Girls ECNL/GA

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thorns academy literally hire random people and hope they work out. It’s why they couldn’t keep 03s together and 04s were a laughing stock.

Just like evey club in Oregon, thorns just pay more for numbskulls.

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Just like evey club in Oregon, thorns just pay more for numbskulls.

With the red headed monster out of youth soccer you are getting less numbskull for your dollar now.

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At the expense of your child’s well-being? I have personally witnessed thorns academy coaches verbally abuse players (on numerous occasions). Parents have reported this behavior and it is dismissed by club directors. What are we teaching our kids if we continue to let them play for these people.

I think it would be a detriment to my daughter's well being if I took her out of the program. I don't even make these decisions for her. She is the one actively telling me she wants to compete at a high level and be a part of the program. I have never once heard my duaghter's coach verbally abuse anyone.

I understand that you want justice for what has transpired, but where are we drawing the line here? Gavin is out and deservedly so. Merritt is likely selling the team.

Do we just fire every single person who's worn a Thorns badge?

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I think it would be a detriment to my daughter's well being if I took her out of the program. I don't even make these decisions for her. She is the one actively telling me she wants to compete at a high level and be a part of the program. I have never once heard my duaghter's coach verbally abuse anyone.

I understand that you want justice for what has transpired, but where are we drawing the line here? Gavin is out and deservedly so. Merritt is likely selling the team.

Do we just fire every single person who's worn a Thorns badge?

Do you fire every single person who's worn a Thorns badge? Maybe, they actively worked and supported these people. This wasn't the first report that came out.

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I think it would be a detriment to my daughter's well being if I took her out of the program. I don't even make these decisions for her. She is the one actively telling me she wants to compete at a high level and be a part of the program. I have never once heard my duaghter's coach verbally abuse anyone.

I understand that you want justice for what has transpired, but where are we drawing the line here? Gavin is out and deservedly so. Merritt is likely selling the team.

Do we just fire every single person who's worn a Thorns badge?

I love the people who say “this didn’t happen to me, or my daughter”, so it must be ok..? The point is that if everyone takes this attitude then how do the victims get any justice. You must hold the entire organization accountable or there will always be scapegoats and patsy’s to take the fall and the snakes will keep power.
sorry, but yes the entire organization is corrupted based on the Yates report and must be rebuilt. Otherwise this will happen again. History proves this.
Merritt Paulson is highly involved in the Thorns Academy. Highly. His daughter plays there, his wife has coached summer games for the 08 team, and I have personally seen him at many events talking to admin and coaches. How do you think they practice at Providence??

Destroy it all and rebuild it. Better. Only way this gets fixed

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Good platform for my kid to get looks for college, consistent training, decent coaching (controversial, I know), and the collective group are fairly talented.

Fairly treated, said no one at the Thorns ever. Thanks for your post Tracy. Keep up the good fight

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Current director (TN) was one of the ones that dismissed reports of abuse. Guess they don’t care as much as you think.

Tracy has her own reputation as abusive. And has said some pretty terrible stuff to young players healing from injuries.

But all of the people who have kids there say the same thing. “College attention” “the brand is great” “elite teams” only 1 is true here. But “college” is loosely defined….yes George Fox is a college.

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And how about the position of the ECNL, will they drop the Thorns Academy from the league?

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Go with Thorns or NW Elite. If your daughter can make Thorns, they seem to be stronger than NW Elite at most age groups now, and they offer more affiliation w the professional club. Most girls are choosing Thorns over NW Elite.

Lol. That affiliation with a ‘professional club’.

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Sure didn’t help the older teams. Everyone left.

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And how about the position of the ECNL, will they drop the Thorns Academy from the league?

Yes they will. Until Merritt Paulson sells.

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And how about the position of the ECNL, will they drop the Thorns Academy from the league?

My guess is no.

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My guess is no.

Already in motion. I’ve heard from a reputable source that ECNL has already communicated with Thorns Academy and there are contingencies in place depending on NWSL position for ownership.

They could be suspended from ECNL participation beginning as soon as January 2023

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Good job MP and GW. Might be a good time to visit New Zealand, forever

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Already in motion. I’ve heard from a reputable source that ECNL has already communicated with Thorns Academy and there are contingencies in place depending on NWSL position for ownership.

They could be suspended from ECNL participation beginning as soon as January 2023

No, no they won’t.

these leagues are money grubbing and don’t care about that enough. Even the ga for all the talk they do don’t really have the ability to kick clubs out.

they all love money and social media more than reality.