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re: What would you like to see from soccer in the US going forward?
Posted on 7/2/14 at 11:01 am to reedus23
Posted on 7/2/14 at 11:01 am to reedus23
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What is interesting though, in the last several years, is that they've entered into a partnership with Arsenal FC
Not to be a dick, but are you sure it's the actual Arsenal FC of the BPL? If so, that's awesome. But the reason I ask is because there's a pretty big youth club/academy that goes by the name of Barcelona - USA or something like that, and they have zero affiliation with the actual Barcelona. I know there's more out there, and while I don't want to say they're intentionally misleading parents, they don't really mind if they do.
This post was edited on 7/2/14 at 11:02 am
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Posted on 7/2/14 at 12:06 pm to thesoccerfanjax
I could be wrong, but I'm pretty damn sure it's Arsenal of the BPL. At the end of the training here, they go to their facilities in Colney, which I took to indicate Arsenal of the BPL. I know one year, after that they then began play in Greece. Mind you, the club wasn't swallowed up by Arsenal. It's more of a partnership, bringing the training from overseas here to the states. I think they did it with 2 or 3 clubs nationwide. I know one on the east coast. Wouldn't be surprised if the other is on the west coast.
Also, don't forget, the owner of Arsenal is Stan Kroenke, a big contributor Mizzou, owner of the St. Louis Rams and nearly every pro team in Denver.
Also, don't forget, the owner of Arsenal is Stan Kroenke, a big contributor Mizzou, owner of the St. Louis Rams and nearly every pro team in Denver.
Posted on 7/2/14 at 12:10 pm to reedus23
I would add to that. If you're working through that program, odds are that you are not going to play for your high school team at all, much less for a college. At least as long as you continue to hold your own.
This post was edited on 7/2/14 at 12:11 pm
Posted on 7/2/14 at 12:43 pm to reedus23
One thing I would like to see is more fields built in urban areas. Even smaller ones, or futsal courts.
I don't know what the situation is like in other cities, but I live in a city with ~100,000 people that produces some great athletes, and there really aren't a whole lot of places to play pick-up soccer other than the high school fields, at all. And those are technically 'closed' to the public, though people still play. If there were public fields like there are tennis courts or sand volleyball courts, etc, I feel like a lot more people would play pick-up games and that would help soccer as well.
I don't know what the situation is like in other cities, but I live in a city with ~100,000 people that produces some great athletes, and there really aren't a whole lot of places to play pick-up soccer other than the high school fields, at all. And those are technically 'closed' to the public, though people still play. If there were public fields like there are tennis courts or sand volleyball courts, etc, I feel like a lot more people would play pick-up games and that would help soccer as well.
Posted on 7/2/14 at 12:43 pm to reedus23
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Also, don't forget, the owner of Arsenal is Stan Kroenke, a big contributor Mizzou, owner of the St. Louis Rams and nearly every pro team in Denver.
He owns the Colorado Rapids of MLS as well, but doesn't really do a whole lot for them.
Posted on 7/2/14 at 12:48 pm to svb
There's a mistaken perception that soccer is a game that has to be played on grass (or turf). There was a great futsal facility here in Jacksonville that closed after a year because even experienced players didn't know what it was and wouldn't go so it just never really took off.
Posted on 7/2/14 at 1:25 pm to Tiger1242
quote:My neighbor, who is a D1 college soccer assistant coach, disagrees. According to him,the likelihood of college players benefitting from the same intense, skill-specific training that non-college development club players receive is very small.
Honestly I think one thing the US really really needs is more male soccer college programs.
Another example: My son is a high school sophomore who was invited to try out for a U17 developmental club last spring. The requirement for acceptance was that he would play exclusively with the club and not for his high school varsity team. The coach's reasoning: "High school soccer is an injury machine lacking any real skills development."
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