2013 Girls HS Soccer

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I think there will be plenty of "big, strong girls running around looking to take your head off" in D1 college soccer. I know you've been to see D1 college games--and I know you've seen an ECNL game or two. No big strong players in either venue? I'd say bigger, stronger, faster than at most HS games, but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt that the point you are trying to make is that the level of skill and finesse in ECNL and D1 college play is much higher. If that wasn't your point, I'm sure you'll let me know. :)

It's a myth that HS soccer is that much differnt than D1 college soccer. This from the Massachussetts Talking Soccer site--although it's about a year old, I think it makes a point that even top college programs can resemble D2 RI soccer:

"I saw BC play for the first time last night, against Northeastern, and I don't remember ever seeing as physical a BC team. BC's overall physical edge was astounding. Many of the BC players ran to the ball with their elbows held out and menacingly high, something I haven't noted so much before (as if they needed the extra edge).

And yes, there was plenty of contact and collisions, and players did drop left and right, on both sides. Northeastern wasn't shy about running to the ball, either. Fortunately, no one seemed to be seriously hurt. (The ref let both teams play a hard-nosed game, but I thought he was fair and kept the game under control.) Northeastern, coming in 1-3, played gallantly in keeping the game scoreless until the 75th minute.

I can't remember a BC team I enjoyed watching less, although maybe that was because of the mismatch. Not many skills were on display from players not named Mewis or Morrison. Beautiful game? No, bullies' game."

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It's a myth that HS soccer is that much differnt than D1 college soccer. This from the Massachussetts Talking Soccer site--although it's about a year old, I think it makes a point that even top college programs can resemble D2 RI soccer:

"I saw BC play for the first time last night, against Northeastern, and I don't remember ever seeing as physical a BC team. BC's overall physical edge was astounding. Many of the BC players ran to the ball with their elbows held out and menacingly high, something I haven't noted so much before (as if they needed the extra edge).

And yes, there was plenty of contact and collisions, and players did drop left and right, on both sides. Northeastern wasn't shy about running to the ball, either. Fortunately, no one seemed to be seriously hurt. (The ref let both teams play a hard-nosed game, but I thought he was fair and kept the game under control.) Northeastern, coming in 1-3, played gallantly in keeping the game scoreless until the 75th minute.

I can't remember a BC team I enjoyed watching less, although maybe that was because of the mismatch. Not many skills were on display from players not named Mewis or Morrison. Beautiful game? No, bullies' game."

THis sounds like Coventry style soccer. Coventry is a team that has set out to out-muscle their opponents, which they have done in the last 2 games quite well. Maybe they got out-muscled in game 1 this season, but I would not expect that to happen again. Check out the pics in the projo of the Coventry-Cumberland game. :)

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It's a myth that HS soccer is that much differnt than D1 college soccer. This from the Massachussetts Talking Soccer site--although it's about a year old, I think it makes a point that even top college programs can resemble D2 RI soccer:

"I saw BC play for the first time last night, against Northeastern, and I don't remember ever seeing as physical a BC team. BC's overall physical edge was astounding. Many of the BC players ran to the ball with their elbows held out and menacingly high, something I haven't noted so much before (as if they needed the extra edge).

And yes, there was plenty of contact and collisions, and players did drop left and right, on both sides. Northeastern wasn't shy about running to the ball, either. Fortunately, no one seemed to be seriously hurt. (The ref let both teams play a hard-nosed game, but I thought he was fair and kept the game under control.) Northeastern, coming in 1-3, played gallantly in keeping the game scoreless until the 75th minute.

I can't remember a BC team I enjoyed watching less, although maybe that was because of the mismatch. Not many skills were on display from players not named Mewis or Morrison. Beautiful game? No, bullies' game."

A. Just because some other clown says it on Mass TS doesn't make it true
B. No one said D1 college isn't physical, it's physical and skilled. HS is just physical.
C. You are much more likely to get called for an agressive tackle in college than HS and you are much more likely to pay a price for fouls with a goal on a set piece in college than HS.

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no comments at all about EG-EWG? No one has anything serious or mature to say, or even anything stupid or sarcastic (which of course we are all hoping for!)

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no comments at all about EG-EWG? No one has anything serious or mature to say, or even anything stupid or sarcastic (which of course we are all hoping for!)

well, 2 pretty strong teams play to a 1-0 EG win. I think the projo summary said it all. Why would EG brag about how they won, or EWG talk about what they might have done better? Most teams still have to play both EG and EWG. Better to leave everyone guessing, if a 1-0 game is a mystery to anyone.

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A. Just because some other clown says it on Mass TS doesn't make it true
B. No one said D1 college isn't physical, it's physical and skilled. HS is just physical.
C. You are much more likely to get called for an agressive tackle in college than HS and you are much more likely to pay a price for fouls with a goal on a set piece in college than HS.

You make three great points. I would also add that most games tend to descend to the level of the weaker team. I have no doubt the NEU has a fine program, it is not in the same league with BC, not even close. NEU only alternative is to turn it into a survival test rather than a soccer match. If you are smart, you use the tactics that give you the best chance at a result, is isn't a dance recital it is a contact sport. I suspect that if BC was playing NC it would have been an different match entirely.

