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Anonymous wrote:As a parent of a VR player, I don’t have any issues with the coaches or the program itself. What I did realize this weekend, however, is how misleading the MLS Next branding can be for families. I spoke with several parents who thought they were joining an MLS Next team, not MLS Next 2.

Looking more closely, it’s clear that VR and other clubs are presenting themselves as MLS Next, even when they’re not. I understood this distinction before joining, but seeing the MLS Next patch on my son’s jersey drove home the point—MLS is blurring the line between the two leagues. In doing so, they’re helping clubs grow and, intentionally or not, quietly blending the leagues. The strategy is working too, given that our team is made up almost entirely of new players from other clubs. So much confusion!

Not confusion, intentional deception on the clubs part hoping parents don't do the deep research. Otherwise the clubs would be upfront on what you are buying into.

It's not deception. It's called marketing. Every business does it like when you buy a car or a new gadget. It's up to you as the buyer to do your research before buying anything.

I agree with marketing your club, but it's a bit overboard when players and others can't distinguish truth from semi-truth. I think McLean, Loudoun, and St James is a bit more open about the program. In my opinion is more deception than marketing.

Again, this was not put out there as MLS Next it was told to everyone at tryout and when given an offer that it was the MLS Next 2. Those who did not listen or read then you did not pay close enough attention. We went through it all and at no time were we told MLS Next and not MLS Next 2, we knew the entire time.

I know most of you want to say VRSC is horrible and tricking parents but that is NOT the case at all.

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Anonymous wrote:As a parent of a VR player, I don’t have any issues with the coaches or the program itself. What I did realize this weekend, however, is how misleading the MLS Next branding can be for families. I spoke with several parents who thought they were joining an MLS Next team, not MLS Next 2.

Looking more closely, it’s clear that VR and other clubs are presenting themselves as MLS Next, even when they’re not. I understood this distinction before joining, but seeing the MLS Next patch on my son’s jersey drove home the point—MLS is blurring the line between the two leagues. In doing so, they’re helping clubs grow and, intentionally or not, quietly blending the leagues. The strategy is working too, given that our team is made up almost entirely of new players from other clubs. So much confusion!

Not confusion, intentional deception on the clubs part hoping parents don't do the deep research. Otherwise the clubs would be upfront on what you are buying into.

It's not deception. It's called marketing. Every business does it like when you buy a car or a new gadget. It's up to you as the buyer to do your research before buying anything.

I agree with marketing your club, but it's a bit overboard when players and others can't distinguish truth from semi-truth. I think McLean, Loudoun, and St James is a bit more open about the program. In my opinion is more deception than marketing.

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Anonymous wrote:As a parent of a VR player, I don’t have any issues with the coaches or the program itself. What I did realize this weekend, however, is how misleading the MLS Next branding can be for families. I spoke with several parents who thought they were joining an MLS Next team, not MLS Next 2.

Looking more closely, it’s clear that VR and other clubs are presenting themselves as MLS Next, even when they’re not. I understood this distinction before joining, but seeing the MLS Next patch on my son’s jersey drove home the point—MLS is blurring the line between the two leagues. In doing so, they’re helping clubs grow and, intentionally or not, quietly blending the leagues. The strategy is working too, given that our team is made up almost entirely of new players from other clubs. So much confusion!

Not confusion, intentional deception on the clubs part hoping parents don't do the deep research. Otherwise the clubs would be upfront on what you are buying into.

It's not deception. It's called marketing. Every business does it like when you buy a car or a new gadget. It's up to you as the buyer to do your research before buying anything.

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Anonymous wrote:Overall VDA looks the better club.

2008 VDA 8 VRSC 0
2009 VDA 3 VRSC 1
2010 VDA 4 VRSC 0
2011 VDA 1 VRSC 1
2013 VDA 6 VRSC 0
2012 VDA 3 VRSC 1

Yes everyone agrees they are the better club today. But this is very positive progress for a club that people expected would be wiped out by double digits. VRSC is already at the level of Arlington or NVA was last year, two established ECNL clubs. VRSC is certainly the best GA club in the area and well on their way to being a national club the way FCV was for years. Bookmark this for next years Rev Cup tournament where VRSC will be ahead of some of the VDA teams.

Are you celebrating not winning a single game against VDA?

No, we’re celebrating that we have money, a bar, and that you’re poor af. Also thanks FCV for saving our organization.

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Anonymous wrote:As a parent of a VR player, I don’t have any issues with the coaches or the program itself. What I did realize this weekend, however, is how misleading the MLS Next branding can be for families. I spoke with several parents who thought they were joining an MLS Next team, not MLS Next 2.

Looking more closely, it’s clear that VR and other clubs are presenting themselves as MLS Next, even when they’re not. I understood this distinction before joining, but seeing the MLS Next patch on my son’s jersey drove home the point—MLS is blurring the line between the two leagues. In doing so, they’re helping clubs grow and, intentionally or not, quietly blending the leagues. The strategy is working too, given that our team is made up almost entirely of new players from other clubs. So much confusion!

Not confusion, intentional deception on the clubs part hoping parents don't do the deep research. Otherwise the clubs would be upfront on what you are buying into.

My son is also on the MLS Next Academy (that is the new name MLS Next has given instead of 2) with many new club members. We were told at a meeting and through an email exactly what the team was, and it was also explained before tryouts what the team was. So, no misleading on VRSC's end, but I do agree with you about the patch and MLS Next not making a clear distinction.

