Anonymous
02/24/2025 10:54
Subject: McLean leaving FVU
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don't really think MYS GA is going to be anything special for a 2-3 years...these things take time to grow. I'd imagine MYS expects RL players to basically make the GA teams up for at least the first two years and slowly improve
But do enough RL players want to make that leap? There are quite a few multi-sport athletes at that level that may not be looking for the travel and commitment required of GA.
They need outside players from GA/ECNL teams in order to be able to compete asap. Otherwise, if they rely on RL players, they will get stuck in the mud.
Per Rankings app, nearly all MYS RL teams are ranked 500++ nationally (2011s are 400+). Revolution's GA teams are generally ranked around 200 nationally, and they are mid-table teams. GA may not be ECNL, by RL is not GA. If MYS's plan is to build their GA program around RL players, they are headed to TSJ results.
If they get good playing time with FVU and decent coaching - they will not return to McLean. McLean might get those that ride the bench and top RL kids.
Many of their FVU players, will return home.
This will be base on the coaching slate
Anonymous
02/24/2025 10:41
Subject: McLean leaving FVU
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don't really think MYS GA is going to be anything special for a 2-3 years...these things take time to grow. I'd imagine MYS expects RL players to basically make the GA teams up for at least the first two years and slowly improve
But do enough RL players want to make that leap? There are quite a few multi-sport athletes at that level that may not be looking for the travel and commitment required of GA.
They need outside players from GA/ECNL teams in order to be able to compete asap. Otherwise, if they rely on RL players, they will get stuck in the mud.
Per Rankings app, nearly all MYS RL teams are ranked 500++ nationally (2011s are 400+). Revolution's GA teams are generally ranked around 200 nationally, and they are mid-table teams. GA may not be ECNL, by RL is not GA. If MYS's plan is to build their GA program around RL players, they are headed to TSJ results.
Many of their FVU players, will return home.
This will be base on the coaching slate
Anonymous
02/24/2025 10:40
Subject: Re:McLean leaving FVU
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:CW staying at MYS ga confirmed
If he stays he will probably be the coach.but how will that work if he is supervising tryouts across the other field from FVU training? Lol
Bring the popcorn!
FVU training canceled Monday
Yes. Because MYS is using the fields. As smart people correctly said.
They always cancel Monday practice after a travel weekend. Knowing that, MYS scheduled its ID session for Monday.
I think FVU is done with McLean fields. FVU needs to find a new field.
Anonymous
02/24/2025 10:34
Subject: McLean leaving FVU
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don't really think MYS GA is going to be anything special for a 2-3 years...these things take time to grow. I'd imagine MYS expects RL players to basically make the GA teams up for at least the first two years and slowly improve
But do enough RL players want to make that leap? There are quite a few multi-sport athletes at that level that may not be looking for the travel and commitment required of GA.
They need outside players from GA/ECNL teams in order to be able to compete asap. Otherwise, if they rely on RL players, they will get stuck in the mud.
Per Rankings app, nearly all MYS RL teams are ranked 500++ nationally (2011s are 400+). Revolution's GA teams are generally ranked around 200 nationally, and they are mid-table teams. GA may not be ECNL, by RL is not GA. If MYS's plan is to build their GA program around RL players, they are headed to TSJ results.
Many of their FVU players, will return home.
If the coaching slate for FVU is going to be a bunch of Vienna and BRYC rec coaches then I agree many players will take a serious look at MYS GA.
Still, seems quite a backward leap for strong FVU ECNL players.
And confused why would it be rec coaches when there are ECNL coaches?
But could be a good opportunity for the FVU non-starters who don't get much playing time.
Anonymous
02/24/2025 10:28
Subject: Re:McLean leaving FVU
Can we just stop the back and forth on this and announce the FVU coaches for next year? if you know, spit it out all ready!
Anonymous
02/24/2025 10:26
Subject: McLean leaving FVU
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don't really think MYS GA is going to be anything special for a 2-3 years...these things take time to grow. I'd imagine MYS expects RL players to basically make the GA teams up for at least the first two years and slowly improve
But do enough RL players want to make that leap? There are quite a few multi-sport athletes at that level that may not be looking for the travel and commitment required of GA.
