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**Unregistered** · 05-13-2021, 09:25 AM

Generally I would say go with the coach you like but with Sound, I am not sure. Heard they had something like 13 kids try out at B09 for whole age group. Not good. All clubs have issues and problems but Sound just seems a bit hopeless at this point.

With tryouts having just ended there may be an opportunity elsewhere (Rush or Snohomish)? I might put out a few phone calls.

**Unregistered** · 05-13-2021, 09:42 AM

A lot of kids have been misplaced due to hijinks from Sound, Surf, etc� not sure i would invest in that.

Rush, Seattle United and Snohomish are your best bets. Most coaches will leave a spot or two open after tryouts for kids that may be looking to switch clubs or move to the area over the summer. Your son is going 11 aside, so rosters expanded at tryouts.

**Unregistered** · 05-13-2021, 09:42 AM

Honestly, I would stick with Sound. Yes, they have had issues in the past but their new director is trying to turn things around. Jason (the director) has a really good reputation, and I would trust him with the club. Yordon is not a super experienced coach, but he treats the kids with kindness, and helps motivate them to win.

**Unregistered** · 05-13-2021, 11:11 AM

If you like the coach I would stick it out for the year. It's just a one-year commitment.

However, if you're really unsure, Carlos Correa is the Rush B09A coach, and he is awesome. But you would have to move now, like today. I am not sure how tryouts went for 2009s or if they would automatically move him to the Nero (B) team. Both coaches returned for the 2009 age group so they probably already knew who they wanted for what team, just not sure if everyone returned or if kids moved around.

It looks like both Sound B09A and Rush B09A play in Division 2, and both of their B teams played in Div 4. So unless Rush offered an A team spot, I'd probably stay where you are.

**Unregistered** · 05-13-2021, 11:40 AM

It is never too late, even if the right team is at max capacity reaching out now will lay the foundation for the future. SU would be quite the drive, especially when the practices are in the south end of the city. Still you should at least see if he can join one or two practices.

Celtic is another option and a similar driving situation, but again try it.

Rush would probably be an easy commute, again try it.

Try all of them.

**Unregistered** · 05-13-2021, 11:46 AM

Agree. Cant hurt to call the coach at rush just to see.

**Unregistered** · 05-13-2021, 11:53 AM

My kid plays for sound on one of their 04 teams. Has had a great experience, and loves their coach. That being said, their team is one of the only good teams in the program, and wins a lot of games. They also have one of the coaches with a really good reputation. I would stick it out for a year, and if it isn't working there is always next year to switch.

**Unregistered** · 05-13-2021, 03:34 PM

Farrell is the Director and his own son does not play for Sound FC. Draw your own conclusion.

**Unregistered** · 05-13-2021, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

Farrell is the Director and his own son does not play for Sound FC. Draw your own conclusion.

lol if this is true, it is a strong point. But maybe there is a legit reason.

**Unregistered** · 05-13-2021, 05:19 PM

Does his kid play ECNL? Is he new to the club and already established at another club or with a team that he's been playing with for a long time?

Honestly, you could write it off as simple conflict of interest.

**Unregistered** · 05-13-2021, 09:50 PM

Jason is the anti-Seth, then

**Unregistered** · 05-13-2021, 11:52 PM

Sound is fine

Sound FC is fine. If the past is any indication, they'll have about half their practices at Meadowdale Playfields, which is probably pretty close for you. Yordan is a good coach, though he is still somewhat young but don't let that scare you. The club's finances were a mess a year ago but things were stabilized when NYSA stepped back in to run it again.

I believe Jason came over from Seattle United, so if his kid was already on a team there then I'd see no reason to move them just because he got a new job.

All that said, if you have ECNL ambitions, you can't get there with Sound. But unless your kid is an absolute stand-out I'd pick coach fit and commute over some unattainable brass ring.