Anonymous
03/27/2026 19:38
Subject: MLS next ruining high school soccer
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don't expect much in HS soccer, no matter how good your kid is. 9th/10th grader playing high level ball doesn't translate into standout in HS because it's 100% speed and size. Now, when your young ecnl/mlsnext player is a 11/12 grader they will dominate because the size/speed thing isn't an issue anymore.
Don't invest time into guessing why my skilled freshman isn't playing, he's prob just not fast or big enough. Keep supporting their efforts!
This is true for most but if they can figure it out and adapt to the pace at a young age they are going to be special. If you think high school is a track meet, you should really go watch the college game all these mls next player/parents want there kid to play. It is very sloppy and looks more like a high school game with extreme pressing for 90 minutes. watch the UVA vs VT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMwYpCj2WqA
I was going to say. Isn't speed and athleticism where the game ultimately goes for all these players? We focus on skill, mind set and understanding of the game but aren't those prerequisites for what is ultimately a grueling physical sport determined by quickness, speed, power and toughness?
No
You obviously don't know what quality high level soccer is.
You just described tackle football and rugby
Huh? Educate me about what high level soccer is. Americans are the only people that believe soccer isn't about toughness, grit and yes, athleticism. Nobody plays "quality high level soccer" without those attributes.
Then explain how Spain won the World Cup if you need NFL Linebackers
Ha! This is a primitive attempt to shift the goal posts into an argument you can win. I simple said they have to be elite athletes where speed, quickness and athleticism ultimately reign supreme -- you know like, in the top leagues around the world. Your unsubstantiated leap to football is rejected but I'm happy to hear you explain how I'm wrong on the merits of my argument where ever you are ready. Nice try though.
Ball control and mastery, IQ, Decision-making, tactical knowledge, reading the game with anticipation, passing, vision are just some of the things that come before running speed and jumping ability for the best soccer players
The ignorant amateurs think speed in soccer is same as track and field.
It's speed of thought and execution, not flat out running.
Johan Cruyff said it best, he was faster in his mind thinking of the next move before his opponent.
Anonymous
03/27/2026 18:48
Subject: MLS next ruining high school soccer
Most if not all the SYC, NVA and Alexandria HG boys are playing for their high schools without any punishment. MLS Next is not ruining anything.
Anonymous
03/27/2026 17:10
Subject: MLS next ruining high school soccer
Yes yes yes
HS soccer is bad, but fun. Think about it, they have tryouts and the next week is scrimmage, a week later they have 2 games a week. How much do you think they really train? Good teams got lucky with good players that "happen" to live in their zone. That's the difference between a championship team vs losing by mercy rule.
HS soccer is bad, but fun. Think about it, they have tryouts and the next week is scrimmage, a week later they have 2 games a week. How much do you think they really train? Good teams got lucky with good players that "happen" to live in their zone. That's the difference between a championship team vs losing by mercy rule.
Anonymous
03/27/2026 16:53
Subject: MLS next ruining high school soccer
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don't expect much in HS soccer, no matter how good your kid is. 9th/10th grader playing high level ball doesn't translate into standout in HS because it's 100% speed and size. Now, when your young ecnl/mlsnext player is a 11/12 grader they will dominate because the size/speed thing isn't an issue anymore.
Don't invest time into guessing why my skilled freshman isn't playing, he's prob just not fast or big enough. Keep supporting their efforts!
This is true for most but if they can figure it out and adapt to the pace at a young age they are going to be special. If you think high school is a track meet, you should really go watch the college game all these mls next player/parents want there kid to play. It is very sloppy and looks more like a high school game with extreme pressing for 90 minutes. watch the UVA vs VT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMwYpCj2WqA
I was going to say. Isn't speed and athleticism where the game ultimately goes for all these players? We focus on skill, mind set and understanding of the game but aren't those prerequisites for what is ultimately a grueling physical sport determined by quickness, speed, power and toughness?
No
You obviously don't know what quality high level soccer is.
You just described tackle football and rugby
At the highest level I hate to tell you but they are all elite athletes in some capacity. Whether that’s quickness, speed, or balance/agility. If you aren’t your chances of “making it” as a pro are almost 0
Saying athleticism is required is beyond stating the obvious
IQ, technical skills, tactical understanding, decision making has nothing to do with being the physique of a UCF fighter
Why do you continue to avoid the actual discussion? Unathleticism run in your blood line? Why is this obvious fact so offensive to you?
Anonymous
03/27/2026 16:50
Subject: MLS next ruining high school soccer
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don't expect much in HS soccer, no matter how good your kid is. 9th/10th grader playing high level ball doesn't translate into standout in HS because it's 100% speed and size. Now, when your young ecnl/mlsnext player is a 11/12 grader they will dominate because the size/speed thing isn't an issue anymore.
