My boy is a 2003 and has been with THUSC for the last 3 years or so. He's loved the club so far but there doesn't seem to be much going on at THUSC for boys U15 and up. There doesn't seem to be many teams and the ones that exist seem to combine age groups. I've mentioned this casually a time or two and don't get a real answer. I know there are some west side of Portland based clubs, is this where the players go when they get to that age? If so which club? There seems to be many options but not sure if they are better than THUSC.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostMy boy is a 2003 and has been with THUSC for the last 3 years or so. He's loved the club so far but there doesn't seem to be much going on at THUSC for boys U15 and up. There doesn't seem to be many teams and the ones that exist seem to combine age groups. I've mentioned this casually a time or two and don't get a real answer. I know there are some west side of Portland based clubs, is this where the players go when they get to that age? If so which club? There seems to be many options but not sure if they are better than THUSC.
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Where do you live?
The other big clubs with a presence on the west side:
* Westside Timbers--still looking for 02 (U15) boys, though at this point it will probably be the 3rd (Mundial) team. You might give them a call.
* FC Portland--currently at Liberty HS, though they may move training grounds in the future
* BSC
* Hillsboro
Smaller classic clubs include Aloha, Southside (Tigard), FC West (Forest Grove), NSC (Aloha area).
As other commenters note, THUSC seems to have become the go-to girls club on the west side of town, with Westside Timbers becoming the go-to club for boys. WST does have a successful HS program. (Keep in mind, that elite HS kids are generally at DA and such; but assuming you're not looking for elite competition, WST will be fine).
If you are interested in WST, show up tonight at Meadow Park MS (just north of the Nike campus) at 7:00, there will be supplemental tryouts for the B02 mundial team. You can also email the coach: davidmilne62@yahoo.com. (All this information is available on WST's website, BTW).
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostThe other big clubs with a presence on the west side:
* Westside Timbers--still looking for 02 (U15) boys, though at this point it will probably be the 3rd (Mundial) team. You might give them a call.
* FC Portland--currently at Liberty HS, though they may move training grounds in the future
* BSC
* Hillsboro
Smaller classic clubs include Aloha, Southside (Tigard), FC West (Forest Grove), NSC (Aloha area).
As other commenters note, THUSC seems to have become the go-to girls club on the west side of town, with Westside Timbers becoming the go-to club for boys. WST does have a successful HS program. (Keep in mind, that elite HS kids are generally at DA and such; but assuming you're not looking for elite competition, WST will be fine).
If you are interested in WST, show up tonight at Meadow Park MS (just north of the Nike campus) at 7:00, there will be supplemental tryouts for the B02 mundial team. You can also email the coach: davidmilne62@yahoo.com. (All this information is available on WST's website, BTW).
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostHands down best girls club, state cup results at younger ages speak for themselves. Who knew they had a boys program?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostMy boy is a 2003 and has been with THUSC for the last 3 years or so. He's loved the club so far but there doesn't seem to be much going on at THUSC for boys U15 and up. There doesn't seem to be many teams and the ones that exist seem to combine age groups. I've mentioned this casually a time or two and don't get a real answer. I know there are some west side of Portland based clubs, is this where the players go when they get to that age? If so which club? There seems to be many options but not sure if they are better than THUSC.
They used to have some teams, they don't have an identity so no one knows who they are
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostTHUSC is still around? You would have never known.
They used to have some teams, they don't have an identity so no one knows who they are
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostThe other big clubs with a presence on the west side:
* Westside Timbers--still looking for 02 (U15) boys, though at this point it will probably be the 3rd (Mundial) team. You might give them a call.
* FC Portland--currently at Liberty HS, though they may move training grounds in the future
* BSC
* Hillsboro
Smaller classic clubs include Aloha, Southside (Tigard), FC West (Forest Grove), NSC (Aloha area).
As other commenters note, THUSC seems to have become the go-to girls club on the west side of town, with Westside Timbers becoming the go-to club for boys. WST does have a successful HS program. (Keep in mind, that elite HS kids are generally at DA and such; but assuming you're not looking for elite competition, WST will be fine).
If you are interested in WST, show up tonight at Meadow Park MS (just north of the Nike campus) at 7:00, there will be supplemental tryouts for the B02 mundial team. You can also email the coach: davidmilne62@yahoo.com. (All this information is available on WST's website, BTW).
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostThe other big clubs with a presence on the west side:
* Westside Timbers--still looking for 02 (U15) boys, though at this point it will probably be the 3rd (Mundial) team. You might give them a call.
* FC Portland--currently at Liberty HS, though they may move training grounds in the future
* BSC
* Hillsboro
Smaller classic clubs include Aloha, Southside (Tigard), FC West (Forest Grove), NSC (Aloha area).
As other commenters note, THUSC seems to have become the go-to girls club on the west side of town, with Westside Timbers becoming the go-to club for boys. WST does have a successful HS program. (Keep in mind, that elite HS kids are generally at DA and such; but assuming you're not looking for elite competition, WST will be fine).
If you are interested in WST, show up tonight at Meadow Park MS (just north of the Nike campus) at 7:00, there will be supplemental tryouts for the B02 mundial team. You can also email the coach: davidmilne62@yahoo.com. (All this information is available on WST's website, BTW).
Just because they say tryouts are over does not mean they will not take your son. Call them and see if your kid can go to their practices and maybe the club will be a good fit for them. BTW The FCP 2001 coach Tyler Baarts, first impressions is an excellent coach. Really hands on and works with each kid individually. I was really impressed.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostA year or two at most and they will be absorbed into Crossfire completely. It's just a matter of time.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostMy boy is a 2003 and has been with THUSC for the last 3 years or so. He's loved the club so far but there doesn't seem to be much going on at THUSC for boys U15 and up. There doesn't seem to be many teams and the ones that exist seem to combine age groups. I've mentioned this casually a time or two and don't get a real answer. I know there are some west side of Portland based clubs, is this where the players go when they get to that age? If so which club? There seems to be many options but not sure if they are better than THUSC.
I went to the General Meeting last year and Tom blathered on and on that the boys program is important and that they DO want to be taken seriously and that they ARE going to focus on their boys programs.....blah, blah, blah. All lip service. That's when you know Tom is lying, his lips are moving. A year later and nothing significantly or fundamentally has changed. So much so that we moved/pulled our boy over to FC PDX, just because at least it seems to be a bit more organized and a bit more professional. Who knows if we made the right choice? I just got tire of Tom peeing on my back and telling me it was raining....
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Boys Premier Level: Westside >> THUSC
Girls Premier Level: THUSC > Westside-TS > Westside
If your child is not "premier-level" not sure it matters which club you are in, as long team is playing at the right level, you like the parents in the group, your kid is playing with kids they like, and the coach is reasonably good.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostTHUSC is NOT the place if you want your boy to play for a HS level team. They hardly care about their boys program from U8-U14---what makes you think that they care about U15 and higher??
I went to the General Meeting last year and Tom blathered on and on that the boys program is important and that they DO want to be taken seriously and that they ARE going to focus on their boys programs.....blah, blah, blah. All lip service. That's when you know Tom is lying, his lips are moving. A year later and nothing significantly or fundamentally has changed. So much so that we moved/pulled our boy over to FC PDX, just because at least it seems to be a bit more organized and a bit more professional. Who knows if we made the right choice? I just got tire of Tom peeing on my back and telling me it was raining....
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