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Anonymous wrote:As a parent of a VR player, I don’t have any issues with the coaches or the program itself. What I did realize this weekend, however, is how misleading the MLS Next branding can be for families. I spoke with several parents who thought they were joining an MLS Next team, not MLS Next 2.

Looking more closely, it’s clear that VR and other clubs are presenting themselves as MLS Next, even when they’re not. I understood this distinction before joining, but seeing the MLS Next patch on my son’s jersey drove home the point—MLS is blurring the line between the two leagues. In doing so, they’re helping clubs grow and, intentionally or not, quietly blending the leagues. The strategy is working too, given that our team is made up almost entirely of new players from other clubs. So much confusion!

Not confusion, intentional deception on the clubs part hoping parents don't do the deep research. Otherwise the clubs would be upfront on what you are buying into.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a parent of a VR player, I don’t have any issues with the coaches or the program itself. What I did realize this weekend, however, is how misleading the MLS Next branding can be for families. I spoke with several parents who thought they were joining an MLS Next team, not MLS Next 2.

Looking more closely, it’s clear that VR and other clubs are presenting themselves as MLS Next, even when they’re not. I understood this distinction before joining, but seeing the MLS Next patch on my son’s jersey drove home the point—MLS is blurring the line between the two leagues. In doing so, they’re helping clubs grow and, intentionally or not, quietly blending the leagues. The strategy is working too, given that our team is made up almost entirely of new players from other clubs. So much confusion!

Not confusion, intentional deception on the clubs part hoping parents don't do the deep research. Otherwise the clubs would be upfront on what you are buying into.

Anonymous wrote:As a parent of a VR player, I don’t have any issues with the coaches or the program itself. What I did realize this weekend, however, is how misleading the MLS Next branding can be for families. I spoke with several parents who thought they were joining an MLS Next team, not MLS Next 2.

Looking more closely, it’s clear that VR and other clubs are presenting themselves as MLS Next, even when they’re not. I understood this distinction before joining, but seeing the MLS Next patch on my son’s jersey drove home the point—MLS is blurring the line between the two leagues. In doing so, they’re helping clubs grow and, intentionally or not, quietly blending the leagues. The strategy is working too, given that our team is made up almost entirely of new players from other clubs. So much confusion!

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Anonymous wrote:Overall VDA looks the better club.

2008 VDA 8 VRSC 0
2009 VDA 3 VRSC 1
2010 VDA 4 VRSC 0
2011 VDA 1 VRSC 1
2013 VDA 6 VRSC 0
2012 VDA 3 VRSC 1

Yes everyone agrees they are the better club today. But this is very positive progress for a club that people expected would be wiped out by double digits. VRSC is already at the level of Arlington or NVA was last year, two established ECNL clubs. VRSC is certainly the best GA club in the area and well on their way to being a national club the way FCV was for years. Bookmark this for next years Rev Cup tournament where VRSC will be ahead of some of the VDA teams.

Are you celebrating not winning a single game against VDA?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Overall VDA looks the better club.

2008 VDA 8 VRSC 0
2009 VDA 3 VRSC 1
2010 VDA 4 VRSC 0
2011 VDA 1 VRSC 1
2013 VDA 6 VRSC 0
2012 VDA 3 VRSC 1

Yes everyone agrees they are the better club today. But this is very positive progress for a club that people expected would be wiped out by double digits. VRSC is already at the level of Arlington or NVA was last year, two established ECNL clubs. VRSC is certainly the best GA club in the area and well on their way to being a national club the way FCV was for years. Bookmark this for next years Rev Cup tournament where VRSC will be ahead of some of the VDA teams.

Are you celebrating not winning a single game against VDA?

Seriously they should change the name to the VDA Cup

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Anonymous wrote:Overall VDA looks the better club.

2008 VDA 8 VRSC 0
2009 VDA 3 VRSC 1
2010 VDA 4 VRSC 0
2011 VDA 1 VRSC 1
2013 VDA 6 VRSC 0
2012 VDA 3 VRSC 1

Yes everyone agrees they are the better club today. But this is very positive progress for a club that people expected would be wiped out by double digits. VRSC is already at the level of Arlington or NVA was last year, two established ECNL clubs. VRSC is certainly the best GA club in the area and well on their way to being a national club the way FCV was for years. Bookmark this for next years Rev Cup tournament where VRSC will be ahead of some of the VDA teams.

Are you celebrating not winning a single game against VDA?

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Anonymous wrote:Overall VDA looks the better club.

2008 VDA 8 VRSC 0
2009 VDA 3 VRSC 1
2010 VDA 4 VRSC 0
2011 VDA 1 VRSC 1
2013 VDA 6 VRSC 0
2012 VDA 3 VRSC 1

Yes everyone agrees they are the better club today. But this is very positive progress for a club that people expected would be wiped out by double digits. VRSC is already at the level of Arlington or NVA was last year, two established ECNL clubs. VRSC is certainly the best GA club in the area and well on their way to being a national club the way FCV was for years. Bookmark this for next years Rev Cup tournament where VRSC will be ahead of some of the VDA teams.

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Anonymous wrote:VDA 08s 8-0 over VRSC Girls
VDA 09s 3-1 over VRSC Girls

2013 VDA 5 VRSC 0
2012 VDA 3 VRSC 1

What happened w the vda 11s vs vrsc11s

It was there now its not?!

1-1 draw

It might be a long season for VDA 11s

vrsc11s might be the team to watch

That VDA 2011 is going to be the joke to ECNL Mid Atlantic this season. Good luck