01 ECNL Predictions (9/27 and 9/28)

9-27

Feet VS. Rush       0 - 2
Albion VS. TSC      2 - 1
Solar VS. Texans   2 - 1
Lonestar VS. FCD  1 - 3

9-28

Feet VS. Challenge    2 - 1
Albion VS. FCD         1 - 3
Sting VS. Rush         2 - 1
Lonestar VS. TSC     2 - 0

Solar/Texans and Sting/Rush will be the games of the week!

9-27

Feet VS. Rush 1 - 3
Albion VS. TSC 2 - 1
Solar VS. Texans 2 - 2
Lonestar VS. FCD 0 - 3

9-28

Feet VS. Challenge 0 - 1
Albion VS. FCD 0 - 3
Sting VS. Rush 2 - 0
Lonestar VS. TSC 2 - 1

9-27

Feet VS. Rush 0 - 1
Albion VS. TSC 1 - 3
Solar VS. Texans 2 - 0
Lonestar VS. FCD 0 - 4

9-28

Feet VS. Challenge 2 - 0
Albion VS. FCD 0 - 3
Sting VS. Rush 1 - 1
Lonestar VS. TSC 1 - 1

27th
Feet vs Rush 0 - 2
Albion vs TSC 2 - 1
Solar vs Texans 2 - 1
Lonestar vs FCD 0 - 3
Sting vs Challenge 8 - 0

28th
Feet vs Challenge 4 - 0
Albion vs FCD 1 - 3
Sting vs Rush 2 - 2
Lonestar vs TSC 1 - 2

9-27
Feet v Rush 0-0
Albion v TSC 3-0
Solar v Texans 1-2
Lonestar v FCD 0-3
Sting v Challenge 5-0

9-28

Feet v Challenge 2-0
Albion v FCD 0-3
Sting v Rush 1-0
Lonestar v TSC 2-0

27th
Feet vs Rush 0 - 2
Albion vs TSC 2 - 2
Solar vs Texans 0 - 1
Lonestar vs FCD 0 - 2
Sting vs Challenge 5 - 0

28th
Feet vs Challenge 0 - 1
Albion vs FCD 1 - 2
Sting vs Rush 1 - 1
Lonestar vs TSC 1 - 2

27th

Feet vs Rush 0 - 2
Albion vs TSC 1 - 1
Solar vs Texans 0 - 2
Lonestar vs FCD 0 - 3
Sting vs Challenge 5 - 1

28th

Feet vs Challenge 0 - 2
Albion vs FCD 1 - 3
Sting vs Rush 1 - 1
Lonestar vs TSC 1 - 1

9-27

Feet VS. Rush 2 - 1 Feet regroup a bit
Albion VS. TSC 2 - 2 mistakes loose this one
Solar VS. Texans 1 - 2 Solar misses but has oppty
Lonestar VS. FCD 1 - 3 Too much hp for LS

9-28

Feet VS. Challenge 2 - 0 Challenge still work in progress
Albion VS. FCD 1 - 3 Albion's improved, not enough here
Sting VS. Rush 2 - 1 Rush's D frustrates Sting O
Lonestar VS. TSC 1 - 2 TSC wins 2nd half after being down

Sat. Results

AHFC ECNL 2:2 TSC Hurricane
D'Feeters Soccer Club 2:0 Texas Rush
Dallas Texans ECNL U14 0:4 Solar Chelsea Soccer
Dallas Sting ECNL U14 5:1 Challenge SC
Lonestar SC ECNL U14 2:1 FC Dallas ECNL

Congrats to Solar (best team right now) and Lonestar who made a statement today.

Going to assume "thebox" is a Solar parent that has something against FCD, just based on the one-liner following the scores involving TEN different teams but focused on TWO...but I digress.

No question Solar is off to a good start, and based on the score, showed well today against the Texans. They've also beat the bottom 4 teams in the division. If they come out and win the next 4 games, I'll give you your "best team right now." I'm always amazed at the detailed commentary that shows up on here just based on game scores alone. And while it appears that Lonestar made a statement today that's not the news that's circulating...more accurately, from sources who actually SAW the game, FCD did not play to win/missed a number of chances. Considering the depth of talent in the NTX area teams, I expect it will take the full year of play to see who is truly the "best team."

Why would a solar parent then make a prediction that solar would be beaten by Texans 2-1

Duly noted...just seems an odd single line statement when the whole division had games today...

Nothing seems odd when it comes to this forum.

meriusrex wrote:Duly noted...just seems an odd single line statement when the whole division had games today...

So I am going to assume that you are a FCD parent who is reading a little too much into a single line statement

Goodness

meriusrex wrote:Going to assume "thebox" is a Solar parent that has something against FCD, just based on the one-liner following the scores involving TEN different teams but focused on TWO...but I digress.

