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Posted on 3/5/21 at 3:24 pm
Posted by Gaston
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Posted on 3/5/21 at 3:24 pm
https://www.npsl.com/u19-pilot/
https://www.npsl.com/tag/u19/

Ever seen a game?
This post was edited on 3/6/21 at 9:07 am
Posted by lsu31always
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Posted on 3/6/21 at 6:39 pm to
I went to about 7 of them. There was a big talent gap between some teams. Jesters were middle of the pack talent wise.
I enjoyed the games. Maybe some of that was it was they were the first sporting events I attended in 6 months. I intend to go the games again next year.
Posted by S
RIP Wayde
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Posted on 3/6/21 at 7:20 pm to
Hi 31
Posted by Bill Parker?
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Posted on 3/7/21 at 12:21 am to
Been to several games. Teams are talented. The team I watched was college players with a couple of D1 level HS seniors.

League had potential, with good local support. Then covid pumped the brakes.
Posted by Gaston
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Posted on 3/7/21 at 10:13 am to
There’s a spring session coming up. 9 games between March and May. I can’t find a schedule of times and places though. They might be friendlies ahead of the fall season...IDK.
This post was edited on 3/7/21 at 10:50 am
Posted by Gaston
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Posted on 3/7/21 at 12:22 pm to
quote:

college players with a couple of D1 level HS seniors.



Well that’s intimidating. Just registered my 8th grader. Hopefully he can play tough and make the 18 man roster. Uphill battle, but a good experience none the less. You know what they say...if you’re good enough, you’re old enough.
Posted by lsu31always
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Posted on 3/9/21 at 9:35 am to
Schedule dropped today. Games start this Friday. Who is your kid playing for?

LINK
This post was edited on 3/9/21 at 10:00 am
Posted by cwil177
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Posted on 3/9/21 at 10:52 am to
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Well that’s intimidating. Just registered my 8th grader

You registered a 13/14 yo for a U19 team?
Posted by dirtytigers
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Posted on 3/9/21 at 11:10 am to
You must not know Gaston son is Messi, Adam Vinateri, Patrick Mahomes, and Fernando Tatis all in a 13 year olds body. Quite the lad, superb genetics
Posted by WinnPtiger
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Posted on 3/9/21 at 11:15 am to
your kid plays soccer?
Posted by cwil177
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Posted on 3/9/21 at 1:25 pm to
Right, who knew?
Posted by Gaston
Dirty Coast
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Posted on 3/9/21 at 4:07 pm to
It is an invite, no expectations of seeing the field or even making the squad. Hope they offer some access to watch field level at least.
This post was edited on 3/9/21 at 4:10 pm
Posted by Gaston
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Posted on 3/9/21 at 4:08 pm to
Port City is the squad. Playing for is a misnomer...registered with is more accurate.
Posted by Gaston
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Posted on 3/9/21 at 5:39 pm to
quote:

Adam Vinateri


That’s his true passion. 55 yarder this weekend pushed his career long and his mechanics are all the way cleaned up. Has some really good coaches behind him and is ready for the journey.

He may (end up to) be a great HS QB and an exceptional soccer player, but for now it looks like if DI is in his cards it’s as a football specialist.
This post was edited on 3/10/21 at 6:46 am
Posted by cwil177
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Posted on 3/9/21 at 8:02 pm to
quote:

He may be a great HS QB and an exceptional soccer player, but for now it looks like if DI is in his cards it’s as a football specialist.


I thought you were trolling before, but you’ve stepped up your game
Posted by Gaston
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Member since Aug 2008
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Posted on 3/9/21 at 8:50 pm to


Life is crazy and I don’t know what will happen. This is what it is.
This post was edited on 3/10/21 at 3:11 am
Posted by GeismarGeauxer
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Posted on 3/10/21 at 6:56 am to
quote:

55 yarder this weekend


55 yard what?
Throw?
Punt?
Posted by Gaston
Dirty Coast
Member since Aug 2008
38945 posts
Posted on 3/10/21 at 6:58 am to
Field goal.
Posted by CanShakersDecayedNut
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Posted on 3/10/21 at 9:24 am to
Are you trying to move your kid to yet another new team? What happened with the hattiesburg team?
Posted by Gaston
Dirty Coast
Member since Aug 2008
38945 posts
Posted on 3/10/21 at 10:15 am to
Playing up for HFC didn’t work because my son had football practice every day until HFC practice time during the fall, and it’s 75 minutes away.

No, Port City is affiliated with GCU (current club) and is effectively an all-star selection of club, and I assume other local players, from U15-U18. I don’t have a feel on how many GCU boys versus other talent makes up the team, nor the age of those selected for the 18 man roster. I’ve heard they start with ~26 to down select from.

I just registered my son this week, so he doesn’t even have a kit...I guess I’ll bring him to watch the 2 games next week. PITA, but it’ll be good for him to see.
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