DIGC 05s

ForReal wrote:DTS has a stud(s) playing up with 04s. Not to take anything away from Colvin (as I mentioned before, they are playing very well), but it is a bit of apples and oranges to past results. I'll take DTS to beat Pulp. 3-1.

Hopesolo1 wrote:Several 05s playing in 04s .  Several 06s playing 05s. That's a different topic. These teams don't stay together as there will be player movements ( age groups ) to challenge the growth.  Pulp can string 6-8 passes consistently.  DTS cannot. That will be difference.   They are relying too much on their physical attributes and other teams with younger 05s are catching them up quicker than I thought . And pulp has experienced 05s that played D1 last year

ForReal wrote:DTS has a stud(s) playing up with 04s. Not to take anything away from Colvin (as I mentioned before, they are playing very well), but it is a bit of apples and oranges to past results. I'll take DTS to beat Pulp. 3-1.

ForReal wrote:

Hopesolo1 wrote:Several 05s playing in 04s .  Several 06s playing 05s. That's a different topic. These teams don't stay together as there will be player movements ( age groups ) to challenge the growth.  Pulp can string 6-8 passes consistently.  DTS cannot. That will be difference.   They are relying too much on their physical attributes and other teams with younger 05s are catching them up quicker than I thought . And pulp has experienced 05s that played D1 last year

ForReal wrote:DTS has a stud(s) playing up with 04s. Not to take anything away from Colvin (as I mentioned before, they are playing very well), but it is a bit of apples and oranges to past results. I'll take DTS to beat Pulp. 3-1.

Enjoy that possession tomorrow. Maybe it will work against DTS without their powerful 05s. But if Colvin couldn't do it, Pulp won't.

ForReal wrote:What was the result you speak of?

Yes, I am saying Colvin is a better team. No doubt in my mind. And I'll maintain that position regardless of that result you give. You were fortunate to get past Higgy today.   Maybe Pulp can beat another team full of 06s tomorrow. And, if you do, don't come bragging. DTS 05 in DIGC is not the real DTS.

ForReal wrote:What was the result you speak of?

Yes, I am saying Colvin is a better team. No doubt in my mind. And I'll maintain that position regardless of that result you give. You were fortunate to get past Higgy today.   Maybe Pulp can beat another team full of 06s tomorrow. And, if you do, don't come bragging. DTS 05 in DIGC is not the real DTS.

SWINGIT!! wrote:

ForReal wrote:What was the result you speak of?

Yes, I am saying Colvin is a better team. No doubt in my mind. And I'll maintain that position regardless of that result you give. You were fortunate to get past Higgy today.   Maybe Pulp can beat another team full of 06s tomorrow. And, if you do, don't come bragging. DTS 05 in DIGC is not the real DTS.

So who is this DTS then? One player changes the team?

SkeetsG06 wrote:My zero cents on semis:

- Both Colvin v DTS were great games.  I did notice DTS was missing a studdette forward.  However, every game each team there is something that causes apples and oranges.  So I judge based on the game, which I have no dog in the hunt.  I think it is very fair to say both games were even.  The foul was called on Colvin CBs was legit, as it happened in front of me.  IMO, both teams had great midfield and forward play. It was matter of which team would make the first or last mistake.  Clearly IMO the best two 05s in the tourney.

-Pulp v Higgy was strange.  Pulp by far the better technical and tactical team.  They possessed the ball well but struggled on defense and offense.  Higgy should have been up 3-1 in 1st half but was prevented by a bad call and a missed lay up. The bad call was Higgy forward beat CB at top of box and CB grabbed the forward jersey from behind to save 1v1 vs keeper (should have been red card and PK bc of last defender rule) and Higgy only got a yellow.  At the end of the game Sting forward beats CB in the box and CB pushed forward in the back causing forward to fall.  Should have been a PK.  So net Higgy had more high quality shots.  Pulp wins 2-1 off two corner kicks.

I think DTS wins final easily bc the two DTS forwards are more deadly than the Higgy forwards.  So unless Pulp's defense had an off day yesterday.

