Boys 05

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If you really want your mind blown, go out and watch the FCP v Westside match tomorrow. Then consider that people are actually under the impression that these are good soccer teams. Then, weep.

I'm under the impression that both are reasonably advanced teams of 12-year-old boys; better than your average neighborhood club team, not better than a top-flight pro-team's youth academy.

Whether that makes them "good" or not is an interesting question. Good compared to whom? If they're not good, none of the little DA teams in Oregon or SW Washington are good, and possibly not TA either.

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Oh, alright.

FC 4, WT 2
BSC 3 ET 0
Crossfire 3 CFC 0
WT 4 CFC 1

4H 3, ADF 1

Weather permitting, of course.

FC 2 - WT 2 is my guess

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If you really want your mind blown, go out and watch the FCP v Westside match tomorrow. Then consider that people are actually under the impression that these are good soccer teams. Then, weep.

It must be tough for your son to be the diamond in rough just wasting his talent playing the rest of our boys in such a terrible soccer area.

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FC 2 - WT 2 is my guess

FC 3 - 1 over WT

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It must be tough for your son to be the diamond in rough just wasting his talent playing the rest of our boys in such a terrible soccer area.

Don’t worry about the troll. Dude has a hardon for Oregon soccer. I don’t know why, but every chance he gets, he posts how bad Oregon soccer is. Not just on this page. He trolls them all and pops off about how bad it all is. Must be a very little man in more than one way.

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Don’t worry about the troll. Dude has a hardon for Oregon soccer. I don’t know why, but every chance he gets, he posts how bad Oregon soccer is. Not just on this page. He trolls them all and pops off about how bad it all is. Must be a very little man in more than one way.

When you realize your kid stinks, it's comforting to believe that everyone else's kid stinks as well.

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Oh buddy, keep convincing yourself Westside parents are bitterly and ridiculously jealous of FCP. That obviously makes you feel better and like an elitist. It could not be further from the truth. And you are right, it would be laughable and pathetic. You want to believe that Westside 2005 is in disarray, jealous, angry, upset and in disarray. It's not the case dude. Sure, we had an average fall season, but it's all good. We are not jealous or bitter about anything. Winning in this little, mediocre Oregon DA league is not that important. Monitoring who scores the most goals, so parents can flap their wings is not relevant. If that's what it is about for you, then you are sorely misinformed. As much as you dislike it, Westside has a fantastic team with some of the nicest kids and families. Don't hate on Westside because we have an extensive history of success and happiness. Spend your time figuring out why you are so obsessed about this group and then let it go. Looking forward to playing you tomorrow.

Great job making people not like you Westside. You really don't get it. In one breath you accuse somebody an "elitist" and then in the next, spew about Westside's glory days. That is why people dislike your sideline. The arrogance without accomplishments. Oh well, to each their own. I will say this though...Westside has improved and I would not be surprised at all if they can beat or at least tie FCP. Stay warm and dry tomorrow parents. Enjoy tmseeing your kids do something they love.

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Oh, alright.

FC 4, WT 2
BSC 3 ET 0
Crossfire 3 CFC 0
WT 4 CFC 1

4H 3, ADF 1

Weather permitting, of course.

BSC 6 ET 0
BSC will have top scoring player by end of season.

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Don’t worry about the troll. Dude has a hardon for Oregon soccer. I don’t know why, but every chance he gets, he posts how bad Oregon soccer is. Not just on this page. He trolls them all and pops off about how bad it all is. Must be a very little man in more than one way.

Compared to the actual Timbers DA, the local club teams (those slapping this useless label on their actual club's age specific team) the quality difference is significant, which it should be.

If top shelf youth players, those that could measure up against our nation's best were tearing it up at the neighborhood club (with or without the 'Little DA' label) the Timbers MLS DA would snap them up in a heartbeat. Since this isn't happening, hardly ever.

As a result youth players are being flown in from all corners of the country to fill out the rosters in the Portland Timbers MLS DA.

How bad our the local teams? With the club dilution present day?

The level of quality at the local clubs (today) does not compare favorably to the days of one to three metro clubs pooling all the top talent available with no Timbers DA in the Landscape. Obviously. Which actually is logical.

