Elite Academy League

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The Timbers Discovery kids matched up against the Bose Timbers and destroyed them last year. But Bose was good enough to hammer any of the 08 teams we have gone up against.

Arguably this Boise side isn't good enough to be in the Premier Gold of OYSA-who are you going up against recreational teams?

Crash at the border 2019 saw the 08 Boise Boys team and they weren't anything special vs the likes of Oregon 08 teams albeit 9 v 9--they lost twice once to ADF and the other to Copa Red. Lone win came vs the WT TS side.

Results
SUPRA ACADEMY ACE
2-1
BOISE TIMBERS | THORNS 08 TB

BOISE TIMBERS | THORNS 08 TB
1-2
ADF PORTLAND 08

WESTSIDE TIMBERS FC 08B COPA TS
0-4
BOISE TIMBERS | THORNS 08 TB

WESTSIDE TIMBERS FC 08B COPA RED
3-2
BOISE TIMBERS | THORNS 08 TB

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Committing to have all your boys teams at 'x' club go play similar out of state average clubs on a given day is called an exchange. Nothing new about that.

This attempted spin by the local involved clubs, leans heavy on the use of useless & misguided league monikers (elite) with the caveat they must train 3 days a week & videoing matches is a required this stuff doesn't change the DNA of UPDX, OSSA/XF/OPFC/WUFC/LOSC or Salem (Capital SC). Same O, Same O.

Instead club fees rise for parents for basically friendly games out of state. No harm in a friendly, jus sayin.

Claiming it's something other than pickup friendly games is not only disingenuous, charging more money in club fees makes it a dishonest and duplicit scheme.


Not an amused parent.

So teams should just settle and keep playing against the other local teams because you say so? Not being fooled by a moniker, actually enjoy going out of town for the weekend to play other clubs (who guess what- are just as good and in Seattle better). the unfortunate reality for the top players here is their is no set development structure or process (that Timbers create and collaborate with the local coaches) that teams follow. The talent is so spread out, politics and money corrupt all involved and nobody can swallow their respective pride and have an unbiased approach to development. Their is plenty of $ to go around for the clubs...

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So teams should just settle and keep playing against the other local teams because you say so? Not being fooled by a moniker, actually enjoy going out of town for the weekend to play other clubs (who guess what- are just as good and in Seattle better). the unfortunate reality for the top players here is their is no set development structure or process (that Timbers create and collaborate with the local coaches) that teams follow. The talent is so spread out, politics and money corrupt all involved and nobody can swallow their respective pride and have an unbiased approach to development. Their is plenty of $ to go around for the clubs...

This is really the best time to pimp out of state travel vs other nobody clubs, you truly are a genius. Pandemic anyone?

If Oregon can push out all the garbage gimmicks & laughable monikers that infect these money grubbing & flat out useless clubs, guess what may a pathway for something different could be achieved.

You want things to settle back to the old era's of Oregon club soccer, with top coaches & players along with regionally & nationally competitive club teams...absolutely. who doesn't.

It's real simple if you have something to put out on the field that is truly legit with coaching & players--- other top players will be attracted to these programs like a moth to a flame. Without having the overzealous wanna be DOC texting you to come join his 'pool' of allstars. ad nauseum.

Since you don't have any of these type of teams, please consider one off weekend exchange playdates to help alleviate your reality.

You hopeless tool.

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This is really the best time to pimp out of state travel vs other nobody clubs, you truly are a genius. Pandemic anyone?

If Oregon can push out all the garbage gimmicks & laughable monikers that infect these money grubbing & flat out useless clubs, guess what may a pathway for something different could be achieved.

You want things to settle back to the old era's of Oregon club soccer, with top coaches & players along with regionally & nationally competitive club teams...absolutely. who doesn't.

It's real simple if you have something to put out on the field that is truly legit with coaching & players--- other top players will be attracted to these programs like a moth to a flame. Without having the overzealous wanna be DOC texting you to come join his 'pool' of allstars. ad nauseum.

Since you don't have any of these type of teams, please consider one off weekend exchange playdates to help alleviate your reality.

You hopeless tool.

LOL! Agreed.

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This is really the best time to pimp out of state travel vs other nobody clubs, you truly are a genius. Pandemic anyone?

If Oregon can push out all the garbage gimmicks & laughable monikers that infect these money grubbing & flat out useless clubs, guess what may a pathway for something different could be achieved.

You want things to settle back to the old era's of Oregon club soccer, with top coaches & players along with regionally & nationally competitive club teams...absolutely. who doesn't.

It's real simple if you have something to put out on the field that is truly legit with coaching & players--- other top players will be attracted to these programs like a moth to a flame. Without having the overzealous wanna be DOC texting you to come join his 'pool' of allstars. ad nauseum.

Since you don't have any of these type of teams, please consider one off weekend exchange playdates to help alleviate your reality.

You hopeless tool.

Good news- your dumbazz does not have to do it and neither does the club. I will make sure to ask you how I should spend the money I have on my kids each year. It’s not so they will be pros (FYI- nobody in our market will unless they make drastic jumps)- it’s so they can have experiences they enjoy and that teach them teamwork and life lessons. And my sons team actually travels well so Gtfoh

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This is really the best time to pimp out of state travel vs other nobody clubs, you truly are a genius. Pandemic anyone?

