PPL Schedule Posted

http://events.gotsport.com/events/resultsgrid.aspx?EventID=40051&GroupID=378925

Almost feeling bad for these teams.  Here it is almost two weeks since LH D1 been determined and these teams still trying to find spots.

No free time off, no rest from playing. Geeezzz !

What teams received byes into the league?

Dallas Cosmos Black
FCD Central
FCD White
Liverpool Carragher
Liverpool Raisbeck

If top two teams from each group qualify and they keep 19 team format from last year:

Dallas Cosmos Black
FCD Central
FCD White
Liverpool Carragher
Liverpool Raisbeck
Celtics SC
Saints ASC
FCD Central White
Texas Heat FC
FC Premier
FCD East
North Texas FC
Fever United
Gunners
Andromeda West
Mutiny FC
Ayses Gold
Sting Harr
FCD Black

Now when is the league schedule coming out

So is there a D2 and/or D3? Or is it just 1 19 team division?

Last year there was D1 and D2. D1 had 19 teams and D2 had 17 teams. I don't know if this year will be the same.

Division 1 U11G
ANDROMEDA FC 04G WEST
AYSES 04 GIRLS GOLD
CELTIC SC 04 MACPHERSON
DALLAS COSMOS 04G BLACK
FC DALLAS 04G EAST
FC DALLAS YOUTH 04G BLACK
FC DALLAS YOUTH 04G CENTRAL
FC DALLAS YOUTH 04G CENTRAL WHITE
FC DALLAS YOUTH 04G WHITE
FC PREMIER 04 GIRLS
FEVER UNITED 04GPHIRI
GUNNERS 04 GIRLS
HPSA SCOTS 04G
LIVERPOOL FC AMERICA 04 GIRLS CARRAGHER
LIVERPOOL FC AMERICA 04 GIRLS RAISBECK
MUTINY FC 04G
NORTH TEXAS FUTBOL NTFC 04 GIRLS BLACK (FORMERLY AFC 04G)
SAINTS ASC SAINTS 04G
STING HARR 04 DALLAS
TEXAS HEAT FC 04' SANCHEZ
Division 2 U11G
DYNAMO FC 04 GIRLS
TEXAS THUNDER 04 GIRLS
MDFC MCKINNEY DIAMONDS FC 04G CHAPIN
LIVERPOOL FC AMERICA 04 GIRLS HEIGHWAY
GSSC THUNDER 04 BLACK
FC FRISCO STORM 04G
FC DALLAS 04G RED
NTX FC IMPACT
ROCKWALL FUTBOL RFC '04G BLACK
AYSES 04 GIRLS WHITE
Division 3 U11G
DALLAS COSMOS COSMOS 04G WHITE
FC PREMIER 04 G GREEN
VELOCITY ELITE FC '04G
AYSES 04 GIRLS BLACK
FC DIVAS 04G
MUSTANGS '04G
NORTH TEXAS FUTBOL NTFC 04 GIRLS GREEN (FORMERLY AFC 04G MARSHALL)
STRIKERS LH STRIKERS 04G
TEXOMA SOCCER TEXOMA ELITE SOCCER CLUB
TRIUMPH FC 04G

Wow FCD really laying claim to the PPL, huh?

PPL Divisions:
Qual Pts/Team (division finish order)

Division 1 U11G
18 ANDROMEDA FC 04G WEST (2nd)
17 AYSES 04 GIRLS GOLD (2nd)
23 CELTIC SC 04 MACPHERSON (1st)
BYE DALLAS COSMOS 04G BLACK
20 FC DALLAS 04G EAST (2nd)
13 FC DALLAS YOUTH 04G BLACK (2nd)
BYE FC DALLAS YOUTH 04G CENTRAL
26 FC DALLAS YOUTH 04G CENTRAL WHITE (1st)
BYE FC DALLAS YOUTH 04G WHITE
28 FC PREMIER 04 GIRLS (1st)
18 FEVER UNITED 04G PHIRI (2nd)
24 GUNNERS 04 GIRLS (1st)
14 HPSA SCOTS 04G (3rd, won tiebreaker for D1 on GD over Frisco Storm)
BYE LIVERPOOL FC AMERICA 04 GIRLS CARRAGHER
BYE LIVERPOOL FC AMERICA 04 GIRLS RAISBECK
27 MUTINY FC 04G (1st)
22 NORTH TEXAS FUTBOL NTFC 04 GIRLS BLACK (FORMERLY AFC 04G)(1st)
22 SAINTS ASC SAINTS 04G (2nd)
28 STING HARR 04 DALLAS (1st)
18 TEXAS HEAT FC 04' SANCHEZ (2nd)

