Comments on: East Bay Boys Soccer: Rankings

By: cokito

cokito — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:19:49 +0000

Also, Global, I believe you are right that HS teams will improve with the Academy players, but I think they will do so more likely in the long term. Most teams have trained for 1 month out of a 3/4 months season, and have started to find themselves. It could take some time for players who largely have not been able to train effectively with their HS teams, and who have not been able to play, to begin making an impact. And I would argue that, in the short term, they may even negatively affect the group dynamics in the HS teams.

By: cokito

cokito — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:12:41 +0000

Thanks, Global, for the update.

By: GlobalSoccer

GlobalSoccer — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:31:34 +0000

The Newark player that Cokito speaks of was the Mustang Academy’s leading scorer for 2 years. D1 universities were hot after him but no grades. Only 1 of the Richmond players showing well at the Academy showcase. All HS teams with academy players will greatly improve there respective teams.

By: Cokito

Cokito — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 07:36:45 +0000

I saw both Palo Alto and Newark play. Newark was clearly the better team, both individually and as a unit. The player who was at Surf Cup before the tourney was quite impressive, imho. Richmond’s #3 broke his leg against Newark, in a freak accident, apparently linked to the turf the game was played on, and to the cleats he used. On a positive note, this week, they will get 3 key juniors who were at the Academy Showcase in Phoenix.

By: Casual Observer

Casual Observer — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:10:08 +0000

#20- Nice to see that that the Rivas family continues to post.Keep up the good work Mom and Dad!

By: Dougherty Valley Fan

Dougherty Valley Fan — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 03:31:33 +0000

DFAL, Campolindo did dominate the game and looked good most of the match. DV struggled to keep the ball most of the night and Campo made it look easy. Very deserving win for Campo. Both teams now meet on Wednesday in DFAL opener.

By: DFAL= dominant

DFAL= dominant — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 03:12:38 +0000

Campolindo beat DV in the fianl 2-0. From what i hear they completely dominated posession of the ball around DV.

By: John Q

John Q — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 16:52:41 +0000

How often are the rankings posted?

By: ebal fan

ebal fan — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 05:47:23 +0000

Wow what a dramatic victory for Cal. However, I was more impressed with Palo Alto. Cal had no rhythm, no midfield play and pretty much deserved to lose the game but they came through. Would have been a different game with Rivas in the middle.

By: SoccerScout

SoccerScout — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:45:49 +0000

Cal had an impressive 5-0 win over Logan on Thursday. Logan also has a keeper from SC Sporting who has not been active. Hope to see of him soon.

I predict a Newark 3-2 win over Livermore. Newark just got back their leading goalscorer who returned from Surf Cup the prior weekend I believe. Livermore also has some notable absences who are gone at the USSF Academy Showcase in Phoenix this weekend. Will be an intense match.

All teams should have all their players back after this weekend. Castro Valley’s Lima will be dangerous, as he has had an incredible off-season with the SJ Earthquakes academy including a 1st team practice.