Topic: Washington Girls U-13 Top Ten Rankings (Read 8526 times)

OREsoccer · « **Reply #30 on:** November 09, 2011, 02:49:56 PM »

Ok, out of pure curiosity how many Oregon U13 teams do you think could crack your top 10? My guess would be 1-2

And does anyone know why the VUSA U13G team isn't as strong as the rest of the age groups VUSA has?

OREsoccer · « **Reply #31 on:** November 09, 2011, 02:53:31 PM »

Quote from: honeybadger on November 09, 2011, 02:49:16 PM

Why do I believe Cobras should be top in the top 10? They played in the Crossfire challenge Gold division the summer: Lost 2-0 to Crossfire, lost 2-0 to Snohomish, but beat a current NWCL team (lake oswego) 3-0. Just my opinion; but you don't have any faith in summer results. I would like to see the Cobras have a chance to play ISC Gunners A and see what happens.

Not to down play anything this team has accomplished but I wouldn't list beating Lake Oswego as an accomplishment. They finished 6th this fall season out of 8 and barely avoided relegation. They won't be in NWCL next season.

tripleplay · « **Reply #32 on:** November 09, 2011, 05:27:19 PM »

Quote from: honeybadger on November 09, 2011, 02:49:16 PM

Why do I believe Cobras should be top in the top 10? They played in the Crossfire challenge Gold division the summer: Lost 2-0 to Crossfire, lost 2-0 to Snohomish, but beat a current NWCL team (lake oswego) 3-0. Just my opinion; but you don't have any faith in summer results. I would like to see the Cobras have a chance to play ISC Gunners A and see what happens.

FYI - LOSC finished 11th of 12 in the NWCL and is 6th of 8 in the OPL. Not a bad team (they've tied both EFC and Crossfire recently) but not top 10. BTW, ISC also beat LOSC 3-1.

I suspect that Cobras, ASE, and ISC are all fairly close, but not WA top-10. Too bad they didn't play together in the same division.

Calcio Fan · « **Reply #33 on:** November 14, 2011, 05:41:15 PM »

Re placing ISC Gunners G98 - Here's their recent record against your top ten:
1 WPFC 98 Black Lost 4-0 in NWCL
2 Eastside FC 98 Red Not Played
3 NWN G98 Red Lost 5-0 in NWCL
4 Crossfire Premier Tied 1-1 in USClub Regionals
5 Cobra Azzurri Won 2-0 in WA Cup
6 Dos FC 98 Red Won 3-1 in Starfire Cup 2010; tied 0-0 in NWCL
7 Snohomish United Black Won 2-0 in NWN Tournament
8 Seattle United Copa Navy Not played
9 Washington Rush 98 Nike Not Played
10 Spokane Shadow Navy Not Played

ISC G98 is a serious notch below WPFC and NWN, but belongs in the next tier. Two missing from consideration - ASE and Salmon Creek Nemisis, both are very solid, well-coached, athletic teams. As for playing up, for girls at that age, playing up means giving up an average of 15-25 pounds per player and 3-5 inches in height per player. The bigger girls are also faster, on average. Over a 12 game season, the smaller girls get physically pounded. ISC G98 is a quick, finesse team, and giving up that much size is a major challenge. ISC G98 just finished clinching the PSPL Classic division with a game left, 39 GF, 10 GA.

futbol123 · « **Reply #34 on:** November 14, 2011, 07:27:36 PM »

Quote from: Calcio Fan on November 14, 2011, 05:41:15 PM

ISC G98 is a serious notch below WPFC and NWN, but belongs in the next tier. Two missing from consideration - ASE and Salmon Creek Nemisis, both are very solid, well-coached, athletic teams. As for playing up, for girls at that age, playing up means giving up an average of 15-25 pounds per player and 3-5 inches in height per player. The bigger girls are also faster, on average. Over a 12 game season, the smaller girls get physically pounded. ISC G98 is a quick, finesse team, and giving up that much size is a major challenge. ISC G98 just finished clinching the PSPL Classic division with a game left, 39 GF, 10 GA.

I'm sorry but having played Salmon Creek numerous times I have to disagree with you about them being a solid, well-coached, athletic team. Their style of play is to pack the box and then boot it up the field in hopes that one of their forwards can out run the defenders and put in a long shot. The coach does nothing but scream the entire game for his girls to "get up" when the ball is booted. He has been red carded out of a game already this season for terrorizing the refs. Their style of play will yield less and less results come spring.

