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Anonymous wrote:The U14/15 girls camp is 15 days away. Do invitees know at this point? I am just trying to get a sense of timing and process on how this all happens, under no illusion my childs coach would recommend her or even have the ability to.

Come back when someone makes it to the national team. All the players at top teams have pretty much similar skills. There is no wow player after all. It just boils down to clubs favoring one player over the other for reasons you may or may not know about. But since favoritism does not last, this call up nonsense is not that important. Congrats Have fun attending extra training sessions in Leesburg. Yawn

Anonymous wrote:The U14/15 girls camp is 15 days away. Do invitees know at this point? I am just trying to get a sense of timing and process on how this all happens, under no illusion my childs coach would recommend her or even have the ability to.

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There are no FVU 2012 or 2011 on this list because the club is 100% dropped the ball. They are now trying to blame US Soccer for their failure. Top players and families are angry and already exploring options before a regular season game has even been played. In the wake of the 2010 mess, it is a disaster for the club, as well as the players.

Fwiw, no 2011 and 2012 richmond players invited.

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There are no FVU 2012 or 2011 on this list because the club is 100% dropped the ball. They are now trying to blame US Soccer for their failure. Top players and families are angry and already exploring options before a regular season game has even been played. In the wake of the 2010 mess, it is a disaster for the club, as well as the players.

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Anonymous wrote:Our team was told they will be considered for the October session in NC. Fine damage control, but this is such a public failure and it’s representative of the internal chaos. I hope they fix it for the girls but take note of how this club operates if you are considering your options.

So, first things first. I don't have girls that are on these teams in questions, but have a player who has participated in this maddening process. I understand it's frustrating if players from local clubs haven't been invited to the ID session, especially when it's being held in essentially their backyard. And, it well indeed may be a club failure with their relationship with USYNT, et al.

All I have to say is to keep working hard and continue to express desire to make this a goal to the coach/DOC, tech director, etc. And not in the whole crazy, I got money in an envelop for you that has been expressed here. All I can say is that in some ways, the cream will rise to the top and it will work out. This is my experience and mine alone, so you can call me crazy or naive or whatever, but my DD never got invited to any of these early age group ID clinics, but always expressed it directly - not the parents, completely her doing - as a goal to go to these sessions. She first was invited at U15 to a session in PA in the winter. And then it was silence for a bit. Then she got invited to another ID in the Spring. And then silence again, although she did indirectly hear positive feedback through her coach who attended the session. Nothing happening at U16 until they opened up the pool by having more ID sessions. Went to an ID. Silence again and then got invited to a 24 player camp this past Spring. Now, once that happens, you seem to be in the pool and on the radar. More transparency, but not that much more. Has since received another invite to a 24 player camp this season.

I guess what I am trying to say is give the process a chance although the process really sucks. The lack of transparency in tough. Getting that initial invite does rely on your relationship with the club and coaches, but once you are there, it's up to you. The poster that shared the US ID PDF - it was valuable to see. Especially the last page about the player qualities that they are looking for - that seems to ring true.

Good Luck and roast away if you want!

While I appreciate the perspective, the club has admitted that they failed to nominate anyone for this one, which is the only one scheduled in this area. Given the strength of the teams and the rest of the distribution, there is zero reason to think that had they just done the paperwork, there would be FVU girls at this center.

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Anonymous wrote:Our team was told they will be considered for the October session in NC. Fine damage control, but this is such a public failure and it’s representative of the internal chaos. I hope they fix it for the girls but take note of how this club operates if you are considering your options.

So, first things first. I don't have girls that are on these teams in questions, but have a player who has participated in this maddening process. I understand it's frustrating if players from local clubs haven't been invited to the ID session, especially when it's being held in essentially their backyard. And, it well indeed may be a club failure with their relationship with USYNT, et al.

