You are holding GU16,17,18 tryouts at the same time. Are you forming separate teams or a mixed team?We form separate teams at each age. Usually at least 2 per age/gender. Right now we have 2 teams at GU15, GU16 and GU17. Players do have the option to try and play up.
Just curious.
looks like semi finals are on field 11 looks like it is behind mod fiels and turf. Is that Sounders reserve practice field?
These are almost all guesses without looking at previous scores. I have actually only seen EFC and Rangers play and both almost or over 2 yrs ago.
Prediction Actual
Quarter Final - Saturday, May 04, 2013
UPSC Stars Blue vs. Seattle United Shoreline G97 Blue 1-2
Eastside FC Girls 97 Blue vs. Newport FC 97 2-1
Whatcom FC Rangers Blue/Soltero vs. Seattle United SOUTH G97 Blue 0-2
Crosfire Select G97- Yerxa vs. Seattle United NE G97 Black 3-2
Good Luck
I've been to parent info nights at both EFC and ISC and was turned off by the put downs of the other team. EFC kept saying that they are the best and the only premier offering for EYSA and Gunners said that they have just as good of a program if not better than EFC. I think both clubs would be better off to not compare themselves to others but to concentrate on sending a message of what they can offer the soccer community.
This association exists due to accidents of history and geography, not because members have any significant common interests. In practice, the conflicts revolve over EFC feeling they "deserve" the top 10 and ISC not agreeing. What makes it even more absurd is that within the past two weeks I have seen Issaquah players lead "A" teams from Northwest Nationals, and just about every Crossfire team has players from EYSA. All of the administrative nonsense leads to a mindset where players are mere chattel. Fortunately that disappears as you get closer to the field - many coaches display admirable human qualities.C'mon TP do you really think EYSA's sole purpose is to drive players to EFC "A". What happened to just exploration, recreation, exercise, and the love of the game?
And how do these rec players benefit from EYSA's restrictions whose purpose is to drive players to EFC "A", again? Your argument seems to have a few holes. Please fill them in for me. I am lazy - as you've noted.
The way the ISC text reads (from the OP), it reads like ISC is a hairsbreadth away from removing it's self from EYSA. The author of the ISC text does not seem to acknowledge the ties ISC has with EYSA. Being a member of ISC, one is also linked to EYSA by the nature of how the soccer structure is setup within Washington Youth Soccer (WYS>District>Association>Club). Requesting that communication be limited between EYSA and the ISC membership makes me suspicious that ISC wishes to impose a exclusive governance over their membership.
But did EYSA coordinate the release of their communication to all clubs? It seems that it would be beneficial to both EFC and ISC that a joint FAQ be released. The FAQ could /should inform readers of the difference between things such as US Youth Soccer and US Club Soccer and how each program is connected, or the difference between Region IV vs Puget Sound region, something that most parents (bill payers) might not understand.
I wonder why ISC doesn't follow the Xfire model of having their Rec and Select programs under one umbrella and operating their Premier programs seperately. That way the Rec and Select programs can continue their operation with their counterparts in EYSA (Keeping the Rec games limited to travel to Lake Hills and Mercer Island, etc is reasonable, travelling to North Seattle is not). The Premier program can then address the issues separately with WYS and EYSA and not be a distraction to the majority of their membership.
I was under the impression that any team can play RCL as long as the local RCL DOC gave them the go ahead. In this case it would be WPFC or Harbor. After getting that permission & winning D3 last Fall, they would earn promotion. Is that not correct?
QuoteYou get a mediocre field and the privilege of paying for parking - all for only $650.
That sounds like a big old pile of sour grapes, Metz. Do the rest of the teams that don't make it out of pool play complain about the $650 tournament entry fee? And it's not WYS that charges for parking, it's Starfire. WYS doesn't own Starfire.
Agreed. Did you ask the players what they think? After all, they're the most important part. I'll be they're pretty happy to be playing. Take a step back and enjoy the ride.
And the reward for making through to the semi's? Playing on a side field at Starfire. Thank you WSYS.
My 94 DD is in fantastic physical condition, has never been pregnant, and does not do drugs. Though not a 4.0, she is well above average scholastically. She is well adjusted mentally and socially with plenty of friends that share similar traits, regardless of race or economic status. Is this solely because she plays soccer competitively? Of course not... but read up on the studies and statistics on obesity, pregnancy, drug use, academics, and social acuity. They are amazing comparing girls that play competitive sports and those that don't... eye opening... really.
She also happens to be going to a well respected university in Cambridge, MA for the cost of sending her to a WWU or CWU. Full ride?... of course not. Those are extremely rare, but you would be amazed at the money non-athletic scholorship schools have for athletes with good (not great) grades. Would she have gotten, or even been aware of, such a well rounding experience without soccer? Nope
Do my daughter and I share a passion for something together hat has resulted end endless hours of quality time spent together? Yep
OK, it doesn't HAVE to be soccer, it can be any truly competitive sport, but soccer is definitely worth the time and money for this family. We have a 97 and see the same benefits for her so will keep paying and standing in the rain... just may weigh in on the 97 challenge thread later!
Yes we did switch districts that has been a mess our former district and state officials are probably going to force us back to the old district. In a nut shell we are still trying to be controlled like they own us. Yes - we went a little crazy this year I almost forgot about Super Cup also. If we knew how things were going to play out we wouldn't have played in a state league and just played PSPL. I am sure our team atleast is done with the state and guessing the club will be going the same route soon. That team you mentioned in our current district so called A team is horrible and we spanked them pretty badly this summer.I will say our girls are pretty battle tested at this point we have played some great teams, good teams and not so good this year. We have been fortunate to play ECNL team along with teams from Canada, California, Oregon, Idaho and Hawaii! I must admit the Hawaii trip this past summer was a blast! Who would believe after 56 games a trip to Hawaii plus uniform included our team fees for the year is $900.00. Obviously that does not include hotel,gas,food,sweatshirts but our sponsor paid for the whole Hawaii trip parents just had to give their kids spending money. Like your team I wouldn't trade the family run team for anything. Hopefully your team will come back to the dark side and join us again!
Had a coach who does full time kiddie premier soccer reject 15 separate dates across two months for a make-up match. Many do not live in reality, we fund the absurdity.
Metz --
Agree. Isn't this getting old?
How about we lock Roth, Hanauer, Henderson and Sigi in a room and they fight until it is decided what type of soccer they want to sell to Seattle. If Sigi wins, the other three stop dabbling in player acquisitions and let Sigi play the style he is know for which is what we say the other night. If Sigi loses, get rid of him and get a coach that has demonstrated the capacity to deliver what the other guys seem to want ... but they do not coach the team.
Get on with it.
Anybody want to discuss this game -- arghhhh. What a terrible way to play the game. Get a quick counterattack goal and then sit back on your heals and hope it stands up while Portland passes all over you. Sounders break down in their defensive third as they can't clear the ball and get a great goal against in the 90th minute. Bummer deal. New player had some skills and definately had them on display in the few minutes he was on the field. Eddie wasn't ready for his cross. I thought Rose had a tough game and lost possession continuously. I love Ozzie and his hustle -- Martinez and his dives can go play for somebody else as far as I am concerned. Zakuani had a few good runs. Anyway, saw Birch and Patrick Ianni after the game and supposedly, Sigi was stating it is early, we will come together and move on.....blah blah blah. Disappointing to only get a point at home in the rivalry game.