ISC '98 was destroyed by WPFC 5-0 in NWCL, lost 7-0 to Onyx, and 5-0 to NWN. I would say they are quite a bit below the top teams.

tripleplay · « **Reply #35 on:** November 14, 2011, 11:25:12 PM »

You're neglecting that ISC98 has lost to some weaker teams. Playing up might make sense but playing up in such a low division seems pointless. They play a slow game which may mistakenly cause you to overestimate ISC's quickness. Nemesis98 and ASE, like ISC, played summer tournaments and didn't stand out.

I think top 3 from PSPL 98 div1, ISC, and some teams from the 97 PSPL div2 could (should) have played together in a div approximating RCL div2. Instead lots of mismatches.

dr.soccer · « **Reply #36 on:** November 15, 2011, 01:13:53 PM »

Quote from: futbol123 on November 14, 2011, 07:27:36 PM

Quote from: Calcio Fan on November 14, 2011, 05:41:15 PM

ISC G98 is a serious notch below WPFC and NWN, but belongs in the next tier. Two missing from consideration - ASE and Salmon Creek Nemisis, both are very solid, well-coached, athletic teams. As for playing up, for girls at that age, playing up means giving up an average of 15-25 pounds per player and 3-5 inches in height per player. The bigger girls are also faster, on average. Over a 12 game season, the smaller girls get physically pounded. ISC G98 is a quick, finesse team, and giving up that much size is a major challenge. ISC G98 just finished clinching the PSPL Classic division with a game left, 39 GF, 10 GA.

I'm sorry but having played Salmon Creek numerous times I have to disagree with you about them being a solid, well-coached, athletic team. Their style of play is to pack the box and then boot it up the field in hopes that one of their forwards can out run the defenders and put in a long shot. The coach does nothing but scream the entire game for his girls to "get up" when the ball is booted. He has been red carded out of a game already this season for terrorizing the refs. Their style of play will yield less and less results come spring.

ISC '98 was destroyed by WPFC 5-0 in NWCL, lost 7-0 to Onyx, and 5-0 to NWN. I would say they are quite a bit below the top teams.

The Nemesis team...is this the same one that took 2nd in the OPL Premier League? Gotta to love the haters!

futbol123 · « **Reply #37 on:** November 15, 2011, 04:35:39 PM »

Quote from: dr.soccer on November 15, 2011, 01:13:53 PM

The Nemesis team...is this the same one that took 2nd in the OPL Premier League? Gotta to love the haters!

I don't see anyone hating. Taking second in the OPL is not much to brag about. There is only one true quality team in U13 OPL and that is Onyx. FC Portland is up and coming and should claim the #2 spot by spring. The Nemesis boot ball won't work after U13. For now the only OPL team that can compete with WA is Onyx.

Olydawg · « **Reply #38 on:** November 29, 2011, 10:56:31 PM »

New to the blog, lots of interesting information and debates here, glad to find a thread on the U13 girls. I want to congratulate the WPFC GU98 girls on a terrific season, going 13-0-1! My daughter played her first season of premier league soccer, what a collection of talent in this league, and what a joy to watch some amazing players. My daughter is fortunate to have played with a very talented and hard working group of girls, and despite a rash of injuries it seems (although I'm sure every team experiences this) they had a very successful season. Congratulations to all those girls we saw out there every weekend competing their tails off, good luck to them in State Cup (except when they play us of course

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Good luck to WPFC GU98 this weekend against the Onyx in the NWCL semis, from what i hear they're perhaps the top team in the region. Good luck girls!!

futbol123 · « **Reply #39 on:** December 05, 2011, 12:34:43 AM »

Congrats to THUSC Onyx for winning NWCL. They beat WPFC 3-1 and Xfire 4-1. The game vs WPFC was a great game to watch. Onyx dominated the first 25 minutes going up 2-0 but WPFC countered with a beautiful goal right before half time. The second half was a dogfight with WPFC coming out strong right from the whistle. Onyx held them off and countered on a defensive mistake to make it 3-1. The Xfire game wasn't quite as intense with Onyx ahead 3-0 at half. Xfire scored a last minute goal (beautiful shot) to make it 4-1.

