Everyone always talks about how much better DAP is then other leagues, but the seacoast 2000 preacademy team only had a tie and two losses in needham.
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Preacademy is not quite DAP
And seacoast tends to be weak in dap league -
FC Blazer U17 beat the number 1 (non DAP) ranked team in the country (Smithtown) 2-0. In the semifinals they beat another top 20 team (Dix Hill) to reach the finals (tomorrow). I would like to see the Bolts or Revs put together a similar age group of kids to play this team.Comment
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FO's last great teamComment
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I think FO will continue to put together some excellent teams.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
He is rebuilding and doing alright, which is not too bad after losing three very good teams and two very successful coaches.Comment
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FO can rebuild but it will be more difficult than in the past with Rev & bolts dap/preacademy,
Gps elite teams, and other good nep clubsComment
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One, realize that an academy or per academy team is about 1/2 a year younger than their opponents in these situations, because they use the int'l Jan 1 age cutoff, not the American Aug 1. Two, though the DAP clubs seem to want people to get the impression that preacademy is similar caliber as academy, it is not. You know this whether by following players you know, watching a game, or observing results as you've done. Three, this is not new, as you can look at last year's Memorial Day and thanksgiving results and see the same. I think it's good that the dap clubs enter these events, as it gives them feedback about how and what to improve.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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FO also has a very good U16G team and starting to build a girls program.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Wow....you have been bitter for a long time. That was a statement from a few years ago. Let it go dude!!Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
But lets consider the following hypothetical. The field formation of the moment changes frequently each year and during the year for many teams; professional or not. Clearly the intelligent observer, coach, and player will recognize that the best formation for any particular team really depends on the makeup of that team. This can range from a 3:5:2 to a 4:4:2 to a 5:3:2 to a 5:4:1.
if a teams plays with a sweeper, lets up very few goals and wins many games, how could you argue that it is a bad formation? OK, lets assume that you are arguing for better development and a sweeper is not part of your world. if the sweeper is essentially the last line before the goalie and is able to clear or control the ball then how is that a bad thing?...and what if that particular sweeper then goes on to college and plays ball there...maybe as a sweeper or just another defender....is that a bad thing??Comment
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[QUOTE=Unregistered;1270905]Wow....you have been bitter for a long time. That was a statement from a few years ago. Let it go dude!!
But lets consider the following hypothetical. The field formation of the moment changes frequently each year and during the year for many teams; professional or not. Clearly the intelligent observer, coach, and player will recognize that the best formation for any particular team really depends on the makeup of that team. This can range from a 3:5:2 to a 4:4:2 to a 5:3:2 to a 5:4:1.
if a teams plays with a sweeper, lets up very few goals and wins many games, how could you argue that it is a bad formation? OK, lets assume that you are arguing for better development and a sweeper is not part of your world. if the sweeper is essentially the last line before the goalie and is able to clear or control the ball then how is that a bad thing?...and what if that particular sweeper then goes on to college and plays ball there...maybe as a sweeper or just another defender....is that a bad
FOs program is dead and will continue to lose more players and teams. No coaching staff, no youth program, just hanging on by a thread. How's that National Championship coming?Comment
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[QUOTE=Unregistered;1270929]Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
You sound like a parent whose child was cut from the Blazers or one who has a kid on a DAP team. For the former, please realize that only one team wins the national title. Well, actuallly, now that there are at least three national titles, I suppose there are three. in other words, without doing the math, it is unlikely that any team from Mass will win any of the National titles. if you are a DAP parent, then when has either DAP team finished in the final two....much less winning the title.
That being said, I do believe it was an FO team that last one a boys title that came from massachusetts.
With regard to the current lot of teams, the Blazer youth teams are doing alright. the U12 just won their MAPLE division over a tough Valeo and PTUSA team.
With regard to the current U17 team, they have had four tournaments since the Fall (Bethesda, Disney, NEFC, State Cup play and now Potomac). They have not lost any of the last 28 games played.....have given up 6 goals.....and have beated the # 13, #10, and #1 ranked team (according to Gotsoccer) in the country, and are about to face the #5 team in the finals of the Potomac tournament. While I realize that they have a long way to go to get to any national tournament....one has to admit......as difficult as it might be.....that this team is doing well.Comment
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