Don't invest time into guessing why my skilled freshman isn't playing, he's prob just not fast or big enough. Keep supporting their efforts!
This is true for most but if they can figure it out and adapt to the pace at a young age they are going to be special. If you think high school is a track meet, you should really go watch the college game all these mls next player/parents want there kid to play. It is very sloppy and looks more like a high school game with extreme pressing for 90 minutes. watch the UVA vs VT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMwYpCj2WqA
I was going to say. Isn't speed and athleticism where the game ultimately goes for all these players? We focus on skill, mind set and understanding of the game but aren't those prerequisites for what is ultimately a grueling physical sport determined by quickness, speed, power and toughness?
No
You obviously don't know what quality high level soccer is.
You just described tackle football and rugby
Huh? Educate me about what high level soccer is. Americans are the only people that believe soccer isn't about toughness, grit and yes, athleticism. Nobody plays "quality high level soccer" without those attributes.
Then explain how Spain won the World Cup if you need NFL Linebackers
Ha! This is a primitive attempt to shift the goal posts into an argument you can win. I simple said they have to be elite athletes where speed, quickness and athleticism ultimately reign supreme -- you know like, in the top leagues around the world. Your unsubstantiated leap to football is rejected but I'm happy to hear you explain how I'm wrong on the merits of my argument where ever you are ready. Nice try though.
Anonymous
03/27/2026 15:57
Subject: MLS next ruining high school soccer
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don't expect much in HS soccer, no matter how good your kid is. 9th/10th grader playing high level ball doesn't translate into standout in HS because it's 100% speed and size. Now, when your young ecnl/mlsnext player is a 11/12 grader they will dominate because the size/speed thing isn't an issue anymore.
Don't invest time into guessing why my skilled freshman isn't playing, he's prob just not fast or big enough. Keep supporting their efforts!
This is true for most but if they can figure it out and adapt to the pace at a young age they are going to be special. If you think high school is a track meet, you should really go watch the college game all these mls next player/parents want there kid to play. It is very sloppy and looks more like a high school game with extreme pressing for 90 minutes. watch the UVA vs VT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMwYpCj2WqA
It's not about adapting to pace. You can play fast and most of the top club teams do, it's the 18 year old that is playing soccer for fun but is really a WR for the football team barreling at some poor 14/15 year old. When I watch HS soccer, it takes me about 30 seconds to see the quality of the player. Pure soccer player with speed (not running, decision making), 1st touch, body positioning, and runs VS the kid that hits the gas and has no idea that although soccer is a physical sport it does not mean to make contact without intent to win the ball. Take it for with it is, fun for kids to hang out with their friends. But most of these HS teams are a shit show.
Depends what the PP meant by pace. The biggest difference is your touch has to be perfect and to space and you can’t get away with little mistakes. Defenders are coming a lot faster and the gaps and time you have to do something is a lot less. But a lot of high school soccer is really bad. There is probably a few good teams in each conference and really only 1 region in NOVA that is almost full of pretty good teams. Region D I believe
Anonymous
03/27/2026 15:54
Subject: MLS next ruining high school soccer
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don't expect much in HS soccer, no matter how good your kid is. 9th/10th grader playing high level ball doesn't translate into standout in HS because it's 100% speed and size. Now, when your young ecnl/mlsnext player is a 11/12 grader they will dominate because the size/speed thing isn't an issue anymore.
Don't invest time into guessing why my skilled freshman isn't playing, he's prob just not fast or big enough. Keep supporting their efforts!
This is true for most but if they can figure it out and adapt to the pace at a young age they are going to be special. If you think high school is a track meet, you should really go watch the college game all these mls next player/parents want there kid to play. It is very sloppy and looks more like a high school game with extreme pressing for 90 minutes. watch the UVA vs VT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMwYpCj2WqA
I was going to say. Isn't speed and athleticism where the game ultimately goes for all these players? We focus on skill, mind set and understanding of the game but aren't those prerequisites for what is ultimately a grueling physical sport determined by quickness, speed, power and toughness?
No
You obviously don't know what quality high level soccer is.
You just described tackle football and rugby
At the highest level I hate to tell you but they are all elite athletes in some capacity. Whether that’s quickness, speed, or balance/agility. If you aren’t your chances of “making it” as a pro are almost 0
Saying athleticism is required is beyond stating the obvious
IQ, technical skills, tactical understanding, decision making has nothing to do with being the physique of a UCF fighter
Anonymous
03/27/2026 15:49
Subject: MLS next ruining high school soccer
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don't expect much in HS soccer, no matter how good your kid is. 9th/10th grader playing high level ball doesn't translate into standout in HS because it's 100% speed and size. Now, when your young ecnl/mlsnext player is a 11/12 grader they will dominate because the size/speed thing isn't an issue anymore.