They need outside players from GA/ECNL teams in order to be able to compete asap. Otherwise, if they rely on RL players, they will get stuck in the mud.
Per Rankings app, nearly all MYS RL teams are ranked 500++ nationally (2011s are 400+). Revolution's GA teams are generally ranked around 200 nationally, and they are mid-table teams. GA may not be ECNL, by RL is not GA. If MYS's plan is to build their GA program around RL players, they are headed to TSJ results.
Many of their FVU players, will return home.
If the coaching slate for FVU is going to be a bunch of Vienna and BRYC rec coaches then I agree many players will take a serious look at MYS GA.
Still, seems quite a backward leap for strong FVU ECNL players.
And confused why would it be rec coaches when there are ECNL coaches?
Anonymous
02/24/2025 10:21
Subject: McLean leaving FVU
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don't really think MYS GA is going to be anything special for a 2-3 years...these things take time to grow. I'd imagine MYS expects RL players to basically make the GA teams up for at least the first two years and slowly improve
But do enough RL players want to make that leap? There are quite a few multi-sport athletes at that level that may not be looking for the travel and commitment required of GA.
They need outside players from GA/ECNL teams in order to be able to compete asap. Otherwise, if they rely on RL players, they will get stuck in the mud.
Per Rankings app, nearly all MYS RL teams are ranked 500++ nationally (2011s are 400+). Revolution's GA teams are generally ranked around 200 nationally, and they are mid-table teams. GA may not be ECNL, by RL is not GA. If MYS's plan is to build their GA program around RL players, they are headed to TSJ results.
Many of their FVU players, will return home.
This seems highly unlikely
I agree that players already at Union are unlikely to return to MYS (unless the coaching slate is a mess), but it seems similarly unlikely that the ulittles, starting with the 2013s, will go to to Union. Whether they stay at MYS GA or leave for Arlington, VDA, and Bethesda ECNL, I have no idea.
Anonymous
02/24/2025 10:17
Subject: McLean leaving FVU
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don't really think MYS GA is going to be anything special for a 2-3 years...these things take time to grow. I'd imagine MYS expects RL players to basically make the GA teams up for at least the first two years and slowly improve
But do enough RL players want to make that leap? There are quite a few multi-sport athletes at that level that may not be looking for the travel and commitment required of GA.
They need outside players from GA/ECNL teams in order to be able to compete asap. Otherwise, if they rely on RL players, they will get stuck in the mud.
Per Rankings app, nearly all MYS RL teams are ranked 500++ nationally (2011s are 400+). Revolution's GA teams are generally ranked around 200 nationally, and they are mid-table teams. GA may not be ECNL, by RL is not GA. If MYS's plan is to build their GA program around RL players, they are headed to TSJ results.
Many of their FVU players, will return home.
If the coaching slate for FVU is going to be a bunch of Vienna and BRYC rec coaches then I agree many players will take a serious look at MYS GA.
But until both slates are out, those who are confident with their skills know things will shake out and there's no need to rush against arbitrary and needlessly early id sessions and "deadlines"
Anonymous
02/24/2025 10:15
Subject: McLean leaving FVU
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don't really think MYS GA is going to be anything special for a 2-3 years...these things take time to grow. I'd imagine MYS expects RL players to basically make the GA teams up for at least the first two years and slowly improve
But do enough RL players want to make that leap? There are quite a few multi-sport athletes at that level that may not be looking for the travel and commitment required of GA.
They need outside players from GA/ECNL teams in order to be able to compete asap. Otherwise, if they rely on RL players, they will get stuck in the mud.
Per Rankings app, nearly all MYS RL teams are ranked 500++ nationally (2011s are 400+). Revolution's GA teams are generally ranked around 200 nationally, and they are mid-table teams. GA may not be ECNL, by RL is not GA. If MYS's plan is to build their GA program around RL players, they are headed to TSJ results.
Many of their FVU players, will return home.
If the coaching slate for FVU is going to be a bunch of Vienna and BRYC rec coaches then I agree many players will take a serious look at MYS GA.
Anonymous
02/24/2025 10:14
Subject: McLean leaving FVU
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don't really think MYS GA is going to be anything special for a 2-3 years...these things take time to grow. I'd imagine MYS expects RL players to basically make the GA teams up for at least the first two years and slowly improve
But do enough RL players want to make that leap? There are quite a few multi-sport athletes at that level that may not be looking for the travel and commitment required of GA.
