach or club? Are you one of the parents saying that these kids were not good enough to get these offers on their own (I certainly hope not)? Or are you one of the coaches who is trying to take the credit?

This is an idiot post. I would be happy to send my kids to any of these schools - UVA, UCLA? Are you mad? And nothing wrong with UMD, GA, UW or FL State.
Out of curiosity, where did you to go school, OP? And what is your current job? Just trying to see what makes someone so self-righteous

I think it is "idiotic," not idiot, and I am neither mad nor insane. Nor is it "self-righteous" to say anything like this - it is not a moral question or judgment in any respect whatsoever. I have a great job, have had a great career, make over $ 5 million per year, and guess what . . . IT HAS HAD NOTHING OR NEXT TO NOTHING WHERE I WENT TO SCHOOL (I WENT TO FOUR), JUST LIKE THE SCHOLARSHIPS THESE WOMEN RECEIVE HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CLUB OR COACH FOR WHICH THEY PLAY.

I did not say these were poor or mediocre universities. You need to read more carefully.

No, it is an idiot post - meaning drafted by an idiot. And the above is what I'd call a moron post. And self-righteous. I think it's safe to say that you don't have a great job, likely don't make a ton of money nor did you go to a reputable university. I'm sure it was "fine". But I doubt your school outranked UVA, UCLA, or even UMD. The kids accepted at these schools did well. Good for them. You sound like a jealous ninny. Plus the all caps bit has outed you as a basement dwelling troll.

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Anonymous wrote:VA Unions Girls 2025 Commits so far:

(MULTIPLE) UVA (ACC)
Florida State (ACC)
GEORGIA (SEC)
UCLA (BIG 10)
Penn State (BIG 10)
Wisconsin (BIG 10)
Maryland (BIG 10)
GEORGE MASON

I'm sure there are more. The point is that's a ton even compared to some of the top ECNL clubs in the country

The phrase, "You couldn't pay me to go these schools," literally applies, except for one on the list that offered to do so. Let's just be clear about this: which ones are the recruits who could not have gotten these offers if they had played for a different coach or club? Are you one of the parents saying that these kids were not good enough to get these offers on their own (I certainly hope not)? Or are you one of the coaches who is trying to take the credit?

This is an idiot post. I would be happy to send my kids to any of these schools - UVA, UCLA? Are you mad? And nothing wrong with UMD, GA, UW or FL State.
Out of curiosity, where did you to go school, OP? And what is your current job? Just trying to see what makes someone so self-righteous

I think it is "idiotic," not idiot, and I am neither mad nor insane. Nor is it "self-righteous" to say anything like this - it is not a moral question or judgment in any respect whatsoever. I have a great job, have had a great career, make over $ 5 million per year, and guess what . . . IT HAS HAD NOTHING OR NEXT TO NOTHING WHERE I WENT TO SCHOOL (I WENT TO FOUR), JUST LIKE THE SCHOLARSHIPS THESE WOMEN RECEIVE HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CLUB OR COACH FOR WHICH THEY PLAY.

I did not say these were poor or mediocre universities. You need to read more carefully.

Anonymous wrote:You guys are all one family now. Just stop fighting. It’s starting to look like Thanksgiving dinner when politics gets brought up

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Anonymous wrote:I'm somewhat puzzled. I was under the impression that the merger occurred primarily due to McLean's lackluster performance over time. Given its location, McLean should have had access to a good talent pool, and the talent from SYC didn't seem to benefit the Union boys much. So, why would they retain coaches from McLean then?

The boys side both clubs suck.

The girls side McLean is better and has a long standing history of competitive and placement success.

They both suck on both the boys and girls side. If the playoff qualifications ended today, one Mclean girls and one Fairfax Brave girls teams would make it. That is it.

IF (they still have 2 more games left)

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Anonymous wrote:VA Unions Girls 2025 Commits so far:

(MULTIPLE) UVA (ACC)
Florida State (ACC)
GEORGIA (SEC)
UCLA (BIG 10)
Penn State (BIG 10)
Wisconsin (BIG 10)
Maryland (BIG 10)
GEORGE MASON

I'm sure there are more. The point is that's a ton even compared to some of the top ECNL clubs in the country

The phrase, "You couldn't pay me to go these schools," literally applies, except for one on the list that offered to do so. Let's just be clear about this: which ones are the recruits who could not have gotten these offers if they had played for a different coach or club? Are you one of the parents saying that these kids were not good enough to get these offers on their own (I certainly hope not)? Or are you one of the coaches who is trying to take the credit?