If Oregon can push out all the garbage gimmicks & laughable monikers that infect these money grubbing & flat out useless clubs, guess what may a pathway for something different could be achieved.

You want things to settle back to the old era's of Oregon club soccer, with top coaches & players along with regionally & nationally competitive club teams...absolutely. who doesn't.

It's real simple if you have something to put out on the field that is truly legit with coaching & players--- other top players will be attracted to these programs like a moth to a flame. Without having the overzealous wanna be DOC texting you to come join his 'pool' of allstars. ad nauseum.

Since you don't have any of these type of teams, please consider one off weekend exchange playdates to help alleviate your reality.

You hopeless tool.

You are right I should just have my kids stay home and play soccer against all the other non mask wearing mouth breathers here because there is less risk?? If you want your kid to live in a bubble so be it, or not play in this league again your perogitive, but your response is the exact problem. Everyone has to be negative and tear others down

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You are right I should just have my kids stay home and play soccer against all the other non mask wearing mouth breathers here because there is less risk?? If you want your kid to live in a bubble so be it, or not play in this league again your perogitive, but your response is the exact problem. Everyone has to be negative and tear others down

Going to friendlies in the tri state area is simply that. As presented there is nothing elite, there is nothing Academy like and there's nothing that resembles any league.

Don't blame the mls timbers for your useless club either, put blame where it belongs.

It's really sad, but not surprising you don't understand the difference between honesty versus negativity, you silly snowflake

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You are right I should just have my kids stay home and play soccer against all the other non mask wearing mouth breathers here because there is less risk?? If you want your kid to live in a bubble so be it, or not play in this league again your perogitive, but your response is the exact problem. Everyone has to be negative and tear others down

No worries here. The great thing is we have choices. We will see if the three teams see kids come for the additional playing environment, kids leave because their parents don't want to travel or if there is no change. At the end of the day it is the clubs business model and the parents/ kids choice.

Other peoples opinion matter not to me. Thus site is full of know it all contrarians who are mostly comical but aggravating as they tend to interfere with exchange of information.

The EAL is 2 years old. It seems like a great idea as an overlay to OYSA and additional playing time for the boys. I do not see how it will be harmful in anyway and likely will be a positive experience for the boys. We can afford the travel and are looking forward to the next year.

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No worries here. The great thing is we have choices. We will see if the three teams see kids come for the additional playing environment, kids leave because their parents don't want to travel or if there is no change. At the end of the day it is the clubs business model and the parents/ kids choice. .

Without any soccer on the table,we can all choose to drive to Issaquah or Boise for the day.
If anyone is lured to a club for this reason, it would be unrelated to soccer and have more to do with the joy of sitting in a car for 8 to 12hrs on a weekend. Pretending to package a day of friendlies with a neighboring as an elite academy league is laughable at best. Every club plays friendlies, this is nothing cutting edge or an improvement to a 'soccer club' business model.

Nothing has changed.

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Without any soccer on the table,we can all choose to drive to Issaquah or Boise for the day.
If anyone is lured to a club for this reason, it would be unrelated to soccer and have more to do with the joy of sitting in a car for 8 to 12hrs on a weekend. Pretending to package a day of friendlies with a neighboring as an elite academy league is laughable at best. Every club plays friendlies, this is nothing cutting edge or an improvement to a 'soccer club' business model.

Nothing has changed.

For certain clubs, the ability to play soccer in Boise without having to qualify for USYS Regionals is important.

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Going to friendlies in the tri state area is simply that. As presented there is nothing elite, there is nothing Academy like and there's nothing that resembles any league.

Don't blame the mls timbers for your useless club either, put blame where it belongs.

It's really sad, but not surprising you don't understand the difference between honesty versus negativity, you silly snowflake

Thanks will do.

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Without any soccer on the table,we can all choose to drive to Issaquah or Boise for the day.
If anyone is lured to a club for this reason, it would be unrelated to soccer and have more to do with the joy of sitting in a car for 8 to 12hrs on a weekend. Pretending to package a day of friendlies with a neighboring as an elite academy league is laughable at best. Every club plays friendlies, this is nothing cutting edge or an improvement to a 'soccer club' business model.

Nothing has changed.

Peregrin is mad- might lead to some lost revenue if it’s successful. Thanks for your insights though Erik

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For certain clubs, the ability to play soccer in Boise without having to qualify for USYS Regionals is important.

What club does your son play for bitter guy? Would love to know how and why you think it’s so superior and why you have this incessant need to be an azzhat? There is not one club (on the boys side) that dominates the landscape across the age groups. And on the girls side the encl model has proven to be more successful at placing girls in college at big schools up to this point. I understand the thorns have a couple younger teams that will have some say in that in The future (if they stay there) but to each their own and having multiple options and opportunities to play for the kids is not a bad thing....get off your soapbox get your undies out the bunch they are in and just enjoy the time with your kids and don’t worry so much about what others are deciding to do. Make the choice you think is best for your family and be at peace with it...

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Through all of this we see that the contrarians likely have something to lose if this takes off. Hmmm, interesting, why else would someone cont to repeat the same dribble so often? Notice the substance doesn't change but every two to three posts are by them? Laughable.

The bottom line is this is great for the boys who are on one of the three teams. If my team wasn't doing it I would ask them why.

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Word is that JP Morgan has promised the breakaway clubs €3,250 (US$4,800) to finance the creation of the new Elite Academy League.