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East Bay Boys Soccer Notes: Semifinals, Rankings, Standings, Stats
By Matt Smith
Sunday, February 20th, 2011 at 10:40 am in Boys soccer.
It’s time for the semifinals. Let’s take a look at the matchups…
Division I
No. 2 Newark Memorial v. No. 6 Clayton Valley
In a rematch of last year’s first-round matchup, but this game has a whole new feel. Either way a very good team will come out of this and reach the finals.
Some are probably thinking this will be a battle of two high-powered offenses, but I think it is Newark’s defense against Clayton’s offense. The Cougars have allowed just one goal in their last 12 games, and only 15 goals in 25 games this year. The Eagles have 72 goals this year, averaging three per, meaning they can score.
I am expecting a low-scoring affair on Newark’s grass.
Prediction: Newark Memorial 2, Clayton Valley 1
No. 5 Livermore v. No. 8 De La Salle
These two teams know each other well, each winning on their home field against the other this season. The Spartans certainly have their post-season magic working, while the Cowboys are new to the playoff scene, but don’t seem fazed at all. With how well these two teams know each other, I’m thinking first goal wins. I also am keeping De La Salle in the underdog position, where they seem to be thriving.
Prediction: Livermore 1, De La Salle 0
Division II
No. 2 Acalanes v. No. 6 Dublin
This is a battle of two teams that know each other well. This will be a very physical, low-scoring and hard-fought game. I once again think that the first goal will be the only goal, and will be enough to win.
Prediction: Acalanes 1, Dublin 0
No. 4 Albany v. No. 1 Campolindo
A fresh matchup, which is actually a rematch of a first-round game two years ago when No. 12 Campolindo knocked off No. 5 Albany. This time Campo invades Cougar Field as the top seed.
These teams are similar, in my opinion. Not huge, but with decent size. Both are very athletic and fast, great in the midfield and skilled up top. They are also led by very good goalies and a defense that stays organized. This match should be fast and entertaining. One goal doesn’t win here, but each goal will be hard earned.
Prediction: Campolindo 2, Albany 1
Rankings
I can already hear the cries of the teams below Cal that are still alive (especially DLS) about having them ranked so highly. Here’s the thing… Cal is an interesting case and I’ve never had this happen before. A team’s season ends undefeated without winning a title. It’s hard to drop them far, because they don’t have a loss. But, as the the final week of games progress, Cal will probably drop another couple spots as teams keep winning. So rest assured, Livermore, Clayton Valley and De La Salle fans, that if you guys reach the finals and win it, you’ll be ranked higher. For now Cal is No. 2, but that will change with so many teams still alive. Remember, the rankings work very differently, and as you guys now know, the playoffs sort everything out and they are what matters.
You can see that is true by the fact that Deer Valley remaining in the top 10 despite a first round loss. The playoffs factor heavily into the rankings, but you can’t disregard a team’s whole season.
I figured it was time to give Clayton Valley it’s due, as well as a nice jump for Dublin and Albany.
Congrats to Newark Memorial. Their first week at No. 1 in this poll.
1. Newark Memorial (22-3-0)
2. California (18-0-6)
3. Clayton Valley (17-2-5)
4. Acalanes (17-2-6)
5. Campolindo (19-1-5)
6. Livermore (15-5-5)
7. De La Salle (16-6-3)
8. Berkeley (18-3-3)
9. Dublin (15-6-3)
10. Deer Valley (16-3-6)
11. Albany (19-3-2)
12. Monte Vista (12-8-5)
13. San Ramon Valley (14-9-2)
14. San Lorenzo (17-5-1)
15. Mt. Eden (14-5-4)
Others considered: Bishop O’Dowd (17-6-2), Ygnacio Valley (13-5-3), Pittsburg (12-7-4), Pinole Valley (13-8-3), Richmond (13-10-2), Hayward (11-6-4), Logan (12-8-2), Dougherty Valley (12-9-4), St. Mary’s (14-4-0), Granada (7-13-5).
