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Anonymous wrote:I’m ranking the 2011G in the north like this currently

1 Arlington - the Ric Flair of soccer
2 FVU - good wins v Skyline, VRSC, Alexandria
3 VDA - beat SYC, tied VRSC. Lot to prove
4 VRSC - close loss v FVU and tied VDA
5 SYC - close loss to VDA and beat Loudoun
6 Loudoun-will play any team anytime
7 NVA - tied McLean. Decent game v RU ECNL
8 McLean - tied NVA. Lost to Loudoun
9 Alexandria- Solid v FVU but still big mystery
10 TSJ - long season awaits

Updated NOVA Power Rankings
1. Arlington - beat FVU 3-0.
2. FVU - 3-0 loss to Arlington keeps them at #2.
3. VDA - win against Wilmington is t enough to overcome loss to Courage to move them up.
4. SYC - beat TSJ
5. Loudoun- tied Alexandria but has a win over McLean
6. McLean - good 1-0 win against VRSC
7. NVA - beat Skyline but not enough to move them up.
8. VRSC - loss to McLean makes voters forget about solid preseason.
9. Alexandria - tied Loudoun. Still not enough data to know their potential.
10. TSJ - long season ahead.

Curious to know how FVU is over VDA. VDA is off to a slow start and may not yet be playing to expectation, but how are they behind FVU?

we are big data analytics experts and its an anonymous message board. Try not to get to worked up.

lol Just anonymously asking that’s all.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m ranking the 2011G in the north like this currently

1 Arlington - the Ric Flair of soccer
2 FVU - good wins v Skyline, VRSC, Alexandria
3 VDA - beat SYC, tied VRSC. Lot to prove
4 VRSC - close loss v FVU and tied VDA
5 SYC - close loss to VDA and beat Loudoun
6 Loudoun-will play any team anytime
7 NVA - tied McLean. Decent game v RU ECNL
8 McLean - tied NVA. Lost to Loudoun
9 Alexandria- Solid v FVU but still big mystery
10 TSJ - long season awaits

Updated NOVA Power Rankings
1. Arlington - beat FVU 3-0.
2. FVU - 3-0 loss to Arlington keeps them at #2.
3. VDA - win against Wilmington is t enough to overcome loss to Courage to move them up.
4. SYC - beat TSJ
5. Loudoun- tied Alexandria but has a win over McLean
6. McLean - good 1-0 win against VRSC
7. NVA - beat Skyline but not enough to move them up.
8. VRSC - loss to McLean makes voters forget about solid preseason.
9. Alexandria - tied Loudoun. Still not enough data to know their potential.
10. TSJ - long season ahead.

Curious to know how FVU is over VDA. VDA is off to a slow start and may not yet be playing to expectation, but how are they behind FVU?

we are big data analytics experts and its an anonymous message board. Try not to get to worked up.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m ranking the 2011G in the north like this currently

1 Arlington - the Ric Flair of soccer
2 FVU - good wins v Skyline, VRSC, Alexandria
3 VDA - beat SYC, tied VRSC. Lot to prove
4 VRSC - close loss v FVU and tied VDA
5 SYC - close loss to VDA and beat Loudoun
6 Loudoun-will play any team anytime
7 NVA - tied McLean. Decent game v RU ECNL
8 McLean - tied NVA. Lost to Loudoun
9 Alexandria- Solid v FVU but still big mystery
10 TSJ - long season awaits

Updated NOVA Power Rankings
1. Arlington - beat FVU 3-0.
2. FVU - 3-0 loss to Arlington keeps them at #2.
3. VDA - win against Wilmington is t enough to overcome loss to Courage to move them up.
4. SYC - beat TSJ
5. Loudoun- tied Alexandria but has a win over McLean
6. McLean - good 1-0 win against VRSC
7. NVA - beat Skyline but not enough to move them up.
8. VRSC - loss to McLean makes voters forget about solid preseason.
9. Alexandria - tied Loudoun. Still not enough data to know their potential.
10. TSJ - long season ahead.