Division 2 U11G
10 DYNAMO FC 04 GIRLS (3rd)
6 TEXAS THUNDER 04 GIRLS (3rd)
4 MDFC MCKINNEY DIAMONDS FC 04G CHAPIN (4th)
10 LIVERPOOL FC AMERICA 04 GIRLS HEIGHWAY (3rd)
1 GSSC THUNDER 04 BLACK (4th)
14 FC FRISCO STORM 04G (3rd)
4 FC DALLAS 04G RED (4th)
9 NTX FC IMPACT (3rd)
11 ROCKWALL FUTBOL RFC '04G BLACK (3rd)
4 AYSES 04 GIRLS WHITE (4th)

Division 3 U11G
0 DALLAS COSMOS COSMOS 04G WHITE (4th)
0 FC PREMIER 04 G GREEN (4th)
0 VELOCITY ELITE FC '04G (4th)
7 teams DNP (did not play)
DNP AYSES 04 GIRLS BLACK
DNP FC DIVAS 04G
DNP MUSTANGS '04G
DNP NORTH TEXAS FUTBOL NTFC 04 GIRLS GREEN (FORMERLY AFC 04G MARSHALL)
DNP STRIKERS LH STRIKERS 04G
DNP TEXOMA SOCCER TEXOMA ELITE SOCCER CLUB
DNP TRIUMPH FC 04G

ElClassico wrote "Wow FCD really laying claim to the PPL, huh?"

New to NTX soccer...and still trying to figure out why so many families pay $3000 for a program that can't get into LH.

1. because not everyone believes their child is the best of the best (and guess what, they arent)
2. because not every kid peaks at the same time (what?!? not all olympians were peaking at 11? crazy talk i know)
3. because some kids are doing several sports and trying to find their passion for one and the parent are opening the door for them to do so at a higher level but not the pressure of trying to be on LH
4. because some parents dont want their kids to play with a volunteer coach in rec and want their kid to have a licensed coach who understands the game in a different way (and yes some volunteer coaches are awesome, but not all)

and let's be real.....
5. because some are fcd fans and want to wear those awesome jerseys, get the free player ticket and discounts on their season pass
6. because "there is always next year" and our team will be lh d1
7. because they can

Woohoo select soccer wrote:1. because not everyone believes their child is the best of the best (and guess what, they arent)
2. because not every kid peaks at the same time (what?!? not all olympians were peaking at 11? crazy talk i know)
3. because some kids are doing several sports and trying to find their passion for one and the parent are opening the door for them to do so at a higher level but not the pressure of trying to be on LH
4. because some parents dont want their kids to play with a volunteer coach in rec and want their kid to have a licensed coach who understands the game in a different way (and yes some volunteer coaches are awesome, but not all)

and let's be real.....
5. because some are fcd fans and want to wear those awesome jerseys, get the free player ticket and discounts on their season pass
6. because "there is always next year" and our team will be lh d1
7. because they can

All valid points. From this day forward ppl will be known as the fcd challenge.

soccerjack wrote:

Woohoo select soccer wrote:1. because not everyone believes their child is the best of the best (and guess what, they arent)
2. because not every kid peaks at the same time (what?!? not all olympians were peaking at 11? crazy talk i know)
3. because some kids are doing several sports and trying to find their passion for one and the parent are opening the door for them to do so at a higher level but not the pressure of trying to be on LH
4. because some parents dont want their kids to play with a volunteer coach in rec and want their kid to have a licensed coach who understands the game in a different way (and yes some volunteer coaches are awesome, but not all)

and let's be real.....
5. because some are fcd fans and want to wear those awesome jerseys, get the free player ticket and discounts on their season pass
6. because "there is always next year" and our team will be lh d1
7. because they can

All valid points. From this day forward ppl will be known as the fcd challenge.