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Rogers girls coached should be fined! Up 9-0 at the half and proceeds to rack up 6 more goals. Unreal!

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Portsmouth looks impressive. Only a matter of time before this tool of a coach blows it.

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Portsmouth looks impressive. Only a matter of time before this tool of a coach blows it.

South looked flat. Not connecting. Played a much better game (at home of course with great crowd support) against EWG, but I think in the long run SK will finish higher than Portsmouth in the rankings. portsmouth will probably fade.

As for tonight Prout vs Smithfield, I think you will see Prout turn it on. Smithfield will probably come out swinging, but they have not been able to get past the loss of their top player, and no one is stepping up to get the job done. Good talent across the board, but if they drop this one tonight, count 'em out.

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Didn't count the Smithfield MA player since she's always hurt, think she's played about 5 HS games over 4 years.

High school soccer ain't her gig and she ain't her sister, hard to maintain possession when you have big, strong girls running around looking to take your head off. Little different than ECNL. With a commit to D1 in her future, don't think you're going to see her playing too much this season.

How snobbish of you not to recognize the "other" MA ECNL player on Smithfield, her star has crashed quickly.

the comment: "With a commit to D1 in her future, don't think you're going to see her playing too much this season." makes me wonder why a D1 coach would not want a player playing in high school? Should players be giving a full season prior to going to college or should they rest? We have asked this question many times especially at ODP college info sessions and the answer is always that the coaches want to see players playing all the way up to college. This is something that there seems to be many answers to questions and no single place of information. Is there a book about this stuff anywhere? How do people get these college playing spots? When do you start the process?

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the comment: "With a commit to D1 in her future, don't think you're going to see her playing too much this season." makes me wonder why a D1 coach would not want a player playing in high school? Should players be giving a full season prior to going to college or should they rest? We have asked this question many times especially at ODP college info sessions and the answer is always that the coaches want to see players playing all the way up to college. This is something that there seems to be many answers to questions and no single place of information. Is there a book about this stuff anywhere? How do people get these college playing spots? When do you start the process?

The best thing to do is to find someone who has a D1 college-bound player (or D2 or 3 if that is where you are looking) and ask them what they did. This site is crawling with trolls looking to reveal info that maybe some players and parents don't want revealed. Also, if you are counting on this site to learn what you need to know regarding the recruiting process, you aren't doing yourself any favors.

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South looked flat. Not connecting. Played a much better game (at home of course with great crowd support) against EWG, but I think in the long run SK will finish higher than Portsmouth in the rankings. portsmouth will probably fade.

As for tonight Prout vs Smithfield, I think you will see Prout turn it on. Smithfield will probably come out swinging, but they have not been able to get past the loss of their top player, and no one is stepping up to get the job done. Good talent across the board, but if they drop this one tonight, count 'em out.

I know someone at the Prout-Smithfield game is on TS right now....what's the score?

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Smithfield smoked Prout 5-0.

A couple soft goals but Smithfield looked pretty good, not championship material. Prout has no offense threat and still managed to hit three posts with Smithfields shaky defense. Not sure Smithfield has enough to get back to the dance this year.

Prout needs a new coach or something, pretty uninspired play so far for that club.

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the RI vs MA premier soccer (which is better) argument was put to rest in the LSA thumping of Smithfield 3-0 last week. EWG is kind of a fluke with only 1 premier player, but wait for the NK-Smithfield game to see WHICH RI premier team is the better one. Prediction:

NK 5 - Smithfield 2

NK is one of the weakest teams in my opinon. Look who they played so far. 3 teams, 2 of which have not won a single game, and 1 has one only one game. Look at EG--another 3-0 team that has played strong teams and won. Smithfield started out there season with 2 of the best teams in the state, not 3 of the bottom teams like NK did. NK will collapse as always in the next few weeks. Coventry will out play NK and wait until they meet Port, EG, LSA. NK does not have what it takes to be a top finisher in the end.

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NK is one of the weakest teams in my opinon. Look who they played so far. 3 teams, 2 of which have not won a single game, and 1 has one only one game. Look at EG--another 3-0 team that has played strong teams and won. Smithfield started out there season with 2 of the best teams in the state, not 3 of the bottom teams like NK did. NK will collapse as always in the next few weeks. Coventry will out play NK and wait until they meet Port, EG, LSA. NK does not have what it takes to be a top finisher in the end.

Probably a bit harsh, but NK has played 3 teams that have only scored a total of 2 goals--so it is safe to say that NK is as yet untested. The real deal so far--Portsmouth. Obviously Smithfield will get a few wins in the next week or two, but here are the unknowns so far:

Cranston West--only give up 2 against LSA?

Coventry--2 strong performances

EG--also the real deal, but only 1-0 against EWG

EWG--spoiler or possible contender? too hard to say just yet, but at 2-1, certainly a factor

LSA--the big question. CAn they return to former glory?