Curious to know how FVU is over VDA. VDA is off to a slow start and may not yet be playing to expectation, but how are they behind FVU?

Won’t be enough common opponents to really add MD teams. And fairly will be tough for a GA team to break the top 3 without playing them. Just looked at WAGS and SYC and VRSC are both in the 2nd flight in bracket A. First, both need to lobby to be in the top flight. Second, shame to play each other in this tournament given all the other teams.

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Anonymous wrote:The only good thing about FVU is their back line, but beyond that? Nothing. Their “game plan” looked like kick-and-chase with no real idea behind it. Whatever their coach is trying to do, it’s not showing on the field... Not to mention how they were barely in Arlington's half the whole game. Also, they continued to get no shots on goal. FVU, may had had hope in the first half but we all still know how that game was going to end..

uhhh ok. Wasn’t hope. Was a good game between the coaches. Good adjustments on your team. But it was a pretty even game for 70% of it. Good on yall to eke it out at the end. And we didn’t play a lot of kickball out there. Until the end. It probably hurts to admit it but we hung in there until the end. Sorry not sorry.

Pretty even for 70% of it? Were you watching the same game? Check the veo stats Union dad. It was a blowout across the board. See you never.

3 goals in the last 13-15 mins of the game is not a blowout …you guys were quiet and quite frankly getting out muscled. A W is a W however. Cant wait to run it back.

Calling 3 late goals ‘not a blowout’ is pure coping. If you spend the whole game pinned in your own half with two chances, those goals at the end aren’t luck — they’re the result of getting worn down. And let’s be real, saying you ‘out-muscled’ anyone while creating nothing going forward just makes it worse. A W is a W — but trying to spin it like you were in control is comedy.

I'm not sure a 3-0 win constitutes a blow-out, but it is a decisive win. Particularly when the ball was in FVU's defensive half for the vast majority of the game. FVU's defense did a great job. That said, the point that nobody seems to be focusing on is that the ARL 11's struggle to score in games where they are up against a solid defense/team. Their offense breaks down and turns into individual players, as opposed to working as a team.

And the score board says….Loss

Better luck next time

My kid's team won, but thanks for the well wishes, Arlington dad (mom?). Your kid's team, however, is going to have some challenges against some of the stronger competition in the league if they don't fix their attack/scoring issues. Not playing as a team in the offensive third, coupled with missed breakaways and crappy behavior towards teammates when things aren't going well are cracks that really start to show when the competition heats up. This isn't a slam against a strong team, just a simple observation for when they are aren't going up against the FVUs and Loudoun's of the world.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m ranking the 2011G in the north like this currently

1 Arlington - the Ric Flair of soccer
2 FVU - good wins v Skyline, VRSC, Alexandria
3 VDA - beat SYC, tied VRSC. Lot to prove
4 VRSC - close loss v FVU and tied VDA
5 SYC - close loss to VDA and beat Loudoun
6 Loudoun-will play any team anytime
7 NVA - tied McLean. Decent game v RU ECNL
8 McLean - tied NVA. Lost to Loudoun
9 Alexandria- Solid v FVU but still big mystery
10 TSJ - long season awaits

Updated NOVA Power Rankings
1. Arlington - beat FVU 3-0.
2. FVU - 3-0 loss to Arlington keeps them at #2.
3. VDA - win against Wilmington is t enough to overcome loss to Courage to move them up.
4. SYC - beat TSJ
5. Loudoun- tied Alexandria but has a win over McLean
6. McLean - good 1-0 win against VRSC
7. NVA - beat Skyline but not enough to move them up.
8. VRSC - loss to McLean makes voters forget about solid preseason.
9. Alexandria - tied Loudoun. Still not enough data to know their potential.
10. TSJ - long season ahead.