Standings
ACCAL
Team Overall League Points
Berkeley (18-3-3) 10-1-1 31
Pinole Valley (13-8-3) 8-3-1 25
Richmond (13-10-2) 7-3-2 23
Hercules (6-11-0) 6-6-0 18
Alameda (6-13-3) 5-5-2 17
El Cerrito (1-16-5) 1-8-3 6
De Anza (2-18-1) 0-11-1 1
BSAL
Team Overall League Points
Albany (19-3-2) 14-2-0 42
St. Mary’s (14-4-0) 13-3-0 39
Piedmont (12-6-3) 12-2-2 38
Kennedy (13-10-1) 11-4-1 34
St. Joseph Notre Dame (6-11-3) 6-9-1 19
Salesian (6-9-2) 6-9-1 19
Encinal (3-15-1) 3-12-1 10
St. Patrick-St. Vincent (2-13-1) 2-13-1 7
Swett (1-16-1) 1-14-1 4
BVAL
Team Overall League Points
Deer Valley (16-3-6) 7-0-3 24
Pittsburg (12-7-4) 5-3-2 17
Antioch (6-9-6) 4-3-3 15
Liberty (6-9-2) 3-5-2 11
Heritage (4-10-6) 2-5-3 9
Freedom (5-13-2) 2-7-1 7
DFAL
Team Overall League Points
Acalanes (17-2-6) 8-1-3 27
Campolindo (19-1-5) 8-1-3 27
Dublin (15-6-3) 6-5-1 19
Dougherty Valley (12-9-4) 4-6-2 14
Alhambra (9-11-3) 3-5-4 13
Miramonte (4-9-4) 3-6-3 12
Las Lomas (5-11-5) 1-7-4 7
DVAL
Team Overall League Points
Clayton Valley (17-2-5) 10-0-2 32
Ygnacio Valley (13-5-3) 7-2-3 24
College Park (9-10-5) 7-3-2 23
Concord (8-4-6) 5-3-4 19
Northgate (2-15-6) 2-7-3 9
Mt. Diablo (4-10-0) 2-10-0 6
Berean Christian (2-18-3) 1-9-2 5
EBAL
Team Overall League Points
California (18-0-6) 9-0-5 32
Livermore (15-5-5) 8-3-3 27
San Ramon Valley (14-8-2) 8-5-1 25
De La Salle (16-6-3) 7-5-2 23
Granada (7-13-5) 7-6-1 22
Monte Vista (12-8-5) 5-5-4 19
Foothill (5-16-3) 1-11-2 5
Amador Valley (5-14-5) 0-10-4 4
HAAL
Team Overall League Points
San Lorenzo (17-5-1) 12-4-0 36
Mt. Eden (14-5-4) 11-3-2 35
Bishop O’Dowd (17-6-2) 11-4-1 34
Hayward (11-6-4) 10-5-1 31
Castro Valley (8-13-4) 8-6-2 26
Arroyo (7-9-7) 5-4-7 22
Tennyson (5-14-2) 3-11-1 10
San Leandro (2-16-2) 2-11-2 8
Moreau Catholic (2-17-1) 1-15-0 3
MVAL
Team Overall League Points
Newark Memorial (22-3-0) 10-0-0 30
Logan (12-8-2) 7-3-0 21
Kennedy (5-10-6) 3-5-2 11
Irvington (4-12-3) 3-7-0 9
Mission San Jose (7-11-4) 2-6-2 8
Washington (4-8-7) 1-5-4 7
OAL
Team Overall League Points
Fremont (2-0-1) 2-0-1 7
Oakland Tech (2-3-2) 1-1-1 4
Oakland (0-1-1) 0-1-1 1
Skyline (0-0-1) 0-0-1 1
Statistics
Name, School Goals
Padilla, Clayton 26
Foster, Granada 23
Pagliuca, Cal 19
Hartland, Dublin 19
Aguila, Richmond 18
Villa, Pitt 17
Parisi, Dougherty 16
Reshke, Campo 15
Morales, Livermore 15
Ulloa, Logan 15
Navarro, Newark 15
Name, School Assists
Scott, St. Mary’s 16
Gomez, Clayton 15
Navarro, Newark 12
Tavecchio, Campo 11
Bochenek, Dougherty 10
Shaiwany, Dougherty 10
Garibay, Pitt 9
Foster, Granada 9
Carda, Acalanes 8
Fagenson, Cal 8
Morales, Livermore 8
Ramirez, Newark 8
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February 20th, 2011 at 11:26 am
Matt, as I player I want to let you know we do read these posts. Thanks for the support and a lot of bulletin board material that inspired us. Last night’s game was memorable best game I have ever been involved in, but disappointing in one word, I can’t believe the season is over. Good luck to everyone stil in.
I know some of you will ask who I’m rooting for and I’m rooting for Livermore as I have played club soccer with some of the kids. And Livermore’s #12 Guerrero and I have grown up together, we were on the same club team in El Salvador at the age of 8.
February 20th, 2011 at 11:27 am
Sticking to what I have said since 2010. NM and Livermore would be the best. NM vs Livermore in the D1 finals. NM 1 – Liv 0
February 20th, 2011 at 11:33 am
Just one thing to say. CV looked very very good on grass this year against concord. yes it was concord so that doesn’t say much. This team plays very well on grass though. expect a tough game that could be going to overtime or pks.
February 20th, 2011 at 11:53 am
So a campo- acalanes matchup for the championship is what you see? That seems to be more of a deathmatch not a soccer game. The emotions would run very high in that game and it would not be a good demonstration of soccer haha those two teams know each other on and off the field and it would be very intense, however I think Dublin will score a quick goal and will get acalanes off guard and will take the victory. Campo should get by Albany fairly easy. Campo has very good momentum off a spectacular win and they are hungry! 4 teams left. 3 out of the DFAL. 1 champion. Here we go boys!
February 20th, 2011 at 12:01 pm
Also Matt, is the campo-Albany at Albany because I heard they can’t use their lights at night and don’t the semis need to be at night
February 20th, 2011 at 12:08 pm
The game is at Albany Middle School, which is a decent complex and nice field. Albany plays extremely strong there.
February 20th, 2011 at 12:13 pm
Semi- Final Predictions
Livermore 2 DLS 1
I wrote that Livermore was the dark horse of this tournament before it started and I think that the cowboys will ride that horse all the way into the final. Just too much skill and pure futbol-ers on the field for Livermore. This is a semi-final game and the officiating will get better and I would not be surprised if they add a 4th official for this game. Which will play against DLS as they will not be able to hack their way into the final. With the advantage going to the skilled player in this game I predict Livermore will open it up and put on a midfield clinic. I see a potential PK for Livermore, and or red card for DLS as their typical gritty play will not fly in this game. DLS had a good post season run for a 4th place EBAL team.
