Anonymous
01/08/2026 09:20
Subject: McLean leaving FVU
Yes, but the 2014s have a few technically strong kids who train a lot outside of the club as do most kids.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Before the DB debacle round deux, people suggested that team is staying with McLean. FVU sounds like a complete disaster with the continued risk of losing their badge. That said, I’m not sure why you would switch over there at this point vs letting the next few years play out. My hunch is FVU takes a few players from Valor and the rest are a mostly crew of kids from other clubs. And Yes, this team will not be competitive in ECNL for a variety of reasons. The only thing that may change all of this is a really strong coach, which seems unlikely given all of the recent antics.Anonymous wrote:Now that DB is gone from FVU and CW is very close to retiring — will the MYS 2014 girls come over like the 2013s did? My guess is “no”… which means FVU 2014 will be REALLY weak!
Valor Dad is back!
Valor kids are so poorly trained and not technical, I honestly can't think of any girls who came from Valor on any FVU team.
Anonymous
01/08/2026 09:15
Subject: McLean leaving FVU
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Before the DB debacle round deux, people suggested that team is staying with McLean. FVU sounds like a complete disaster with the continued risk of losing their badge. That said, I’m not sure why you would switch over there at this point vs letting the next few years play out. My hunch is FVU takes a few players from Valor and the rest are a mostly crew of kids from other clubs. And Yes, this team will not be competitive in ECNL for a variety of reasons. The only thing that may change all of this is a really strong coach, which seems unlikely given all of the recent antics.Anonymous wrote:Now that DB is gone from FVU and CW is very close to retiring — will the MYS 2014 girls come over like the 2013s did? My guess is “no”… which means FVU 2014 will be REALLY weak!
Valor Dad is back!
Valor kids are so poorly trained and not technical, I honestly can't think of any girls who came from Valor on any FVU team.
Anonymous
01/08/2026 09:15
Subject: McLean leaving FVU
Nope, no affiliation with Valor. What did I say that was inaccurate?Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Before the DB debacle round deux, people suggested that team is staying with McLean. FVU sounds like a complete disaster with the continued risk of losing their badge. That said, I’m not sure why you would switch over there at this point vs letting the next few years play out. My hunch is FVU takes a few players from Valor and the rest are a mostly crew of kids from other clubs. And Yes, this team will not be competitive in ECNL for a variety of reasons. The only thing that may change all of this is a really strong coach, which seems unlikely given all of the recent antics.Anonymous wrote:Now that DB is gone from FVU and CW is very close to retiring — will the MYS 2014 girls come over like the 2013s did? My guess is “no”… which means FVU 2014 will be REALLY weak!
Valor Dad is back!
Anonymous
01/08/2026 09:14
Subject: Re:McLean leaving FVU
Anonymous wrote:ok and what about field space for practice and a responsive punctual front office. What commitments do they have. That coach is an awesome addition but how does the overall package compare?Anonymous wrote:Check the updated coaching slate for spring on the FVU website. Strong coaching has been added.
Bandaid is a bandaid. They have a lot to fix.
Does FVU have issues with field space? Tell us more.
Anonymous
01/08/2026 09:07
Subject: Re:McLean leaving FVU
Anonymous wrote:ok and what about field space for practice and a responsive punctual front office. What commitments do they have. That coach is an awesome addition but how does the overall package compare?Anonymous wrote:Check the updated coaching slate for spring on the FVU website. Strong coaching has been added.
Bandaid is a bandaid. They have a lot to fix.
No question they have a lot to fix but two years straight of major changes have been tough.
If you’re coming from McLean and you are evaluating coaching assignments, do you really believe the McLean AGD, that will most certainly be the u13 coach, is a better option than whoever Union chooses? I think Union could choose DB again and it would still be a better option.
Anonymous
01/08/2026 09:05
Subject: Re:McLean leaving FVU
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Oh interesting. Looks like they added https://gwsports.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/coaches/jeremy-williams/1065 on the girls side. How feasible is it to coach college and club at the same time? I would assume college comes first, so would that be a hinderance to the kids?Anonymous wrote:Check the updated coaching slate for spring on the FVU website. Strong coaching has been added.
He was already a coach at Union.
Yes was already coaching the 08 team. He is just a placeholder for the 11s until they find a replacement for next year.