Yes...rebrand/marketing it to a 9 month long Tournament called:  The FC Dallas Challenge Tournament

Reasons 1-4 are why PPL exists, and reasons 1-3 are exactly why we don't pay and play FCD for select. Paying $3000 for a "licensed coach" just doesn't make sense when DD would still play in a league that is one step above rec. You can still get a licensed coach and quality coach at another club for a fraction of the cost. FCD has 6 '04 teams in PPL (1 even in div II). You don't see that representation in PPL from Sting, Solar, or other clubs who charge the big fees. Why is that? Something is not working with the " FCD Way"?

SoccerRebel98 wrote:Reasons 1-4 are why PPL exists, and reasons 1-3 are exactly why we don't pay and play FCD for select. Paying $3000 for a "licensed coach" just doesn't make sense when DD would still play in a league that is one step above rec. You can still get a licensed coach and quality coach at another club for a fraction of the cost. FCD has 6 '04 teams in PPL (1 even in div II). You don't see that representation in PPL from Sting, Solar, or other clubs who charge the big fees. Why is that? Something is not working with the " FCD Way"?

Wow someone is a little pissy today.

Did I miss something? What happen to FCD Predator?

Paulie Walnuts wrote:

SoccerRebel98 wrote:Reasons 1-4 are why PPL exists, and reasons 1-3 are exactly why we don't pay and play FCD for select. Paying $3000 for a "licensed coach" just doesn't make sense when DD would still play in a league that is one step above rec. You can still get a licensed coach and quality coach at another club for a fraction of the cost. FCD has 6 '04 teams in PPL (1 even in div II). You don't see that representation in PPL from Sting, Solar, or other clubs who charge the big fees. Why is that? Something is not working with the " FCD Way"?

Wow someone is a little pissy today.

Pissy? No, but checkbook is still smoking from the cost of NTX competitive soccer but probably shouldn't post until second cup of coffee...

I think FCD Predator is now known as FCD White.

SoccerRebel98 wrote:

Paulie Walnuts wrote:

SoccerRebel98 wrote:Reasons 1-4 are why PPL exists, and reasons 1-3 are exactly why we don't pay and play FCD for select. Paying $3000 for a "licensed coach" just doesn't make sense when DD would still play in a league that is one step above rec. You can still get a licensed coach and quality coach at another club for a fraction of the cost. FCD has 6 '04 teams in PPL (1 even in div II). You don't see that representation in PPL from Sting, Solar, or other clubs who charge the big fees. Why is that? Something is not working with the " FCD Way"?

Wow someone is a little pissy today.

Pissy? No, but checkbook is still smoking from the cost of NTX competitive soccer but probably shouldn't post until second cup of coffee...

That's funny. Completely understand the checkbook thing. There is no way my parents would have forked over this kind of money for me to play youth sports. There was an article recently in the Dallas Morning News pointing out the only people that are benefiting from the cost of competitive youth sports are the people collecting the checks. Yet we keep writing the checks.

It's not just checks to the club, that only covers a fraction of it. Gas, eating out, hotels during tournaments, extra gear. We just bought a used car specifically for soccer travel because my truck (company) and my wifes (lease) were accruing to many miles (60mi per practice not to mention the 140 mi round trip to UTD), not to mention using too much gas. I'm only guessing club cost are a fraction cause frankly I don't want to know how much all the extras are.

soccerjack wrote:

