Has it ever happened?

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Ahh, so that is how Stars/Rush got in.

hmmm - couldn't be political now could it?

Been at least 4 teams from Georgia last 3 years for this age group. It's a strong age group for Georgia. Let it go!

And Norcross still didn't get in!

Not sure how they got in over Norcross. Like Norcross, they were a semi-finalist and they won the top State division. In fact, in SIC, they are actually ranked below Norcross. Looks like politics at work.

I predicted they couldn't get in, and I was so correct. Don't have the quality of girls to be able to play against R3pl teams. See you back in Athena A.

Not sure how you can judge about the "quality of girls." Sunrise aint anything special. Norcross "quality" beat the tar out AFU "quality." Other than the fact that Sunrise offers a convenient travel partner to Boca for R3PL games, can't fathom how they beat out Norcross for that 12th spot.

and some came from Athena B an R3PL evaluated the situation came to the conclusion with new additions they won't be able to compete in this league. Beating AFU at SC has nothing to do with it the team changed alot since try outs.

you have obviously NO idea how the system works. Evaluate the resume of the roster? Are you kidding me?

Reality is that either 1) The Florida rep just presented a stronger argument for Sunrise than PW did for Norcross or just plain had more friends/chits to call in or 2) PW didn't think highly enough of Norcross to press the case much (which, honestly, I doubt. He has always been a pretty strong advocate for Georgia teams).

Norcross let 3 go and picked up 3. I'm guessing you are from AFU. I heard you picked up 4 so whats y our point?

Also you are clueless if y ou think that individual rosters are looked at. Its how well the team has done and how well those in power lobby for them, period!

Well, something must have been looked at Norcross is not in.

No, they didn't beat AFU, AFU handed them that game. Coaching sucked that day. Crazy stuff happens. AFU will not be the same in the Fall new coach, Norcross will down quick watch out.

Add this one to this list "We really outplayed them." "The refs handed the game to the other team" "Our best player was out" and, an oldie but a goodie, "Unlucky!"

You folks never cease to amaze me. How about this -- nice job of playing yourself out of R3PL going into the most important year of these girls' club experience.

And do tell what was your excuse?

well this is the year you will learn, like everyone else, that the golden soccer road goes from RPL soccer to crappy georgia division II college scholarships. you will attain true enlightenment and learn humility.

There is nothing wrong with Division II soccer. Money is money, but education comes first. There are some great schools that in Div II and III.

I thought you had to have 51% of last years roster to secure a slot. NASA U15 boys have lost 9 players from last years roster, how is that 51% of last years roster. that means they had a squad of 19 players right!!!.

for greener pastures elsewhere?

must have really burned up the phones begging players to return. I guess they player that was going to play up a year was brought back as well. Oh well, the committee made their decision, good luck to this bunch.

Your description does not indicate any politics, just a club working hard for their team...

I am betting they did not have 50% + returning from last years weak team. Therefore it was politics that got them in. They shouldn't have been invited back in any event based on their performance, so again, it was politics.

and then clubpass the entire season.

Not in R3pl they can't.

Ambush Rocks!

What do you guys about Fusion finally getting a spot? Is it their first region team ever?

Not their first, had a boys team and i think a couple girls team, this u-18 team deserves it ,they are very good

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and believe me, they got some very good players at tryouts, look,I really dont care if you like this team or not, but they ARE good, and they shouldve gotten r3 twice before, so give them their due, what exactly is your problem with this team? No poison just facts

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AFU is OUT???

That is flat out wrong. Nasa couldn't beat AFU 1 out of 10 times....

How many points did Nasa have in RPL last year??? FIVE???


What are these people thinking?

Tell me this isn't true....somebody...please help........................

AFU beat CESA 7-0 last season, and that's the best team in SC. How can R3PL claim to put the best competition together when they allow 3 teams from SC in this league?

I find it hard to believe afu beat the #1 cesa team 7-0, no one beats them 7-0, are you sure it wasnt a #$ or 5 squad or one of their rec teams? Sorry nothing against you guys, but you havent done anything to earn it.

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We are talking U-18. There won't be a next year for them they are off to college.

Looks like Georgia got the short end of the stick on this one.

