The Revolution Academy needs to make some changes.

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I just looked at the game report for the Revs v Bolts U17 match. The Revs had 6 players go the entire 90+ minutes. What I was amazed to discover is that the Bolts had 10 players on the pitch for 90+ minutes. TEN? Do they not realize that subbing can be a strategy? No wonder they lost. Fresh legs won out.

By U17, when size and weight disparity is not as significant, you’d expect the MLS Academy to walk over the non MLS Academy surely. That wasn’t and hasn’t been the case with this age group. Not much difference between the teams when all is said and done. Game could have gone either way. Bolts probably had the better chances. Revs scored from 2 set pieces, but never threatened from open play. The Revs have way more depth, but the Bolts have a few really strong players. A combined team, representing the best of the New England area, would be competitive imo. Too late now though.

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By U17, when size and weight disparity is not as significant, you’d expect the MLS Academy to walk over the non MLS Academy surely. That wasn’t and hasn’t been the case with this age group. Not much difference between the teams when all is said and done. Game could have gone either way. Bolts probably had the better chances. Revs scored from 2 set pieces, but never threatened from open play. The Revs have way more depth, but the Bolts have a few really strong players. A combined team, representing the best of the New England area, would be competitive imo. Too late now though.

Looking at the game sheet the Revs played mostly 03’s. They played their stronger 02’s and one 03 up.

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Use the real data then.

All but 2-3 of the Bolts u17s are sophomores, with only a few months or sometimes weeks between Revs and Bolts starters. Most of them played with or against each other on NPL teams a while back. Valeo, NEFC, GPS most;t. It’s a myth, or an excuse, that the Revs are a young team. Hardly any freshmen out there today. A couple on each team perhaps.

9 of the starters on the Revs are '03s. 3 of the '03 starters are freshman , 6 are sophomores.

4 of the starters on Bolts are '03s. None of them are freshman.

Up to 17 months growth between a 15.6 yo and a 16.11 yo is pretty significant

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9 of the starters on the Revs are '03s. 3 of the '03 starters are freshman , 6 are sophomores.

4 of the starters on Bolts are '03s. None of them are freshman.

Up to 17 months growth between a 15.6 yo and a 16.11 yo is pretty significant

That said, some of the bolts '03s are amazing as are some of the Revs. They just have a younger team as the data bears out.

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9 of the starters on the Revs are '03s. 3 of the '03 starters are freshman , 6 are sophomores.

4 of the starters on Bolts are '03s. None of them are freshman.

Up to 17 months growth between a 15.6 yo and a 16.11 yo is pretty significant

8 from both teams were sophomores, right? If you were there, there wasn’t a noticeable different regarding physical development between the teams. 17 months? How does that work. Are you saying that the teams are 17 months apart in growth?

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What does it cost to try out for the Revs?

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What does it cost to try out for the Revs?

Your passion for the game.

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8 from both teams were sophomores, right? If you were there, there wasn’t a noticeable different regarding physical development between the teams. 17 months? How does that work. Are you saying that the teams are 17 months apart in growth?

Listen you muppets. The only star out there was my kid. He is at least twice as good as any other player on the field. If you can’t see that you don’t know soccer.

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9 of the starters on the Revs are '03s. 3 of the '03 starters are freshman , 6 are sophomores.

4 of the starters on Bolts are '03s. None of them are freshman.

Up to 17 months growth between a 15.6 yo and a 16.11 yo is pretty significant

The Revs have an 03 junior.

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Revs - 8th place with 8-9-3 and -9GD
Bolts - 9th place with with 10-12-2 and 0 GD

Just wait until the $35,000,000 Revs bath house/barber shop opens up. They’ll definitely rise to 7th or 6th place then.

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Revs - 8th place with 8-9-3 and -9GD
Bolts - 9th place with with 10-12-2 and 0 GD

Prior game was a one point win for the Revs as well. Not sure why you're in such a fury over substitutions unless your kid wasn't put on the field. Plenty of teams don't have deep benches - it's the result of the watering down of youth soccer with too many leagues and clubs. This time of year is also really busy and sometimes kids are missing. The fact that they only had 14 on the game roster reflects that. If the 3 benchwarmers aren't very good how much will a coach sub them?

I’m really happy the USSDA doesn’t include our GA games. If they did we’d be in 12th place with a -16 GD.

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All depends on who you have on the bench. There's also limited sub rules in DA. Also, if you weren't at the game how do you know fresh legs was the determinant? It was a one point differential game. Could have been close the whole way, or one side may have dominated but the weaker side got a lucky break. The two teams are close in league standings so that outcome sounds about right. On any given Sunday...

Or maybe you're a Bolts dad upset your kid didn't play.

A few years ago one of the angry soccer moms did a very detailed report of DAP starters/subs that showed Bolts were rock bottom in terms of non-starters playing time. Chosen 7 get 90 minutes, other dozen fight for scraps but bench boys are NOT developing. This all comes from BA, basically admitting non-dev. Gap between starters and subs is not that wide, especially after playing 70-80 minutes.

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A few years ago one of the angry soccer moms did a very detailed report of DAP starters/subs that showed Bolts were rock bottom in terms of non-starters playing time. Chosen 7 get 90 minutes, other dozen fight for scraps but bench boys are NOT developing. This all comes from BA, basically admitting non-dev. Gap between starters and subs is not that wide, especially after playing 70-80 minutes.

Someone else pointed out they rostered 14 for that game so if the extra 3 aren't good subs just because of bad luck that day, what does a coach do?

BA does suck tho.

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8 from both teams were sophomores, right? If you were there, there wasn’t a noticeable different regarding physical development between the teams. 17 months? How does that work. Are you saying that the teams are 17 months apart in growth?

Subtraction not your strong suit.

a 10/03 v 2/02 how many months is that?

Addition-wise
- One age group = 12 months
-- Two age group = 24 months

What's the maximum month difference that could be in this age group (given a kid not playing up from '04)?

Tough question, I know. Think about it and get back to us.

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Subtraction not your strong suit.

a 10/03 v 2/02 how many months is that?

Addition-wise
- One age group = 12 months
-- Two age group = 24 months

What's the maximum month difference that could be in this age group (given a kid not playing up from '04)?

Tough question, I know. Think about it and get back to us.

Math based on assumption isn’t exactly accurate, but hey, you seem to think it is so run with it.