Newark 2 CV1
Newark is like Livermore with lots of skill and I do not think that CV will be able to beat them. Both offenses are explosive however, so it will be an end to end game.
In the end it will be Newark prevailing as they have more size that the CV team.
February 20th, 2011 at 12:20 pm
Clayton Valley’s goals per game doesn’t mean anything. They are a D1 team playing in a weak PD league. Racking up big scores against Berman/Mt.D/Northgate. They are over rated and will be exposed this week.
February 20th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
CV has been really impressive this year! Good team, I think it will be a close game! GO CV! Gomez is really good.
February 20th, 2011 at 1:32 pm
Oh and I wanted to thank you Matt for the predictions and keeping the mojo going haha.
February 20th, 2011 at 1:37 pm
Haha, anything to help my pal Tack.
February 20th, 2011 at 1:44 pm
Hey Matt is there any way to send a private message on face book or email at all?
February 20th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
Sure, mhsmith78@gmail.com
February 20th, 2011 at 2:07 pm
Thanks matt
February 20th, 2011 at 2:37 pm
Is there a website where you can find all of the results from every teams games for league and ncs?
February 20th, 2011 at 2:46 pm
#5 Lftg – “Also Matt, is the campo-Albany at Albany because I heard they can’t use their lights at night and don’t the semis need to be at night.” Huh?
If they can’t use their lights at night, when do they use them? Sounds like a west of the tunnel PC issue.
BTW, I hope that it is a noon start under the lights, so I can see a least 2 semifinal matches.
Oh yeah, keep up the great work Mr. Smith!
February 20th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
Thank you Sweeper!
Sorry for missing that question. I don’t think it has to do with using the lights, it’s because Albany is a designated league champ, for hosting purposes.
February 20th, 2011 at 3:17 pm
Albany has solved all issues involving the lights. True the field is at the middle school but it still is capable of hosting big games. I believe it is one of the nicest around. Rumor is they told the athletic director they were going to ask for richmond high field and the principle got scared since he didnt want albany students in richmond at night.
February 20th, 2011 at 3:34 pm
Clayton Valley does play in a weak league thus not getting tested at all at times. i believe the Richmond was their first real test, they got what they needed and backed off. Richmond no creativity. Yet Clayton has very dangerous Forwards. Its tough to call but im going with home field advantage
Im going to have to go with Newark 3-1 over Clayton
February 20th, 2011 at 4:46 pm
Matt – Dublin lost to Acalanes at home 0-2 and they tied at Acalanes 1-1. Not a split between the two at their respective homes.
February 20th, 2011 at 5:46 pm
The problem was that the field is actually in el cerrito. Neighbors of the field complained about the noise and lights at night
February 20th, 2011 at 7:34 pm
I don’t think Dublin is going to take it. And Campolindo couldn’t score a goal against San Lorenzo High. But I guess anything could happen, right?
February 20th, 2011 at 8:07 pm
Fabulous posts!
February 20th, 2011 at 9:54 pm
Whats up with this from an earlier post??? Looks like somebody is playing the blame game..this is pathetic and patently absurd. Matt, please block the morons in the future
Jessica Says:
February 20th, 2011 at 7:15 pm
Okay, so as I saw the game from last night (San Lorenzo vs. Dublin) it was quite an unfair game. I am not favoring SLZ, but it was obvious that the coaches were favoring the other team. I believe this was a racial issue, and I grew enraged by the outset of this game. It was not the boys’ fault, but the refs. The goals that were scored were completely unfair. The penalty kick was basically given to Dublin and I’m glad they scored or else it would have been sad to have such an easy miss.
Dublin has NO right to post “Safety” regulations about the SLZ fans on their website when their own people are taunting the SLZ fans- singing mexican songs and shouting “they want to cry” is beyond ridiculous.
I am a Mexican and I did watch the entire game and I recorded it to for anyone that does not believe there was racial injustice. Dublin will NOT win the final because they are playing a dirty game. Yes, San Lorenzo players are Mexican and poor, but I can honestly say they played much, much better than Dublin.
There is a difference between San Lorenzo and Dublin- San Lorenzo is in it for the game and for the love of soccer unlike Dublin players who seem to seek happiness in cheating their way to semifinals. San Lorenzo deserved the win! EVERYONE knows that, and it pleases me to know that even the Dublin players felt they sucked and were favored unjustly simply for being…well…WHITE!
February 20th, 2011 at 10:12 pm
DVAL #8
This strikes me funny Mi Amigo, as Newark has rung up big goal games versus the likes of Irvington, Washington, Mission San Jose, Liberty and Kennedy (Fremont). You discount your own league, yet you had 4 teams in the playoffs.
College Park probably should not have even been in this tournament (Clayton won 2-1 and 5-2 over them) and their win last night over Monte Vista was played in a mosh pit — on turf, I doubt they would have beaten MV.
