Anonymous wrote:US world cup champions: Of the 23 players on that roster, 21 played high school soccer. And anyone who thinks that this stat only represents an older generation of players is ignoring the facts.

The U.S.’ current roster is full of young, technical players who played high school soccer—and other sports. The vast majority of those players did not play full-year club soccer and many even played multiple high school sports.

Morgan Brian, who won the Golden Ball at the 2016 CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament, played high school soccer. So did Christen Press, who over the past year has scored some of the most technically impressive goals in U.S. soccer history.

Tobin Heath and Lauren Holiday, widely regarded as the two most technical players in the last World Cup cycle, both played high school soccer. So did Becky Sauerbrunn, who many regard as the best defender in the world.

For good measure, add in American stars Alex Morgan, Carli Lloyd (the reigning FIFA World Player of the Year), Ali Krieger, and Kelley O’Hara—all of whom played at the high school level. Mallory Pugh, the 17-year-old phenom who recently broke into the national team, plays high school soccer, as did Emily Sonnett, the No. 1 pick in this year’s NWSL draft.

To produce world-class players, the American system does not need to be a year-round club system. Nor does it need to be a soccer-only system.

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Anonymous wrote:Had BDA elevated the mens game?

Judging by the u20 team, yes.

Lies...best French u20 players are playing up. Good try though.

Lies? Grow up.

The team played well regardless and is a good example of change.

They actually were dominated.

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Anonymous wrote:not PP, but give it a rest already with the name your club

Really? This is what the poster wants. So let's have it. Name your childs club and age group. Let talk about them. Parents, kids, grandparents, dogs. Let's expose them like they're running for office. Dig realllly deep.

Or do you just want to talk sh@t about everyone elses club and kid.

Not either of the PPs, but seriously, your go-to move is getting old.

But effective. It's called "coward control"

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Anonymous wrote:not PP, but give it a rest already with the name your club

Really? This is what the poster wants. So let's have it. Name your childs club and age group. Let talk about them. Parents, kids, grandparents, dogs. Let's expose them like they're running for office. Dig realllly deep.

Or do you just want to talk sh@t about everyone elses club and kid.

Not either of the PPs, but seriously, your go-to move is getting old.

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Anonymous wrote:I mean, look at these parents arguing over supremacy based on the results of a 1-0 game. Need I say more

Kinda like adults arguing about a MLB, NBA, or NFL game, right? This forum is like a radio talk show, except it is more interesting in that it is more close to home and relevant than the pros teams that adults (and kids) get fanatical about. People like to compete and to talk about competition. It is human nature. Don't try to be "above it all". This whole thread is a sports talk discussion with people ribbing each other, defending their clubs, etc. It is not some informational posting - it is what it is. Either join in or stay off this particular forum subject.

You don’t think that talking about pre-teen and teen girls is weird?

Apparently in the way you're thinking about it, yes. As far as talking about youth soccer and soccer players and parents and clubs and coaches and leagues, no.

No, talking about pre-teen and teen girls as if they are professional athletes is weird.

Then there's a lot of weirdos (according to you Mr./Ms. high and mighty) on this forum, so why don't you just not participate? It's like you don't want to talk about it, but you really do. You don't think the mommies and daddies don't talk about how their kid is doing with other parents on all sorts of topics (sports, school, dance, spelling bees, music competitions, what they're wearing, who they hang out with)? Are you from this planet? None of this is insidious, but the fact that you think it is makes me think maybe you shouldn't be talking about it. Maybe you have a deeper problem that you're not willing to admit. Perhaps you should seek help.

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Anonymous wrote:not PP, but give it a rest already with the name your club

Really? This is what the poster wants. So let's have it. Name your childs club and age group. Let talk about them. Parents, kids, grandparents, dogs. Let's expose them like they're running for office. Dig realllly deep.

Or do you just want to talk sh@t about everyone elses club and kid.