Regardless, it's Easter, Congrats to both teams making to the finals, and have a blessed day!

Soccerchat wrote:Pulp got beat by fcd baker 05 blue at JDL. Their coach sat a certain 06 for that game and brought in an 05 that plays 04 for Lees top team. Some of these players are difference makers.  

SWINGIT!! wrote:

ForReal wrote:What was the result you speak of?

Yes, I am saying Colvin is a better team. No doubt in my mind. And I'll maintain that position regardless of that result you give. You were fortunate to get past Higgy today.   Maybe Pulp can beat another team full of 06s tomorrow. And, if you do, don't come bragging. DTS 05 in DIGC is not the real DTS.

So who is this DTS then? One player changes the team?

Soccerchat wrote:Higgy ( now AG) has not beat DTS, Kicks Selecao, LPE, FCD Red , Pulp and Colvin since age group changes).    I understand they have pieces in 04 that could make them strong. But rightnow, missed calls or not , they are not a top tiered 05 team.

SkeetsG06 wrote:My zero cents on semis:

- Both Colvin v DTS were great games.  I did notice DTS was missing a studdette forward.  However, every game each team there is something that causes apples and oranges.  So I judge based on the game, which I have no dog in the hunt.  I think it is very fair to say both games were even.  The foul was called on Colvin CBs was legit, as it happened in front of me.  IMO, both teams had great midfield and forward play. It was matter of which team would make the first or last mistake.  Clearly IMO the best two 05s in the tourney.

-Pulp v Higgy was strange.  Pulp by far the better technical and tactical team.  They possessed the ball well but struggled on defense and offense.  Higgy should have been up 3-1 in 1st half but was prevented by a bad call and a missed lay up. The bad call was Higgy forward beat CB at top of box and CB grabbed the forward jersey from behind to save 1v1 vs keeper (should have been red card and PK bc of last defender rule) and Higgy only got a yellow.  At the end of the game Sting forward beats CB in the box and CB pushed forward in the back causing forward to fall.  Should have been a PK.  So net Higgy had more high quality shots.  Pulp wins 2-1 off two corner kicks.

I think DTS wins final easily bc the two DTS forwards are more deadly than the Higgy forwards.  So unless Pulp's defense had an off day yesterday.

Regardless, it's Easter, Congrats to both teams making to the finals, and have a blessed day!

SkeetsG06 wrote:Not sure your point bc I never said Higgy team was a top tiered team...?

However, since you brought it up, AG will have a top tiered team.  When she had the team before the split it was a top 2 team.  So if she adds a couple of players that our playing up 04, a few playing 06, and other players the team will be fine.  No prediction about beating DTS.  Just saying the team will be top tiered.

Separately, as I predicted, Congrats to DTS 05 on the 3-0 win over Pulp!

Soccerchat wrote:Higgy ( now AG) has not beat DTS, Kicks Selecao, LPE, FCD Red , Pulp and Colvin since age group changes).    I understand they have pieces in 04 that could make them strong. But rightnow, missed calls or not , they are not a top tiered 05 team.

SkeetsG06 wrote:My zero cents on semis:

- Both Colvin v DTS were great games.  I did notice DTS was missing a studdette forward.  However, every game each team there is something that causes apples and oranges.  So I judge based on the game, which I have no dog in the hunt.  I think it is very fair to say both games were even.  The foul was called on Colvin CBs was legit, as it happened in front of me.  IMO, both teams had great midfield and forward play. It was matter of which team would make the first or last mistake.  Clearly IMO the best two 05s in the tourney.

-Pulp v Higgy was strange.  Pulp by far the better technical and tactical team.  They possessed the ball well but struggled on defense and offense.  Higgy should have been up 3-1 in 1st half but was prevented by a bad call and a missed lay up. The bad call was Higgy forward beat CB at top of box and CB grabbed the forward jersey from behind to save 1v1 vs keeper (should have been red card and PK bc of last defender rule) and Higgy only got a yellow.  At the end of the game Sting forward beats CB in the box and CB pushed forward in the back causing forward to fall.  Should have been a PK.  So net Higgy had more high quality shots.  Pulp wins 2-1 off two corner kicks.