All I have to say is to keep working hard and continue to express desire to make this a goal to the coach/DOC, tech director, etc. And not in the whole crazy, I got money in an envelop for you that has been expressed here. All I can say is that in some ways, the cream will rise to the top and it will work out. This is my experience and mine alone, so you can call me crazy or naive or whatever, but my DD never got invited to any of these early age group ID clinics, but always expressed it directly - not the parents, completely her doing - as a goal to go to these sessions. She first was invited at U15 to a session in PA in the winter. And then it was silence for a bit. Then she got invited to another ID in the Spring. And then silence again, although she did indirectly hear positive feedback through her coach who attended the session. Nothing happening at U16 until they opened up the pool by having more ID sessions. Went to an ID. Silence again and then got invited to a 24 player camp this past Spring. Now, once that happens, you seem to be in the pool and on the radar. More transparency, but not that much more. Has since received another invite to a 24 player camp this season.

I guess what I am trying to say is give the process a chance although the process really sucks. The lack of transparency in tough. Getting that initial invite does rely on your relationship with the club and coaches, but once you are there, it's up to you. The poster that shared the US ID PDF - it was valuable to see. Especially the last page about the player qualities that they are looking for - that seems to ring true.

Good Luck and roast away if you want!

While I appreciate the perspective, the club has admitted that they failed to nominate anyone for this one, which is the only one scheduled in this area. Given the strength of the teams and the rest of the distribution, there is zero reason to think that had they just done the paperwork, there would be FVU girls at this center.

So, as the PP of the novel above, if the club isn't doing their job, then shame on them. I can really appreciate everyone's frustrations if they are not making an effort to properly promote their players! Good Luck with that.

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Anonymous wrote:Our team was told they will be considered for the October session in NC. Fine damage control, but this is such a public failure and it’s representative of the internal chaos. I hope they fix it for the girls but take note of how this club operates if you are considering your options.

So, first things first. I don't have girls that are on these teams in questions, but have a player who has participated in this maddening process. I understand it's frustrating if players from local clubs haven't been invited to the ID session, especially when it's being held in essentially their backyard. And, it well indeed may be a club failure with their relationship with USYNT, et al.

All I have to say is to keep working hard and continue to express desire to make this a goal to the coach/DOC, tech director, etc. And not in the whole crazy, I got money in an envelop for you that has been expressed here. All I can say is that in some ways, the cream will rise to the top and it will work out. This is my experience and mine alone, so you can call me crazy or naive or whatever, but my DD never got invited to any of these early age group ID clinics, but always expressed it directly - not the parents, completely her doing - as a goal to go to these sessions. She first was invited at U15 to a session in PA in the winter. And then it was silence for a bit. Then she got invited to another ID in the Spring. And then silence again, although she did indirectly hear positive feedback through her coach who attended the session. Nothing happening at U16 until they opened up the pool by having more ID sessions. Went to an ID. Silence again and then got invited to a 24 player camp this past Spring. Now, once that happens, you seem to be in the pool and on the radar. More transparency, but not that much more. Has since received another invite to a 24 player camp this season.

I guess what I am trying to say is give the process a chance although the process really sucks. The lack of transparency in tough. Getting that initial invite does rely on your relationship with the club and coaches, but once you are there, it's up to you. The poster that shared the US ID PDF - it was valuable to see. Especially the last page about the player qualities that they are looking for - that seems to ring true.

Good Luck and roast away if you want!

While I appreciate the perspective, the club has admitted that they failed to nominate anyone for this one, which is the only one scheduled in this area. Given the strength of the teams and the rest of the distribution, there is zero reason to think that had they just done the paperwork, there would be FVU girls at this center.

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Anonymous wrote:Our team was told they will be considered for the October session in NC. Fine damage control, but this is such a public failure and it’s representative of the internal chaos. I hope they fix it for the girls but take note of how this club operates if you are considering your options.

So, first things first. I don't have girls that are on these teams in questions, but have a player who has participated in this maddening process. I understand it's frustrating if players from local clubs haven't been invited to the ID session, especially when it's being held in essentially their backyard. And, it well indeed may be a club failure with their relationship with USYNT, et al.