Woohoo select soccer wrote:1. because not everyone believes their child is the best of the best (and guess what, they arent)
2. because not every kid peaks at the same time (what?!? not all olympians were peaking at 11? crazy talk i know)
3. because some kids are doing several sports and trying to find their passion for one and the parent are opening the door for them to do so at a higher level but not the pressure of trying to be on LH
4. because some parents dont want their kids to play with a volunteer coach in rec and want their kid to have a licensed coach who understands the game in a different way (and yes some volunteer coaches are awesome, but not all)

and let's be real.....
5. because some are fcd fans and want to wear those awesome jerseys, get the free player ticket and discounts on their season pass
6. because "there is always next year" and our team will be lh d1
7. because they can

All valid points. From this day forward ppl will be known as the fcd challenge.

i am not saying i agree - just saying this is their reasoning - if you can have reasoning in u11 soccer.

Woohoo select soccer wrote:

soccerjack wrote:

Woohoo select soccer wrote:1. because not everyone believes their child is the best of the best (and guess what, they arent)
2. because not every kid peaks at the same time (what?!? not all olympians were peaking at 11? crazy talk i know)
3. because some kids are doing several sports and trying to find their passion for one and the parent are opening the door for them to do so at a higher level but not the pressure of trying to be on LH
4. because some parents dont want their kids to play with a volunteer coach in rec and want their kid to have a licensed coach who understands the game in a different way (and yes some volunteer coaches are awesome, but not all)

and let's be real.....
5. because some are fcd fans and want to wear those awesome jerseys, get the free player ticket and discounts on their season pass
6. because "there is always next year" and our team will be lh d1
7. because they can

All valid points. From this day forward ppl will be known as the fcd challenge.

i am not saying i agree - just saying this is their reasoning - if you can have reasoning in u11 soccer.  

I do say to each his own. The thing is the greed of the clubs and coaches will catch them sooner or later. I would bet at least half of those teams will break up in a couple of years. If they were smart they would gear certain teams to ppl for the parents or kids that don't want all the craziness and just want to have fun and play. But...the price should not be the same....this is what they don't get. I agree with the previous poster I would not pay $3000 for a semi rec team when you can go with an independent for a lot less. The product is just not the same as a coach that teaches at a high level and can attract talent. If they made it more reasonable in cost and time I bet a lot of those teams would stay together a lot longer. I also think several teams in PPL can play in LH and will, but most of them never will....so what if they don't, if the kids enjoy it. Which goes back to my point.....It is insane that the cost of an excellent coach is the same as an ok one... the product is not the same irregardless of playing in PPL or LH.

Brings up a thought... The Club Volleyball model is different and if translated over to NTX Club Soccer, it might look something like this:

Club Fee $1000 - Team to Play PPL and practice once per week and play 1 tournament with a D License or better coach

Club Fee $1600 - Team to play PPL and practice twice per week and play 2 or 3 Tournaments with a D License coach or better

Club Fee $2200 - Team to Try to qualify Lake Highlands, practice twice a week play 3 or 4 Tournaments (one out of town) and a C License Coach or better

Club Fee $3000 - Team will play Lake Highlands, Practice 3 times a week, play 4 to 5 tournaments (2 out of town) and a B License Coach or better

How many would prefer that type of set up?

soccersounder wrote:Brings up a thought... The Club Volleyball model is different and if translated over to NTX Club Soccer, it might look something like this:

Club Fee $1000 - Team to Play PPL and practice once per week and play 1 tournament with a D License or better coach

Club Fee $1600 - Team to play PPL and practice twice per week and play 2 or 3 Tournaments with a D License coach or better

Club Fee $2200 - Team to Try to qualify Lake Highlands, practice twice a week play 3 or 4 Tournaments (one out of town) and a C License Coach or better

Club Fee $3000 - Team will play Lake Highlands, Practice 3 times a week, play 4 to 5 tournaments (2 out of town) and a B License Coach or better

How many would prefer that type of set up?

Now that's a tiered program everyone can get behind...."Pay and Play" to your skill level.

I wonder how much the "Purple Cobra's" charge for their program?

Wish they had more teams:  https://www.txsoccer.net/t21297-purple-cobras-in-need-of-a-gk-cheap-and-no-practices?highlight=purple