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So Westsides current goalie gets benched? That's terrible. Poor kid.

He's a skilled field player; he'll be fine.

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He's a skilled field player; he'll be fine.

Looking forward to seeing him on the field with Copa then playing for state cup.

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No matter, State Cup is already locked up

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My lord quit your bellyaching . . . Westside admits they are trying to win in youth soccer, unlike the passive aggressive, just passed my license so I am an expert, + helicopter parent crowd.

I don't like everything Westside has done in the last few years - putting Timbers on their jersey being #1 - but trying to win state cup isn't a bad thing.

By the way, at least they are 100% transparent on it. Now go punish them for it - last minute recruiting has not always worked out well for them.

So benching the goalie or any other player for that matter mid year (who has worked his tail off I am sure) as soon as something better comes along is what we are teaching are kids. It's disgusting and not what any of us (parents, doc's, coaches, etc, etc) should allow or promote. Most likely none of these kids will be making a living by playing soccer professionally. Shame on westside for doing this mid year and especially shame on the parents of the crossfire goalie who let him QUIT on his teammates because of a perceived better chance to win. It will be hollow and meaningless unless they are that shallow. I am a new fan of crossfire, advance further than westside and I hope you have a chance to play them and put it on them

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Rtc birdie has confirmed the crossfire defection, I guess westside realizes that they are second fiddle as their roster stands now. Did a deal with the devil, it better work out. They are hoping a different goalie will make them competitive with us, keep dreaming

So the timbers strangle hold on ODP and the opportunity to proliferate mid year through rtc and regional teams seems fair and logical to everyone? .. Any parent thas their child play there better know that they are expendable and just a cog in the money making machine, they do not care about you or your child as a person

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It's unfortunate these recruitments can't wait until after State Cup but this happens a lot at Premiere level so get used to it.

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It's unfortunate these recruitments can't wait until after State Cup but this happens a lot at Premiere level so get used to it.

Does nor make it any better or acceptable. The disingenuous face of youth sports needs a good smack. Crazy parents throwing money around to live vicariously through their kids turns me completely off as someone who actually got paid to play beyond highschool and college (in football) Development and the joy of the GAME has been completely lost. You crazed parents need to teach your kids commitment, hard work, loyalty and the ability to win and lose graciously. Those will be the things that carry them in life

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Does nor make it any better or acceptable. The disingenuous face of youth sports needs a good smack. Crazy parents throwing money around to live vicariously through their kids turns me completely off as someone who actually got paid to play beyond highschool and college (in football) Development and the joy of the GAME has been completely lost. You crazed parents need to teach your kids commitment, hard work, loyalty and the ability to win and lose graciously. Those will be the things that carry them in life

The people who live through their kids never played any sport at a level higher than high school.

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So benching the goalie or any other player for that matter mid year (who has worked his tail off I am sure) as soon as something better comes along is what we are teaching are kids. It's disgusting and not what any of us (parents, doc's, coaches, etc, etc) should allow or promote. Most likely none of these kids will be making a living by playing soccer professionally. Shame on westside for doing this mid year and especially shame on the parents of the crossfire goalie who let him QUIT on his teammates because of a perceived better chance to win. It will be hollow and meaningless unless they are that shallow. I am a new fan of crossfire, advance further than westside and I hope you have a chance to play them and put it on them

First or only child? This has been happening for years.

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First or only child? This has been happening for years.

Don't care how long, it does not make it any better or more acceptable. Complacency among the masses is what will kill sports. Competitive balance and commitment are what we are losing as a society. Getting soft and teaching our kids to jump ship just to win (lebron to Miami and Durant to warriors are just recent examples) would have never happened in the 80's. Magic in a Celtic uniform or bird in a laker jersey would have never occurred no matter the situation.

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At this point what has happened so far is irrelevant. Teams are merging here and there, rumor has it that westside has pulled crossfire's goalie and will play him this weekend so he can be on the roster for state cup because they cannot beat us otherwise and still won't even with a better goalie. A lot of schenanigans being pulled off right now- all for 11/12 year old soccer. PARENTS/CLUBS/COACHES: knock it off, you all have lost perspective. Youth sport are supposed to teach life lessons, not quitting on teammates and making shady deals TO WIN AT ALL COSTS at this age. These examples all will catch up with you in the long run if you operate as an adult like this

Let's not lose sight of fact that the goalie in question is an 11 year old kid. His parents made this decision and unfortunately, that is it. He is a good kid who is talented and with a lot of potential. It is unfortunate for Crossfire, and his old teammates, but do not begrudge Westside for doing what is allowed. The whole thing is a sad commentary on the state of youth sports. Blame it on AAU. Blame it on sports center and the immediate, on demand world we live in. Kids are not being taught the right things, or for that matter taught at all. But alas, this is the world we live in. Teach your kids to honor their committment to their teammates, team and coaches. Then if you need to find a better situation for your child to develop, then do so at tryouts. But never leave your team in the midst of a season. Very sad. But again, you cannot blame Westside for lack of scruples, ethics or morals anymore than you can blame a cheeseburger for a person being fat. Both scenarios just demonstrate a lack of character. Sad.

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Don't care how long, it does not make it any better or more acceptable. Complacency among the masses is what will kill sports. Competitive balance and commitment are what we are losing as a society. Getting soft and teaching our kids to jump ship just to win (lebron to Miami and Durant to warriors are just recent examples) would have never happened in the 80's. Magic in a Celtic uniform or bird in a laker jersey would have never occurred no matter the situation.

Parents are the problem.

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Let's not lose sight of fact that the goalie in question is an 11 year old kid. His parents made this decision and unfortunately, that is it. He is a good kid who is talented and with a lot of potential. It is unfortunate for Crossfire, and his old teammates, but do not begrudge Westside for doing what is allowed. The whole thing is a sad commentary on the state of youth sports. Blame it on AAU. Blame it on sports center and the immediate, on demand world we live in. Kids are not being taught the right things, or for that matter taught at all. But alas, this is the world we live in. Teach your kids to honor their committment to their teammates, team and coaches. Then if you need to find a better situation for your child to develop, then do so at tryouts. But never leave your team in the midst of a season. Very sad. But again, you cannot blame Westside for lack of scruples, ethics or morals anymore than you can blame a cheeseburger for a person being fat. Both scenarios just demonstrate a lack of character. Sad.

His parents are not 11, if I was a crossfire parent I would be glad they are gone. Obviously they are self absorbed and concerned about just TRYING to win now and consumed by smoke blown up their proverbial ass that their son is the missing link for westside. Existing goalie and his teammates should be really excited to have a teammate that is not committed to anyone but himself. Just might go somewhere else if given the chance....

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Goals against Fall/Spring (21-22 games):
Capital = 49
IFC = 43
Navy = 19
ADF = 27

Crossfire = 44
Westside = 24

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Goals against Fall/Spring (21-22 games):
Capital = 49
IFC = 43
Navy = 19
ADF = 27

Crossfire = 44
Westside = 24

Interesting!!