tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029732658322740184.post2548624698716009673..comments2023-10-16T11:04:56.957-04:00Comments on Fairness in Ottawa Soccer: "the Organization", its privacy policy and your rights under federal and provincial lawsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029732658322740184.post-44514928000659456282018-05-25T08:54:03.147-04:002018-05-25T08:54:03.147-04:00They don't.They don't.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029732658322740184.post-25515612003668029182018-05-24T20:01:54.154-04:002018-05-24T20:01:54.154-04:00I see a lot of impact, tfc, etc academies, where d...I see a lot of impact, tfc, etc academies, where does fury fit into all this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029732658322740184.post-85463786705397735252018-05-23T14:04:47.952-04:002018-05-23T14:04:47.952-04:00That is squarely on CSA for allowing an American p...That is squarely on CSA for allowing an American professional league to access the prime Canadian markets but at the league-level treat Canadian players as imports. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029732658322740184.post-18562741014371868272018-05-23T13:15:50.698-04:002018-05-23T13:15:50.698-04:00Yikes. I don't see the other teams being comp...Yikes. I don't see the other teams being competitive with them then. Especially the 05s.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029732658322740184.post-59124617054961167892018-05-23T11:45:41.044-04:002018-05-23T11:45:41.044-04:00Those two teams are both playing at their own ages...Those two teams are both playing at their own ages. I think each of those teams has quite a few players that should probably be playing up, but that doesn't mean the whole team should play up. The physical side of it can be an issue as well - there can be significant size differences at these ages, so the risk of injury increases if they play up.<br /><br />Not much that can be done about it because of all the rule and restrictions, but the ideal would be that teams play at their own age against teams of comparable skill levels. Individuals who are excelling can either play up or be called up as warranted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029732658322740184.post-33903490796922991392018-05-23T11:03:45.952-04:002018-05-23T11:03:45.952-04:00Futuro U13s and U14s should be playing up a year i...Futuro U13s and U14s should be playing up a year in the ERSL, or are they already? Please clarify. I see a U13 and U14 Futuro team. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029732658322740184.post-5754056676562298672018-05-23T09:27:53.470-04:002018-05-23T09:27:53.470-04:00I was looking at the Roster of the Futuro U17s who...I was looking at the Roster of the Futuro U17s who were at the recent showcase. What is the percentage of the players that were developed by Futuro 5 years ago. Not stiring the pot, I am just curious. It is a good team, but how many of those players were elsewhere 4 years ago? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029732658322740184.post-82525643654768719872018-05-23T09:24:46.683-04:002018-05-23T09:24:46.683-04:00“The Canadian pathway is not the easiest thing in ...“The Canadian pathway is not the easiest thing in the world”<br /><br />https://goo.gl/oUBQ7LRJROAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10318507753446407518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029732658322740184.post-5322386312869282032018-05-23T07:42:27.090-04:002018-05-23T07:42:27.090-04:00Many of the out of town teams often contact Futuro...Many of the out of town teams often contact Futuro about arranging friendlies while they're in town. Not so much at U13 and above because they play over two days, but with the one-day festivals at the younger ages they do. You at least know what you're getting, rather than paying a registration fee to someone you can't trust will group your team properly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029732658322740184.post-58403874908072497152018-05-23T07:35:48.210-04:002018-05-23T07:35:48.210-04:00Varies game to game, team to team, year to year, b...Varies game to game, team to team, year to year, but the games are generally very competitive. There has been the odd blowout on both sides over the years, but usually very close.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029732658322740184.post-59008943313668394132018-05-22T20:26:29.923-04:002018-05-22T20:26:29.923-04:00How does Futuro do against the Impact?How does Futuro do against the Impact?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029732658322740184.post-43556320989799154222018-05-22T14:24:41.332-04:002018-05-22T14:24:41.332-04:00I assume it's JL who posted the comment about ...I assume it's JL who posted the comment about it being the best organized festival he's ever been to, but in any case, I wasn't saying that there weren't good teams entered. Just that we all know that the organizers wouldn't group the Futuro teams with the stronger teams. So why would anyone pay to enter something where they know they won't be treated fairly?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029732658322740184.post-8594786850993408712018-05-22T14:06:23.066-04:002018-05-22T14:06:23.066-04:00What are the odds of being grouped with the Impact...What are the odds of being grouped with the Impact? It obviously isn't by a draw, since OSU makes sure their teams get to play the Impact.<br /><br />Futuro plays against the Impact anyway - why enter a festival where there is about a 0% chance you would get to play them (and in a short game, at that).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029732658322740184.post-32447646249910272012018-05-22T14:02:19.350-04:002018-05-22T14:02:19.350-04:00oh oh someone forgot their chill pilloh oh someone forgot their chill pillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029732658322740184.post-72917357925665495202018-05-22T13:14:24.979-04:002018-05-22T13:14:24.979-04:00Best organized festival I've ever seen. Great ...Best organized festival I've ever seen. Great teams from Quebec and Toronto (Impact academy, Longueil, CSMRO, Durham, Brossard, Oakville, North Toronto, etc etc). Overall a great experience for the local Ottawa players.