Congrats to all the semi-finalists for their hardwork and dedication.

bodogchombo · « **Reply #40 on:** January 12, 2012, 03:34:18 PM »

OR Dad heading up for The Pacific Coast Super Cup. Anyone care to share some skinny on the WA teams playing U13G? Here is the way I see the PDX teams coming up.
U13 Girls
ASE Emerald 98 Castilla
ESUFC Timbers Red (OR)-Big improvement from last year. Fast Strong FWDS
FC Portland 99G Navy-Finally starting to play nice soccer. Team to watch for Spring and State Cup
Kajumulo F.C. Farasi 98 (WA)
NW United FC 98 Powell
PSS G98 Black
Southside SC Pride (OR) Number 1 team Div 1 should have been in Premier
THUSC (OR) Middle of the Pack Div 1
Westside Metros U13G 98 Usonians (OR) Physical not the best soccer middle of the pack Div 1

honeybadger · « **Reply #41 on:** March 24, 2012, 10:12:35 PM »

Today was the first of a two-game aggregate home-away series to determine whether Cobra Azzurri G98 or ISC Gunners 98A will move on to the NWCL from the PSPL.

2-0 Cobra Azzurri G98 over ISC 98A in Spokane

Next game will be April 21 in Issaquah.

EWDOC · « **Reply #42 on:** March 24, 2012, 11:35:29 PM »

Quote from: honeybadger on March 24, 2012, 10:12:35 PM

Today was the first of a two-game aggregate home-away series to determine whether Cobra Azzurri G98 or ISC Gunners 98A will move on to the NWCL from the PSPL.

2-0 Cobra Azzurri G98 over ISC 98A in Spokane

Next game will be April 21 in Issaquah.

Excellent

Torres2 · « **Reply #43 on:** March 25, 2012, 01:59:23 AM »

Nice!

honeybadger · « **Reply #44 on:** April 22, 2012, 04:09:38 PM »

Just an update...Today was the second game between ISC 98A and Cobra Azzurri.

1-0, Cobras over ISC in Issaquah. Aggregate score now 3-0. Cobras earned the NWCL berth.

Cobras finished 9th of 16 teams in the WYS championship cup. Didn't make it out of group play, but hung in there with NWN and Seattle United. 2-1 for both games. NWN was clearly the better team, but could have gone either way vs Seattle United. Cobras beat Whatcom rangers 3-2.

ponyup101 · « **Reply #45 on:** April 22, 2012, 08:03:36 PM »

Quote from: honeybadger on April 22, 2012, 04:09:38 PM

Just an update...Today was the second game between ISC 98A and Cobra Azzurri.

1-0, Cobras over ISC in Issaquah. Aggregate score now 3-0. Cobras earned the NWCL berth.

Cobras finished 9th of 16 teams in the WYS championship cup. Didn't make it out of group play, but hung in there with NWN and Seattle United. 2-1 for both games. NWN was clearly the better team, but could have gone either way vs Seattle United. Cobras beat Whatcom rangers 3-2.

Congratulations to the Cobras. Beating ISC twice and giving up 0 goals is good no matter how you slice it.

skagitcoach · « **Reply #46 on:** April 22, 2012, 10:44:59 PM »

EWDOC, can you enlighten us as to why in the world Shadow's GU-13 Navy team, which played in RCL 2 in the spring, is playing in Division 2 of the GU-13 Challenge Cup instead of Division 1, or even in the Championship Cup? They are destroying teams -- 22 GF, 0 GA in group play. Numbers like that look like sandbagging.

RCL_Fan · « **Reply #47 on:** April 23, 2012, 11:54:32 AM »

In an attempt to generate some friendly banter in this forum for the Girls U-13 teams as the State Cup quarterfinal round nears, here is my attempt to rank the top ten teams in this age group in Washington.

Washington Girls U-13 (G98) Top Ten Teams (Updated: 4/23/12)
1- Crossfire Premier G98A Record-setting defensive run makes 2010 state champion the State Cup favorite in this age group
2- WPFC G98 Black The most dominant side during the Fall 2011 season looks to reach third straight State final game
3- Eastside FC G98 Red Three clean sheets in Group B pool play no surprise for stout defense; Seattle United Copa is next
4- NW Nationals G98 Red Defending State Cup champion appears to be in better form after blanking Seattle United Copa 4-0
5- Dos FC G98 Red #2 finisher from Group D faces unenviable quarterfinal contest at WPFC 98 Black
6- Seattle United G98 Copa Newcomer to RCL Division 1 had played surprising well prior to Group C final pool play game last Saturday
7- Snohomish United G98 Black Earned draw with WPFC 98 Black to finish 2-0-1 in Pool A; faces difficult matchup with Crossfire 98A
8- FCSC Nemesis 98 #2 finisher in Group B travels north to play NW Nationals on Saturday
9- Cobra Azzurri 98 Season over after playing competitively in Group C by posting 1-2-0 record with -1 goal differential
10- GRFC 98 Blue Season completed after yielding only one goal in Group B action; could not score in three State Cup pool games

OREsoccer · « **Reply #48 on:** April 24, 2012, 02:26:11 PM »

Quote from: RCL_Fan on April 23, 2012, 11:54:32 AM

In an attempt to generate some friendly banter in this forum for the Girls U-13 teams as the State Cup quarterfinal round nears, here is my attempt to rank the top ten teams in this age group in Washington.