I think DTS wins final easily bc the two DTS forwards are more deadly than the Higgy forwards.  So unless Pulp's defense had an off day yesterday.

Regardless, it's Easter, Congrats to both teams making to the finals, and have a blessed day!

soccerphun wrote:Watched FCD Red, Solar Colvin, Solar Pulp, DTS, Sting Gutinbotham, and LPE each twice during the tourney.

Some observations:

1.  Shame on whomever for not having Kicks Selecao in this.  And some more teams from outside the region/country for that matter.  Sorry, but Sting West and DT Mansfield had no business in this.  There should have been at least 4 Groups for this age division.
Kicks will see Liverpool in State Cup that's about it
2. DTS easily the best athletes.  Fun to watch.  More beatable than I thought though.  They do leave themselves vulnerable every so often but not every team exploits their oppty's.  Solar Pulp had several today but could not convert. it will be interesting to see outcome of what the two DTS teams look like this next year.

3. If you were to combine best talent from the Solars, things would get very interesting in the race for NTX supremacy.Tgat would be just a stupid good team.

4. FCD Red did not bring their A game this weekend.  Showed signs of wear and tear.  Still like this team very much and think you will see them continue to compete.Athletic but are they going to keep the same squad

5. LPE is solid and not lacking in any area as far as I saw.  As physical as any team I watched.  Not sure they have depth though beyond their starters.

6. Sting Higgierrez   ... they will be the biggest wildcard for next season.  Some inconsistent flashes of brilliance coupled with some really dubious style of play leads me to believe they have what it takes, but whoever takes over this team next year will really have their work cut out for them to coalesce this group. Too inconsistent will need to add several to make a difference  

7. RE the Refs.  I gotta say, the games I saw were either officiated by some of the best in the business while other games the exact opposite.  No in between.  Perplexing.Always happens. Always will happen. Prob no need to bring it up.

Congrats to all teams and glad to hear of no significant injuries other than one LPE player's broken collar bone.  Here's to a quick recovery!  And here's to '05G showcasing some great talent and showing soccer NTX is still very much relevant for this age year.

soccerphun wrote:Watched FCD Red, Solar Colvin, Solar Pulp, DTS, Sting Gutinbotham, and LPE each twice during the tourney.

Some observations:

1.  Shame on whomever for not having Kicks Selecao in this.  And some more teams from outside the region/country for that matter.  Sorry, but Sting West and DT Mansfield had no business in this.  There should have been at least 4 Groups for this age division.

2. DTS easily the best athletes.  Fun to watch.  More beatable than I thought though.  They do leave themselves vulnerable every so often but not every team exploits their oppty's.  Solar Pulp had several today but could not convert.  

3. If you were to combine best talent from the Solars, things would get very interesting in the race for NTX supremacy.

4. FCD Red did not bring their A game this weekend.  Showed signs of wear and tear.  Still like this team very much and think you will see them continue to compete.

5. LPE is solid and not lacking in any area as far as I saw.  As physical as any team I watched.  Not sure they have depth though beyond their starters.

6. Sting Higgierrez   ... they will be the biggest wildcard for next season.  Some inconsistent flashes of brilliance coupled with some really dubious style of play leads me to believe they have what it takes, but whoever takes over this team next year will really have their work cut out for them to coalesce this group.  

7. RE the Refs.  I gotta say, the games I saw were either officiated by some of the best in the business while other games the exact opposite.  No in between.  Perplexing.

Congrats to all teams and glad to hear of no significant injuries other than one LPE player's broken collar bone.  Here's to a quick recovery!  And here's to '05G showcasing some great talent and showing soccer NTX is still very much relevant for this age year.

KeeperCommander wrote:There was a waiting list

justchootit wrote:

KeeperCommander wrote:There was a waiting list

Really....what basis did they select teams from???

KeeperCommander wrote:What do you do though?  Accept someone only if a better team doesn't want in.