I know the fall seasons early, but those in the top 5 of D-1 need to remember how important the fall season (9 games) is to qualification. Remember the Texans get two of the slots for being hosts (as long as they are 7 or higher).

Age Group Total Invitations

Under 19 6
Under 17 6
Under 16 4
Under 15 4
Under 14 4
Under 13 4

academy teams 4 + texans 1 = 1 for DI team at U17 should be at least two minimum

So 4 slots for U16 and 4 Academy teams = 0 D1 teams in Dallas Cup. Is that right?

mediocampista wrote:So 4 slots for U16 and 4 Academy teams = 0 D1 teams in Dallas Cup. Is that right?

No. The U16 academy will play "up" in the U17 bracket. So for U16, DTR (presume they are 7th place or better) has the one slot and then everyone else battles for the remaining 3.

mediocampista wrote:So 4 slots for U16 and 4 Academy teams = 0 D1 teams in Dallas Cup. Is that right?

Wrong. From the rules: Dallas Metro Area U15/U16 Academy teams will receive an invitation in the Dallas Cup Under 17 age group and no other.

Here is a link to the procedures/rules:

http://www.dallascup.com/docs/qualproced/32%20QualifyingInfo07-24-10.doc

soccerrus2 wrote:

mediocampista wrote:So 4 slots for U16 and 4 Academy teams = 0 D1 teams in Dallas Cup. Is that right?

No. The U16 academy will play "up" in the U17 bracket. So for U16, DTR (presume they are 7th place or better) has the one slot and then everyone else battles for the remaining 3.

I don't think DTR will finish in the top 7, which will leave 4 spots.

eagle wrote:

soccerrus2 wrote:

mediocampista wrote:So 4 slots for U16 and 4 Academy teams = 0 D1 teams in Dallas Cup. Is that right?

No. The U16 academy will play "up" in the U17 bracket. So for U16, DTR (presume they are 7th place or better) has the one slot and then everyone else battles for the remaining 3.

I don't think DTR will finish in the top 7, which will leave 4 spots.

In U17? What you tauk'en bout??

Yak Attack wrote:

eagle wrote:

soccerrus2 wrote:

mediocampista wrote:So 4 slots for U16 and 4 Academy teams = 0 D1 teams in Dallas Cup. Is that right?

No. The U16 academy will play "up" in the U17 bracket. So for U16, DTR (presume they are 7th place or better) has the one slot and then everyone else battles for the remaining 3.

I don't think DTR will finish in the top 7, which will leave 4 spots.

In U17? What you tauk'en bout??

U16 is what I tauk'en bout.

eagle wrote:

Yak Attack wrote:

eagle wrote:

soccerrus2 wrote:

mediocampista wrote:So 4 slots for U16 and 4 Academy teams = 0 D1 teams in Dallas Cup. Is that right?

No. The U16 academy will play "up" in the U17 bracket. So for U16, DTR (presume they are 7th place or better) has the one slot and then everyone else battles for the remaining 3.

I don't think DTR will finish in the top 7, which will leave 4 spots.

In U17? What you tauk'en bout??

U16 is what I tauk'en bout.

Oh, thought we were talking U16 Academy/U17 Classic.

Continue what you started.

what happens to the winner of the premier league west - does the top finisher generally get an invitation to the Dallas cup also?

94fan wrote:what happens to the winner of the premier league west - does the top finisher generally get an invitation to the Dallas cup also?

One has nothing to do with the other.

Top 2 in premier league get automactic invite to regionals.

Almost done wrote:Top 2 in premier league get automactic invite to regionals.

what does regionals have to do with Dallas Cup?

Dang, SR2, what are you, the poster police? Let the creativity flow. Folks are just asking questions. You say you're a coach? A screamer, I'm sure...and a ref? That's a scary thought. Mr. Goofy strikes again.

finish1 wrote:Dang, SR2, what are you, the poster police? Let the creativity flow. Folks are just asking questions. You say you're a coach? A screamer, I'm sure...and a ref? That's a scary thought. Mr. Goofy strikes again.

I am asking them questions to figure out what they are talking about, so go back to your incoherent thoughts and your little '99's & '00s and mind your own scotch destroyed business.

He is just trying to protect his thread. I say we high jack it and make it free for all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdcx8H6ZpmM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4ZzwbHvwnY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TyEeaRhc58

Arsenal FC (England) To Participate In The Super Group! http://www.dallascup.com/home/472215.html

pwip wrote:Arsenal FC (England) To Participate In The Super Group! http://www.dallascup.com/home/472215.html

that is awesome. I can't wait!!

Wow! great pick up. I am ready to buy my passes now. Arsenal's youth system is the stuff of legends. Can't wait to see them play

That is great.
Can't wait to see who else is going to be there.

THE NEEDLE wrote:

mediocampista wrote:So 4 slots for U16 and 4 Academy teams = 0 D1 teams in Dallas Cup. Is that right?

Wrong. From the rules: Dallas Metro Area U15/U16 Academy teams will receive an invitation in the Dallas Cup Under 17 age group and no other.