Washington Girls U-13 (G98) Top Ten Teams (Updated: 4/23/12)
1- Crossfire Premier G98A Record-setting defensive run makes 2010 state champion the State Cup favorite in this age group
2- WPFC G98 Black The most dominant side during the Fall 2011 season looks to reach third straight State final game
3- Eastside FC G98 Red Three clean sheets in Group B pool play no surprise for stout defense; Seattle United Copa is next
4- NW Nationals G98 Red Defending State Cup champion appears to be in better form after blanking Seattle United Copa 4-0
5- Dos FC G98 Red #2 finisher from Group D faces unenviable quarterfinal contest at WPFC 98 Black
6- Seattle United G98 Copa Newcomer to RCL Division 1 had played surprising well prior to Group C final pool play game last Saturday
7- Snohomish United G98 Black Earned draw with WPFC 98 Black to finish 2-0-1 in Pool A; faces difficult matchup with Crossfire 98A
8- FCSC Nemesis 98 #2 finisher in Group B travels north to play NW Nationals on Saturday
9- Cobra Azzurri 98 Season over after playing competitively in Group C by posting 1-2-0 record with -1 goal differential
10- GRFC 98 Blue Season completed after yielding only one goal in Group B action; could not score in three State Cup pool games

After playing many of these teams in NWCL I would have to disagree with your top teams.

1. WPFC Black (gave us the best game and in my opinion the most talented all around team in WA. Hard working team with great athletes and coaching. Coach made key adjustments during the game.)
2. Eastside Red (very good defense and nice style of play)
3. Xfire (not as impressed with their game up to this point. Have a good team but not as good as the top 2 and defense leaves too many holes)
4. NWN (scappy team and can be deadly at anytime)
5. Dos (another scappy team but is missing some key elements to really put them over the top)

Rest of the list I agree with completely.

billybuck · « **Reply #49 on:** April 24, 2012, 02:36:36 PM »

Quote from: RCL_Fan on April 23, 2012, 11:54:32 AM

In an attempt to generate some friendly banter in this forum for the Girls U-13 teams as the State Cup quarterfinal round nears, here is my attempt to rank the top ten teams in this age group in Washington.

Washington Girls U-13 (G98) Top Ten Teams (Updated: 4/23/12)
1- Crossfire Premier G98A Record-setting defensive run makes 2010 state champion the State Cup favorite in this age group
2- WPFC G98 Black The most dominant side during the Fall 2011 season looks to reach third straight State final game
3- Eastside FC G98 Red Three clean sheets in Group B pool play no surprise for stout defense; Seattle United Copa is next
4- NW Nationals G98 Red Defending State Cup champion appears to be in better form after blanking Seattle United Copa 4-0
5- Dos FC G98 Red #2 finisher from Group D faces unenviable quarterfinal contest at WPFC 98 Black
6- Seattle United G98 Copa Newcomer to RCL Division 1 had played surprising well prior to Group C final pool play game last Saturday
7- Snohomish United G98 Black Earned draw with WPFC 98 Black to finish 2-0-1 in Pool A; faces difficult matchup with Crossfire 98A
8- FCSC Nemesis 98 #2 finisher in Group B travels north to play NW Nationals on Saturday
9- Cobra Azzurri 98 Season over after playing competitively in Group C by posting 1-2-0 record with -1 goal differential
10- GRFC 98 Blue Season completed after yielding only one goal in Group B action; could not score in three State Cup pool games

+1 for the banter, thanks

PTFC · « **Reply #50 on:** April 24, 2012, 05:36:51 PM »

Quote from: OREsoccer on November 09, 2011, 02:49:56 PM

Ok, out of pure curiosity how many Oregon U13 teams do you think could crack your top 10? My guess would be 1-2

And does anyone know why the VUSA U13G team isn't as strong as the rest of the age groups VUSA has?

