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Anonymous wrote:It's interesting that the U12 (2010) boys weekend doesn't have a single local club in the top bracket (Baltimore and Richmond are the closest). Is it a down year for that group in the immediate DMV area?

Good question but I don’t think the best boys clubs in the dc area at older ages are going, either because they are mls next or because they have plenty of other things to do and have competed successfully and recently in large tournaments (Arlington). Certainly doesn’t mean pre-MLS Next should not go.

This! Why travel to Richmond and have a $1k weekend per player when there is a load of talented local competition within a 20 minute drive. Great way to make little kids hate soccer is spend the weekends driving all over the east coast. Only reason for all that travel at younger age groups is to feed some egos into thinking they’ve got the biggest baddest team in all the land.

If your kid isn't excited to go to Jefferson Cup, play in a tournament, hang in a hotel with his teammates, etc. even though it's a 90 minute drive, then maybe he should play on a lower level team and stay home. I'm not trying to be a D here. Trying to give you something to think about. This is what motivated my kid, not made my kid hate soccer.

DP please after doing this year after year it is not exciting. Most of the players get stressed out and worry about how they play. You must be one of the clueless parents kissing up to the coach.

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Anonymous wrote:It's interesting that the U12 (2010) boys weekend doesn't have a single local club in the top bracket (Baltimore and Richmond are the closest). Is it a down year for that group in the immediate DMV area?

Good question but I don’t think the best boys clubs in the dc area at older ages are going, either because they are mls next or because they have plenty of other things to do and have competed successfully and recently in large tournaments (Arlington). Certainly doesn’t mean pre-MLS Next should not go.

This! Why travel to Richmond and have a $1k weekend per player when there is a load of talented local competition within a 20 minute drive. Great way to make little kids hate soccer is spend the weekends driving all over the east coast. Only reason for all that travel at younger age groups is to feed some egos into thinking they’ve got the biggest baddest team in all the land.

If your kid isn't excited to go to Jefferson Cup, play in a tournament, hang in a hotel with his teammates, etc. even though it's a 90 minute drive, then maybe he should play on a lower level team and stay home. I'm not trying to be a D here. Trying to give you something to think about. This is what motivated my kid, not made my kid hate soccer.

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Anonymous wrote:It's interesting that the U12 (2010) boys weekend doesn't have a single local club in the top bracket (Baltimore and Richmond are the closest). Is it a down year for that group in the immediate DMV area?

Good question but I don’t think the best boys clubs in the dc area at older ages are going, either because they are mls next or because they have plenty of other things to do and have competed successfully and recently in large tournaments (Arlington). Certainly doesn’t mean pre-MLS Next should not go.

This! Why travel to Richmond and have a $1k weekend per player when there is a load of talented local competition within a 20 minute drive. Great way to make little kids hate soccer is spend the weekends driving all over the east coast. Only reason for all that travel at younger age groups is to feed some egos into thinking they’ve got the biggest baddest team in all the land.

$1k per weekend? I'd love to see a breakdown how you get that. Hotels are around $150 a night ($300 if you stay both nights). If you have a gas guzzler, maybe $50 in gas. Food costs can vary a lot, but maybe $100. Win the championship and buy your kid a t shirt $50. So that is $500. If you have a second kid, maybe buy a second t shirt, but your costs aren't increasing except for food unless it is on a separate weekend.

If you are cash strapped, maybe you just do one night hotel and drive down early Saturday morning.

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Anonymous wrote:It's interesting that the U12 (2010) boys weekend doesn't have a single local club in the top bracket (Baltimore and Richmond are the closest). Is it a down year for that group in the immediate DMV area?

Good question but I don’t think the best boys clubs in the dc area at older ages are going, either because they are mls next or because they have plenty of other things to do and have competed successfully and recently in large tournaments (Arlington). Certainly doesn’t mean pre-MLS Next should not go.

This! Why travel to Richmond and have a $1k weekend per player when there is a load of talented local competition within a 20 minute drive. Great way to make little kids hate soccer is spend the weekends driving all over the east coast. Only reason for all that travel at younger age groups is to feed some egos into thinking they’ve got the biggest baddest team in all the land.

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Anonymous wrote:BRYC u13 and u12 girls are playing. I am not sure how the u13 team got in- they haven't won a game or scored in months.

Meow. Typical ECNL Country Club view of the world. Worry about what you are doing and tell me what happens on the field with your team. Who the hell cares about others?

everyone cares about other teams. And the bRYC statement is truth.

Anonymous wrote:BRYC u13 and u12 girls are playing. I am not sure how the u13 team got in- they haven't won a game or scored in months.

Meow. Typical ECNL Country Club view of the world. Worry about what you are doing and tell me what happens on the field with your team. Who the hell cares about others?

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Anonymous wrote:Have they posted accepted teams or brackets yet?

Girls acceptances for younger age groups: https://www.gotsport.com/asp/directors/tournament/vieweventteamscleanb.asp?eventid=83987

The Nova clubs in the Superior group for U10G are miles behind the levels of the two top brackets. Surprised by some of the clubs in there.

They like to have a variety of clubs play. Not just the best teams.

Anonymous wrote:Are they planning to release the showcase teams today as well?

Girls showcase will be announced on Wednesday; boys showcase will be announced on Thursday.

Are they planning to release the showcase teams today as well?

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Anonymous wrote:Where is McLean in all of this? Do they skip this at younger levels for their top teams to prioritize their own tournament?

yes they skip every year.

Mcln u11 is in.

BRYC u13 and u12 girls are playing. I am not sure how the u13 team got in- they haven't won a game or scored in months.

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Anonymous wrote:Where is McLean in all of this? Do they skip this at younger levels for their top teams to prioritize their own tournament?

yes they skip every year.

so did BRYC

Anonymous wrote:Where is McLean in all of this? Do they skip this at younger levels for their top teams to prioritize their own tournament?

yes they skip every year.

Where is McLean in all of this? Do they skip this at younger levels for their top teams to prioritize their own tournament?

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Anonymous wrote:Have they posted accepted teams or brackets yet?

Girls acceptances for younger age groups: https://www.gotsport.com/asp/directors/tournament/vieweventteamscleanb.asp?eventid=83987

The Nova clubs in the Superior group for U10G are miles behind the levels of the two top brackets. Surprised by some of the clubs in there.