Swap VDA and SYC and Loudoun and McLean

Added MD teams here

1. Bethesda
2. Arlington
3. MD United
4. FVU
5. VDA
6. SYC/ NVA
7. Coppermine
8. McLean
9. VRSC

There rest is hit or miss.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m ranking the 2011G in the north like this currently

1 Arlington - the Ric Flair of soccer
2 FVU - good wins v Skyline, VRSC, Alexandria
3 VDA - beat SYC, tied VRSC. Lot to prove
4 VRSC - close loss v FVU and tied VDA
5 SYC - close loss to VDA and beat Loudoun
6 Loudoun-will play any team anytime
7 NVA - tied McLean. Decent game v RU ECNL
8 McLean - tied NVA. Lost to Loudoun
9 Alexandria- Solid v FVU but still big mystery
10 TSJ - long season awaits

Updated NOVA Power Rankings
1. Arlington - beat FVU 3-0.
2. FVU - 3-0 loss to Arlington keeps them at #2.
3. VDA - win against Wilmington is t enough to overcome loss to Courage to move them up.
4. SYC - beat TSJ
5. Loudoun- tied Alexandria but has a win over McLean
6. McLean - good 1-0 win against VRSC
7. NVA - beat Skyline but not enough to move them up.
8. VRSC - loss to McLean makes voters forget about solid preseason.
9. Alexandria - tied Loudoun. Still not enough data to know their potential.
10. TSJ - long season ahead.

Swap VDA and SYC and Loudoun and McLean

Anonymous wrote:I’m ranking the 2011G in the north like this currently

1 Arlington - the Ric Flair of soccer
2 FVU - good wins v Skyline, VRSC, Alexandria
3 VDA - beat SYC, tied VRSC. Lot to prove
4 VRSC - close loss v FVU and tied VDA
5 SYC - close loss to VDA and beat Loudoun
6 Loudoun-will play any team anytime
7 NVA - tied McLean. Decent game v RU ECNL
8 McLean - tied NVA. Lost to Loudoun
9 Alexandria- Solid v FVU but still big mystery
10 TSJ - long season awaits

Updated NOVA Power Rankings
1. Arlington - beat FVU 3-0.
2. FVU - 3-0 loss to Arlington keeps them at #2.
3. VDA - win against Wilmington is t enough to overcome loss to Courage to move them up.
4. SYC - beat TSJ
5. Loudoun- tied Alexandria but has a win over McLean
6. McLean - good 1-0 win against VRSC
7. NVA - beat Skyline but not enough to move them up.
8. VRSC - loss to McLean makes voters forget about solid preseason.
9. Alexandria - tied Loudoun. Still not enough data to know their potential.
10. TSJ - long season ahead.

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Anonymous wrote:The only good thing about FVU is their back line, but beyond that? Nothing. Their “game plan” looked like kick-and-chase with no real idea behind it. Whatever their coach is trying to do, it’s not showing on the field... Not to mention how they were barely in Arlington's half the whole game. Also, they continued to get no shots on goal. FVU, may had had hope in the first half but we all still know how that game was going to end..

uhhh ok. Wasn’t hope. Was a good game between the coaches. Good adjustments on your team. But it was a pretty even game for 70% of it. Good on yall to eke it out at the end. And we didn’t play a lot of kickball out there. Until the end. It probably hurts to admit it but we hung in there until the end. Sorry not sorry.

Pretty even for 70% of it? Were you watching the same game? Check the veo stats Union dad. It was a blowout across the board. See you never.

3 goals in the last 13-15 mins of the game is not a blowout …you guys were quiet and quite frankly getting out muscled. A W is a W however. Cant wait to run it back.

Calling 3 late goals ‘not a blowout’ is pure coping. If you spend the whole game pinned in your own half with two chances, those goals at the end aren’t luck — they’re the result of getting worn down. And let’s be real, saying you ‘out-muscled’ anyone while creating nothing going forward just makes it worse. A W is a W — but trying to spin it like you were in control is comedy.

I'm not sure a 3-0 win constitutes a blow-out, but it is a decisive win. Particularly when the ball was in FVU's defensive half for the vast majority of the game. FVU's defense did a great job. That said, the point that nobody seems to be focusing on is that the ARL 11's struggle to score in games where they are up against a solid defense/team. Their offense breaks down and turns into individual players, as opposed to working as a team.

