Anonymous
03/07/2024 09:14
Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:We attended the 06/07 ID last night and you folks can complain all you want, but we were also at NVA's and I estimate there was twice as many boys last night. I saw players from all the local ECNL and MLSNext clubs. Maybe you all have it wrong, maybe this merger does net really good teams next year.
Curious to know the caliber of MLS Next players at an ECNL team tryout
Do really think there is much of a skill gap between an avg MLS Nxt vs a ECNL? Both of my kids play mls teams several times a year including DCU and have yet to win or loose by more than a goal. Come on SYC coach, you scared?
Anonymous
03/07/2024 09:13
Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
Anonymous wrote:We attended the 06/07 ID last night and you folks can complain all you want, but we were also at NVA's and I estimate there was twice as many boys last night. I saw players from all the local ECNL and MLSNext clubs. Maybe you all have it wrong, maybe this merger does net really good teams next year.
If the talent comes/stays, these teams will have some advantages. Most good coaches/directors are stretched overly thin in their responsibilities. It may only be for this year but the extra large coaching slate will allow for a higher level of execution. Imagine that your head coach is busy and the backup coach taking over is CW or anyone else. If the ID Sessions are any indication, FVU will hold this as an advantage for at least the inaugural year.
Anonymous
03/07/2024 09:10
Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
Anonymous wrote:We attended the 06/07 ID last night and you folks can complain all you want, but we were also at NVA's and I estimate there was twice as many boys last night. I saw players from all the local ECNL and MLSNext clubs. Maybe you all have it wrong, maybe this merger does net really good teams next year.
Curious to know the caliber of MLS Next players at an ECNL team tryout
Anonymous
03/07/2024 09:07
Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
We attended the 06/07 ID last night and you folks can complain all you want, but we were also at NVA's and I estimate there was twice as many boys last night. I saw players from all the local ECNL and MLSNext clubs. Maybe you all have it wrong, maybe this merger does net really good teams next year.
Anonymous
03/07/2024 09:03
Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The sessions on the girls’ side appear to be well thought out and merit based. Good players will be cut due to positional needs of the roster. The teams should be very competitive next year.
What does sessions being merit based mean?
Merit based = based on skill
Truth is it is very hard to determine skills and merit from a couple of large ID sessions. These sessions tend to favor players who are able to be on the ball the most and the physical ones. When a coach knows a player and has seen their body of work over time, they know about their work ethic, how they treat teammates, how coachable they are, how their parents behave.
I think each club/coach identified who they thought were definites and those that needed to be compared. That would still fit your body of work over time example. Positional needs played a role as well. It’s going to be tough and there will be plenty of unhappy families. Hopefully the end result is stronger teams playing a blended style that allows them to be very competitive.
Anonymous
03/07/2024 08:59
Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I’m so confused…if you listen to the boys side NM and CW are evil geniuses who have plotted to keep control of the girls while selling off the boys side to Brave.
But the girls side seems to be saying the same evil geniuses sit there meekly while Brave coaches only take their girls leaving McLean girls to fend for themselves.
And I’m not sure has 2 nights of rain been part of the conspiracy.
Is it an angry JW? a plotting JA? who controls the weather in this elaborate scheme???
That is only 2008 on the girls' side. Both teams are good. It just happens that half will be cut. The Brave coach is leading the team. There is a conspiracy that the Brave coach is bringing his whole team
Brave parents think their kids are better since they are already on the team.
None of this is true. There is no conspiracy to bring the whole team. Yes, the Brave 08s are stronger, but the Union 09s are stronger. They’re going to choose the best kids for each year.
I can’t believe how many people fall for trolls on this forum.
Anonymous
03/07/2024 08:58
Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
ECNL could easily have said the merger needs to start immediately for the rising U13s, let the rising U19s keep all their teams but within 2 years the other age groups need to complete the conslidation. Would still suck for many but would give clubs, coaching staff(s) and more importantly families more time to figure out what is best for them.
Anonymous
03/07/2024 08:51
Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The sessions on the girls’ side appear to be well thought out and merit based. Good players will be cut due to positional needs of the roster. The teams should be very competitive next year.
What does sessions being merit based mean?
Merit based = based on skill
Truth is it is very hard to determine skills and merit from a couple of large ID sessions. These sessions tend to favor players who are able to be on the ball the most and the physical ones. When a coach knows a player and has seen their body of work over time, they know about their work ethic, how they treat teammates, how coachable they are, how their parents behave.
+1
Anonymous
03/07/2024 08:49
Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
Anonymous
03/07/2024 08:44
Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The sessions on the girls’ side appear to be well thought out and merit based. Good players will be cut due to positional needs of the roster. The teams should be very competitive next year.
What does sessions being merit based mean?
Merit based = based on skill
Truth is it is very hard to determine skills and merit from a couple of large ID sessions. These sessions tend to favor players who are able to be on the ball the most and the physical ones. When a coach knows a player and has seen their body of work over time, they know about their work ethic, how they treat teammates, how coachable they are, how their parents behave.
Anonymous
03/07/2024 08:36
Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
Anonymous wrote:I’m so confused…if you listen to the boys side NM and CW are evil geniuses who have plotted to keep control of the girls while selling off the boys side to Brave.
But the girls side seems to be saying the same evil geniuses sit there meekly while Brave coaches only take their girls leaving McLean girls to fend for themselves.
And I’m not sure has 2 nights of rain been part of the conspiracy.
Is it an angry JW? a plotting JA? who controls the weather in this elaborate scheme???
That is only 2008 on the girls' side. Both teams are good. It just happens that half will be cut. The Brave coach is leading the team. There is a conspiracy that the Brave coach is bringing his whole team
Brave parents think their kids are better since they are already on the team.
Anonymous
03/07/2024 08:36
Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
This thread should be moved to the Sports General Discussion page.
It's about politics and cattiness, not soccer.
It's about politics and cattiness, not soccer.
Anonymous
03/07/2024 08:31
Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:This thread has gone completely off the rails.
Green = McLean
Blue = Brave
Not so in our experience - blue was for top players from both.
Stupid way to evaluate players. Top vs weak? Way to get done with the final roster.
Doesn't matter because there is no offer out yet
A few are ..
Did you get one?
proof??
This is like any other tryout. Some invites are already out. Others will be rolling.
08G offers are out. MV being loyal to Brave. VA Union parents prepare to bend the knee.
All Brave players? both goalies too?
So far, no McLean players 2008G got offer yet only Brave
Not true.
Union parents keep hoping
You are a jackass...Let's support each other in the best way we can. It is already stressful enough for the kids. We should not be saying Brave or Union is better. Hopefully, at the end of the week, we will get equal players from both sides.
Anonymous
03/07/2024 08:29
Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The sessions on the girls’ side appear to be well thought out and merit based. Good players will be cut due to positional needs of the roster. The teams should be very competitive next year.
What does sessions being merit based mean?
Merit based = based on skill
Anonymous
03/07/2024 08:27
Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
I’m so confused…if you listen to the boys side NM and CW are evil geniuses who have plotted to keep control of the girls while selling off the boys side to Brave.
But the girls side seems to be saying the same evil geniuses sit there meekly while Brave coaches only take their girls leaving McLean girls to fend for themselves.
And I’m not sure has 2 nights of rain been part of the conspiracy.
Is it an angry JW? a plotting JA? who controls the weather in this elaborate scheme???
But the girls side seems to be saying the same evil geniuses sit there meekly while Brave coaches only take their girls leaving McLean girls to fend for themselves.
And I’m not sure has 2 nights of rain been part of the conspiracy.
Is it an angry JW? a plotting JA? who controls the weather in this elaborate scheme???