2019 Women's D1 Soccer Talk!!!!

eastbaysoccer said:
History suggests otherwise but I'll have to see what the bracket looks like. I give them a shot because of their beast of a goalie.
I do wonder if the goalies behind her will transfer as there's no way they are getting meaningful time for the next three years!
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One is graduating - in 3 years! Not sure of the other . . .
 
Imtired said:
Speaking of first round playoffs, does anyone have experience purchasing tickets for NCAA playoff games? Do you get them via the NCAA website?
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I have always been able to buy walk-up tix at Cal and, for Stanford, purchased through Stanford's website. The only time I purchased through the NCAA was for the College Cup.
 
Am I the only one that would love to be in Arkansas' bracket? They are about the weakest potential #1 seed I have ever seen. They are basically frauds. BYU should lobby to be the #4 seed in their region. I know that I am hoping that if UCLA doesn't miraculously get the last #1 seed that they at least get placed as the #2 seed in their bracket. The winner of UCLA/U$C has an outside chance at getting the last #1 seed especially if Florida beats Arkansas tomorrow (likely to happen). Both LA schools have a win over Florida State and would likely jump the Seminoles if they don't win the ACC tournament in any head to head seeding decisions. The loser of the UCLA/$C game will likely get a #2 seed but as last year showed they could easily end up getting a #3 or #4. This is probably the most exciting weekend of the season outside of the second weekend of the tournament. Good luck to all teams not named U$C and hopefully they will at least stay healthy.
 
MakeAPlay said:
Am I the only one that would love to be in Arkansas' bracket? They are about the weakest potential #1 seed I have ever seen. They are basically frauds. BYU should lobby to be the #4 seed in their region. I know that I am hoping that if UCLA doesn't miraculously get the last #1 seed that they at least get placed as the #2 seed in their bracket. The winner of UCLA/U$C has an outside chance at getting the last #1 seed especially if Florida beats Arkansas tomorrow (likely to happen). Both LA schools have a win over Florida State and would likely jump the Seminoles if they don't win the ACC tournament in any head to head seeding decisions. The loser of the UCLA/$C game will likely get a #2 seed but as last year showed they could easily end up getting a #3 or #4. This is probably the most exciting weekend of the season outside of the second weekend of the tournament. Good luck to all teams not named U$C and hopefully they will at least stay healthy.
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Your post caught my eye because my spouse has been talking about Arkansas quite a bit but in the positive, not negative. For whatever reason, they are really impressing my spouse who watches a lot of the college soccer games from all different conferences. I haven't watched them so I have no idea how strong or weak they are. My spouse isn't a soccer guru by any means so could be completely wrong...it was just interesting to see someone else have the exact opposite impression. It's going to be fun watching the playoffs this year!
 
Imtired said:
Your post caught my eye because my spouse has been talking about Arkansas quite a bit but in the positive, not negative. For whatever reason, they are really impressing my spouse who watches a lot of the college soccer games from all different conferences. I haven't watched them so I have no idea how strong or weak they are. My spouse isn't a soccer guru by any means so could be completely wrong...it was just interesting to see someone else have the exact opposite impression. It's going to be fun watching the playoffs this year!
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You can watch replays of their games on the ESPN app. They are GREAT on set pieces. They play very direct soccer (kickball) and are very physical. They are like a poor man's North Carolina.... All of the chaos, not much of the skill. The best part about this time of year is the contrast in styles that you see. Tomorrow should be interesting. I think that Florida is going to beat them. Good luck to you and your player.
 
Pac12 today

Colorado at Utah 6:00
Oregon at Oregon State 7:00

Tomorrow
ASU at Arizona 6:00
USC at UCLA 6:00
WSU at Washington 7:00
CAL at Stanford 7:00

Some pretty big games here across the board

Besides the geographic rivalries, Oregon State would do well for NCAA bid to lock down another W, as would AZ... the WSU/WA game has intrigue as WSU seems to have recaptured some of its power... Cal/Stanford will be compelling as well; with Cal’s speed on counter attacks and of course the local game should be fantastic with potential big NCAA seeds on the line.
 
turftoe said:
Pac12 today

Colorado at Utah 6:00
Oregon at Oregon State 7:00

Tomorrow
ASU at Arizona 6:00
USC at UCLA 6:00
WSU at Washington 7:00
CAL at Stanford 7:00

Some pretty big games here across the board

Besides the geographic rivalries, Oregon State would do well for NCAA bid to lock down another W, as would AZ... the WSU/WA game has intrigue as WSU seems to have recaptured some of its power... Cal/Stanford will be compelling as well; with Cal’s speed on counter attacks and of course the local game should be fantastic with potential big NCAA seeds on the line.
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These next two days I will be in heaven. 6pm tomorrow night will be an absolute war with the winner making a case for the 4th #1 seed. Should be fun.
 
Topdrawer soccer had 9 Pac 12 teams making the tourney. Not sure that will happen. They also had Texas making the field. I don't understand how Texas can make the tourney with their body of work.
 
Dubs said:
Topdrawer soccer had 9 Pac 12 teams making the tourney. Not sure that will happen. They also had Texas making the field. I don't understand how Texas can make the tourney with their body of work.
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It's going to take some hocus pocus and a lot of luck for Oregon State to get in. A win against Oregon and no upsets in the smaller conference tournaments are about their only hope. The coach still deserves coach of the year for engineering an amazing turnaround for a team who's talent level is pretty much unchanged from last year. Coaching matters.....

Texas probably won't get in.
 
Florida vs. Arkansas and South Carolina vs. Vanderbilt will both be excellent games. I am also going to check out some of the Fullerton vs. Hawaii game in between the Utah/Colorado and Oregon/Oregon state games.
 
MakeAPlay said:
Florida vs. Arkansas and South Carolina vs. Vanderbilt will both be excellent games. I am also going to check out some of the Fullerton vs. Hawaii game in between the Utah/Colorado and Oregon/Oregon state games.
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I think the SEC has a lot more parity this year (as was the case last year) among the top 8 teams than people realize -- perhaps the reason for your reservations about Arkansas. However, they did beat UNC. I agree their style of play is perhaps the most direct and physical of top SEC teams. I will be cheering for the Gators to face Vanderbilt in the SEC finals. The last two years, that has been a great matchup.
 
Dos Equis said:
I think the SEC has a lot more parity this year (as was the case last year) among the top 8 teams than people realize -- perhaps the reason for your reservations about Arkansas. However, they did beat UNC. I agree their style of play is perhaps the most direct and physical of top SEC teams. I will be cheering for the Gators to face Vanderbilt in the SEC finals. The last two years, that has been a great matchup.
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Arkansas scores first on a set piece against the run of play. Florida didn't clear it out and the Razorbacks know how to put the ball on frame.
 
eastbaysoccer said:
Arkansas gonna fall to a Pac-12 or wcc school. They better hope they don’t face one. Kick and run only works for so long.
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Arkansas is 16-2-2 overall. They are 8-1-1 in SEC conference play. They are in the finals of the conference championship game.

The WCC, on the other hand, is weaker than the Ivy League this year . . . or at least that's what the RPI shows after a full season.
 
Glen said:
Arkansas is 16-2-2 overall. They are 8-1-1 in SEC conference play. They are in the finals of the conference championship game.

The WCC, on the other hand, is weaker than the Ivy League this year . . . or at least that's what the RPI shows after a full season.
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RPI is in error. Brown plays BYU, Pepperdine or Santa Clara they get run off the field by 2/3 goals.
 
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