The lack of credit given to the top teams in the area is strange. Arlington 2011 gets criticized for scoring enough or having enough possession in a certain part of the field?

Credit for what? Respect is earned not given. They've done nothing and are barely teenagers. When other people talk about your kid more than you do than you'll have credit. They just entered HS, be patient and stop making it about your ego

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Anonymous wrote:Richmond Vs Courage are the results I’m most interested in.

2-1 RU

Richmond really got it together this year. Absolutely gunning for the top spot this year.

I predict they will have the top spot. If they beat Courage, they can beat any of the other MA teams.

How does Richmond get better like this? Is it the coaching? I would imagine there isnt much change in players, so perhaps more time with the same players?

One of their best players used to play with the boys side and miss the girls’ team games when there was a conflict. Same player called into the U.S. national camp. Heard she’s now exclusively playing with the girls’ team. So that’s an advantage. That team is also made up of a lot of other talented players - obviously can’t all be one person in the game of soccer. They all work hard and are fast on the ball. And they picked up a good player from Beach too. That’s my outside perspective…

That player was not playing with them this past weekend. Richmond has always been a good team without her.

She's also been training with the 09 group as well. Her younger sister is probably even better. Both are really, really good.

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Anonymous wrote:The only good thing about FVU is their back line, but beyond that? Nothing. Their “game plan” looked like kick-and-chase with no real idea behind it. Whatever their coach is trying to do, it’s not showing on the field... Not to mention how they were barely in Arlington's half the whole game. Also, they continued to get no shots on goal. FVU, may had had hope in the first half but we all still know how that game was going to end..

uhhh ok. Wasn’t hope. Was a good game between the coaches. Good adjustments on your team. But it was a pretty even game for 70% of it. Good on yall to eke it out at the end. And we didn’t play a lot of kickball out there. Until the end. It probably hurts to admit it but we hung in there until the end. Sorry not sorry.

Pretty even for 70% of it? Were you watching the same game? Check the veo stats Union dad. It was a blowout across the board. See you never.

3 goals in the last 13-15 mins of the game is not a blowout …you guys were quiet and quite frankly getting out muscled. A W is a W however. Cant wait to run it back.

Calling 3 late goals ‘not a blowout’ is pure coping. If you spend the whole game pinned in your own half with two chances, those goals at the end aren’t luck — they’re the result of getting worn down. And let’s be real, saying you ‘out-muscled’ anyone while creating nothing going forward just makes it worse. A W is a W — but trying to spin it like you were in control is comedy.

I'm not sure a 3-0 win constitutes a blow-out, but it is a decisive win. Particularly when the ball was in FVU's defensive half for the vast majority of the game. FVU's defense did a great job. That said, the point that nobody seems to be focusing on is that the ARL 11's struggle to score in games where they are up against a solid defense/team. Their offense breaks down and turns into individual players, as opposed to working as a team.

The lack of credit given to the top teams in the area is strange. Arlington 2011 gets criticized for scoring enough or having enough possession in a certain part of the field?

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Anonymous wrote:The only good thing about FVU is their back line, but beyond that? Nothing. Their “game plan” looked like kick-and-chase with no real idea behind it. Whatever their coach is trying to do, it’s not showing on the field... Not to mention how they were barely in Arlington's half the whole game. Also, they continued to get no shots on goal. FVU, may had had hope in the first half but we all still know how that game was going to end..

uhhh ok. Wasn’t hope. Was a good game between the coaches. Good adjustments on your team. But it was a pretty even game for 70% of it. Good on yall to eke it out at the end. And we didn’t play a lot of kickball out there. Until the end. It probably hurts to admit it but we hung in there until the end. Sorry not sorry.

Pretty even for 70% of it? Were you watching the same game? Check the veo stats Union dad. It was a blowout across the board. See you never.

3 goals in the last 13-15 mins of the game is not a blowout …you guys were quiet and quite frankly getting out muscled. A W is a W however. Cant wait to run it back.