Here is a link to the procedures/rules:

http://www.dallascup.com/docs/qualproced/32%20QualifyingInfo07-24-10.doc

So when did the host club get 2 invites into DC?

Yak Attack wrote:

THE NEEDLE wrote:

mediocampista wrote:So 4 slots for U16 and 4 Academy teams = 0 D1 teams in Dallas Cup. Is that right?

Wrong. From the rules: Dallas Metro Area U15/U16 Academy teams will receive an invitation in the Dallas Cup Under 17 age group and no other.

Here is a link to the procedures/rules:

http://www.dallascup.com/docs/qualproced/32%20QualifyingInfo07-24-10.doc

So when did the host club get 2 invites into DC?

when the Dark Lord negotiated it!

soccerrus2 wrote:

Yak Attack wrote:

THE NEEDLE wrote:

mediocampista wrote:So 4 slots for U16 and 4 Academy teams = 0 D1 teams in Dallas Cup. Is that right?

Wrong. From the rules: Dallas Metro Area U15/U16 Academy teams will receive an invitation in the Dallas Cup Under 17 age group and no other.

Here is a link to the procedures/rules:

http://www.dallascup.com/docs/qualproced/32%20QualifyingInfo07-24-10.doc

So when did the host club get 2 invites into DC?

when the Dark Lord negotiated it!

Yep.. this started last year. Yep.. Texan teams everywhere at Dallas Cup, and at least half of them suck.

FlatBack4 wrote:

soccerrus2 wrote:

Yak Attack wrote:

THE NEEDLE wrote:

mediocampista wrote:So 4 slots for U16 and 4 Academy teams = 0 D1 teams in Dallas Cup. Is that right?

Wrong. From the rules: Dallas Metro Area U15/U16 Academy teams will receive an invitation in the Dallas Cup Under 17 age group and no other.

Here is a link to the procedures/rules:

http://www.dallascup.com/docs/qualproced/32%20QualifyingInfo07-24-10.doc

So when did the host club get 2 invites into DC?

when the Dark Lord negotiated it!

Yep.. this started last year. Yep.. Texan teams everywhere at Dallas Cup, and at least half of them suck.

I think the second Texan '96 team had 1 win in the Fall and got in. Steller job negotiating it - I'd think it's a great way to get kids to join your second D1 team.

This year's U14 will only have 1 Texans team as their other one will likely come in 8th. Hard to draw a line as to what makes a decent cut-off, 5/6/7 - I'd think it should be higher than 7, but there's no basis for it being anything so - we are stuck with 7th place teams superseding 3rd place teams.

clueless wrote:


I think the second Texan '96 team had 1 win in the Fall and got in. Steller job negotiating it - I'd think it's a great way to get kids to join your second D1 team.

This year's U14 will only have 1 Texans team as their other one will likely come in 8th. Hard to draw a line as to what makes a decent cut-off, 5/6/7 - I'd think it should be higher than 7, but there's no basis for it being anything so - we are stuck with 7th place teams superseding 3rd place teams.

According to the standings: 1 DT in U17; 0 DT in U16; 2 DT in U15; 1 DT in U14.

I think it should be 1 slot for the host club if top 5. The competition is too tough as it is for any team less than that.

soccerrus2 wrote:

clueless wrote:


I think the second Texan '96 team had 1 win in the Fall and got in. Steller job negotiating it - I'd think it's a great way to get kids to join your second D1 team.

This year's U14 will only have 1 Texans team as their other one will likely come in 8th. Hard to draw a line as to what makes a decent cut-off, 5/6/7 - I'd think it should be higher than 7, but there's no basis for it being anything so - we are stuck with 7th place teams superseding 3rd place teams.

According to the standings: 1 DT in U17; 0 DT in U16; 2 DT in U15; 1 DT in U14.

I think it should be 1 slot for the host club if top 5. The competition is too tough as it is for any team less than that.

Just picked up on this also. What is up with Texans in the older age groups? Is DA the only focus for the big H??

Yak Attack wrote:

soccerrus2 wrote:

clueless wrote:


I think the second Texan '96 team had 1 win in the Fall and got in. Steller job negotiating it - I'd think it's a great way to get kids to join your second D1 team.

This year's U14 will only have 1 Texans team as their other one will likely come in 8th. Hard to draw a line as to what makes a decent cut-off, 5/6/7 - I'd think it should be higher than 7, but there's no basis for it being anything so - we are stuck with 7th place teams superseding 3rd place teams.

According to the standings: 1 DT in U17; 0 DT in U16; 2 DT in U15; 1 DT in U14.

I think it should be 1 slot for the host club if top 5. The competition is too tough as it is for any team less than that.

Just picked up on this also. What is up with Texans in the older age groups? Is DA the only focus for the big H??

I think academy is having a major impact. I think also that the other two big clubs in Solar and FCD have caught up as well.

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/2617/youth-soccer/2010/11/16/2217231/en-route-dallas-cup-welcomes-fc-barcelona