Anonymous
Post 11/09/2021 18:27     Subject: Lost in US Soccer - can you advise?
Coach Manny will take your kid from barely making the recreational team to play in the world cup don't you worry
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2021 17:18     Subject: Lost in US Soccer - can you advise?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Strongly encourage you to take a look at MSI academy. It is two levels above recreational, and one level above select. Will play in "local" travel leagues but less globo-gym feel than BSC for example. Practice 2-3x/wk on good fields with professional coaches. Contact Manny Woldamanuel at Top Rank Soccer for details and to arrange a tryout.


I would not do this. Coach Manny is terrible. He’s so mean to the boys I can’t believe some of the things he said to them. We kniw kids who quit soccer for life thanks to him. One is an adult now and works at a local sporting goods store to make extra money during college. He said he’s never touched a soccer ball since fourth grade because of Coach Manny. I believe it.


HORRIBLE experience with Coach Manny. My son basically is scarred for life from this guy.
Anonymous
Post 11/02/2021 02:01     Subject: Lost in US Soccer - can you advise?
Anonymous wrote:Strongly encourage you to take a look at MSI academy. It is two levels above recreational, and one level above select. Will play in "local" travel leagues but less globo-gym feel than BSC for example. Practice 2-3x/wk on good fields with professional coaches. Contact Manny Woldamanuel at Top Rank Soccer for details and to arrange a tryout.


I would not do this. Coach Manny is terrible. He’s so mean to the boys I can’t believe some of the things he said to them. We kniw kids who quit soccer for life thanks to him. One is an adult now and works at a local sporting goods store to make extra money during college. He said he’s never touched a soccer ball since fourth grade because of Coach Manny. I believe it.
Anonymous
Post 08/16/2021 18:03     Subject: Lost in US Soccer - can you advise?
Anonymous wrote:Come on Dad! Stop being such an a-hole!


Did the PP say something wrong? It’s the middle of August and league play starts in 2-3 weeks. The 3 biggest & best known clubs in MoCo are MSI, Potomac and BSC. These clubs had their tryouts back in May.
Anonymous
Post 08/16/2021 17:58     Subject: Lost in US Soccer - can you advise?
Come on Dad! Stop being such an a-hole!
Anonymous
Post 08/16/2021 17:44     Subject: Re:Lost in US Soccer - can you advise?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Op here. Thanks to the additional posters. We've reached out to most of the clubs suggested here, and trying to schedule try outs. Will look up Lions Soccer - I happen to know Cameroon very well (but not from there) and can certainly confirm the quality of their players, many of whom play in top European clubs, as well as that of their national team


At this late timeframe when all reputable clubs and their high ranked teams have completed their team roster, your best bet is to contact Lions Soccer or other small/lesser known clubs anyhow. Good luck.


+1. It’s only about 3 weeks away from the start of the season.
Anonymous
Post 08/16/2021 17:39     Subject: Lost in US Soccer - can you advise?
Based on the other thread, you’re better of looking for Latin clubs or coaches rather than coaches from Cameroon. LOL