No question Solar is off to a good start, and based on the score, showed well today against the Texans. They've also beat the bottom 4 teams in the division. If they come out and win the next 4 games, I'll give you your "best team right now."  I'm always amazed at the detailed commentary that shows up on here just based on game scores alone. And while it appears that Lonestar made a statement today that's not the news that's circulating...more accurately, from sources who actually SAW the game, FCD did not play to win/missed a number of chances.  Considering the depth of talent in the NTX area teams, I expect it will take the full year of play to see who is truly the "best team."

So FCD didn't play to win the game? Bizarre observation from someone who SAW the game

Don't take that comment "didn't play to win" so personally, it wasn't intended as a slight. Anyone who can remain objective realizes the comment simply implies an off day (bcz obviously most teams play with the hope/intent of winning). Just know this team had a very off day and could have performed better based on how they've played so far against who they've played. Not an FCD parent but know a few who felt girls weren't at their best...they all have those days. They seemed to have regrouped today...congrats!

OK, please bring back the good old days of forum when we were U8 parents and all thought our DD were the next BIG player.

Solar is the best team. The have the best mid field and defense. Looking at the scores, they are spreading the scoring around. As long as they have the 9 core players that have played for Bates for 4-5 years now, they will stay on top. Only team not to give up a goal.

Sting is starting to score like most thought they would with those forwards. Can they stay healthy? With so many new girls looks like it took a little long to gel but they are playing well for now. Still think this team will be in the top 3.

FC Dallas has a very strong defense and fast forwards. I guess we know they can be beat but still the 2nd best team in U14. They don't play Solar until December so a lot of soccer before the top 2 teams play each other.

DVS-ONE wrote:OK, please bring back the good old days of forum when we were U8 parents and all thought our DD were the next BIG player.  

Solar is the best team. The have the best mid field and defense.  Looking at the scores, they are spreading the scoring around.  As long as they have the 9 core players that have played for Bates for 4-5 years now, they will stay on top. Only team not to give up a goal.

Sting is starting to score like most thought they would with those forwards.  Can they stay healthy?  With so many new girls looks like it took a little long to gel but they are playing well for now.  Still think this team will be in the top 3.  

FC Dallas has a very strong defense and fast forwards. I guess we know they can be beat but still the 2nd best team in U14. They don't play Solar until December so a lot of soccer before the top 2 teams play each other.  

still the 2nd best team in U14 ECNL. And to be honest, these declarations change week to week, and for all the mass tryouts and hype, it's all looking very familiar. I.E. - Sting crowned champs in pre-season, FCD starts out with a bang and is crowned the new champ a few games in, Texans get a big win here and there but don't crack the top 3, and Solar holds steady and confirms they haven't been dethroned.

Solar hasn't given up a single goal, so if I'm ranking all of NTX u14 right now I'm going:
1a. Solar
1b. Kicks

3. Sting
4. FCD
5. Texans

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Mark the calendars for Nov. 1 - Kicks vs. Solar...could end up being the game to see for U14 fall in this region.

Until Sting beats FC Dallas, FC Dallas is #2. Kicks is not in ECNL so they are not on the list. Also, when Solar plays Kicks it will not be with the ECNL team. We will need to wait until a tournament to see them play each other with their top teams.

haterinho wrote:

DVS-ONE wrote:OK, please bring back the good old days of forum when we were U8 parents and all thought our DD were the next BIG player.  

Solar is the best team. The have the best mid field and defense.  Looking at the scores, they are spreading the scoring around.  As long as they have the 9 core players that have played for Bates for 4-5 years now, they will stay on top. Only team not to give up a goal.

Sting is starting to score like most thought they would with those forwards.  Can they stay healthy?  With so many new girls looks like it took a little long to gel but they are playing well for now.  Still think this team will be in the top 3.  

FC Dallas has a very strong defense and fast forwards. I guess we know they can be beat but still the 2nd best team in U14. They don't play Solar until December so a lot of soccer before the top 2 teams play each other.  

still the 2nd best team in U14 ECNL.  And to be honest, these declarations change week to week, and for all the mass tryouts and hype, it's all looking very familiar. I.E. - Sting crowned champs in pre-season, FCD starts out with a bang and is crowned the new champ a few games in, Texans get a big win here and there but don't crack the top 3, and Solar holds steady and confirms they haven't been dethroned.

Solar hasn't given up a single goal, so if I'm ranking all of NTX u14 right now I'm going:
1a. Solar
1b. Kicks

3. Sting  
4. FCD
5. Texans

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Mark the calendars for Nov. 1 - Kicks vs. Solar...could end up being the game to see for U14 fall in this region.

GAME# Date Time Home MR Away Location
141050 Sat Nov 1 9:00 am AHFC ECNL U14 vs Solar Chelsea Soccer Club ECNL U14 Cullen Park Field TBD

Looks like solar ECNL will be in Houston