2017 Cal South State Cup

SCmom said:
Their front line is incredible and cannot be stopped, they are quick, fierce, relentless and will capitalize on any mistake made. Legends will most certainly be marking Anaheim's two target forwards, hopefully Anaheim's new player from Strikers will step up next weekend for them. Looking forward to a SURF vs. SURF final on Sunday!
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I feel bad for the innocent kids involved in this matter. I'm sure they didn't know and someone now has to explain to them why they aren't playing this weekend.
 
What should they do about the teams in group stage that did not advance because of them? Also, what about Strikers FC? Why is the LAGSB advancing when other teams that lost were also affected? Nothing against LAGSB but it seems only they will benefit from this decision while others stay home. Still incredibly shameful if this coach knew what was going on.
 
Start over....Mulligan ....Replay State Cup from the beginning....I like it, see you all at Gallay Downs for Round 2 :) haha jk good luck to LAGSB looks like the soccer gods were on your side.
 
It will definitely be interesting!

Strikers North vs Surf will be fun to watch! Saw these two play a couple of months back and it was a battle with Strikers North pulling out the win. But, the fields this weekend will be very in favor or Surf and their style of play (assuming the water drains well).

Legends and Galaxy could also be close. Both teams are playing pretty similar styles but that Legends train is rolling! I believe this year Legends has the advantage with 2 wins-1 tie and 1 loss. Other than the most recent game that Legends won (and dominated), the games have been really close.

One thing is for certain, Group F represented!

Good luck to all the ladies this weekend! And, parents, keep it classy! I will be in my customary location away from everyone so I dont embarrass my family, the nation, Cal South, my daughter (which I do regularly), my pets and anyone or anything else that I might embarrass! See you at Silverlakes!
 
My money is on Surf vs. Legends in the final.

All the teams at this point have their merit but Surf's consistency and style of play has always had me hooked. In their matchup at TOC, frankly I thought Surf was far superior to Strikers North for all but a few minutes. Possession and opportunities were in their favor, they just couldn't capitalize on it. However Strikers plays with a determination and is a gritty team that has nothing to lose and will take the win however they can get it, even if it means having to hang on in their defensive third and weather a brutal storm. If they go to PKs, Strikers will be as close to a lock as you can have in a PK situation.

Legends has been phenomenal in this run, Evans has his girls playing with the skills of a quick 1-2 combination team that plays to it's strengths. They're not a "possession" team in comparison to the few teams that are able to pull it off, but most Legends teams follow the same formula that has worked over and over again. They're big in the back and go for results over style when the ball is in the defensive third, their work in the middle is down right beautiful when they blitz to win back the ball, and they're very effective in connecting passes going forward into the attack. They won't look to re-position the defense by purposely moving the ball back, but rather they will dare you to stop their combinations going towards goal. Everything is clicking right now for Legends and as much as I admire Galaxy's game and the "over the top" friends I know on that team, I believe Legends is on a collision course with Surf in the finals.

Best of luck to all the little ladies, may the games be played with love and respect for the sport. Stay safe, enjoy the small victories and help dry away those tears with ice cream and reminders to the little ones that it's a long journey and this is but a step among many.
 
Technician72 said:
My money is on Surf vs. Legends in the final.

All the teams at this point have their merit but Surf's consistency and style of play has always had me hooked. In their matchup at TOC, frankly I thought Surf was far superior to Strikers North for all but a few minutes. Possession and opportunities were in their favor, they just couldn't capitalize on it. However Strikers plays with a determination and is a gritty team that has nothing to lose and will take the win however they can get it, even if it means having to hang on in their defensive third and weather a brutal storm. If they go to PKs, Strikers will be as close to a lock as you can have in a PK situation.

Legends has been phenomenal in this run, Evans has his girls playing with the skills of a quick 1-2 combination team that plays to it's strengths. They're not a "possession" team in comparison to the few teams that are able to pull it off, but most Legends teams follow the same formula that has worked over and over again. They're big in the back and go for results over style when the ball is in the defensive third, their work in the middle is down right beautiful when they blitz to win back the ball, and they're very effective in connecting passes going forward into the attack. They won't look to re-position the defense by purposely moving the ball back, but rather they will dare you to stop their combinations going towards goal. Everything is clicking right now for Legends and as much as I admire Galaxy's game and the "over the top" friends I know on that team, I believe Legends is on a collision course with Surf in the finals.

