GA 2020-2021 Season

crush said:
Thanks for intel. It's not fair for AZ team to claim top status but they did beat everyone or at least played better soccer from what my intel told me. I heard Royals out played everyone and is #1 in the country maybe.
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So are you saying the following?
Royals>Surf>Beach
 
Willie said:
So are you saying the following?
Royals>Surf>Beach
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Royals might be #1 in the country from what I'm hearing. I'm changing my u17 top 5 west of Texas rankings. This is based on my PMs with top dads iin other states.

#1 MVLA
#1 Royals ((yes, a tie for #1))
#2 Blues ((This team is loaded))
#3 Solar ((I have no idea how good but I hear real good))
#4 LAFC ((Loaded with talent))
#5 Surf ((tied #1 Royals))
 
crush said:
Thanks for intel. It's not fair for AZ team to claim top status but they did beat everyone or at least played better soccer from what my intel told me. I heard Royals out played everyone and is #1 in the country maybe.
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I wouldn't go that far... They are playing excellent early season soccer, and they are fun to watch. Surf Cup should be a good measuring point for them (if we get approval to play HS and club concurrently).

Besides, this year we get 3 #1 teams at each age group so we will never know for sure.
 
SoccerLocker said:
The 05 Royals have lost all 3 times they have played, but who's counting ;). First two games were fantastic, with Royals jumping out to 2-0 leads, and SCDS really upping the pressure to win both 3-2. 3rd time, not so much: 4-1 SCDS.

Both teams have injury concerns, but judging from the results this weekend, it should be close.

The 04 Royals are playing exceptionally well. Have beaten some of the best competition in recent scrimmages (Beach 1st team, Surf 1st team, Legends 1st team) and really looked sharp.
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The Royals 04s are on fire. Their YNT pickup from Rising by way of SCDS has stoked their fire. And not to take anything away from the rest of that roster. They are the best team in the state and are going to wreak havoc in SOCAL. They won't blink when they play SCDS.
 
Kicker4Life said:
They tied Surf 1-1. I don’t know about Legends.....most of these SoCal teams have only been distance practicing for a few months and this was their first games/scrimmages since March.
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True dat with practicing. Can't overlook the fact that those ladies have not had the same level of practice.
 
SouthBayFutbol said:
This is not intended to take anything away from the Arizona clubs but please do not read too much into any result for any team (good or bad) from the scrimmages 2 weekends ago. The Socal teams that travelled to Arizona, assuming they were following CA State guidelines, had their first contact soccer of any kind since March. These were modified games of 3 (20 minute) periods (or something close), a number of players were missing with guests coming from teams 2 flights down and US Soccer sending out an email to the top players on their list that they “strongly recommend” they not participate for safety reasons. I’m not sure if all clubs/players abided by their request but mention this to try and keep things in perspective. This was a chance for the girls to get out on the field, clear their heads and refresh mentally, results were not on the list of priorities….
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As AZ parents who've played against CA teams for a bit now, we get it. Just happy that quality games were played. It's almost impossible to compete, over the course of a season, against multiple CA clubs. Our population just can't handle the talent depth, especially with 4 letter league clubs in the state, in the same metro area.

What matters is that our players are in games with quality CA players. Coaches/scouts don't have wins/losses at their top of their recruiting criteria.
 
happy9 said:
They are the best team in the state and are going to wreak havoc in SOCAL
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The only way they wreak havoc in So Cal is if the GA isn't that strong.

Last yr they finished middle of the pack in DA. They had trouble playing against the top teams in So Cal.

So you are drinking a bit of cool aide now.
 
Desert Hound said:
The only way they wreak havoc in So Cal is if the GA isn't that strong.

Last yr they finished middle of the pack in DA. They had trouble playing against the top teams in So Cal.

So you are drinking a bit of cool aide now.
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I don't like sugary drinks.

This year's Royals 04 team is different than last years, they are vastly improved. I think they will be near the top of the conference, especially with the departure of Surf and the watered down versions of Beach and Legends.
 
happy9 said:
The Royals 04s are on fire. Their YNT pickup from Rising by way of SCDS has stoked their fire. And not to take anything away from the rest of that roster. They are the best team in the state and are going to wreak havoc in SOCAL. They won't blink when they play SCDS.
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So glad that U17 team is in another league. I did want the best a few days ago but I have now changed my mind 100% 180. I want to make the playoffs now more than ever and no more top teams allowed this year and that is a good thing. Maybe they can do the best of ECNL vs best of GA to have a true champion next summer. That would be dandy and super inclusive.
 
happy9 said:
I don't like sugary drinks.

This year's Royals 04 team is different than last years, they are vastly improved. I think they will be near the top of the conference, especially with the departure of Surf and the watered down versions of Beach and Legends.
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Well if you are making the argument that the SW GA has lessor teams now and they will do well since the best are in ECNL, fair enough.
 
LB Mom 78 said:
From what I have heard this is not true at the 06, 07, and 08 years from Beach. The new combined teams at these ages are being sold as one of the best if not the best in Socal.
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best young teams....... Surf for 2006 and Blues or maybe Surf for 2007...... 2008 is two years removed from my DD so I don't know but I'd be surprised if it isn't Blues again........ Beachs young teams are strong though..... got a lot of Galaxy talent at 2006
 
futboldad1 said:
best young teams....... Surf for 2006 and Blues or maybe Surf for 2007...... 2008 is two years removed from my DD so I don't know but I'd be surprised if it isn't Blues again........ Beachs young teams are strong though..... got a lot of Galaxy talent at 2006
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Nothing ever changes, does it? Dam them Blues always at the top and Surf trying to claim #1 too with Beach getting pissed off still because goats are leaving? Socal soccer in a nutshell!!!
 
happy9 said:
I don't like sugary drinks.

This year's Royals 04 team is different than last years, they are vastly improved. I think they will be near the top of the conference, especially with the departure of Surf and the watered down versions of Beach and Legends.
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They have sugar free Kool Aid tastes the same. :)
 
happy9 said:
As AZ parents who've played against CA teams for a bit now, we get it. Just happy that quality games were played. It's almost impossible to compete, over the course of a season, against multiple CA clubs. Our population just can't handle the talent depth, especially with 4 letter league clubs in the state, in the same metro area.

What matters is that our players are in games with quality CA players. Coaches/scouts don't have wins/losses at their top of their recruiting criteria.
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Come on Happy...stop being polite and boring! Never admit California supremacy and always trash talk when someone throws it in your face.
 
Desert Hound said:
Well if you are making the argument that the SW GA has lessor teams now and they will do well since the best are in ECNL, fair enough.
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I'm not even making an argument about it. I've seen the teams play that left for ECNL - they are very good and will make the lower tier ECNL teams in SOCAL look like 3rd teams. If the best teams are now out of the way then by default the Royals will do better. Not their fault. Such is life. I wish them well and hope they go to the school of their choice.

The top six DA 04 teams in the SW conference are gone, either to ECNL or no longer exists.
 
happy9 said:
I'm not even making an argument about it. I've seen the teams play that left for ECNL - they are very good and will make the lower tier ECNL teams in SOCAL look like 3rd teams. If the best teams are now out of the way then by default the Royals will do better. Not their fault. Such is life. I wish them well and hope they go to the school of their choice.

The top six DA 04 teams in the SW conference are gone, either to ECNL or no longer exists.
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Ouch!!!
 
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