This is an idiot post. I would be happy to send my kids to any of these schools - UVA, UCLA? Are you mad? And nothing wrong with UMD, GA, UW or FL State.
Out of curiosity, where did you to go school, OP? And what is your current job? Just trying to see what makes someone so self-righteous

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Anonymous wrote:I'm somewhat puzzled. I was under the impression that the merger occurred primarily due to McLean's lackluster performance over time. Given its location, McLean should have had access to a good talent pool, and the talent from SYC didn't seem to benefit the Union boys much. So, why would they retain coaches from McLean then?

The boys side both clubs suck.

The girls side McLean is better and has a long standing history of competitive and placement success.

They both suck on both the boys and girls side. If the playoff qualifications ended today, one Mclean girls and one Fairfax Brave girls teams would make it. That is it.

IF (they still have 2 more games left)

That's inaccurate. Multiple McLean girls' teams have qualified for playoffs. The last few games will determine how many go to champion's league playoffs. At this point, the 10s, 08s, 07s are definitely going to playoffs -- remaining games will determine level. The 11s still have a chance because they have about 11 games left to play; they are in 7th place and the top 5 go to playoffs. That only leaves the 09s (7th place and only top 5 go; still have 2 games to play) and the 06s (they are in 3rd and only top finisher from MA goes to playoffs for U18). Compare to Brave....

Congrats on all the teams in the NIT.

Postseason... we are you talking about playoffs..playoffs

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Anonymous wrote:I'm somewhat puzzled. I was under the impression that the merger occurred primarily due to McLean's lackluster performance over time. Given its location, McLean should have had access to a good talent pool, and the talent from SYC didn't seem to benefit the Union boys much. So, why would they retain coaches from McLean then?

The boys side both clubs suck.

The girls side McLean is better and has a long standing history of competitive and placement success.

They both suck on both the boys and girls side. If the playoff qualifications ended today, one Mclean girls and one Fairfax Brave girls teams would make it. That is it.

IF (they still have 2 more games left)

That's inaccurate. Multiple McLean girls' teams have qualified for playoffs. The last few games will determine how many go to champion's league playoffs. At this point, the 10s, 08s, 07s are definitely going to playoffs -- remaining games will determine level. The 11s still have a chance because they have about 11 games left to play; they are in 7th place and the top 5 go to playoffs. That only leaves the 09s (7th place and only top 5 go; still have 2 games to play) and the 06s (they are in 3rd and only top finisher from MA goes to playoffs for U18). Compare to Brave....

Congrats on all the teams in the NIT.

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Anonymous wrote:VA Unions Girls 2025 Commits so far:

(MULTIPLE) UVA (ACC)
Florida State (ACC)
GEORGIA (SEC)
UCLA (BIG 10)
Penn State (BIG 10)
Wisconsin (BIG 10)
Maryland (BIG 10)
GEORGE MASON

I'm sure there are more. The point is that's a ton even compared to some of the top ECNL clubs in the country

The phrase, "You couldn't pay me to go these schools," literally applies, except for one on the list that offered to do so. Let's just be clear about this: which ones are the recruits who could not have gotten these offers if they had played for a different coach or club? Are you one of the parents saying that these kids were not good enough to get these offers on their own (I certainly hope not)? Or are you one of the coaches who is trying to take the credit?

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Anonymous wrote:How happy would we be if ECNL took away both Brave and Union's boys programs? That was the threat. Then we'd complain that the clubs didn't do anything to protect their teams. No win situation.

LW should get the "Captain of The Titanic Award" instead of the USYS Honor Award for her handling of this merger. It keeps being stated the clubs had no choice and that the club is doing this in the best interest of its members. Let's be real. The league wasn't kicking out Union Girls ECNL. The only question is if the club would be better off without Union Boys ECNL. Brave was/is a lost cause no mater what. Let them die and preserve what we have. Sometimes the best thing is to do nothing. Instead they panicked. Given the current outcome of Boys coaches leaving I'm 100% sure the parents would rather have kept their coaches over the league status. The problem is that MYS leadership didn't even bother to ask their members what THEY wanted. That is why they are upset with this merger. There was path forward for McLean to retain it's Girls ECNL program without causing such turmoil in the Boys program. LW and CW have destroyed the legacy that was McLean. Nobody is going to recognize this club in the coming years.

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Anonymous wrote:VA Unions Girls 2025 Commits so far:

(MULTIPLE) UVA (ACC)
Florida State (ACC)
GEORGIA (SEC)
UCLA (BIG 10)
Penn State (BIG 10)
Wisconsin (BIG 10)
Maryland (BIG 10)
GEORGE MASON

I'm sure there are more. The point is that's a ton even compared to some of the top ECNL clubs in the country

The phrase, "You couldn't pay me to go these schools," literally applies, except for one on the list that offered to do so. Let's just be clear about this: which ones are the recruits who could not have gotten these offers if they had played for a different coach or club? Are you one of the parents saying that these kids were not good enough to get these offers on their own (I certainly hope not)? Or are you one of the coaches who is trying to take the credit?