The Revolution Academy needs to make some changes.

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I'm not fan of the Revs Academy program and am hoping things improve soon so my kid might benefit, but this is a bit misleading. Most readers will have picked this up the fact that the other poster set the U15 standings table to list by points earned. The Revs U15s have played 2-3 fewer games than the other teams in their division, so of course, are behind in points earned. The rankings on the actual DA website are listed by points per game played, the U15s are still in 3rd place.

Here lies the problem with you morons. Everything is driven by W/L.

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Here lies the problem with you morons. Everything is driven by W/L.

Then, you tell me Revs parent what "drives" the Revs academy teams? W/L records indicate success on the field. Everything put in practice and applied in a competitive match. Just like in any other sport. It displays talent, player's skillset and coaching philosophy.College scouts gather and target teams that have team success. Revs teams are not in that category despite what Mike Burns, Gary Hall, Bryan Scales and Brad Friedel's little cameo appearance say. It's a deflection promotional piece aimed at retaining and garnering interest in the academy which is losing ground on all fronts.

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It's a flaw in the system as a whole. There's rankings and playoffs for all to see. Strong performances keep talent knocking on the club door, wanting in. This is even more important at pay to play clubs. Besides, motivated players want to play and win. So do coaches. Are wins indicative of development? Of course not. But they do motivate people

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It's a flaw in the system as a whole. There's rankings and playoffs for all to see. Strong performances keep talent knocking on the club door, wanting in. This is even more important at pay to play clubs. Besides, motivated players want to play and win. So do coaches. Are wins indicative of development? Of course not. But they do motivate people

My kid is learning to be comfortable with losing, a very important life lesson.

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My kid is learning to be comfortable with losing, a very important life lesson.

Mine too and I hate it. The coaches don’t care.

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My kid is learning to be comfortable with losing, a very important life lesson.

Mediocrity is something all kids should strive for.

- The Revs

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Mediocrity is something all kids should strive for.

- The Revs

The Revs used to be THE pathway to college soccer.

Now it's EVERY other club placing more players in the college ranks.

I maintain that this is beneficial to the motivated soccer player in Massachusetts because the selection criteria of the Revs is convoluted at best.

Opening up proven pathways to quality schools without having to participate in the local, dysfunctional, MLS DA bubble is a huge win for the soccer landscape.

If you want to go to Revs have at it.

If you want to go to college, look to top teams at almost every other club.

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The Revs used to be THE pathway to college soccer.

Now it's EVERY other club placing more players in the college ranks.

I maintain that this is beneficial to the motivated soccer player in Massachusetts because the selection criteria of the Revs is convoluted at best.

Opening up proven pathways to quality schools without having to participate in the local, dysfunctional, MLS DA bubble is a huge win for the soccer landscape.

If you want to go to Revs have at it.

If you want to go to college, look to top teams at almost every other club.

This is right. The Revs Academy system really isn't intended to get kids into college. It's supposed to be creating NT and professional players. Unfortunately, most 18 year old high school graduates are just not ready to make that leap, and it seems these kids get caught in between two paths.

I think the shift we are seeing comes from parents and players being more aware of the value they're getting from staying with the Revs those last couple years of high school. Kids being chosen for the YNT teams will obviously stay, hoping for either an HG contract or to be spotted by a club abroad when playing in high level competitions. Kids who don't have a lot of scholastic aptitude may also make a bet that relying on soccer will get them into a better program than focusing on grades (and this is probably a good bet for some).

It's the kids who are good students in the Revs Academy that we are seeing make a move out of the program toward the end of high school in order to position themselves better academically (usually through private high schools, and for some, less of a commute=more time for school work). They still have the strong soccer background and will play at high level club until they graduate. Rate of improvement of play may drop off somewhat, playing in less competitive leagues, but the academic advantage makes up for this. These kids end up getting into good schools, but are no longer listed as commits for the Revs. It'd be interesting to see the list of commits for kids who spent 2 or more years with the Revs before graduating.

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Reality is USSF cares only about pro/Nt players but 99.5% either don't have the skills or aspirations. It isn't just a Revs-only thing. It's a system designed for a small group of one type of player that needs too many of the others to make it work logistically and financially

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Reality is USSF cares only about pro/Nt players but 99.5% either don't have the skills or aspirations. It isn't just a Revs-only thing. It's a system designed for a small group of one type of player that needs too many of the others to make it work logistically and financially

There's lots of other opportunities in the US. We are not in the favelas in Brazil where turning pro is the only dream. The smart, intelligent US players know that there are many great options for them. US Soccer needs to realize that many of the most talented players lose interest early. They need the right type of scouting ecosystem (an evolved, smart system, free of ignorance, nepotism and other forms of corruption) to find and nurture these players.

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There's lots of other opportunities in the US. We are not in the favelas in Brazil where turning pro is the only dream. The smart, intelligent US players know that there are many great options for them. US Soccer needs to realize that many of the most talented players lose interest early. They need the right type of scouting ecosystem (an evolved, smart system, free of ignorance, nepotism and other forms of corruption) to find and nurture these players.

We're not in Favelas? Ever been to Lawrence or Lowell?

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Brad Friedel has no idea what he has walked into.He must really be impressed with 9,000 people in a football stadium that seats 68,000. What a mess of an organization. Their best player Lee Nguyen, has had it. They entice some poor immigrant kid from Leominster with $150,000 to pay for that sh*t team.

Lee Nguyen thanks New England "fans" on his Instagram. What "fans"? Boston Cannons lacrosse players have more followers. This city and soccer is a joke. A big thanks to the Krafts.

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These kids end up getting into good schools, but are no longer listed as commits for the Revs. It'd be interesting to see the list of commits for kids who spent 2 or more years with the Revs before graduating.

The Revs claimed an already committed player as their own after 3 games this spring.

You may want to take a closer look at the Revs' commits and where they actually developed instead of those from other clubs.

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There's lots of other opportunities in the US. We are not in the favelas in Brazil where turning pro is the only dream. The smart, intelligent US players know that there are many great options for them. US Soccer needs to realize that many of the most talented players lose interest early. They need the right type of scouting ecosystem (an evolved, smart system, free of ignorance, nepotism and other forms of corruption) to find and nurture these players.

Bryan Scales and Revs academy:

ignorance: check
nepotism: check
corruption: check

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Brad Friedel: Peter Garrett (Midnight Oil)

Two ugly dudes separated at birth? Anyone notice how Friedel has a British accent that comes and goes like a bad rash?