Texas U14 Region - Second Place - Up in the air?

Pele98 wrote:Big Poppy, I noted you put up a dissertation in response to my brief, casual observation of the impending whopping.  I guess that proves my point that you were indeed, and still is, trying to justify the inevitable.


And did you just imply that the remaining Solar ECNL conference games are meaningless as you switch the focus to Houston to prepare for the Nationals?  
[NB:  "Regardless...Solar will be finishing out the season and heading to Houston to prepare for Nationals."]

Pele98 wrote:Big Poppy faint-hearted?   I didn't see that coming..........

Pele98 wrote:Am I reading it wrong, or may be Big Poppy is trying to justify the impending whopping by FCD!

Solar losing to FCD won't be the end of the world, after all they lost to them in Fall, but Solar losing two games in a row will be more telling and worrying about the direction of the team since Fall and heading into Nationals.

Big Poppy wrote:

Pele98 wrote:Big Poppy faint-hearted?   I didn't see that coming..........

Solar 3

FC Dallas 0

Pele98 wrote:

Big Poppy wrote:

Pele98 wrote:Big Poppy faint-hearted?   I didn't see that coming..........

Solar 3

FC Dallas 0

Alright BP, congrats.   I hope this is not Man-biting-Dog kind of news.......and it must be the rain, right!   3-0?  That's impressive.   Wasn't expecting that.


But seriously, do I really have to motivate you guys every time to get a win vs FCD?

Big Poppy wrote:

Pele98 wrote:

Big Poppy wrote:

Pele98 wrote:Big Poppy faint-hearted?   I didn't see that coming..........

Solar 3

FC Dallas 0

Alright BP, congrats.   I hope this is not Man-biting-Dog kind of news.......and it must be the rain, right!   3-0?  That's impressive.   Wasn't expecting that.


But seriously, do I really have to motivate you guys every time to get a win vs FCD?

Thanks for the kind words.....

FCD is a team I have always respected and tauted over the years.  Not sure why Grubb felt he needed to bring in the 00 ECNL horses today....as it made no difference in the game.  Why not stick with your current roster and bring the team that won the first game 3-2?  Saw some awesome talent sitting on FCD bench to start the second half that probably should have been rubbing shoulders and making plays...but hey....not my decision!  The lose for FCD today is even more compelling as Grubb had everything he wanted for this game:

-  Home field advantage
-  00 ECNL Studs brought down to play
-  Sequestered players from State Cup
-  Short roster/bench for Solar (three subs)

As for the direction of Solar....it's due North...keep growing and climbing...or.....maybe Northwest...the direction of Seattle!    

Soccermumz wrote:Congrats to Solar on this win!  This just knocked FCD out of the 2nd place and gave Texans an open door, of course Texans has to win or tie Feet.  Rumor has it that Grubb is making a lot of parents unhappy bringing in his 02s and 00s to play on his 01 ECNL team.  How are they suppose to gel as a team with a different roster week after week?  
Interesting how this game changes everything...
 Even Sting will knock FCD out of 3rd place if they win their next game, based on point differential.  Interesting how this is all coming down to the wire!  

tako wrote:Does anyone know what the roster rules will be for the Texans-DeFeeter's game on Saturday? The ECNL roster can change from week to week, as in the past, but since this game is also the Championship of the International Cup, do both teams need to stick with the International Cup Roster (minus any guest players)?

Does anyone know how a tie would be handled? If there is a tie in regulation,  Texan's take second and go on to Seattle regardless of OT/PK outcome, right? Would they even play an OT or go straight to PKs to avoid changing the rest of the ECNL game's schedules?

What an exciting finish to the regular season!

Big Poppy wrote:It's done....Texans 3     Feet 1

Great game and win for Texans.  Dfeeters played incredibly well for the first 20 mins and were the first to score.  

Texans stay composed and put two in before half......put another in the net with about 20 left to play.

Texans move on to Nationals.....nice work!

4-3-3 wrote:Either your memory is abandoning you Pinnochio, or your username is very appropriate. Either way, you're as right on this as you are on everything else you post.

Anyways...Good luck to Solar. I would've rather seen FCD, Solar and Kicks represent NTX  nationally this summer...would've gone a long way to changing perceptions about NTX style of play with all three teams playing the beautiful game. 2 of the 3 aint bad.

Grifter wrote:

4-3-3 wrote:Either your memory is abandoning you Pinnochio, or your username is very appropriate. Either way, you're as right on this as you are on everything else you post.

Anyways...Good luck to Solar. I would've rather seen FCD, Solar and Kicks represent NTX  nationally this summer...would've gone a long way to changing perceptions about NTX style of play with all three teams playing the beautiful game. 2 of the 3 aint bad.

You don't hide animosity very well...  about as well as handling a loss in the semi finals...  classy!

good job dominating state cup too...  you really took it to the Texans White team.....

4-3-3 wrote:Either your memory is abandoning you Pinnochio, or your username is very appropriate. Either way, you're as right on this as you are on everything else you post.

Anyways...Good luck to Solar. I would've rather seen FCD, Solar and Kicks represent NTX  nationally this summer...would've gone a long way to changing perceptions about NTX style of play with all three teams playing the beautiful game. 2 of the 3 aint bad.