Best of luck to all the little ladies, may the games be played with love and respect for the sport. Stay safe, enjoy the small victories and help dry away those tears with ice cream and reminders to the little ones that it's a long journey and this is but a step among many.
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Wow as usual tech great post!
 
CONGRATS TO "SD" SURF FOR INTEGRITY IN THE 06 AGE GROUP..........HATS OFF TO THE SD SURF GIRLS.....COACHES....AND PARENTS WHO SHOWN CLASS THROUGH THIS..... THE QUALITY OF PROFESSIONAL COACHING......LEADERSHIP.... AND NOT TO MENTION THE COACHES THERE THAT TEACH THE TRUE QUALITY OF SOCCER ON THE PITCH IN COMPARISON............I RESPECT YOUR FINALIST STATUS AT STATE CUP MORE THAN YOUR OPPONENT! PEACE !
 
LaLaLamela said:
I'm not--- they've been bagging all year. Haven't played a decent team yet. That's Coach Ayala and the Manager's M.O.--- beat up on inferior opponents to make themselves feel good. It's a disservice to their players, many who are very talented.

They'd get crushed in Presidents and won't last long in Governors. Untested, they'll fold under the slightest adversity.
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Who won Governor's????
 
Goalie1310 said:
I don't know the coach or manager personally but I can say in our experience with Strikers North you have to earn your flight 1 status. We as a team Strikers North SM came out of rec undefeated we then went flight 3 undefeated, flight 2 undefeated and finally flight 1 where we lost our first 2 games in regular season play in three years. Are we sand bagging? I don't think so. I don't know what team you are with or club but maybe some flight 2 teams should have stayed flight 3? The Ayala team is new to Strikers North and built a new team for the 2016-2017 season and probably exceeded expectations but I'm not sure that's sand bagging. I think these girls have worked hard all year and deserve to be applauded for having a successful year in flight 2 as they are a new team and if you are correct in saying they would get smashed on in presidents bracket then they are where they should be.I'm sure they will be flight 1 next season so wish them luck as I don't know them personally you might have more insight but maybe they just had a good year and trained hard. Good luck to everyone at State have fun!
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Thank you Goalie1310 I do know the coach and manager personally ..no sandbaggers. First year TOGETHER - no one said FIRST YEAR PLAYERS. ONLY 5 girls played together from the loser Rangers and horrible coach Tyler and 4 girls came from Sgt Jeremy. The girls had never played together as a group until April 2016. Keeper is new and 2 other girls came from different clubs. So definitely no sandbagging on anyone's part. The team followed protocol. The team was a flight 2 team and the DOC instructed the group to follow suite with Governors. BY THE WAY- to Bruce - I mean LaLaLamela - WHO WON GOVERNORS???
 
Dolores said:
Thank you Goalie1310 I do know the coach and manager personally ..no sandbaggers. First year TOGETHER - no one said FIRST YEAR PLAYERS. ONLY 5 girls played together from the loser Rangers and horrible coach Tyler and 4 girls came from Sgt Jeremy. The girls had never played together as a group until April 2016. Keeper is new and 2 other girls came from different clubs. So definitely no sandbagging on anyone's part. The team followed protocol. The team was a flight 2 team and the DOC instructed the group to follow suite with Governors. BY THE WAY- to Bruce - I mean LaLaLamela - WHO WON GOVERNORS???
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Dolores said:
Thank you Goalie1310 I do know the coach and manager personally ..no sandbaggers. First year TOGETHER - no one said FIRST YEAR PLAYERS. ONLY 5 girls played together from the loser Rangers and horrible coach Tyler and 4 girls came from Sgt Jeremy. The girls had never played together as a group until April 2016. Keeper is new and 2 other girls came from different clubs. So definitely no sandbagging on anyone's part. The team followed protocol. The team was a flight 2 team and the DOC instructed the group to follow suite with Governors. BY THE WAY- to Bruce - I mean LaLaLamela - WHO WON GOVERNORS???
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