Calling 3 late goals ‘not a blowout’ is pure coping. If you spend the whole game pinned in your own half with two chances, those goals at the end aren’t luck — they’re the result of getting worn down. And let’s be real, saying you ‘out-muscled’ anyone while creating nothing going forward just makes it worse. A W is a W — but trying to spin it like you were in control is comedy.

I'm not sure a 3-0 win constitutes a blow-out, but it is a decisive win. Particularly when the ball was in FVU's defensive half for the vast majority of the game. FVU's defense did a great job. That said, the point that nobody seems to be focusing on is that the ARL 11's struggle to score in games where they are up against a solid defense/team. Their offense breaks down and turns into individual players, as opposed to working as a team.

And the score board says….Loss

Better luck next time

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Anonymous wrote:The only good thing about FVU is their back line, but beyond that? Nothing. Their “game plan” looked like kick-and-chase with no real idea behind it. Whatever their coach is trying to do, it’s not showing on the field... Not to mention how they were barely in Arlington's half the whole game. Also, they continued to get no shots on goal. FVU, may had had hope in the first half but we all still know how that game was going to end..

uhhh ok. Wasn’t hope. Was a good game between the coaches. Good adjustments on your team. But it was a pretty even game for 70% of it. Good on yall to eke it out at the end. And we didn’t play a lot of kickball out there. Until the end. It probably hurts to admit it but we hung in there until the end. Sorry not sorry.

Pretty even for 70% of it? Were you watching the same game? Check the veo stats Union dad. It was a blowout across the board. See you never.

3 goals in the last 13-15 mins of the game is not a blowout …you guys were quiet and quite frankly getting out muscled. A W is a W however. Cant wait to run it back.

Calling 3 late goals ‘not a blowout’ is pure coping. If you spend the whole game pinned in your own half with two chances, those goals at the end aren’t luck — they’re the result of getting worn down. And let’s be real, saying you ‘out-muscled’ anyone while creating nothing going forward just makes it worse. A W is a W — but trying to spin it like you were in control is comedy.

I'm not sure a 3-0 win constitutes a blow-out, but it is a decisive win. Particularly when the ball was in FVU's defensive half for the vast majority of the game. FVU's defense did a great job. That said, the point that nobody seems to be focusing on is that the ARL 11's struggle to score in games where they are up against a solid defense/team. Their offense breaks down and turns into individual players, as opposed to working as a team.

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Anonymous wrote:Richmond Vs Courage are the results I’m most interested in.

2-1 RU

Richmond really got it together this year. Absolutely gunning for the top spot this year.

I predict they will have the top spot. If they beat Courage, they can beat any of the other MA teams.

How does Richmond get better like this? Is it the coaching? I would imagine there isnt much change in players, so perhaps more time with the same players?

One of their best players used to play with the boys side and miss the girls’ team games when there was a conflict. Same player called into the U.S. national camp. Heard she’s now exclusively playing with the girls’ team. So that’s an advantage. That team is also made up of a lot of other talented players - obviously can’t all be one person in the game of soccer. They all work hard and are fast on the ball. And they picked up a good player from Beach too. That’s my outside perspective…

That player was not playing with them this past weekend. Richmond has always been a good team without her.

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Anonymous wrote:Richmond Vs Courage are the results I’m most interested in.

2-1 RU

Richmond really got it together this year. Absolutely gunning for the top spot this year.

I predict they will have the top spot. If they beat Courage, they can beat any of the other MA teams.

How does Richmond get better like this? Is it the coaching? I would imagine there isnt much change in players, so perhaps more time with the same players?

One of their best players used to play with the boys side and miss the girls’ team games when there was a conflict. Same player called into the U.S. national camp. Heard she’s now exclusively playing with the girls’ team. So that’s an advantage. That team is also made up of a lot of other talented players - obviously can’t all be one person in the game of soccer. They all work hard and are fast on the ball. And they picked up a good player from Beach too. That’s my outside perspective…