Newark’s wins over NCS contenders have been by 1 goal over Livermore (2-1, 1-0) 1 over Granada (2-1), 2 over Richmond (2-1 early on when Richmond’s stronger players were out) 2 over Pitt (2-0) 2 over Deer Valley (4-2), 2 over Monte Vista (3-1) 1 over San Ramon (1-0) and 1 over Logan (1-0, 1-0 and have included losses to Berkeley, San Lorenzo and non-NCS team Amador Valley. Clayton’s losses were to Monte Vista and Deer Valley (whom they also tied 3-3) Clayton has played twice on grass this season and won both matches. Plus the grass win over Newark in NCS last year, 3-1, right?
I’ve seen both teams play a total of 7 times. Don’t count either team out DVAL, but don’t cast aspersions without looking at both sides of the ledger, Amigo.
February 20th, 2011 at 10:36 pm
The Truth:
I’m pretty sure you were not at the game and if you were then you apparently have a biased view! and I am not playing a blame game, honey. I am not stupid and I am quite aware of what I saw. Moron would be the one who tries to deny what truly happened.
What’s done is done, and I felt it was unfair, that’s it.
February 20th, 2011 at 10:37 pm
Matt give us some name of players that we will be hearing about this week that will make a difference in the field and that can be player of the year canidate?
February 20th, 2011 at 10:40 pm
Mike why is Campolindo such a huge favoirtie on top of Albany
and why is Alcalanes such a big favorite against Dublin?
Can anyone answer me that i dont get it Dublin was champion in NCS why cant you guys just make our school’s soccer team the favorite.
February 20th, 2011 at 10:45 pm
“Even the Dublin players felt they sucked and were favored unjustly..”
Really? I don’t feel that way. No one on the team does. Jessica cannot be serious in this post, it’s just not possible. SLZ was a very skilled team and did indeed dominate minutes, but the end score reflected our skill. The only reason we scored on set pieces was because any break away Dublin had ended in our player on the ground and an SLZ player being awarded a yellow. The third time it happened just happened to be in the box. And no one can act like the ref was biased. SLZ got a numerous amount of calls in their favor, and the ref wasnt even white himself.
Last night’s game was an intense, hard fought battle that ended with respect and honor between the teams. It’s sad to see someone come out like this and accuse racism and bias. In the end, it’s just a game.
February 20th, 2011 at 10:46 pm
Jessica, I was also at the SLZ-Dublin game. I’m pretty sure the ref was of Latino/hispanic descent. And about the Dublin fans taunting SLZ fans, what about every time there was a Dublin goal kick the Slz fans would scream “ahhhhh ****”. And the goals were not unfair. the first goal happened because of a crucial keeper mistake; grabbing the ball outside of the box. The pk was clearly a pk. the SLZ defender clipped the dublin player from behind. Besides, the refs are not the ones to blamed for the outcome of this game. They do the best they can to make the right call, and sometimes in a game with such high emotion, they miss a couple calls and sometimes call the wrong ones. If you want something to blame, blame San Lorenzo’s inability to put the goals they need in the net. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter how many shots you take, how much possession you have, but the amount of goals that are on the scoreboard at the end of the game. Goals win games.
February 20th, 2011 at 11:09 pm
Hey Jessica,
I’ll remove that post for you. I understand being upset.
I appreciate you reading and chiming in.
February 20th, 2011 at 11:33 pm
#25. Congratulations to San Lorenzo on an outstanding season.
February 20th, 2011 at 11:39 pm
The truth-
I think you should chill out before you call people whom you do not even know morons. I’ve dedicated this year to go out and look at many different highschool kids play all around in the east bay. I,too, found out about a article form a dublin page that spoke about SLZ’s fans and i found it a little ridiculous and so i felt that it was going to be a good game to see.
The way i saw it, SLZ has a beautiful style of playing and clearly dominated Dubin throughout all of the game. Yes, Dublin was pretty affective in counter attacks, but soccer is physical and i believe SLZ’s defense knows how to use their bodies well and so they were able to stop them. The first goal was ridiculous because it was an IN-DIRECT kick and the kicker just boosted it in and no one touched it, i dont know how the Ref let that one pass by.
Ive been to a couple of Dublin’s games because i enjoy watching them play and i like their style, but they werent the same against SLZ. Those boys pressured every chance they had and they never stopped trying till the last minute. Coming into this game, i was a Dublin fan, but as soon as the game started, I kinda wanted SLZ to take the W because they were clearly the better team and i think if that first goal wouldnt have counted (like it shouldnt have) the whole game would have turned upside down, and SLz would have been the one in the next round.
And yes, Both fans were very loud and SLZ’s fans showed alot of support for their team and actually help contribute to the “Home field advantage”, but i felt that the Dublin’s fans were just being loud and ridiculouse by screaming out Spanish things just to make the other fans mad.
I am favoring SLZ a bit because they were an awesome team on Saturday, but at the same time i am just speaking the truth and what me and many other people who came to watch this game saw, that aren’t even from San Lorenzo. Just ask Hayward GK, seems to all of us that he is pretty honest.
February 20th, 2011 at 11:40 pm
Matt can you give us name of some of the players that is a must watch this week that weill be a difference and maybe even a player of the year canidate?
February 20th, 2011 at 11:42 pm
* A handball is a direct kick.
February 20th, 2011 at 11:48 pm
A handball is indeed a direct free kick. Ask our referee friend that’s on this blog, or take a referee class. I highly HIGHLY doubt a ref would make such an obvious mistake in this level of the playoffs.
