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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostI agree and that is why CFC moving to Bethany will hurt them. FSA will benefit the most by this strategic blunder. I think the belief was that Bethany was central location in CT. However, no easy way to get there. It’s not a convenient location for most.
Pretty sure they've never had bigger numbers. A big majority of United is Fairfield county players. United used to practice at Post in Waterbury and indoor in Hamden. Bethany is easier than dealing with 84 in Waterbury and closer than Hamden. Owning and controlling their own indoor-outdoor facilities is more critical than being 10 minutes closer for someone.
Yes, there are exceptions but CFC typically doesn't draw a ton from Hartford county. CFC is the dominant player in the area for college bound players and has been so for the past decade. There are players from Farmington that drive to Bethany to play at CFC, one of which is playing at a Big East school next year. With that in mind perhaps you can detail exactly how this strategic blunder works?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostSeriously? There are literally players that drive past FSA to commute to Bethany to play at United.
Pretty sure they've never had bigger numbers. A big majority of United is Fairfield county players. United used to practice at Post in Waterbury and indoor in Hamden. Bethany is easier than dealing with 84 in Waterbury and closer than Hamden. Owning and controlling their own indoor-outdoor facilities is more critical than being 10 minutes closer for someone.
Yes, there are exceptions but CFC typically doesn't draw a ton from Hartford county. CFC is the dominant player in the area for college bound players and has been so for the past decade. There are players from Farmington that drive to Bethany to play at CFC, one of which is playing at a Big East school next year. With that in mind perhaps you can detail exactly how this strategic blunder works?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostI agree that CFC United is mostly Fairfield. They will also rely more on Fairfield County moving forward. You may have a couple of kids who will forego FSA to play at CFC but not many. From the eastern part of the state and from the Shoreline families just don’t see value in that drive anymore. I think most families will choose Oakwood. I think that is why you see so much vitriol towards Oakwood on this board. They see their numbers dwindling from that part of the state. CFC 2003 is a mess. 2004-2006 also going to be far more average. Days of touting the 2002 team are over.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostI agree that CFC United is mostly Fairfield. They will also rely more on Fairfield County moving forward. You may have a couple of kids who will forego FSA to play at CFC but not many. From the eastern part of the state and from the Shoreline families just don’t see value in that drive anymore. I think most families will choose Oakwood. I think that is why you see so much vitriol towards Oakwood on this board. They see their numbers dwindling from that part of the state. CFC 2003 is a mess. 2004-2006 also going to be far more average. Days of touting the 2002 team are over.
At a certain point, you realize this is all a means to an end and not about wins and losses in club soccer right? Yes, its fun to "win" tournaments and show that off on your facebook page. When the kids hit U15, these event are all showcase format. The only standing that matters is the amount of coaches standing on your sideline that might have an interest in your kid. Trust me when I tell, none of them care about the results of the matches. If anything, situational things in games help prospective coaches see how your kid handles things. Your player makes a mistake that results in conceding a goal, do they hang their head and pout or fly around trying to atone for it.
No parent of any serious player with college aspirations chooses Oakwood right now. Whatever logic you want to spin for the board to substantiate your decision is fine. Its just not consistent with the reality of the current environment. OW isn't going anywhere, they will be a decent boys club with a 2nd or 3rd tier option for their girls. The best players will bypass it and the rest continue. They are back to trying to field teams good enough to qualify for decent flights at events like the Jefferson Cup.
Lastly and please be assured that CFC doesn't care about Oakwood. It wasn't a threat when they had the DA and it's the furthest thing from a threat now.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostSo let me get this straight. Players are going to opt for an inferior platform because CFC has a bad team in their 2003 group?
At a certain point, you realize this is all a means to an end and not about wins and losses in club soccer right? Yes, its fun to "win" tournaments and show that off on your facebook page. When the kids hit U15, these event are all showcase format. The only standing that matters is the amount of coaches standing on your sideline that might have an interest in your kid. Trust me when I tell, none of them care about the results of the matches. If anything, situational things in games help prospective coaches see how your kid handles things. Your player makes a mistake that results in conceding a goal, do they hang their head and pout or fly around trying to atone for it.
No parent of any serious player with college aspirations chooses Oakwood right now. Whatever logic you want to spin for the board to substantiate your decision is fine. Its just not consistent with the reality of the current environment. OW isn't going anywhere, they will be a decent boys club with a 2nd or 3rd tier option for their girls. The best players will bypass it and the rest continue. They are back to trying to field teams good enough to qualify for decent flights at events like the Jefferson Cup.
Lastly and please be assured that CFC doesn't care about Oakwood. It wasn't a threat when they had the DA and it's the furthest thing from a threat now.
1) OW
2) BS
3) FSA
4) CFCU
CT Girls Power Ranking:
1) CFCU
2) OW
3) FSA
4) CT Rush
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostSo let me get this straight. Players are going to opt for an inferior platform because CFC has a bad team in their 2003 group?
At a certain point, you realize this is all a means to an end and not about wins and losses in club soccer right? Yes, its fun to "win" tournaments and show that off on your facebook page. When the kids hit U15, these event are all showcase format. The only standing that matters is the amount of coaches standing on your sideline that might have an interest in your kid. Trust me when I tell, none of them care about the results of the matches. If anything, situational things in games help prospective coaches see how your kid handles things. Your player makes a mistake that results in conceding a goal, do they hang their head and pout or fly around trying to atone for it.
No parent of any serious player with college aspirations chooses Oakwood right now. Whatever logic you want to spin for the board to substantiate your decision is fine. Its just not consistent with the reality of the current environment. OW isn't going anywhere, they will be a decent boys club with a 2nd or 3rd tier option for their girls. The best players will bypass it and the rest continue. They are back to trying to field teams good enough to qualify for decent flights at events like the Jefferson Cup.
Lastly and please be assured that CFC doesn't care about Oakwood. It wasn't a threat when they had the DA and it's the furthest thing from a threat now.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostNo one is worried about OW, even more so on the girl's side.
FSA too. FSA ownership always says no to matches vs ow that their coaches set up
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostSo let me get this straight. Players are going to opt for an inferior platform because CFC has a bad team in their 2003 group?
At a certain point, you realize this is all a means to an end and not about wins and losses in club soccer right? Yes, its fun to "win" tournaments and show that off on your facebook page. When the kids hit U15, these event are all showcase format. The only standing that matters is the amount of coaches standing on your sideline that might have an interest in your kid. Trust me when I tell, none of them care about the results of the matches. If anything, situational things in games help prospective coaches see how your kid handles things. Your player makes a mistake that results in conceding a goal, do they hang their head and pout or fly around trying to atone for it.
No parent of any serious player with college aspirations chooses Oakwood right now. Whatever logic you want to spin for the board to substantiate your decision is fine. Its just not consistent with the reality of the current environment. OW isn't going anywhere, they will be a decent boys club with a 2nd or 3rd tier option for their girls. The best players will bypass it and the rest continue. They are back to trying to field teams good enough to qualify for decent flights at events like the Jefferson Cup.
Lastly and please be assured that CFC doesn't care about Oakwood. It wasn't a threat when they had the DA and it's the furthest thing from a threat now.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostCFC United backs out of more matches VS OW girls teams than you know of. fundraiser / charity matches it doesn't matter. CFC United always cancels out.
FSA too. FSA ownership always says no to matches vs ow that their coaches set up
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostECNL is a closed league. It is the top league though. The CT clubs, which are pretty mediocre, get the benefit of being a part of the best league and do not have to play anyone who is not ECNL. It’s in their best interest not to play any teams.
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