Arlinton has had girls DA going now what, a total of 3 months?? These teams have the exact same coaches and players fed on the same Red system diet we have played for years. I really doubt anything has changed style-wise because they went to DA and other clubs now play their B teams which are still playing long ball.

I have a kid in a different DA, but have seen Arlington play many times.

In the Krieger/Grant Smith days they were definitely kick/run, "play it safe", get the ball wide and cross it, type of teams. Very far from what US Soccer claimed it was looking for in DA clubs.

To their credit though they have completely revamped the coaching staff, and they do now look to play a more possession based style. The problem they are having is all the kids they brought up within the Arlington Red teams don't fit that style, so their DA teams are increasingly made up of non-Arlington kids.

I for one hope they get full DA, which makes sense after DCU moves west.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Marcelo Sarvas has made our u13 DA team into a future powerhouse if they can

1.keep them together
2. keep believing in his coaching philosophy

Is this the same team that lost 0-3 to Baltimore Armour and has twice as many losses as wins in the league?

The u13 DA team beat BA twice, close games though. They are competitive. Are you thinking of a different age group?

Yes, the u13 team did look very good when I saw them as well.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Marcelo Sarvas has made our u13 DA team into a future powerhouse if they can

1.keep them together
2. keep believing in his coaching philosophy

Is this the same team that lost 0-3 to Baltimore Armour and has twice as many losses as wins in the league?

the same team that had to be broken of the long ball/ kickball habits and is learning the game the right way with a very limited coaching staff

Understood. If they are trying to play the right way, it is a good thing even with losses. But isn't it a bit early to start hyping them up as a "future powerhouse"?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Marcelo Sarvas has made our u13 DA team into a future powerhouse if they can

1.keep them together
2. keep believing in his coaching philosophy

Is this the same team that lost 0-3 to Baltimore Armour and has twice as many losses as wins in the league?

the same team that had to be broken of the long ball/ kickball habits and is learning the game the right way with a very limited coaching staff

Anonymous wrote:Marcelo Sarvas has made our u13 DA team into a future powerhouse if they can

1.keep them together
2. keep believing in his coaching philosophy

Is this the same team that lost 0-3 to Baltimore Armour and has twice as many losses as wins in the league?

Marcelo Sarvas has made our u13 DA team into a future powerhouse if they can

1.keep them together
2. keep believing in his coaching philosophy

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can’t speak as to the DA, and I don’t have any clever nicknames like the other poster, but Arlington have traditionally been known for long balls/crosses, and runners through the middle. It’s a very American style. No shame in that, if anything it makes sense.

Spot on. Long ball merchants that rely on speed. Played then many times and never seen a forward or midfielder be able to take on and beat a player with skill down the middle.

I guess you haven’t watched any of this year’s DA teams then.

Anonymous wrote:Can’t speak as to the DA, and I don’t have any clever nicknames like the other poster, but Arlington have traditionally been known for long balls/crosses, and runners through the middle. It’s a very American style. No shame in that, if anything it makes sense.

Spot on. Long ball merchants that rely on speed. Played then many times and never seen a forward or midfielder be able to take on and beat a player with skill down the middle.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone who has actually watched the Arlington DA teams know that the above isn’t true. With regard to the post previous to the silly nonsense above, yes, mistakes happen under pressure, even for the best professionals. That doesn’t make it “kickball” or imply Arlington plays that as part of a style of play.

Agreed. That was my point.

Yes, agreed. I was referring to the guy who is defending his silly post above. The DA teams play a lot of possession combined with some direct tactical plays when they make sense. It's not kick it long from the back and pray you outrun the defense, as was implied.

Anonymous wrote:Anyone who has actually watched the Arlington DA teams know that the above isn’t true. With regard to the post previous to the silly nonsense above, yes, mistakes happen under pressure, even for the best professionals. That doesn’t make it “kickball” or imply Arlington plays that as part of a style of play.

Agreed. That was my point.

Can’t speak as to the DA, and I don’t have any clever nicknames like the other poster, but Arlington have traditionally been known for long balls/crosses, and runners through the middle. It’s a very American style. No shame in that, if anything it makes sense.

Anyone who has actually watched the Arlington DA teams know that the above isn’t true. With regard to the post previous to the silly nonsense above, yes, mistakes happen under pressure, even for the best professionals. That doesn’t make it “kickball” or imply Arlington plays that as part of a style of play.

They don't call it Arlongton for nothing. Kickball city.