And I couldn’t agree more. Hayward GK, if you are out there, please feel free to comment and speak your thoughts.
February 20th, 2011 at 11:51 pm
Tack-
Yes you are correct, that was my mistake, it is a direct kick. Take it easy though, we are all humans and all make mistakes, dont get over your head by telling me to take referee classes ok? I’d appreciate that.
February 20th, 2011 at 11:53 pm
Cals # 10
I remember when I used to give you rides to practices and games with my son when you were playing together in Pleasanton. You have a great off the field attitude and superior soccer skills that go with your field vision on the field. I know you will be a good player at the next level and very successful in life too. It all stems from your family as they have brought you up well. My son still wears his El Savador jersey while in college from time to time and he’s proud of it.
Good luck!!!
February 20th, 2011 at 11:55 pm
NCS Look-Out: Haha I meant nothing by it; it was really just a figure of speech. I do appreciate your comments and how you played both sides. Will you be attending the game at Acalanes?
February 20th, 2011 at 11:56 pm
Slz fans were waiting at the end of the track for the Dublin team to walk out. Chabot police had to take care of them. When Dublin got out to the parking lot they were encountered by slz fans who were spitting on their vans. The article on the Dublin website was much needed.
February 20th, 2011 at 11:57 pm
Tack- Its okay man,Im pretty sure I am, depending on if my wife lets me. Im pretty sure its going to be a close game!
February 21st, 2011 at 12:01 am
I sure hope you can! A close game for sure, but a blood bath fits the description more. Both teams hate each other, no joke. Bitter DFAL rivals, along with a matchup of the 2009 NCS champs against the 2010 NCS champs. Crazy game in the making
February 21st, 2011 at 12:02 am
Hey POY,
Here are the players I would watch, one from each team. Junior Navarro from Newark, Eli Padilla from Clayton Valley, Juan Guerro (or is it Guerrero?), Michael Bernardi from DLS, Alex Mangels of Campolindo, Gabriel Borges of Albany, Cam Carda from Acalanes, and Colin Hartland from Dublin.
And I’m pretty sure someone called me Mike. Did someone on here really call me Mike?
February 21st, 2011 at 12:05 am
Greenbay-
Maybe the article was needed, maybe it wasn’t,it is just really umm dumb to post it because it makes SLZ seem like a school that it aint. I actually enjoyed hearing their fans across the field, and i stayed around after the game, jsut to see how SLZ was going to react after a tough loss and they stayed in their field for a pretty looooong time if you ask me, MAYBE those fans which you probably saw were people from other schools. For example, people from Hayward high went(like Hayward GK) and im pretty sure other HAAL players went. Im just really against this article because Fans are the ones who get the games going by cheering for their teams and SLZ has been known for haveing many die-hard fans. I just felt like this article really made people see SLZ different which i think they are actually fun to hear, thats ofcourse if you dont have kids on the other team.
February 21st, 2011 at 12:06 am
I am with Tack on this one. The Gaels vs. Dons match will be a battle royale, more-so than the Spartans vs. Cowboys.
Good luck and good health to the players.
See you at the pitch.
February 21st, 2011 at 12:06 am
Matt please forgive my fellow schoolmate. Let the gods have mercy haha
February 21st, 2011 at 12:08 am
Haha, so you know the guy who called me Mike? No worries.
It’s funny, because any time people have ever got my name wrong, they’ve called me Mike. Weird.
And I am leaning towards seeing Dublin at Acalanes on Wednesday.
February 21st, 2011 at 12:14 am
Haha no I don’t know specifically who but Dublin was in his name and he said “our school” so I’m just guessing. And can’t wait to see you out there on Wednesday.
Where will you be going, Sweeper?
February 21st, 2011 at 12:17 am
Dublin at Acalanes has every making of a PK match. Much like Cal and DLS, eventually, things even out after 3 matches.
Did I mention how much I hate PKs?
See you at the pitch.
February 21st, 2011 at 12:26 am
Both teams won their Championship against BOD in pks. This game ending in “kicks from the penalty spot” (ref class would be so proud of the proper wording haha), would be, in a way, fitting?
February 21st, 2011 at 12:27 am
Green bay: lets not lie i saw all of the slz fans going straight to the field to comfort their loved ones who played that night.
Well yesterdays game was really intense. The game change dramatically after the goalkeeper’s mistake, it was a handball in other words a direct kick. That was one of the many mistakes the ref made that night. San Lorenzo really outplayed Dublin. I was pretty shocked that Dublin didnt play as good as they did with us. Dublin only scored off of set pieces they didnt really ever create a play. In my eyes SLZ was suppose to win this game but that’s how soccer is.
Now with the fans, i was on the san lorenzo side because i have club teammates that play there, and I was not being biased at the game. So SLZ is Latino soccer team and I know how Latinos get in soccer games they say anything possible for you to lose your head while you are playing. I did not hear say something directly to the players the only one i would hear is when the defender would kick the goal kick, and i also heard a couple dublin fans saying that once SLZ had goal kick. So both fans went at it! lets not say SLZ was terrible because Dublin was also taunting SLZ. So lets not look at SLZ as a terrible group of people lets look at them as hardcore fans, i sure wish i had people like that at my school.
Dublin had a great crowd once we played them on Wednesday and I did hear at one point the fans yelling GGGGGGGAAAAAYWARD! and I ignored it as I played and the ball girls were also harassing me, but we must all realize that’s how soccer is fans are the ones that bring the excitement into the game.
