Anonymous wrote: Arlington 2011 Red can hang with most ECNL teams.

In what world? A quick look at Soccer Rankings shows Arlington 2001 Red/RL as 11th in VA. Third only among RL teams and far behind all six ECNL teams and two GA teams.
In tow games against ECNL teams in past 12 months they lost 5-1 to FVU and 2-1 NC Fusion.

Please elaborate on the names of the ECNL they can "hang" with.

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Anonymous wrote:Yet another 12 popped onto the Arlington roster this weekend.

The three are just discovery players for the rest of this season. One plays 11s.

Will Alexandria carry their existing teams on the new journey or are they having tryouts again?

Anonymous wrote:Yet another 12 popped onto the Arlington roster this weekend.

The three are just discovery players for the rest of this season. One plays 11s.

Yet another 12 popped onto the Arlington roster this weekend.

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Anonymous wrote:Hope they can scrap back all those 12s that tried out elsewhere. I'm glad the older girls have the opportunity

That is the good thing, and cheering for them. But I am sure, the best ones left a while ago, given the GA issues from 2023.

Someboy's feelings are going to be hurt.

You are kidding yourself if you think that ASA GA team will compete. Only the 2012 might have a chance, but their best players migrated.

What about 2011s? They’re a solid age group across the board. If they were smart, they’d heavily recruit Arlington’s 2nd 2011 and maybe even some from their 3rd 2011 team. All it takes are a couple to commit and the rest will follow. Arlington 2011 Red can hang with most ECNL teams.

Except no one wants to go to ASA. lol

It is this and only this.

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Anonymous wrote:Hope they can scrap back all those 12s that tried out elsewhere. I'm glad the older girls have the opportunity

That is the good thing, and cheering for them. But I am sure, the best ones left a while ago, given the GA issues from 2023.

Someboy's feelings are going to be hurt.

You are kidding yourself if you think that ASA GA team will compete. Only the 2012 might have a chance, but their best players migrated.

What about 2011s? They’re a solid age group across the board. If they were smart, they’d heavily recruit Arlington’s 2nd 2011 and maybe even some from their 3rd 2011 team. All it takes are a couple to commit and the rest will follow. Arlington 2011 Red can hang with most ECNL teams.

Except no one wants to go to ASA. lol

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Anonymous wrote:Hope they can scrap back all those 12s that tried out elsewhere. I'm glad the older girls have the opportunity

That is the good thing, and cheering for them. But I am sure, the best ones left a while ago, given the GA issues from 2023.

Someboy's feelings are going to be hurt.

You are kidding yourself if you think that ASA GA team will compete. Only the 2012 might have a chance, but their best players migrated.

What about 2011s? They’re a solid age group across the board. If they were smart, they’d heavily recruit Arlington’s 2nd 2011 and maybe even some from their 3rd 2011 team. All it takes are a couple to commit and the rest will follow. Arlington 2011 Red can hang with most ECNL teams.

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Anonymous wrote:Active poaching attempts in kid instagrams

Get over it already. ASA has GA and your petty post are not going to change it.

Alexandria Warrior!!!

Yes, correctly identified!

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Anonymous wrote:Active poaching attempts in kid instagrams

Is it poaching if that person has shown interest and was asked to let them know once GA is awarded? Big difference. Alot of people are not happy with current situation and are free to seek out other opportunities. Problem with these clubs is they feel they own the player.

What is poaching?

Poaching is a very very funny idea in the context of youth soccer. The arrogance and ignorance for any club or parent from a club to act as though you have any claim on my child is mental. These children are not paid employees on a contract...WE PAY FOR THIS. And at a minimum, each year we are free to pay for the next company (club) to roster our kid. Is it poaching when Popeyes tries to convince me their chicken sandwich is better than Chick fil A?

I am happy that other clubs are interested in my child...give me more options. You guys are total fanboys and these clubs are using you like rented mules to create cult followings. Poaching...how pathetic.

And this is exactly why the US model has its shortcomings. You pay, so you exercise this freedom of movement whenever you get a wild hair up it, so there is no real incentive to develop from clubs. Why would they when the hard work would never be rewarded in the end.

You are right that I focused on the pay to play part, but even if you don't pay much (like in Europe) you are still free to do what is best for your child. We don't owe these clubs anything. You aren't selecting my child for you team out of the kindness of your heart...it's because you can use him for your purposes and that may also be beneficial to my child. It is a mutually beneficial relationship when it is done right.

