Rightback wrote:1. Hispanic is fine
2. FCD appears biased (in the real world we call this racism) in favor of "kids that can play" always being Hispanic
3. The game that "daddy's money" pays for was invented in England and last time I checked a fair number of non-Hispanic players are considered to be capable of playing.

So sensitive these FCD people.

finish1 wrote:

my2cents wrote:

finish1 wrote:Go, you're right. Competitive soccer is a privileged sport.


Many bored members have pointed out, and I completely agree, our youth play too many meaningless games at too young an age. In general, our tactics are too simple and our touches are too sloppy. Small sided 3v3 and 4v4 games should be all we play around here until U10. We need to focus on skills, touch and simple triangles and diamonds. At U11, we should open up the field and learn broader tactics.

Completety correct. Unfortunately unless you can find a way for more money to be made from it than the current system it wont happen.

If the "Rumor" is true, maybe we'll see a shift in soccer culture in NTX. If FCD takes control and implements a closed loop developmental system, "mommy and daddy's money" may no longer be in control.

Rock wrote:

Rightback wrote:1. Hispanic is fine
2. FCD appears biased (in the real world we call this racism) in favor of "kids that can play" always being Hispanic
3. The game that "daddy's money" pays for was invented in England and last time I checked a fair number of non-Hispanic players are considered to be capable of playing.

So sensitive these FCD people.

Just to be clear, I have no affiliation with FCD. My BB doesn't play for them and only aspires to play DA.

Re #2, you should actually check the FCD DA rosters and you may find out you are wrong. As I previously noted the rosters have more caucasians than hispanics. It seems to me FCD takes the best players

This is my opinion as I clearly stated it is based on "observation". It is not based on DA though I think that is coming. I wish I believed a monopoly on local soccer would create better players, but my IQ is >50 so I don't buy it. All other sports are dominated by Americans because so many kids play. If we did things the FCD way I assume all local football players would play in their system...our system for developing athletes in all other sports is better. Way better. Kids play, a lot. Some time around college we decide which ones are clearly better. The local soccer market tries to make the call around 10. Spare me the logic that I see posted over and over. Bottom line is that kids should be able to play. They all develop differently but by late teens is clear. Coaches are not capable of making the call. If they had brain power at that level they would be making money on something other that teaching children a sport that in other American sports is done by volunteers. And well.

Re#3 see #2

eredivisie wrote:I like the idea of 1 team per club in each division. Weakens the big clubs hold over Classic League while increasing options (cost competition). It would also force clubs to better promote talent within the club or lose the player.

Besides the first year scramble of teams going independent to keep their Bye, any downsides?

finish1 wrote:

FlatBack4 wrote:A year ago, I heard a rumor (see http://www.txsoccer.info/t794-kevin-smudger-smith).

Now, I just heard another rumor, but this one is about Classic League, and you just are not going to believe it.

Prepare yourself.... Life as you know it, well... NTX soccer life as you know it, may be about to change.

FB4, what's the update?