AFU had a record of 6-2-3 last R3PL and was a GA Semifinalist

South Carolina:
- CESA 91 (0-10-1 last R3PL season, SC Champion) - Was beaten by AFU 7-0
- Carolina FC (non in R3PL, SC Finalist)
- Columbia United (3-8-0 last R3PL season, SC Semifinalist) - Was beaten by AFU 3-1

NC:
- Charlotte (6-4-1 last R3PL season, NC Semifinalist) - Was beaten by AFU 1-0

I can see where SC can get CESA and Carolina FC into R3PL ahead of AFU, since they are the state champion and finalist.

But how can Charlotte and Columbia who both had worse records than AFU, were beaten by AFU, and who didn't do any better than AFU in their state cup, be allowed in?

Big injustice for GA and AFU at this age group.

understand. Boo hoo

AFU was not a SC finalist, but they had a 6-2-3 record. Nobody's saying that they should get in, ahead of other finalists, even though they clearly have a better league and head-to-head record then the South Carolina champion.

Neither Charlotte or Columbia were finalists. They both had worse records than AFU. They were both beaten by AFU during the season.

So, how can AFU be left out, and both of these other teams allowed to participate?

If R3PL's objective is that they strive to put the most competitive teams in the league, this would seem to contradict that.

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You mean AR - AK = Alaska

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Maybe then they would have a spot in RPL. The truth is that this club does not play well with others. Is it not fair? Look at how you treat players and parents from your club. Who is going to go to bat for you?

should have "equal chance" to play R3PL... instead of rewarding those that deserve to play and have earned the right to play based on past performance, rankings in SIC, final standings in previous seasons of R3, each state gets 3 teams regardless of their competiveness. So, for the other teams in R3, you can count on at least 3 games that will be a waste of your time and money, but you will increase your winning %... you know AFU would have given you a good, hard fought battle and everyone is better off playing a tougher team. But the R3 committee has seen to it that South Carolina has been treated "fairly" and it is my hope that every team who has earned the right to play in R3 won't hold back when playing these 3 South Carolina teams... bury them with goals to prove the point that 2 of those 3 teams aren't competitive enough to play R3. To exclude a good team that has always performed well is R3's loss.

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U15B. Short not be there. GA should not have 4 teams.

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I really don't get it. This team is a quality squad all around and would dominate at least half of teams on the U 18 list. Maybe the top players need to make some calls to find any open spots on AFC/GSA/ NASA. Playing Athena will not a good training season, hoping to make State Cup finals next year.

where is the FL state champ Ponte Vedra? Did they not apply?

before you start complaining. Plus I believe in Georgia there is a rule that the committee can "modify" any rule should they choose.

No as good as you thought they were, huh?

Better than you

Not a slam on the boys... but that's some pretty stiff competition. I don't see them winning a game.

Hope they get caught. As to not winning a game, I will be surprised if they score a goal. At least 3-4 listed on roster have signed elsewhere ... Fact.

This just shows you how corrupt the game of soccer club politics have become. This U8 team is one of the best teams in the SE. How did BLs Fla team make it over MQs?

Huh? eom.

Read the post.

I don't think they take U8 teams to R3PL do they? MQ? BLs? I know you're upset but take a deep breath and try to remain coherent!

I do not Know why AS has to keep saying that NASA lost all of their players. They lost 6 and picked up 2 from Cobb and maybe 1 from AFC. I think they will do fine.

NASA U15 will get crushed. You think the Cobb boys will help? Not getting anyone from AFC unless it is from their B team.

Were the ones that could not get on the field, were the bottom players at cobb. Cobb pick up 3 NASA players and another wanted to come.

they might not lose every game 5-0. 6 players from any team has to hurt. I guess it's better to be lucky than good sometimes.

They originally had 10 leaving and begged one to come back leaving them at 50%. They are probably rostering another that is going to img. It will be interesting to see if he is ever at a game, but that is the only way they will make the 51%.
One thing for sure, the roster on rpl site is totally wrong.

If your team gets passed over at U8 we may never make it back. You don't understand that this team is different. It is not like other teams. All the boys get along.

So much for the 10 teams rumor that circulates every year.

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Seems like you can't count. Better go and recount Boys and Girls again. I saw several only having 10 teams.