February 21st, 2011 at 12:30 am
Well said, Hayward GK. Couldn’t have said it better myself.
I love the Latino fans, the players and the style of play. You’re right, they are very passionate about it and take it seriously. I dig it.
February 21st, 2011 at 12:33 am
Thanks Hayward GK, Finally someone who saw the game just how i did
February 21st, 2011 at 1:19 am
As a fan of Acalanes, I was at the Dublin Match Vs SLZ, filming the match for our team. I assumed SLZ would win, but Dublin Defense shut down SLZ. A couple comments on the match.
1. SLZ Made a mistake. SLZ keeper committed a handball out of the box – Dublin scored on the direct kick.
2. SLZ Made a mistake. SLZ defender clips the Dublin forward in the box. Dublin scores on PK.
Dublin played a defensive match, and countered on SLZ with long passes.
Bottom line – The reason DFAL teams are so dominant in NCS is that they play defense and focus alot of attention on defense. Its no secret that these highly offense teams get shut down by Campo/Acalanes/Dublin.
Stop complaining, SLZ controlled posession throughout the match but let’s not be biased. SLZ only had 3 shots inside the Goal Box with all other shots coming from 20+ yards away from the goal. Dublin had 5 breakaway opportunities got fouled 3 times by a slow SLZ defensive line. 1 of the fouls resulted in the PK. SLZ should have been charged with another PK for the foul 2 minutes earlier.
February 21st, 2011 at 1:23 am
I just read the Dublin website. Not sure what all the uproar from SLZ fans is all about. After reading the post, it sounds like that school sent a warning to its own Dublin fans to NOT engage in any unsportsmanlike conduct. This message should be communicated at all High Schools.
February 21st, 2011 at 7:14 am
I agree with NCS look-out and hayward gk. the articles were not needed. I was part of the SLZ crowd and though I admit they may get a little roudy, it’s a game! and as far as SLZ fans waitinf at the end of the track..that is most certaintly not true. They didnt even let us get out to be with our team until Dublin exited the field. it was an intense game and SLZ played their ultimate best. yes we are die-hard fans
and evem after the loss all the fans just cared about our own team players. the article made it seem like SLZ like a wild crowd of arrogant people, which did not represent all of us there.
February 21st, 2011 at 7:22 am
NCS Look-Out Says:
February 20th, 2011 at 11:39 pm
The truth-
I think you should chill out before you call people whom you do not even know morons
NCS Look-Out Says:
February 20th, 2011 at 11:51 pm
Tack-
Yes you are correct, that was my mistake, it is a direct kick. Take it easy though, we are all humans and all make mistakes, dont get over your head by telling me to take referee classes ok? I’d appreciate that
Ncs – take your own advice and chill out before you pipe up about a post.Infering racism is moronic. I would say that Dublins fans, to use the HaywardGK phrasing, are just as hardcore as SLZ’ fans.Any problem with that?
February 21st, 2011 at 7:27 am
Jorge Ramos-
I am aware of how a game is won, ok? I believe the first goal that was made was the refs
fault. It was not a direct kick it had to be a double touch kick so before you come accusing me why don’t you take up some research too?
February 21st, 2011 at 8:04 am
Can anyone send me the standings for the OAL in girls and boys soccer? oaktownteen@gmail.com
We are trying to publish the standings in the next issue of the Oaktown Teen Times, a paper written by, for and about teens in Oakland and printed free-of-charge by the Tribune/Bay Area News Group.
Students reporters cannot find the standings anywhere!
Thanks!
February 21st, 2011 at 8:09 am
Hayward GK,
Nice post! I was also at the SlZ/DHS game and saw it pretty much they same way you did. SLZ played beautiful soccer but they did make two critical mistakes and paid dearly for them. I will say that both shots were lasers slotted into upper V with the GK not even moving because there was nothing he could do on either one. I thought that Dublin pretty much resorted to “Kick Ball” soccer in the second half but SLZ with all their beautiful ball movement could not capitalize. Congratulations to SLZ for a fine season and to Dublin, good luck the rest of the way.
I usually sit on both sides of the field, one half each just to get a flavor for the fans. I thought for the most part all the chatter was in good fun, there were a couple of Dublin students who made some remarks regarding what language was being spoken but they were separated from the rest of the Dublin fans, still not cool. Towards the end of the game I was surprised to see a Dublin coach run down to a group of kids and tell them not to throw the ball back in when it went over the fence, I was surprised and disappointed in this. How many coaches does Dublin have 5? They looked pretty sharp in their matching outfits. How do they know who gets the oranges, who gets the apple juice and who tells the fans not to throw the ball back in. Sorry for the last comment I just couldn’t help myself.
February 21st, 2011 at 8:56 am
Let’s get back on soccer talk not racial issues haha
February 21st, 2011 at 8:56 am
Haal Dad: Exptected better from you. Dublin players are being threatened. Nothing wrong with school officials and the AD showing up to keep the boys safe. The “boy” throwing balls in was from SLZ on the wrong side of the field. Not his place to be helping his team from the Dublin sideline. You must have been on the SLZ side the entire game. Had you been on Dublin side, you would have seen that all the signing in Spanish was from the Hispanic Dublin parents or are they not really Hispanic because they are from Dublin. Sorry for the last comment. Couldn’t help myself.
