Anonymous wrote:Bethesda 2011s played against Arlington 2011s in the Jeff cup this year and lost 0-2, They played without all 3 of their starting strikers (injuries). They held their own for the most part (better outcome than the Finals, where Arl won 4-0). Would have been a different game if Bethesda was at full potential (with their starting strikers).

Interesting. How many times have the Bethesda 11s played Arlington? Have they ever won a match?

Anonymous wrote:Bethesda 2011s played against Arlington 2011s in the Jeff cup this year and lost 0-2, They played without all 3 of their starting strikers (injuries). They held their own for the most part (better outcome than the Finals, where Arl won 4-0). Would have been a different game if Bethesda was at full potential (with their starting strikers).

Y’all talking about Jeff Cup? Haha.

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Anonymous wrote:Not surprising. After all the losses and a big loss to Arlington. Hopefully next year merging with good players from brave will make them more competitive

Brave isn’t going to offer McLean much talent at the 2011 level. Maybe in other age groups. Vienna has some good players. McLean is a bit influx and I think it will take time to sort out. Better to go to VDA or Arlington.

Arlington and VDA play kickball. Better off at NVA.

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Bethesda 2011s played against Arlington 2011s in the Jeff cup this year and lost 0-2, They played without all 3 of their starting strikers (injuries). They held their own for the most part (better outcome than the Finals, where Arl won 4-0). Would have been a different game if Bethesda was at full potential (with their starting strikers).

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Anonymous wrote:That said if everything turns out to be true, it seems like Arlington 11 will have more than 18 players on the roster next year so that will be on par with Union.

They will only have 18. 16 field players and 2 goalies.

You might be in for a little surprise.

Tell us more!

Totally forced, I’m certain.

Anonymous wrote:At the risk of giving Arlington Dads a big head (not to worry, already big!) I would be interested in hearing your take on the other area teams. Your 2011 team is easily the strongest so comparing to a gold standard so to speak. How would you characterize the other 2011G teams, what's good/bad, how could they be more competitive, etc. Would be interested in hearing your perspective since none of them are going to really compete with your team anyway.

Not parents on the team but heard these girls have been playing futsal since U9. Not just the one the club play for the sake of playing in the winter, they train and play futsal on their own separately from the club for years. They have gone and competed locally and nationally, I believe they won national last year? They also do training outside of club as well, not sure where they find the time but they make it work. While they are a good team with bragging parents, the kids seem to be working hard on and off the field (either willingly or forced by their parents).

Lol I doubt they want to give up any potential tips and mess up their +1000 goal differential on local teams.

At the risk of giving Arlington Dads a big head (not to worry, already big!) I would be interested in hearing your take on the other area teams. Your 2011 team is easily the strongest so comparing to a gold standard so to speak. How would you characterize the other 2011G teams, what's good/bad, how could they be more competitive, etc. Would be interested in hearing your perspective since none of them are going to really compete with your team anyway.

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Anonymous wrote:That said if everything turns out to be true, it seems like Arlington 11 will have more than 18 players on the roster next year so that will be on par with Union.

They will only have 18. 16 field players and 2 goalies.

You might be in for a little surprise.

McLean 11s have never been on par with Arlington. Having more players don’t help them either.

Anonymous wrote:That said if everything turns out to be true, it seems like Arlington 11 will have more than 18 players on the roster next year so that will be on par with Union.

They will only have 18. 16 field players and 2 goalies.

That said if everything turns out to be true, it seems like Arlington 11 will have more than 18 players on the roster next year so that will be on par with Union.

Anonymous wrote:Not surprising. After all the losses and a big loss to Arlington. Hopefully next year merging with good players from brave will make them more competitive

Brave isn’t going to offer McLean much talent at the 2011 level. Maybe in other age groups. Vienna has some good players. McLean is a bit influx and I think it will take time to sort out. Better to go to VDA or Arlington.