Just because you like to post about an age group doesn't inflate or deflate their actual quality across all teams. It just means you're bored and enjoying living through the experiences of the 11 to 13 year old boy. Which is somewhat disturbing. But you will grow out of this phase over the next 2 or 3 years of your adult/parent life.

Until then, let this phase run it's course on the anonymous forum.

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Compared to the actual Timbers DA, the local club teams (those slapping this useless label on their actual club's age specific team) the quality difference is significant, which it should be.

If top shelf youth players, those that could measure up against our nation's best were tearing it up at the neighborhood club (with or without the 'Little DA' label) the Timbers MLS DA would snap them up in a heartbeat. Since this isn't happening, hardly ever.

As a result youth players are being flown in from all corners of the country to fill out the rosters in the Portland Timbers MLS DA.

How bad our the local teams? With the club dilution present day?

The level of quality at the local clubs (today) does not compare favorably to the days of one to three metro clubs pooling all the top talent available with no Timbers DA in the Landscape. Obviously. Which actually is logical.

Just because you like to post about an age group doesn't inflate or deflate their actual quality across all teams. It just means you're bored and enjoying living through the experiences of the 11 to 13 year old boy. Which is somewhat disturbing. But you will grow out of this phase over the next 2 or 3 years of your adult/parent life.

Until then, let this phase run it's course on the anonymous forum.

You know, you are right. No Little DA team from Oregon is going to win a National title right now. But you keep calling these players bad. Every chance you get. I wish to hell that you would ‘grow out if it’ as you say.

Why are you trolling this page? Why do you feel so obliged to let everyone hear your assessment of how bad these twelve year olds are? Move on mofo.

Would there be a better U-13 team without the current dilution that exists with so many club options for families to choose from. Sure. That’s not news to anybody.

Doesn’t make Oregon soccer suck, or these kids bad.
Next.

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BSC 6 ET 0
BSC will have top scoring player by end of season.

What, are one of the FC forwards transferring?

You do know that BSC doesn't get to play Eastside every week, right?

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Compared to the actual Timbers DA, the local club teams (those slapping this useless label on their actual club's age specific team) the quality difference is significant, which it should be.

If top shelf youth players, those that could measure up against our nation's best were tearing it up at the neighborhood club (with or without the 'Little DA' label) the Timbers MLS DA would snap them up in a heartbeat. Since this isn't happening, hardly ever.

Interesting question--and I'm speaking of the 05 team, not of the older age groups.

How much are the Timbers paying attention to the other clubs (little DA, OYSA, and for that matter non-affiliated clubs and leagues)?

There was certainly some scouting that went on last year, largely through RTC/OCP, resulting in many players getting invitations in advance of the tryouts. (And for advanced levels of competition, this is generally how you want to run things--if you're forming a super-elite team based solely on an open tryout, you've got a problem).

A few kids have been tagged as "exploratory players" or whatnot--they aren't part of the TA team, but train with them. I've heard all sorts of rumors of TA kids quitting, but am not aware of any kids not on the original roster getting invited.

But beyond that--is the TA still scouting the other clubs (DA or otherwise) or what passes for ODP this year? Have local coaches been asked to call Tracy if they find a diamond in the rough, and will Tracy take these calls? Will the net be cast wide for next year's U14 team?

I honestly have no idea.

As a result youth players are being flown in from all corners of the country to fill out the rosters in the Portland Timbers MLS DA.

This happens starting at U16 or so; not so much at the younger age groups. And yes, it's a problem.

How bad our the local teams? With the club dilution present day?

The level of quality at the local clubs (today) does not compare favorably to the days of one to three metro clubs pooling all the top talent available with no Timbers DA in the Landscape. Obviously. Which actually is logical.

Then again, what is the best shape for the top of the pyramid (for purposes of maximizing player development)? If you have one top team, they have nobody else to play and have to ride the bus to Seattle every other weekend to find worthy competition on age. If you have several equal teams, they get diluted, and the impact of practice is lessened. Two or three teams, they can play each other, at least.

A big part of the problem, though, is finding the best kids and getting them the best training.

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BSC 6 ET 0
BSC will have top scoring player by end of season.

Ohmygod AJS is transferring to BSC?

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I hope they don't cancel games tomorrow as easily as they canceled school this week.

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I hope they don't cancel games tomorrow as easily as they canceled school this week.

Supposed to warm up tomorrow, no?