The GU13 age group for Southwest Washington is on the weak side overall. Why? Dunno. There is talent but it is spread between clubs.
FCSC arguably has the better team overall. The merger of VUSA and WSA should bring their talent together on one team and if they invest in a stellar coaching staff the others will migrate. If not more of the same. That would be a shame.

Liverpoolfan · « **Reply #51 on:** April 25, 2012, 10:41:01 AM »

Quote from: PTFC on April 24, 2012, 05:36:51 PM

Quote from: OREsoccer on November 09, 2011, 02:49:56 PM
Ok, out of pure curiosity how many Oregon U13 teams do you think could crack your top 10? My guess would be 1-2

And does anyone know why the VUSA U13G team isn't as strong as the rest of the age groups VUSA has?

The GU13 age group for Southwest Washington is on the weak side overall. Why? Dunno. There is talent but it is spread between clubs.
FCSC arguably has the better team overall. The merger of VUSA and WSA should bring their talent together on one team and if they invest in a stellar coaching staff the others will migrate. If not more of the same. That would be a shame.

What would be a shame? I'm not following you here.

PTFC · « **Reply #52 on:** April 25, 2012, 11:41:22 AM »

Quote from: Liverpoolfan on April 25, 2012, 10:41:01 AM

Quote from: PTFC on April 24, 2012, 05:36:51 PM
Quote from: OREsoccer on November 09, 2011, 02:49:56 PM
Ok, out of pure curiosity how many Oregon U13 teams do you think could crack your top 10? My guess would be 1-2

And does anyone know why the VUSA U13G team isn't as strong as the rest of the age groups VUSA has?

The GU13 age group for Southwest Washington is on the weak side overall. Why? Dunno. There is talent but it is spread between clubs.
FCSC arguably has the better team overall. The merger of VUSA and WSA should bring their talent together on one team and if they invest in a stellar coaching staff the others will migrate. If not more of the same. That would be a shame.

What would be a shame? I'm not following you here.

It would be a shame if the new merged club, Vancouver Timbers, didn't support the age group with top notch coaching. Not to dis on the current staffs, they are good. However, changing (elevating) the coaching would make the FCSC families decision to join forces a much easier one. This age group needs to come together. Step one is in the works with the merger of VUSA and WSA approved. Step two is to fold in the FCSC players. I don't believe the current coaching staff of either VUSA or WSA is a big enough attraction at this point to make the FCSC contingent interested. Then again, Cameron is out of the picture so maybe now these families will be more open to moving?

Liverpoolfan · « **Reply #53 on:** April 26, 2012, 12:21:20 PM »

Quote from: PTFC on April 25, 2012, 11:41:22 AM

Quote from: Liverpoolfan on April 25, 2012, 10:41:01 AM
Quote from: PTFC on April 24, 2012, 05:36:51 PM
Quote from: OREsoccer on November 09, 2011, 02:49:56 PM
Ok, out of pure curiosity how many Oregon U13 teams do you think could crack your top 10? My guess would be 1-2

And does anyone know why the VUSA U13G team isn't as strong as the rest of the age groups VUSA has?

The GU13 age group for Southwest Washington is on the weak side overall. Why? Dunno. There is talent but it is spread between clubs.
FCSC arguably has the better team overall. The merger of VUSA and WSA should bring their talent together on one team and if they invest in a stellar coaching staff the others will migrate. If not more of the same. That would be a shame.

What would be a shame? I'm not following you here.

It would be a shame if the new merged club, Vancouver Timbers, didn't support the age group with top notch coaching. Not to dis on the current staffs, they are good. However, changing (elevating) the coaching would make the FCSC families decision to join forces a much easier one. This age group needs to come together. Step one is in the works with the merger of VUSA and WSA approved. Step two is to fold in the FCSC players. I don't believe the current coaching staff of either VUSA or WSA is a big enough attraction at this point to make the FCSC contingent interested. Then again, Cameron is out of the picture so maybe now these families will be more open to moving?

Gotcha..thanks for the clarification.

I guess that due to the uncertainty right now at that age group at Vancouver Timbers that there will be little movement from FCSC Nemesis 98s this year. The FCSC Nemesis 98s are playing next year at the top levels of competition in our area and are already slated for OPL Premier, NWCL, US Club Regional Tourney, and the top tournaments in Seattle and Portland to play in their highest divisions.

