U13 smack/power ranking

[Unregistered]

It makes total sense in not allowing Onyx to play up in Fall league. If they did allow that, OPL would have to create some special rules as it pertains to NWCL qualification. Not allowing them to play up in Fall just makes the scenario cleaner and easier. However, Spring means nothing for qualification. As a parent of another team in the division, we appreciate the chance to play them and would miss that chance to guage our improvement. But if they truly want to play up, what is lost or what complications arise?

+1

(However, I do not have a dd in either age bracket)

[Unregistered]

It makes total sense in not allowing Onyx to play up in Fall league. If they did allow that, OPL would have to create some special rules as it pertains to NWCL qualification. Not allowing them to play up in Fall just makes the scenario cleaner and easier. However, Spring means nothing for qualification. As a parent of another team in the division, we appreciate the chance to play them and would miss that chance to guage our improvement. But if they truly want to play up, what is lost or what complications arise?

My guess would be that a U14 team does not want to get bumped down for a U13 team.

[Unregistered]

My guess would be that a U14 team does not want to get bumped down for a U13 team.

I'm not familiar with this team other than hearing they must have many of the best players at the age group. It sounds like they must be blowing out the competition in their own age group. Have they thought about staying at their own age level and playing on the boys side? The boys usually don't like it until they see how good the girls are.

[Unregistered]

I'm not familiar with this team other than hearing they must have many of the best players at the age group. It sounds like they must be blowing out the competition in their own age group. Have they thought about staying at their own age level and playing on the boys side? The boys usually don't like it until they see how good the girls are.

Give me a break. That might work at U-12 but at U-14/U-15 it wouldn't even be competitive.

[Unregistered]

So I doubt that Sherwood can beat FCP next weekend so they stand a real chance of not even making it into NWCL next year. How can a team go from one of the best teams in Premier last year to 5th or 6th this year? I have to wonder if the new players never fit in or is it coaching. What if they make it into NWCL and the team falls apart? Who takes that spot the next best record?

Anything to say now? Glad you had it all figured out...incorrectly!!! Sherwood just seems to have FC's number? I do not know much about FC, but like alot of 12/13 year old girls, guess they have ups and downs. What does FC need to become better at finishing games more consistently? Just curious / Thoughts?

[Unregistered]

Anything to say now? Glad you had it all figured out...incorrectly!!! Sherwood just seems to have FC's number? I do not know much about FC, but like alot of 12/13 year old girls, guess they have ups and downs. What does FC need to become better at finishing games more consistently? Just curious / Thoughts?

A little animosity there? They, FC, appear to be just fine and continually improving having moved from 8th place last fall to 3rd this season. Congratulations to your girls for winning the game and securing a NWCL spot. Interesting that you seem to want to pick apart what ails FC when they finished ahead of Sherwood in the league standings? It would seem that both teams struggle with some consistency issues........and yes, likely because they are 12/13 year olds. Just relax and enjoy watching the journey.

[Unregistered]

A little animosity there? They, FC, appear to be just fine and continually improving having moved from 8th place last fall to 3rd this season. Congratulations to your girls for winning the game and securing a NWCL spot. Interesting that you seem to want to pick apart what ails FC when they finished ahead of Sherwood in the league standings? It would seem that both teams struggle with some consistency issues........and yes, likely because they are 12/13 year olds. Just relax and enjoy watching the journey.

FCSC Nemesis is definitely enjoying it!

[Unregistered]

I think they see that LO plays prettier soccer. It may not lead to more victories than Sherwood at the moment but it will eventually pay off. They move the ball around better where Sherwood sends a long ball almost everytime. Both are great teams and when they play each other it's always very tough!

L.O. Hasn't been developing their players like the good ol days......look at the standings in OPL....not 1 team, U11-U14 finished in ten top 4! The days of the Extreme and the Defeeters is OVER!

[Unregistered]

Anything to say now? Glad you had it all figured out...incorrectly!!! Sherwood just seems to have FC's number? I do not know much about FC, but like alot of 12/13 year old girls, guess they have ups and downs. What does FC need to become better at finishing games more consistently? Just curious / Thoughts?

Do you seriously live in your own little world? When Sherwood wins a game you are always on here bragging about how amazing the team is, how athletic, they are, blah, blah, blah. And when they lose a game it is typically because of the fields or the refs. How can you put a team down that beat you in the standings?????? FC is the better team and their results speak for themselves. Talk about having someone's number? I guess Nemesis, LO and Onyx have Sherwood's number.

Let's not forget that FC went from 8th place to 3rd and Sherwood went from 2nd to barely claiming 4th. I have a lot of respect for the FC team and am sure that by spring they will be in 2nd. And you really want to talk about finishing? FC doubled Sherwood's goal differential and scored 5 more goals than Sherwood.

Oh and who can forget that they managed to tie Onyx. You just keep living in your own little bubble and think about the good ol' days when Sherwood was a top team. The rest of the league will move on and keep going forward.

[Unregistered]

Anything to say now? Glad you had it all figured out...incorrectly!!! Sherwood just seems to have FC's number? I do not know much about FC, but like alot of 12/13 year old girls, guess they have ups and downs. What does FC need to become better at finishing games more consistently? Just curious / Thoughts?

I think you should just worry about your own team. You don't finish games well or play consistently. Oh and rumor has it that four or five girls are already shopping for another team. Call THUSC maybe you can pick up some more players from there "B" team. Just curious / Thoughts?

[Unregistered]

Not even a SHerwood parent. Just looking for some insight about the team from a perspective much closer to the team than me. My daughter is considering FC next year as a team to play for. I hear lots of great things about FC, but wanted an honest opinion.

[Unregistered]

In trying to return to civility, I would like to congratulate all the players and coaches on a great fall season. It was fun to watch the growth and improvement of so many teams. Others may have struggled, but I never saw any team give up and those teams rose to the challenges and gave their best effort. There appears to have been a few injuries and I wish those girls a speedy return to the field. Here is hoping any of the basketball players return healthy and all teams continue to grow during the Spring in their preparations for State Cup or whatever it will be called this year. And finally, for those who venture out of the state for tournaments this winter, best of luck, represent Oregon proudly!

[Unregistered]

In trying to return to civility, I would like to congratulate all the players and coaches on a great fall season. It was fun to watch the growth and improvement of so many teams. Others may have struggled, but I never saw any team give up and those teams rose to the challenges and gave their best effort. There appears to have been a few injuries and I wish those girls a speedy return to the field. Here is hoping any of the basketball players return healthy and all teams continue to grow during the Spring in their preparations for State Cup or whatever it will be called this year. And finally, for those who venture out of the state for tournaments this winter, best of luck, represent Oregon proudly!

Great post, your attempt to get back on a positive note is appreciated. I think this season can be summed up as there was one team by far that was the best, one team that struggled the most at the bottom and the for the rest of the teams it was anyones game depending on who wanted it most that weekend. Look forward to a good Spring season.....

[Unregistered]

Not even a SHerwood parent. Just looking for some insight about the team from a perspective much closer to the team than me. My daughter is considering FC next year as a team to play for. I hear lots of great things about FC, but wanted an honest opinion.

FC is a pretty consistent club. Every club has good and bad coaches and good and bad teams so you need to check out who is coaching that team and find out about her. But getting into Champions league at every age group is a good accomplishment for a club.