Don't invest time into guessing why my skilled freshman isn't playing, he's prob just not fast or big enough. Keep supporting their efforts!
This is true for most but if they can figure it out and adapt to the pace at a young age they are going to be special. If you think high school is a track meet, you should really go watch the college game all these mls next player/parents want there kid to play. It is very sloppy and looks more like a high school game with extreme pressing for 90 minutes. watch the UVA vs VT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMwYpCj2WqA
I was going to say. Isn't speed and athleticism where the game ultimately goes for all these players? We focus on skill, mind set and understanding of the game but aren't those prerequisites for what is ultimately a grueling physical sport determined by quickness, speed, power and toughness?
No
You obviously don't know what quality high level soccer is.
You just described tackle football and rugby
Huh? Educate me about what high level soccer is. Americans are the only people that believe soccer isn't about toughness, grit and yes, athleticism. Nobody plays "quality high level soccer" without those attributes.
Then explain how Spain won the World Cup if you need NFL Linebackers
Anonymous
03/27/2026 15:44
Subject: MLS next ruining high school soccer
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don't expect much in HS soccer, no matter how good your kid is. 9th/10th grader playing high level ball doesn't translate into standout in HS because it's 100% speed and size. Now, when your young ecnl/mlsnext player is a 11/12 grader they will dominate because the size/speed thing isn't an issue anymore.
Don't invest time into guessing why my skilled freshman isn't playing, he's prob just not fast or big enough. Keep supporting their efforts!
This is true for most but if they can figure it out and adapt to the pace at a young age they are going to be special. If you think high school is a track meet, you should really go watch the college game all these mls next player/parents want there kid to play. It is very sloppy and looks more like a high school game with extreme pressing for 90 minutes. watch the UVA vs VT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMwYpCj2WqA
It's not about adapting to pace. You can play fast and most of the top club teams do, it's the 18 year old that is playing soccer for fun but is really a WR for the football team barreling at some poor 14/15 year old. When I watch HS soccer, it takes me about 30 seconds to see the quality of the player. Pure soccer player with speed (not running, decision making), 1st touch, body positioning, and runs VS the kid that hits the gas and has no idea that although soccer is a physical sport it does not mean to make contact without intent to win the ball. Take it for with it is, fun for kids to hang out with their friends. But most of these HS teams are a shit show.
Anonymous
03/27/2026 15:27
Subject: MLS next ruining high school soccer
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don't expect much in HS soccer, no matter how good your kid is. 9th/10th grader playing high level ball doesn't translate into standout in HS because it's 100% speed and size. Now, when your young ecnl/mlsnext player is a 11/12 grader they will dominate because the size/speed thing isn't an issue anymore.
Don't invest time into guessing why my skilled freshman isn't playing, he's prob just not fast or big enough. Keep supporting their efforts!
This is true for most but if they can figure it out and adapt to the pace at a young age they are going to be special. If you think high school is a track meet, you should really go watch the college game all these mls next player/parents want there kid to play. It is very sloppy and looks more like a high school game with extreme pressing for 90 minutes. watch the UVA vs VT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMwYpCj2WqA
I was going to say. Isn't speed and athleticism where the game ultimately goes for all these players? We focus on skill, mind set and understanding of the game but aren't those prerequisites for what is ultimately a grueling physical sport determined by quickness, speed, power and toughness?
No
You obviously don't know what quality high level soccer is.
You just described tackle football and rugby
Huh? Educate me about what high level soccer is. Americans are the only people that believe soccer isn't about toughness, grit and yes, athleticism. Nobody plays "quality high level soccer" without those attributes.
Go through the best teams in the world and find me someone who would not be a top 5% athlete out of all of the people in the world. Obviously you need other attributes but it’s a huge factor in growing pro. Messi is an absolute freak athlete and people like morris and busquetes may not have elite speed but there change of direction is elite
Anonymous
03/27/2026 15:19
Subject: MLS next ruining high school soccer
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don't expect much in HS soccer, no matter how good your kid is. 9th/10th grader playing high level ball doesn't translate into standout in HS because it's 100% speed and size. Now, when your young ecnl/mlsnext player is a 11/12 grader they will dominate because the size/speed thing isn't an issue anymore.
Don't invest time into guessing why my skilled freshman isn't playing, he's prob just not fast or big enough. Keep supporting their efforts!