They need outside players from GA/ECNL teams in order to be able to compete asap. Otherwise, if they rely on RL players, they will get stuck in the mud.
Per Rankings app, nearly all MYS RL teams are ranked 500++ nationally (2011s are 400+). Revolution's GA teams are generally ranked around 200 nationally, and they are mid-table teams. GA may not be ECNL, by RL is not GA. If MYS's plan is to build their GA program around RL players, they are headed to TSJ results.
Many of their FVU players, will return home.
This seems highly unlikely
Anonymous
02/24/2025 10:02
Subject: McLean leaving FVU
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don't really think MYS GA is going to be anything special for a 2-3 years...these things take time to grow. I'd imagine MYS expects RL players to basically make the GA teams up for at least the first two years and slowly improve
But do enough RL players want to make that leap? There are quite a few multi-sport athletes at that level that may not be looking for the travel and commitment required of GA.
I hope the club makes the expected increase in commitment clear to any RL families who are offered spots on GA teams and evaluates their current commitment level before offering spots. RL commitment level for many players and families is part of the reason the RL teams aren't more successful. Hard to build team chemistry when only half the players are at many practices.
Anonymous
02/24/2025 09:59
Subject: McLean leaving FVU
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don't really think MYS GA is going to be anything special for a 2-3 years...these things take time to grow. I'd imagine MYS expects RL players to basically make the GA teams up for at least the first two years and slowly improve
But do enough RL players want to make that leap? There are quite a few multi-sport athletes at that level that may not be looking for the travel and commitment required of GA.
They need outside players from GA/ECNL teams in order to be able to compete asap. Otherwise, if they rely on RL players, they will get stuck in the mud.
Per Rankings app, nearly all MYS RL teams are ranked 500++ nationally (2011s are 400+). Revolution's GA teams are generally ranked around 200 nationally, and they are mid-table teams. GA may not be ECNL, by RL is not GA. If MYS's plan is to build their GA program around RL players, they are headed to TSJ results.
Many of their FVU players, will return home.
Anonymous
02/24/2025 09:57
Subject: McLean leaving FVU
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don't really think MYS GA is going to be anything special for a 2-3 years...these things take time to grow. I'd imagine MYS expects RL players to basically make the GA teams up for at least the first two years and slowly improve
But do enough RL players want to make that leap? There are quite a few multi-sport athletes at that level that may not be looking for the travel and commitment required of GA.
They need outside players from GA/ECNL teams in order to be able to compete asap. Otherwise, if they rely on RL players, they will get stuck in the mud.
Per Rankings app, nearly all MYS RL teams are ranked 500++ nationally (2011s are 400+). Revolution's GA teams are generally ranked around 200 nationally, and they are mid-table teams. GA may not be ECNL, by RL is not GA. If MYS's plan is to build their GA program around RL players, they are headed to TSJ results.
Anonymous
02/24/2025 09:56
Subject: McLean leaving FVU
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don't really think MYS GA is going to be anything special for a 2-3 years...these things take time to grow. I'd imagine MYS expects RL players to basically make the GA teams up for at least the first two years and slowly improve
But do enough RL players want to make that leap? There are quite a few multi-sport athletes at that level that may not be looking for the travel and commitment required of GA.
They need outside players from GA/ECNL teams in order to be able to compete asap. Otherwise, if they rely on RL players, they will get stuck in the mud.
This is absolutely true. As a parent of a top RL kid who hopes to make the GA roster, we are realistic that if the new teams don't include a solid group of current high level players from other clubs (GA/ECNL/other top RL players), it will be tough to be competitive. From a talent lens, less than half of the current RL teams should play GA.
Anonymous
02/24/2025 09:47
Subject: McLean leaving FVU
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Don't really think MYS GA is going to be anything special for a 2-3 years...these things take time to grow. I'd imagine MYS expects RL players to basically make the GA teams up for at least the first two years and slowly improve
But do enough RL players want to make that leap? There are quite a few multi-sport athletes at that level that may not be looking for the travel and commitment required of GA.
They need outside players from GA/ECNL teams in order to be able to compete asap. Otherwise, if they rely on RL players, they will get stuck in the mud.