Clubs in Europe put in the hard work because they can derive money or prestige out of developing highly talented players. Now the real shortcomings of the US model are that owners/shareholders/directors can make tons of money by just doing what they are doing...being mediocre. A grassroots club in Europe is typically subsidized by the government and doesn't make a lot of money. The golden goose for them is being a club known for development.

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Anonymous wrote:Active poaching attempts in kid instagrams

Is it poaching if that person has shown interest and was asked to let them know once GA is awarded? Big difference. Alot of people are not happy with current situation and are free to seek out other opportunities. Problem with these clubs is they feel they own the player.

What is poaching?

Poaching is a very very funny idea in the context of youth soccer. The arrogance and ignorance for any club or parent from a club to act as though you have any claim on my child is mental. These children are not paid employees on a contract...WE PAY FOR THIS. And at a minimum, each year we are free to pay for the next company (club) to roster our kid. Is it poaching when Popeyes tries to convince me their chicken sandwich is better than Chick fil A?

I am happy that other clubs are interested in my child...give me more options. You guys are total fanboys and these clubs are using you like rented mules to create cult followings. Poaching...how pathetic.

And this is exactly why the US model has its shortcomings. You pay, so you exercise this freedom of movement whenever you get a wild hair up it, so there is no real incentive to develop from clubs. Why would they when the hard work would never be rewarded in the end.

Please take your European model proselytizing somewhere else comrade. You are free to export yourself at any time.

Just as you're free to continue practicing insanity.

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Anonymous wrote:Active poaching attempts in kid instagrams

Is it poaching if that person has shown interest and was asked to let them know once GA is awarded? Big difference. Alot of people are not happy with current situation and are free to seek out other opportunities. Problem with these clubs is they feel they own the player.

What is poaching?

Poaching is a very very funny idea in the context of youth soccer. The arrogance and ignorance for any club or parent from a club to act as though you have any claim on my child is mental. These children are not paid employees on a contract...WE PAY FOR THIS. And at a minimum, each year we are free to pay for the next company (club) to roster our kid. Is it poaching when Popeyes tries to convince me their chicken sandwich is better than Chick fil A?

I am happy that other clubs are interested in my child...give me more options. You guys are total fanboys and these clubs are using you like rented mules to create cult followings. Poaching...how pathetic.

And this is exactly why the US model has its shortcomings. You pay, so you exercise this freedom of movement whenever you get a wild hair up it, so there is no real incentive to develop from clubs. Why would they when the hard work would never be rewarded in the end.

Please take your European model proselytizing somewhere else comrade. You are free to export yourself at any time.

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Anonymous wrote:Active poaching attempts in kid instagrams

Is it poaching if that person has shown interest and was asked to let them know once GA is awarded? Big difference. Alot of people are not happy with current situation and are free to seek out other opportunities. Problem with these clubs is they feel they own the player.

What is poaching?

Poaching is a very very funny idea in the context of youth soccer. The arrogance and ignorance for any club or parent from a club to act as though you have any claim on my child is mental. These children are not paid employees on a contract...WE PAY FOR THIS. And at a minimum, each year we are free to pay for the next company (club) to roster our kid. Is it poaching when Popeyes tries to convince me their chicken sandwich is better than Chick fil A?

I am happy that other clubs are interested in my child...give me more options. You guys are total fanboys and these clubs are using you like rented mules to create cult followings. Poaching...how pathetic.

And this is exactly why the US model has its shortcomings. You pay, so you exercise this freedom of movement whenever you get a wild hair up it, so there is no real incentive to develop from clubs. Why would they when the hard work would never be rewarded in the end.

Lets see if its lasts more than 2 years this time around

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Anonymous wrote:Active poaching attempts in kid instagrams

Get over it already. ASA has GA and your petty post are not going to change it.

Alexandria Warrior!!!

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Anonymous wrote:Active poaching attempts in kid instagrams

Is it poaching if that person has shown interest and was asked to let them know once GA is awarded? Big difference. Alot of people are not happy with current situation and are free to seek out other opportunities. Problem with these clubs is they feel they own the player.

What is poaching?

Poaching is a very very funny idea in the context of youth soccer. The arrogance and ignorance for any club or parent from a club to act as though you have any claim on my child is mental. These children are not paid employees on a contract...WE PAY FOR THIS. And at a minimum, each year we are free to pay for the next company (club) to roster our kid. Is it poaching when Popeyes tries to convince me their chicken sandwich is better than Chick fil A?

I am happy that other clubs are interested in my child...give me more options. You guys are total fanboys and these clubs are using you like rented mules to create cult followings. Poaching...how pathetic.