Anonymous
01/08/2026 08:49
Subject: McLean leaving FVU
Anonymous wrote:Before the DB debacle round deux, people suggested that team is staying with McLean. FVU sounds like a complete disaster with the continued risk of losing their badge. That said, I’m not sure why you would switch over there at this point vs letting the next few years play out. My hunch is FVU takes a few players from Valor and the rest are a mostly crew of kids from other clubs. And Yes, this team will not be competitive in ECNL for a variety of reasons. The only thing that may change all of this is a really strong coach, which seems unlikely given all of the recent antics.Anonymous wrote:Now that DB is gone from FVU and CW is very close to retiring — will the MYS 2014 girls come over like the 2013s did? My guess is “no”… which means FVU 2014 will be REALLY weak!
Valor Dad is back!
Anonymous
01/08/2026 08:49
Subject: Re:McLean leaving FVU
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Check the updated coaching slate for spring on the FVU website. Strong coaching has been added.
Fastest thing FVU admin has ever done.
They understand that they have to stop the bleeding before the start of ID session season.
Anonymous
01/08/2026 08:47
Subject: Re:McLean leaving FVU
Anonymous wrote:Check the updated coaching slate for spring on the FVU website. Strong coaching has been added.
Fastest thing FVU admin has ever done.
Anonymous
01/08/2026 08:47
Subject: Re:McLean leaving FVU
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Oh interesting. Looks like they added https://gwsports.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/coaches/jeremy-williams/1065 on the girls side. How feasible is it to coach college and club at the same time? I would assume college comes first, so would that be a hinderance to the kids?Anonymous wrote:Check the updated coaching slate for spring on the FVU website. Strong coaching has been added.
He was already a coach at Union.
He’s listed as coach or assistant coach of half the girls teams, on top of coaching college?
Anonymous
01/08/2026 08:13
Subject: Re:McLean leaving FVU
Anonymous wrote:Oh interesting. Looks like they added https://gwsports.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/coaches/jeremy-williams/1065 on the girls side. How feasible is it to coach college and club at the same time? I would assume college comes first, so would that be a hinderance to the kids?Anonymous wrote:Check the updated coaching slate for spring on the FVU website. Strong coaching has been added.
He was already a coach at Union.
Anonymous
01/08/2026 08:08
Subject: Re:McLean leaving FVU
ok and what about field space for practice and a responsive punctual front office. What commitments do they have. That coach is an awesome addition but how does the overall package compare?Anonymous wrote:Check the updated coaching slate for spring on the FVU website. Strong coaching has been added.
Bandaid is a bandaid. They have a lot to fix.
Anonymous
01/08/2026 08:06
Subject: Re:McLean leaving FVU
Oh interesting. Looks like they added https://gwsports.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/coaches/jeremy-williams/1065 on the girls side. How feasible is it to coach college and club at the same time? I would assume college comes first, so would that be a hinderance to the kids?Anonymous wrote:Check the updated coaching slate for spring on the FVU website. Strong coaching has been added.
Anonymous
01/08/2026 08:05
Subject: McLean leaving FVU
Anonymous wrote:Before the DB debacle round deux, people suggested that team is staying with McLean. FVU sounds like a complete disaster with the continued risk of losing their badge. That said, I’m not sure why you would switch over there at this point vs letting the next few years play out. My hunch is FVU takes a few players from Valor and the rest are a mostly crew of kids from other clubs. And Yes, this team will not be competitive in ECNL for a variety of reasons. The only thing that may change all of this is a really strong coach, which seems unlikely given all of the recent antics.Anonymous wrote:Now that DB is gone from FVU and CW is very close to retiring — will the MYS 2014 girls come over like the 2013s did? My guess is “no”… which means FVU 2014 will be REALLY weak!
Do you think ECNL takes away their badge with them being only one of three options in the area? And one of the other optionshas possibly been considering GA?
Will VDA and Arlington be strong at 2014? Based on track records, VDA will not be and Arlington doesn’t seem particularly strong either.
The McLean 2014’s are not the same quality as the 2013 McLean group that went to FVU. I think they would need to combine with other kids in ffx county to be competitive and I don’t think many from the outside will look to go to McLean. They are no longer a destination club.
Anonymous
01/08/2026 07:56
Subject: Re:McLean leaving FVU
Check the updated coaching slate for spring on the FVU website. Strong coaching has been added.