This is true for most but if they can figure it out and adapt to the pace at a young age they are going to be special. If you think high school is a track meet, you should really go watch the college game all these mls next player/parents want there kid to play. It is very sloppy and looks more like a high school game with extreme pressing for 90 minutes. watch the UVA vs VT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMwYpCj2WqA
I was going to say. Isn't speed and athleticism where the game ultimately goes for all these players? We focus on skill, mind set and understanding of the game but aren't those prerequisites for what is ultimately a grueling physical sport determined by quickness, speed, power and toughness?
No
You obviously don't know what quality high level soccer is.
You just described tackle football and rugby
At the highest level I hate to tell you but they are all elite athletes in some capacity. Whether that’s quickness, speed, or balance/agility. If you aren’t your chances of “making it” as a pro are almost 0
Anonymous
03/27/2026 15:17
Subject: MLS next ruining high school soccer
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don't expect much in HS soccer, no matter how good your kid is. 9th/10th grader playing high level ball doesn't translate into standout in HS because it's 100% speed and size. Now, when your young ecnl/mlsnext player is a 11/12 grader they will dominate because the size/speed thing isn't an issue anymore.
Don't invest time into guessing why my skilled freshman isn't playing, he's prob just not fast or big enough. Keep supporting their efforts!
This is true for most but if they can figure it out and adapt to the pace at a young age they are going to be special. If you think high school is a track meet, you should really go watch the college game all these mls next player/parents want there kid to play. It is very sloppy and looks more like a high school game with extreme pressing for 90 minutes. watch the UVA vs VT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMwYpCj2WqA
I was going to say. Isn't speed and athleticism where the game ultimately goes for all these players? We focus on skill, mind set and understanding of the game but aren't those prerequisites for what is ultimately a grueling physical sport determined by quickness, speed, power and toughness?
No
You obviously don't know what quality high level soccer is.
You just described tackle football and rugby
Huh? Educate me about what high level soccer is. Americans are the only people that believe soccer isn't about toughness, grit and yes, athleticism. Nobody plays "quality high level soccer" without those attributes.
Anonymous
03/27/2026 14:37
Subject: MLS next ruining high school soccer
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don't expect much in HS soccer, no matter how good your kid is. 9th/10th grader playing high level ball doesn't translate into standout in HS because it's 100% speed and size. Now, when your young ecnl/mlsnext player is a 11/12 grader they will dominate because the size/speed thing isn't an issue anymore.
Don't invest time into guessing why my skilled freshman isn't playing, he's prob just not fast or big enough. Keep supporting their efforts!
This is true for most but if they can figure it out and adapt to the pace at a young age they are going to be special. If you think high school is a track meet, you should really go watch the college game all these mls next player/parents want there kid to play. It is very sloppy and looks more like a high school game with extreme pressing for 90 minutes. watch the UVA vs VT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMwYpCj2WqA
I was going to say. Isn't speed and athleticism where the game ultimately goes for all these players? We focus on skill, mind set and understanding of the game but aren't those prerequisites for what is ultimately a grueling physical sport determined by quickness, speed, power and toughness?
No
You obviously don't know what quality high level soccer is.
You just described tackle football and rugby
Anonymous
03/27/2026 13:10
Subject: MLS next ruining high school soccer
Anonymous wrote:Any game with VaTech in it is a shit show. They’ve played that way for years which is why they are a clown show.
Maybe so but those are our state schools. Go watch UNC or NC state it is not much different. If you can get players to all press for 90 minutes super aggressively there is not much the other team can do. Most College soccer is literally just about pressing and until they limit the subs to 3 it will continue to be this way.
Anonymous
03/27/2026 13:03
Subject: MLS next ruining high school soccer
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don't expect much in HS soccer, no matter how good your kid is. 9th/10th grader playing high level ball doesn't translate into standout in HS because it's 100% speed and size. Now, when your young ecnl/mlsnext player is a 11/12 grader they will dominate because the size/speed thing isn't an issue anymore.
Don't invest time into guessing why my skilled freshman isn't playing, he's prob just not fast or big enough. Keep supporting their efforts!
This is true for most but if they can figure it out and adapt to the pace at a young age they are going to be special. If you think high school is a track meet, you should really go watch the college game all these mls next player/parents want there kid to play. It is very sloppy and looks more like a high school game with extreme pressing for 90 minutes. watch the UVA vs VT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMwYpCj2WqA
I was going to say. Isn't speed and athleticism where the game ultimately goes for all these players? We focus on skill, mind set and understanding of the game but aren't those prerequisites for what is ultimately a grueling physical sport determined by quickness, speed, power and toughness?