Rutgers $200 mil shortfall

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And one club has a state monopoly. It’s illegal

And you enjoy your lowly GAL league aka new fake DA league....I would be embarrassed to play in that.

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Can you imagine... one club that is so powerful, and omnipresent that is takes up 90% of the discussions on these crazy soccer boards? I mean really if you can’t beat em (which clearly you can’t) JOIN EM!

PDA’s record of D1, NT and professional placements is unparalleled- add to that they basically control ECNL and the northeast, stop the hate and just (if your kid can make a team) sign up! It’s really that simple. If PDA is a viable option for you can’t see why you wouldn’t play for them! AND DESPITE WHAT YOU ALL WILL SAY - my kid does not play for PDA - but if it worked geographically and she could make the team she sure would! No better option if your kid wants D1! It’s the truth - sad for some but true!

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Can you imagine... one club that is so powerful, and omnipresent that is takes up 90% of the discussions on these crazy soccer boards? I mean really if you can’t beat em (which clearly you can’t) JOIN EM!

PDA’s record of D1, NT and professional placements is unparalleled- add to that they basically control ECNL and the northeast, stop the hate and just (if your kid can make a team) sign up! It’s really that simple. If PDA is a viable option for you can’t see why you wouldn’t play for them! AND DESPITE WHAT YOU ALL WILL SAY - my kid does not play for PDA - but if it worked geographically and she could make the team she sure would! No better option if your kid wants D1! It’s the truth - sad for some but true!

They are the only option because Matchfit is terrible. If they had a real program and leadership it be a fair balance. PDA is the dominate platform but they don’t train well and recruit better then any other club.

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And you enjoy your lowly GAL league aka new fake DA league....I would be embarrassed to play in that.

I’m confused... are you playing or is your daughter playing??

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I’m confused... are you playing or is your daughter playing??

Why are we talking about irrelevant league that no one has heard of, pls focus on Rutgers topic of them being in the hole $200 mil.

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Why are we talking about irrelevant league that no one has heard of, pls focus on Rutgers topic of them being in the hole $200 mil.

You mean the State of NJ is responsible for the 200 million deficit.

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You mean the State of NJ is responsible for the 200 million deficit.

You mean the taxpayers, meaning you correct??

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You mean the taxpayers, meaning you correct??

It’s the taxpayers, state government and federal government.

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Cancel the Rutgers Womens soccer program!!!!!! Taxpayers shouldnt be on the hook for an over budgeted soccer program..........

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Cancel the Rutgers Womens soccer program!!!!!! Taxpayers shouldnt be on the hook for an over budgeted soccer program..........

Too early in the morning to be such a bitter parent. If that’s your complaint then they should cancel all sports at every State college in the country. BTW, how do you know what the budget is for Women’s soccer? Where can I see the cost analysis between all the men and women sports programs at Rutgers?

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...add to that they basically control ECNL and the northeast...

You say this like it's a compliment.

It's an example of everything that is wrong with youth soccer today.

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Can you imagine... one club that is so powerful, and omnipresent that is takes up 90% of the discussions on these crazy soccer boards? I mean really if you can’t beat em (which clearly you can’t) JOIN EM!

PDA’s record of D1, NT and professional placements is unparalleled- add to that they basically control ECNL and the northeast, stop the hate and just (if your kid can make a team) sign up! It’s really that simple. If PDA is a viable option for you can’t see why you wouldn’t play for them! AND DESPITE WHAT YOU ALL WILL SAY - my kid does not play for PDA - but if it worked geographically and she could make the team she sure would! No better option if your kid wants D1! It’s the truth - sad for some but true!

I don't think you are giving them enough CREDIT! What this club can do with the OBSTACLES put in front of them is AMAZING!! Remember, this is a club made up of a ragtag band of misfits who managed to take on the Mighty Barca and were it NOT for a series of INSURMOUNTABLE circumstances that would've taken DOWN any other CLUB on planet EARTH!!

Think about IT! This plucky group of kids were just coming off a high school season, had to travel for SEVERAL hours flying commercial airlines, arriving in HIGH humidity and SEARING heat, poor FIELD conditions, referees clearly showing their BIAS for the opposition, mean FANS, a format which is set to FAVOR the international competition, cold hotel showers, several players suffering from the COVID, a toilet paper SHORTAGE, and BF problems back at home for several players! After all that, they STILL managed to take the Mighty Barca to the brink of sure defeat. The film over their adventure is in the works, it will be a mix of Bad News Bears and "The 33".

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They are the only option because Matchfit is terrible. If they had a real program and leadership it be a fair balance. PDA is the dominate platform but they don’t train well and recruit better then any other club.

PDA must be reading these forums because they just posted a consolidated list of all their players and all the colleges they are going to, big and small. Good for those girls.

Clearly some kids going to Rutgers but how is that any different than local kids going their to play football, baseball, basketball...etc

I don’t get all the fuss. Rutgers is a good school with great education programs. But if you’re sour about one school and their relationship with one club, then it’s your own fault for not being smarter about your school selection. Take a look at Monmouths roster, plenty of PDA kids that didn’t go to Rutgers.

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PDA must be reading these forums because they just posted a consolidated list of all their players and all the colleges they are going to, big and small. Good for those girls.

Clearly some kids going to Rutgers but how is that any different than local kids going their to play football, baseball, basketball...etc

I don’t get all the fuss. Rutgers is a good school with great education programs. But if you’re sour about one school and their relationship with one club, then it’s your own fault for not being smarter about your school selection. Take a look at Monmouths roster, plenty of PDA kids that didn’t go to Rutgers.

Its great to see local kids staying at local colleges, for years Rutgers football has been losing best players to Penn State etc., I would be far more upset if players werent recruited from PDA to Rutgers. That would be worse as Rutgers coaches would indicate their club training sucks. Every large succesful club has ties to colleges locally, its obvious when you check college rosters.

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Its great to see local kids staying at local colleges, for years Rutgers football has been losing best players to Penn State etc., I would be far more upset if players werent recruited from PDA to Rutgers. That would be worse as Rutgers coaches would indicate their club training sucks. Every large succesful club has ties to colleges locally, its obvious when you check college rosters.

As long as they follow NCAA regs who cares? Most players will stay within a half day's drive from home AND many college coaches also coach at high level clubs in their area. They already know the players, know the families and think they're a good fit.