<br />But please don't let the facts get in the way of your negativity and ignorance. <br />What a bunch of low lifes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029732658322740184.post-53038203337591339212018-05-22T13:09:33.533-04:002018-05-22T13:09:33.533-04:00Academies for those who want more intense training...Academies for those who want more intense training and elite training. Their goal is not to have 100 teams. Traditional clubs are community clubs. They have elite programs but also have competitive and house league if there is enough registrations will form as many teams as possible. Why would a community club turn players away if they can forms teams. Is the quality there ... maybe , maybe not. <br />How can you tell from U9 to U15 who may turn out to be a really good player. <br />Would you rather your kid playing on a team and having fun and developing or staying at home on a gaming console (yes they could be playing pick-up for free). <br />The goal is just to get kids out at some level and play.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029732658322740184.post-30337402884318377242018-05-22T13:01:49.530-04:002018-05-22T13:01:49.530-04:00The Montreal Impact Academy is of questionable qua...The Montreal Impact Academy is of questionable quality? OSU Black is of questionable quality? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029732658322740184.post-28804971460316234252018-05-22T10:40:25.385-04:002018-05-22T10:40:25.385-04:00Clubs stealing players from each other, etc., etc....Clubs stealing players from each other, etc., etc. The usual bullshit. WOSC and OSU will destroy the small clubs, then the EODSA, then the OCSL, then they will turn on each other.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029732658322740184.post-5812676474054322018-05-22T10:33:56.821-04:002018-05-22T10:33:56.821-04:00Who would want to give up a weekend to play a bunc...Who would want to give up a weekend to play a bunch of short games against teams of questionable quality? Why not play one regular game, even just a friendly game? Oh wait, JL told the EODSA that they won't play Futuro.<br /><br />I heard WOS boycotted the OSU festival? What's going on there?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029732658322740184.post-14473667126820210372018-05-22T10:05:02.038-04:002018-05-22T10:05:02.038-04:00Was Futuro at the OSU tournament last week? If no...Was Futuro at the OSU tournament last week? If not, why? I thought they wanted the option to play the OPDP? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029732658322740184.post-72778867342666328542018-05-22T09:22:43.383-04:002018-05-22T09:22:43.383-04:00OPDL really isn't much better. For anyone tha...OPDL really isn't much better. For anyone that was at the Umbro top rated tournament this weekend, there was a lot of grumbling and whispering going on about the OPDL results across the board. Worst part is it wasn't only the result, but the level of play in many cases was far below their non-OPDL competition. The results seemed to be worse at the younger ages, with some people suggesting the only reason the older age groups fared somewhat better is that non-OPDL players get pressured by the OSA to move to OPDL teams over time - it seems that the older age groups are relatively stronger than the younger age groups, but only because they've poached more players over time that were developed by other clubs.<br /><br />I do agree that the OPDL is generally more competitive than the ERSL, but this past weekend's tournament had a lot of people questioning whether the travel and associated costs are worth it for a marginally stronger league. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029732658322740184.post-27765334873553952282018-05-22T09:10:11.055-04:002018-05-22T09:10:11.055-04:00Attention all clubs the standard to beat is (like ...Attention all clubs the standard to beat is (like a box store): parking joys waiting for a spot; cart bumping packed customers, and the joy of 16 steaks neatly wrapped for a family of 4. And then came Amazon... oh wait we are talking about soccer no?RJROAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10318507753446407518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029732658322740184.post-66784819789550790292018-05-22T07:55:55.045-04:002018-05-22T07:55:55.045-04:00Funny that someone thinks having lots of teams mak...Funny that someone thinks having lots of teams makes clubs 'better' or more credible. Youth numbers have been in steady decline, and that was before the OPDP fiasco. It is a house of cards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029732658322740184.post-34281264493466230062018-05-22T07:28:22.682-04:002018-05-22T07:28:22.682-04:00I can't imagine why a parent would feel that h...I can't imagine why a parent would feel that having numerous teams at each age group would be a good thing for their child.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029732658322740184.post-14009082907674936982018-05-22T00:59:44.893-04:002018-05-22T00:59:44.893-04:00Having fewer teams allows the coaches and director...Having fewer teams allows the coaches and director to work with individual players on their specific needs, in addition to the regular team-based training. I can guarantee you that they know how every single kid in the academy is doing and what each individual needs to work on to develop into a more complete player. I can also guarantee you that this is not the case at the bigger clubs. Having been on both sides, I can tell you that there is a much greater focus on each individual player.<br /><br />How many teams do you think the top academies in the GTA have. It's much closer to 11 than it is to 100 or whatever number some of these clubs carry. If a bigger club has 18 kids try out, they'll form one team; if they have 54 kids try out, they'll form four teams - ever wonder why no one actually gets cut from some of these clubs unless there aren't enough kids to form additional teams? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com