February 21st, 2011 at 9:15 am
Loveforthegame: You are right. It should be about soccer.
February 21st, 2011 at 9:20 am
Jessica, this discussion has already happened. A hand ball is a DIRECT FREE KICK. Please, for the love of soccer, “take up some research.”
And as for the SLZ/Dublin game, let’s move on? The Semis are approaching and I’m sure there are people on this blog who want to talk about their teams too.
February 21st, 2011 at 9:29 am
Soccerbuff, You’re right about the about the young man from SLZ helping with the balls he shouldn’t have been doing that but I wasn’t talking about him, I was talking about the 3 or 4 Dublin students sitting under umbrellas in the lower right hand corner of the stands as you face the field who also helped with the balls. Is that specific enough for you? BTW they weren’t Hispanic either but that didn’t stop them from making their racist remarks. Also, you’re wrong again, I sat on SLZ side 1st half and Dublin side 2nd half. I’m both sorry and upset for allowing myself to get sucked into this unpleasant conversation but I stand by my remarks. BTW I’m not Hispanic, Scot/Dane here but it shouldn’t make any difference right?
February 21st, 2011 at 10:09 am
Matt – It is Guerrero. He is one of the best mids in the area. There was a big crop of excellent mids this year. I would not consider him a POY because of his number of games missed this year. Certainly a leading candidate for next year.
February 21st, 2011 at 10:10 am
Thanks for clearing that up for me. Both rosters I have spell it Guerro, but I’ve heard people say Guerrero.
February 21st, 2011 at 10:13 am
What team does Guerrero play for? I think I’ve played him outside of highschool
February 21st, 2011 at 10:22 am
He’s a mid for Livermore. Very skilled. Or did you mean club team?
February 21st, 2011 at 10:37 am
Sounds familiar, I meant club
February 21st, 2011 at 10:43 am
Hayward gk. He plays on the academy. Also Chris gonzales # 10 has been right there with juanito controling the mid very well
February 21st, 2011 at 11:06 am
Hayward goalkeeper what club team did you use to play for?
February 21st, 2011 at 11:25 am
Also Kevin Sanchez and Josh Gomez for POY. Both from CV. Both have exceptional skills.
February 21st, 2011 at 11:29 am
BamBam, thank you very much. I do remember those days.
Disappointing end to say the least but that’s what soccer is. Nothing compares to playing under the lights for your school. Good luck everyone. I will make the Livermore vs DLS game to root on Juan.
February 21st, 2011 at 11:31 am
Yeah Ive seen both play. I use to play with Chris on ODP that dude is solid.
POY: I’ve played for Hayward Charruas and now I play for Alliance fc Barcelona in union city
February 21st, 2011 at 11:33 am
DLS over Livermore: CVHS over Newark..CV will overcome the home field advantage of Newark as many of CV players are grass club players. DLS never fear underdog is here, rabbit out of hat, miracle on 34th st, shear determination for 80 min …what best describes the post season for the Spartans. DLS will be in the Final with CVHS. DIv 2: Campo & Dub in final.
February 21st, 2011 at 11:37 am
Spartans will prevail to the finals.
Most of CV players play on grass all club season, they will be at home at NW. CV onto final.
February 21st, 2011 at 12:04 pm
Wow lots of CV fans posting. I think it will be a pretty good game, but CV will have to figure out a way to contain Junior Navarro in order to win this one.
On the flip side, newark cant make bad decisions defensively that cost them last year if they want to win. In last years game newark had 2 mental mistakes that resulted in pks for cv with in a minute of eachother that put them in a 2-0 hole they could never climb out of.
In a battle of two high powered offenses, I think this one ends 3-2 newark, but it could go either way.
February 21st, 2011 at 12:18 pm
About the Dublin and SLZ/Hayward: people need to stop complaining about the past and the fans and let them play soccer. You cant change things now so stop being sore losers. The future will decide who the true Champion is..
February 21st, 2011 at 12:27 pm
My two cents on Guerrero for POY, he’s clearly been an outstanding player. He has just missed too many games to be considered.
February 21st, 2011 at 12:44 pm
On the DVAL being a weak league.
It may be true, but then you have two top teams in CV and YV who have shown they can play head to head with anyone on any given night.
February 21st, 2011 at 12:44 pm
MVAL,
Im expecting a close game that can go either way. Both teams have great players. I played last year and it was a tough game. I expect the same this year. Hopefully it wont have to come to pks because thats always a tough way to lose.
February 21st, 2011 at 12:56 pm
In my opinion, I think when the leagues were re-done a couple years ago, they should have found a way to keep DI schools together and DII schools together. College Park and Clayton Valley will always have a tough time being seen as a contender because they have games that are against mostly DII schools. With league games being towards the end of the season, all other games come at the beginning of the season where they can play more DI schools. Towards the beginning of the year, teams are still waiting for players to come back from club tournaments, academy, ect. It would have been more intelligent to put all DI and DII schools in there own separate leagues. Any opinions on that?
February 21st, 2011 at 1:02 pm
Hayward goalkeeper have you played with Carlos Gavino before?
February 21st, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Old HAAL Dad
Really did you insult the Dublin coaches with your Oranges and Juice comment?