Anonymous wrote:not PP, but give it a rest already with the name your club

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Anonymous wrote:I mean, look at these parents arguing over supremacy based on the results of a 1-0 game. Need I say more

Kinda like adults arguing about a MLB, NBA, or NFL game, right? This forum is like a radio talk show, except it is more interesting in that it is more close to home and relevant than the pros teams that adults (and kids) get fanatical about. People like to compete and to talk about competition. It is human nature. Don't try to be "above it all". This whole thread is a sports talk discussion with people ribbing each other, defending their clubs, etc. It is not some informational posting - it is what it is. Either join in or stay off this particular forum subject.

You don’t think that talking about pre-teen and teen girls is weird?

Apparently in the way you're thinking about it, yes. As far as talking about youth soccer and soccer players and parents and clubs and coaches and leagues, no.

No, talking about pre-teen and teen girls as if they are professional athletes is weird.

Then there's a lot of weirdos (according to you Mr./Ms. high and mighty) on this forum, so why don't you just not participate? It's like you don't want to talk about it, but you really do. You don't think the mommies and daddies don't talk about how their kid is doing with other parents on all sorts of topics (sports, school, dance, spelling bees, music competitions, what they're wearing, who they hang out with)? Are you from this planet? None of this is insidious, but the fact that you think it is makes me think maybe you shouldn't be talking about it. Maybe you have a deeper problem that you're not willing to admit. Perhaps you should seek help.

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Anonymous wrote:I mean, look at these parents arguing over supremacy based on the results of a 1-0 game. Need I say more

Kinda like adults arguing about a MLB, NBA, or NFL game, right? This forum is like a radio talk show, except it is more interesting in that it is more close to home and relevant than the pros teams that adults (and kids) get fanatical about. People like to compete and to talk about competition. It is human nature. Don't try to be "above it all". This whole thread is a sports talk discussion with people ribbing each other, defending their clubs, etc. It is not some informational posting - it is what it is. Either join in or stay off this particular forum subject.

You don’t think that talking about pre-teen and teen girls is weird?

Apparently in the way you're thinking about it, yes. As far as talking about youth soccer and soccer players and parents and clubs and coaches and leagues, no.

No, talking about pre-teen and teen girls as if they are professional athletes is weird.

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Still this?1-0 on spirit’s only shot of the game from a free kick after vda had 90% possession and missed 2 pk’s. Vda 05/06 never played in the DA. By that logic pda beAting fcv 7-0 means fcv would be an ecnl doormat at 05 (which it absolutely would not be because they are a very good team). You always bring up that one result but neglect the other 99% of the data and 04 and 06 results on the same weekend. Ignorance is bliss.

Ignorance is in fact bliss. the data shows that VDA 05 is not a strong team without that one player.

Good one, MB.

MB?

If this is someone's initials, bad on you for calling people out.

My initials are NOT MB, but whatever. People talk.

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Anonymous wrote:I mean, look at these parents arguing over supremacy based on the results of a 1-0 game. Need I say more

Kinda like adults arguing about a MLB, NBA, or NFL game, right? This forum is like a radio talk show, except it is more interesting in that it is more close to home and relevant than the pros teams that adults (and kids) get fanatical about. People like to compete and to talk about competition. It is human nature. Don't try to be "above it all". This whole thread is a sports talk discussion with people ribbing each other, defending their clubs, etc. It is not some informational posting - it is what it is. Either join in or stay off this particular forum subject.

You don’t think that talking about pre-teen and teen girls is weird?

Apparently in the way you're thinking about it, yes. As far as talking about youth soccer and soccer players and parents and clubs and coaches and leagues, no.

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Anonymous wrote:Had BDA elevated the mens game?

Judging by the u20 team, yes.

Lies...best French u20 players are playing up. Good try though.

Lies? Grow up.

The team played well regardless and is a good example of change.

They actually were dominated.

Clubs and coaches develop players. Not leagues.