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**Unregistered** · 01-22-2018, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

Talking specifically about the GDA, there are probably 10 super studs that can play anywhere, and are a couple of scouts away from being called in to NT camps - laugh all you want but it�s true- where do you think they are going? To ecnl? Move to Atlanta? No , they will play where GDA is offered next year and that will most likely be OC.

These "super studs" as you call them have three other DA clubs within 3 hours to choose from, so OC better their crap together.

**Unregistered** · 01-22-2018, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

Talking specifically about the GDA, there are probably 10 super studs that can play anywhere, and are a couple of scouts away from being called in to NT camps - laugh all you want but it�s true- where do you think they are going? To ecnl? Move to Atlanta? No , they will play where GDA is offered next year and that will most likely be OC.

This situation is why I think the Orlando area is important. Believe it or not...a couple stud girls can change the dynamics of a team for better or worse. Orlando is central and can draw from a better radius. Th NWSL tie-in (perception) and partial funding are pluses, but probably not deal breakers, as the parents are going to have to pay everywhere else, anyway.

Need every advantage possible to attract and keep top players. Its not like Atlanta GDA programs where everyone is technical, the programs recruit themselves, and the system is proven to develop talent.

**Unregistered** · 01-22-2018, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

These "super studs" as you call them have three other DA clubs within 3 hours to choose from, so OC better their crap together.

If you think the other florida DAs are all unicorns and ice cream your not paying attention. Everyone has their own headaches and problems their trying to iron out.

**Unregistered** · 01-22-2018, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

Talking specifically about the GDA, there are probably 10 super studs that can play anywhere, and are a couple of scouts away from being called in to NT camps - laugh all you want but it�s true- where do you think they are going? To ecnl? Move to Atlanta? No , they will play where GDA is offered next year and that will most likely be OC.

Nice dream! I will believe it when I see it.

**Unregistered** · 01-22-2018, 02:14 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

No matter how you feel about Pride DA....having it close or even become defended is a HUGE step in the wrong direction for:
1) soccer in Orlando
2) soccer in Florida
3) girls soccer in general

I don't care if you're a rival, former player at the club, or hater of the coaches....this would be blow for girls soccer overall.

There needs to be a centralized team in the state with GDA. Having the team associated with the NWSL and partially funded helped recruit very talented players from as far as 2 hours away.

I don't care what damn jersey the teams have on...the top talent needs to consolidate and train and play together to reach their full potential and beat teams like top hat and Concorde consistently. I'm not saying OP had all the top talent, but there are many quality players across most age groups....definitely something to build on in next couple years.

Hoping leadership emerges....somewhere....but looking more and more unlikely, while clubs and parents bicker like 5 year olds. Seems like only thing that matters in the end is $$$$$ and egos.

You should consider FKK. Much less BS to put up with.

**Unregistered** · 01-22-2018, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

You should consider FKK. Much less BS to put up with.

FKK will be considered, of course, however at this time the quality of talent and level of play isnt close to the same. I'm not trying to be rude or a hater.

I realize it depends on the age group club to club. A huge influx or transfer of talent would need to take place to FKK at this particular age group.

**Unregistered** · 01-22-2018, 02:42 PM

One thing to consider when jumping ship , GDA , even the weak teams have mostly talented quick players ... even the weak ones aren�t terrible... when u go down to an ecnl or below , your kid will be playing with some pretty good players and a lot of not so good ...

At the younger ages it�s cute to see a bad player running around like a chicken with no head , when your kid is 15 , 16 , not so much

**Unregistered** · 01-22-2018, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

One thing to consider when jumping ship , GDA , even the weak teams have mostly talented quick players ... even the weak ones aren�t terrible... when u go down to an ecnl or below , your kid will be playing with some pretty good players and a lot of not so good ...

At the younger ages it�s cute to see a bad player running around like a chicken with no head , when your kid is 15 , 16 , not so much

Keep in perspective the clubs with GDA were playing in ECNL or not even in a higher league last year.

**Unregistered** · 01-22-2018, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

Keep in perspective the clubs with GDA were playing in ECNL or not even in a higher league last year.

keep in mind most of the teams added a lot of new players. really good players that specifically sought out GDA and would not have come if not for that.

**Unregistered** · 01-22-2018, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

keep in mind most of the teams added a lot of new players. really good players that specifically sought out GDA and would not have come if not for that.

Where at?

**Unregistered** · 01-22-2018, 03:37 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

Where at?

Fairly sure that all the DAs saw significant new players come in. Certainly Pride did, in some age groups...multiple key players.

The DA teams are not just last year's team with a new jersey. Sorry.

**Unregistered** · 01-22-2018, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

Fairly sure that all the DAs saw significant new players come in. Certainly Pride did, in some age groups...multiple key players.

The DA teams are not just last year's team with a new jersey. Sorry.

South Florida teams are old ECNL. WFF the same. IMG and Clay never had ECNL and are new.

**Unregistered** · 01-22-2018, 04:20 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

South Florida teams are old ECNL. WFF the same. IMG and Clay never had ECNL and are new.

This generalized statement is not accurate. Different age groups saw more or less girls come into the DA depending. Both Boca and Weston had at least a few new players in each age group in the transition from Ecnl to Da. Plus some reshuffling of the existing teams. It only takes the addition of a couple strong players (keeper or cb or a '10' or a '9' ) to change the team significantly.

**Unregistered** · 01-22-2018, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

This generalized statement is not accurate. Different age groups saw more or less girls come into the DA depending. Both Boca and Weston had at least a few new players in each age group in the transition from Ecnl to Da. Plus some reshuffling of the existing teams. It only takes the addition of a couple strong players (keeper or cb or a '10' or a '9' ) to change the team significantly.

On the girls side , any position a new superstar player comes into and plays can make a significant difference ...

and am I crazy or why have I notified that the weakest player is usually put to play as the striker?

**Unregistered** · 01-22-2018, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

On the girls side , any position a new superstar player comes into and plays can make a significant difference ...

and am I crazy or why have I notified that the weakest player is usually put to play as the striker?

putting the weakest player to play striker is common, they cant really hurt the club, they wont help , but definitely wont hurt