I would be more in favor of the area pulling together an OSSA style program for kids in the high school years which would begin the next year. If Ron W. really wanted to make a difference in the area that would really help kids and leave club ego's at the door this would be something to work towards and broker. Talk to the folks at OSSA and find out there lessons learned and do this right for the kids.

toe_punch · « **Reply #54 on:** April 27, 2012, 02:47:18 AM »

Quote from: OREsoccer on November 09, 2011, 02:49:56 PM

Ok, out of pure curiosity how many Oregon U13 teams do you think could crack your top 10? My guess would be 1-2

And does anyone know why the VUSA U13G team isn't as strong as the rest of the age groups VUSA has?

I will bite on this having seen all of these teams numerous times. OR has the #1 team, period, in Onyx. WA has much greater depth, true. But after you look at the top 5, inlcuing Onyx, I would add a couple of OR teams in the top 10. I will admit I am ignoring Nemesis, as I don't know what to do with them. OR or WA team based on league play? And they present a conundrum as they play an ugly style able to win some right now, but will diminish each season. But I digress, I would place Sherwood and FC Portland over DOS. So, yes, WA would have more teams in the top 10 overall, but OR has some representatives. My perspective:

1. THUSC Onyx
1. Crossfire
1. WPFC
1. Eastside
All of these teams are very good and the results could be any result on any given day. These 4 are the cream of the crop currently.

5. NW Nationals

6. Sherwood
6. FC Portland

8. DOS<<<<< The merger could change this creating one team out of 2 D1 teams

9. ?
10.?

RCL_Fan · « **Reply #55 on:** April 29, 2012, 06:52:30 PM »

The four semifinalists in the 2012 State Cup for the Girls U-13 age group are again the usual suspects. In fact, this year's Final Four in this age group involves identical pairings to what took place in 2011 when the teams were U-12.

Crossfire Premier G98 Red looks to avenge last year's semifinal loss to the eventual State Cup champion, NW Nationals G98 Red, in one semifinal contest.

In the other semifinal, Washington Premier FC G98 Black looks to reach its third straight state final when it takes on Eastside FC G98 Red.

Good luck to all four semifinalists next weekend and congratulations for advancing to Starfire for your age group's Final Four event.

skagitcoach · « **Reply #56 on:** May 02, 2012, 10:57:57 AM »

I'm curious how PSPL GU13 Super League observers view the NW United-Powell team. They appear to play very competitive matches with Cobra and ASE based on scores and league standings.

Calcio Fan · « **Reply #57 on:** May 02, 2012, 11:17:12 AM »

Quote from: skagitcoach on May 02, 2012, 10:57:57 AM

I'm curious how PSPL GU13 Super League observers view the NW United-Powell team. They appear to play very competitive matches with Cobra and ASE based on scores and league standings.

I am curious of the same thing. The NW United-Powell team had an amazing run to winning the WA Cup GU13 title. In the finals, NW United won their games by a combined score of 13 GF, 0 GA, beating the Spokane Foxes 4-0, ISC Gunners A 5-0 and ASE 4-0 in the final. The thing is, during the PSPL Spring League, NW United went 4-0-4 in the Super League, with losses to ISC's B team and ISC GU12 team, with 14 goals for and 7 against. In the Spring League, NW United lost to ASE 1-0 and beat the Spokane Foxes 1-0. In the quarterfinal, NW United beat the Spokane Foxes 4-0 and beat ASE in the final 4-0. Amazing reversal. Can anyone associated with the NW United-Powell tell us whether they had guest players for the WA Cup?

skagitcoach · « **Reply #58 on:** May 02, 2012, 11:48:43 AM »

Calcio, I tend to put less stock into spring league results as I do fall league because it's a shorter season, players are gone for spring break, or concentrating on other sports and so forth. I see, for example, that NW United crushed the Issaquah B team in the fall but lost to them in the spring. NW United may have been short of players and borrowed from their B team, or the Issaquah B team may have been short of players and borrowed from their A team (although I don't know if they use a player pass system in the PSPL).

The other factor here is that these are U13 girls and they change a lot during the course of a year. At this age, the girls are going through a lot of physical and psychological changes. They develop as individuals and as soccer players, but this development doesn't happen at the same rate. That's why you'll see some teams come out of nowhere during the course of a year, and other teams start out like a house afire but drop off as the season goes along.

SLM · « **Reply #59 on:** May 02, 2012, 01:49:59 PM »

I watched the first half of the NW United vs ASE final at the Washington Cup. NWU was very organized, very quick to the ball, good passing, and had an excellent #10 up top who could really open up the ASE back line. One of the stronger teams I've seen in this age group. I've not seen ASE before, but they looked REALLY tired.

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