All I have to say is to keep working hard and continue to express desire to make this a goal to the coach/DOC, tech director, etc. And not in the whole crazy, I got money in an envelop for you that has been expressed here. All I can say is that in some ways, the cream will rise to the top and it will work out. This is my experience and mine alone, so you can call me crazy or naive or whatever, but my DD never got invited to any of these early age group ID clinics, but always expressed it directly - not the parents, completely her doing - as a goal to go to these sessions. She first was invited at U15 to a session in PA in the winter. And then it was silence for a bit. Then she got invited to another ID in the Spring. And then silence again, although she did indirectly hear positive feedback through her coach who attended the session. Nothing happening at U16 until they opened up the pool by having more ID sessions. Went to an ID. Silence again and then got invited to a 24 player camp this past Spring. Now, once that happens, you seem to be in the pool and on the radar. More transparency, but not that much more. Has since received another invite to a 24 player camp this season.

I guess what I am trying to say is give the process a chance although the process really sucks. The lack of transparency in tough. Getting that initial invite does rely on your relationship with the club and coaches, but once you are there, it's up to you. The poster that shared the US ID PDF - it was valuable to see. Especially the last page about the player qualities that they are looking for - that seems to ring true.

Good Luck and roast away if you want!

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There are no FVU 2012 or 2011 on this list because the club is 100% dropped the ball. They are now trying to blame US Soccer for their failure. Top players and families are angry and already exploring options before a regular season game has even been played. In the wake of the 2010 mess, it is a disaster for the club, as well as the players.

not just those age groups… kids are talking. Regardless of coaches guidance. Sending separate emails for optics doesn’t save face. I hope this is wrong but

Any word on the boys?!

What does the email say? My guess is they said it’s not their fault

Yep - blamed it on US Soccer

Anonymous wrote:Our team was told they will be considered for the October session in NC. Fine damage control, but this is such a public failure and it’s representative of the internal chaos. I hope they fix it for the girls but take note of how this club operates if you are considering your options.

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Anonymous wrote:Did one ecnl club drop the ball? No kid being invited has to be an error.

Is this the same club with multiple players that had lost invites in the past? Is this the club that told one of their players to just show up to a session without an invitation?

please do put a name to said club. Or better yet ill check the socials and figure out who you all are dancing around saying.

MV will have the posts removed immediately.

aha i thought thats the club we were dancing around. They inherited some real serious families mixed in with the clueless ones. Thats not going to fly. Ooooof. Warned them about going over there. Grab your popcorn. Congrats to the call ups!! Feel for the girls who’s club let them down. Hopefully the chatter is wrong but the chatter is strong up at NA.

This club is a joke, poorly organized and poorly managed. Nobody should be surprised. But it’s awful for the talented kids that lose out because they have ego maniacal coaches who think it’s your privilege to wear their crest, other opportunities be damned.

Spoken like a true victim of their organization.

between the lowly boys side and soon to be pissed off girls side. I dont see that ending well. Grabs popcorn for later posts as parents get off from work.

are we talking McClean or Union????

The onion

Union was too busy chasing down NM and ML they forgot about the ID center.

i wish they were wrong. Yet here we are. Finding about missed opportunity via a message board. How did the NA folk know before us

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Anonymous wrote:Our team was told they will be considered for the October session in NC. Fine damage control, but this is such a public failure and it’s representative of the internal chaos. I hope they fix it for the girls but take note of how this club operates if you are considering your options.

https://www.ussoccer.com/talent-identification/schedule

What October session in NC?

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Anonymous wrote:
There are no FVU 2012 or 2011 on this list because the club is 100% dropped the ball. They are now trying to blame US Soccer for their failure. Top players and families are angry and already exploring options before a regular season game has even been played. In the wake of the 2010 mess, it is a disaster for the club, as well as the players.

not just those age groups… kids are talking. Regardless of coaches guidance. Sending separate emails for optics doesn’t save face. I hope this is wrong but

Any word on the boys?!

What does the email say? My guess is they said it’s not their fault