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**Unregistered** · 09-01-2017, 10:16 PM

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**Unregistered** · 09-01-2017, 10:20 PM

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It's not looking good for the general lee.

**Unregistered** · 09-01-2017, 10:23 PM

I can smell the deep fried pickles and cotton candy.

**Unregistered** · 09-01-2017, 11:27 PM

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I support the GDA but have to admit this is funny.

**Unregistered** · 09-02-2017, 10:29 AM

Can't be worse than this FB Q&A they had. Isis hostage videos are better quality

https://www.facebook.com/development...1468668550481/

**Unregistered** · 09-02-2017, 11:34 AM

Impressive feed with commentators: https://www.facebook.com/development...type=3&theater

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GIRLS' DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY KICKS OFF WITH LIVE STREAM OF SKY BLUE - PDA VS. FC VIRGINIA ON SEPT. 2

108 Games Kick Off on Opening Weekend, Highlighted by First Feature Game Broadcast on
U.S. Soccer Development Academy Facebook Page at 11 a.m. ET

CHICAGO (Sept. 1, 2017) -The U.S. Soccer Girls' Development Academy launches on Sept. 2 with a feature game broadcast of Sky Blue - PDA (Somerset, N.J.) vs. FC Virginia (Chantilly, Va.) in the U-16/17 age group (2002/2001 birth years). The game in Somerset, N.J. will be available to watch for free on the U.S. Soccer Development Academy Facebook Page .

Following the success of the Boys' Academy, the creation of the Girls' Academy program was officially announced on Feb. 23, 2016 to begin play in fall of 2017. Over 6,000 players from 69 clubs across the country will compete in the inaugural Girls' Development Academy season. Together, the Boys' and Girls' Academy programs will include 197 unique clubs that will field teams across six age groups in the boy's program: U-12, U-13, U-14, U-15, U-16/17, and U-18/19 and four age groups in the girls' program: U-14, U-15, U-16/17, and U-18/19. For more information about the Academy, visit ussoccerda.com.

As part of its overall mission to develop world-class players by impacting the everyday club environment, the Girls' Development Academy will adopt the same standards as the Boys' program, playing fewer games in favor of more meaningful contests and increased training.

Girls' Development Academy First Feature Game Information

WHO: Sky Blue - PDA (Somerset, N.J.)
FC Virginia (Chantilly, Va.)
U-16/17 age group (2002/2001)

WHAT: First feature game for the Girls' Development Academy, launching Sept. 2 with 69 member clubs and over 6,000 players

WHEN: Sept. 2, 2017 | 11 a.m. ET 8am PT

WHERE: PDA Soccer Complex
1 Upper Pond Rd.
Somerset, N.J.

HOW TO WATCH: U.S. Soccer Development Academy Facebook Page

**Unregistered** · 09-02-2017, 12:30 PM

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Live shot:

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**Unregistered** · 09-02-2017, 12:32 PM

Very difficult to watch.Almost as much fun as watching competitive chess.

**Unregistered** · 09-02-2017, 12:33 PM

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Very difficult to watch.Almost as much fun as watching competitive chess.

The US Men's national team approaches games with the intent to bore their opponent into submission.

**Unregistered** · 09-02-2017, 05:06 PM

Poor Results?

Not seeing the typical post game social media bragging from academy moms. Rough start?

**Unregistered** · 09-02-2017, 06:15 PM

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Not seeing the typical post game social media bragging from academy moms. Rough start?

Not much to brag about when the entire club went winless for the weekend.

**Unregistered** · 09-02-2017, 08:24 PM

U14 score??

**Unregistered** · 09-02-2017, 08:48 PM

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Not much to brag about when the entire club went winless for the weekend.

I'm laughing...

Oregon regardless of what league any teams are playing in only puts out one competitive Girls team that can compete well regionally once every 2 or so years and maybe 25% of them actually consolidate majority of top 18 players.

The DA isn't anything new. It's just the same coaches coaching the same kids but with a different schedule. This is no different then teams playing in the Ecnl league. Nearly all are struggling and it's failing on several age groups.

The thorns probably lost pretty handily but it's no different then anyone else. But don't expect them to really deliver on the pathway to the pros nonsense. They have the added benefit of support by the pro team but what they don't have is time. It's extremely expensive doing the way they are doing. I commend them for it. but they won't see the return like you would on the boys side.

Ecnl clubs are using the same logic that is used against them when attacking the thorns supporters. But now they have to be more accountable as both were making questionable decisions when it comes to doing the best thing for their players. GPS, Eastside, Salmon Creek, and Washt have regional level teams that are best in age group or top2. Eastside is still finding its way back to decent teams at every age group but with a 10.5 million dollar facility will change things for th the club while competitors in the west are fighting for, struggling to pay, or having to share fields to train on.

Pred:

Thorns bring a solidified contender for top girls program. Fc Portland and Crossfire continue to try to remain aloat in Ecnl while other clubs continue to progress faster. Thorns may not be around if things don't go well for the women's game, might want to consider trying it, otherwise go to where the coach that would help your kid the most and beware of programs that say flying and losing every game is good development.