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    #46
    Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
    Why are the DA boys struggling so much in conference? Both teams are in the lower half of standings, being the only MLS Academy to be in such a position in both age groups. Maybe it's time the Timbers organization takes this program more seriously, and invests more into the academy.
    Think about it - there's not a lot of incentive to invest in such a program. It costs them plenty of money training and transporting players. If it's a free-to-play MLS club then there's no revenues to offset costs like the non MLS clubs have. Even when they develop a pro player the system here means little financial payout. This isn't Europe where a homegrown can land a club millions of dollars. Some DA clubs are investing, others are not. It's about perceived benefit and will power to put some effort and money into a program

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      #47
      Its a bit sad they are asking boys beginning at 11 years old (2006) to give up all other sports and specialize only in Soccer. I wonder how many will be completely burned out by High School?

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        #48
        Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
        ADF will be doing Surf Cup and likely SuperCopa in addition to Crossfire Challenge. There's a good argument that this is too much too early, but at least the option is out there for players and families.
        ADF will be folding soon.

        Just wait until OYSA builds their club standards. You won't be going Rogue anymore

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          #49
          Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
          Agree with you. Especially since their top teams will likely suffer heavy player losses to DA clubs at their key age groups next year. I wonder why they didn't apply for DA???

          they can't apply for the DA. There are club requirements which they are not even close.


          It would be like me going to England and starting a Baseball Club. Heck, I was an AllStar when I was 13 that means I can run a baseball club in England.

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            #50
            Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
            ADF will be folding soon.

            Just wait until OYSA builds their club standards. You won't be going Rogue anymore
            Not true. Folks love to hate on the club because it has been attracting some top players.
            It will actually be a good thing for clubs like ADF to stick around so kids that don't want DA or make DA have an option somewhere where they can still train and play at a higher level with others of like ability.

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              #51
              Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
              Not true. Folks love to hate on the club because it has been attracting some top players.
              It will actually be a good thing for clubs like ADF to stick around so kids that don't want DA or make DA have an option somewhere where they can still train and play at a higher level with others of like ability.
              Excellent point. The more options the better for our players and the parents too.

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                #52
                Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                Its a bit sad they are asking boys beginning at 11 years old (2006) to give up all other sports and specialize only in Soccer. I wonder how many will be completely burned out by High School?
                They're not asking kids to give up other sports. Most kids on the club level DA teams play multiple sports. The timbers DA may be more strict about that, but that's not until U15+, and there's significantly more time invested into that age group.

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                  #53
                  Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                  They're not asking kids to give up other sports. Most kids on the club level DA teams play multiple sports. The timbers DA may be more strict about that, but that's not until U15+, and there's significantly more time invested into that age group.
                  so if an 06 has conflicts with another sport for a couple months, the DA team would allow that player to miss games for tournaments in another sport?

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                    #54
                    Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                    so if an 06 has conflicts with another sport for a couple months, the DA team would allow that player to miss games for tournaments in another sport?
                    Will vary by club and coach so you should discuss it with them. In general they aren't as restrictive with younger players vs the older ones, but that doesn't mean all will be cool with it or that you can miss on a regular basis. The expectation is still that soccer comes (mostly) first. USSF doesn't care about multisport kids.

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                      #55
                      Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                      Will vary by club and coach so you should discuss it with them. In general they aren't as restrictive with younger players vs the older ones, but that doesn't mean all will be cool with it or that you can miss on a regular basis. The expectation is still that soccer comes (mostly) first. USSF doesn't care about multisport kids.
                      cool. thanks. i run the practices in the other sport and can control the games as well to make it work, but there are a few weekends where conflicts will occur. i've heard from one DA head who said he'd be willing to work with it. but i've heard others are not into the idea.

                      anyway..many thanks for your reply.

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                        #56
                        Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                        W O W

                        You're missing out if you don't have a child playing in the DA Futsal Showcase this weekend her in portland
                        The Washington Timbers were one of the stronger teams in that tournament.

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                          #57
                          Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                          All of the Oregon clubs that were approved for the 2017/18 year only now have one DA team that will be a birth year 04 and 05 mix with player cap supposedly at 20. Is this correct? None were granted teams for 05 and 04 separately. Correct? Clubs are:

                          Westside Timbers
                          Crossfire Oregon
                          FC Portland
                          Capital FC
                          BSC
                          ???
                          Yes cap at 20 which is hilarious with 9 subs and only one game per weekend.

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                            #58
                            Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                            ADF will be doing Surf Cup and likely SuperCopa in addition to Crossfire Challenge. There's a good argument that this is too much too early, but at least the option is out there for players and families.
                            Heard ADF had a shakeup and many not even be a club next season.

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                              #59
                              And 50 percent guaranteed playing time every week per rostered player...so each player will play 35 minutes a week in a game.

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                                #60
                                Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                                And 50 percent guaranteed playing time every week per rostered player...so each player will play 35 minutes a week in a game.
                                Half a game. Outstanding!

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