Perhaps you really are old and a traditionalist that believes soccer should still be played with 1 coach.
As a parent of a Dublin player I can tell you that each team in the Dublin program has 2-4 coaches and a trainer. That coaching staff has built a program that was unseccessful, into a program that has won 13 games or more each of the last 3 years 1 DFAL title, 1 NCS title and 2 appearances in the NCS Semi finals. The detailed organization of that program is unmatched. Most of the coaches on the sideline are nationally licensed coaches.
In contrast your program does not even update its own website with scores/stats/or rosters. Your coaches do not even update max preps for national exposure for your terrific players. Just compare the two websites. Which program do you really think has the potential for sustained long term success?
As for the ball situation. Here is a fact for you. When your team was down 0-1 your coach sent players to the Dublin sideline to shag balls that went out of bounds. This was to save time. The DHS coaches could have told them not to be on oir sidleine since this is a violation of NCS playoffs rules. But the DHS head coach told the young man that it was ok.
Your team is talented and good enough to win. A little more focus on defense, coaching resources and less focus on shagging balls would help.
When all said and done,
February 21st, 2011 at 1:42 pm
POY: Not on his team but He has guest played with my team
February 21st, 2011 at 2:14 pm
Trivia: DLS and Cal Keepers from same club team. Both are very good too bad it came down to a qtr final not a championship. Great game both teams.
February 21st, 2011 at 2:48 pm
In response to an earlier post, there are several referees that follow this blog, its just difficult to comment on specific games or situations because of the nature of what goes on.
February 21st, 2011 at 3:11 pm
I made the time to see the Campolindo vs YV game this pass Saturday, what a game. Like almost everyones predictions were about Campo winning and it became true… I can honestly say, watch out for YV next year. They are only losing 2 or 3 Seniors and last two years programs has been ran by the current soph class. Very young young team. Great game and one to appreciate in every aspect. Great job Campo, with two amazing goals. I have to give credit to the Coaches for running such a great program at YV. Not a lot of teams show class after losing a game, those kids did.
On a comment about CV… They maybe playing a weaker league , but you cant ever discard anything in soccer. They were tested during the season , some games weren’t as easy as one would think. YV gave them hell both times{ i went to both games}. CV tied Pitt… tied DV… tied YV twice … just to name a few that made it to NCS… Give CV credit.
Good luck to the remaining teams.
February 21st, 2011 at 3:15 pm
When will the finals site be announced?
February 21st, 2011 at 3:31 pm
For anyone interested, pictures of the Cal-DLS game are available on my website:
http://www.fjphotoguy.com/CalHighSoccer2010-2011/CalHighvsDLS2-19-2011NCS
Please feel free to shoot me an email at fjphotoguy@gmail.com if you have any comments or would like to arrange for me to shoot an event for you.
Chris G. the FJ Photo Guy
February 21st, 2011 at 3:36 pm
Matt, Are the Championships at Dublin HS? unable to find on NCS web-Site.
February 21st, 2011 at 3:39 pm
Livermore is a very solid team.They have one of the best set of mids in the bay area.Also with Morales up top is very dangerous with the ball.#4 Garcia in the back is another solid player in the defense line…all players to keep eyes on.Livermore is has a young team and should also be a threat next year.
DLS is also a young team,but very well managed.Bernardi being one of the main threats.DLS knows how to manage their offensive and defensive game,coming strong from all areas.
Will be a very hard fought game,the first to score will take the win.Livermore is at their peak, and will take the win.
Livermore 1 DLS 0
February 21st, 2011 at 3:41 pm
I checked with NCS on the locale of the finals and it’s still up in the air. Sounds like a few locations are being considered.
February 21st, 2011 at 3:59 pm
Thanks.
February 21st, 2011 at 4:14 pm
Cv Vs NM
Nm was extended by the 6th place team in the EBAL. They stopped the furious assault in the last 5 minuets, scoring a goal with all the MV players on offense. You could hear the NM coach yelling at his players to hold on and kick the ball out. CV has stayed away from the strong EBAL side of the brackets. The bottom line is maybe CV has a chance. The grass surface does not favor the track stars playing for NM. Should be a good game.
February 21st, 2011 at 4:19 pm
What are some of the fields?
February 21st, 2011 at 4:58 pm
Can someone give me a very detailed overview of the remaining D2 games?
February 21st, 2011 at 5:41 pm
I think Dublin, Las Lomas and Bishop O’Dowd are being considered.
February 21st, 2011 at 5:58 pm
Hayward GK-
You play with Barcelona? So are you the goalie on that team?
February 21st, 2011 at 6:46 pm
I heard it will be Dublin. Las Lomas’ parking is limited and difficult to access.
February 21st, 2011 at 8:06 pm
Can someone tell me their predictions on POY candidates??
I have seen Guerrero play with his club team just as much as HS,without a doupt is a great skilled player that knows the game well yet not the type to give the POY, on the other hand newarks #25 Navarro has more of a spark great talent on the ball yet not the kind of player that really made a difference.My POY has to go to the young man of newark #10 Edward Ramirez he is like a ticking time bomb,can explode on you at any moment, i catched both him and Guerrero go at it eventhough edward was to hard to match up neither guerrero nor gonzales was able to put an end to his great play of soccer he tore their mid-field in peices hands down a player to be the POY.
February 21st, 2011 at 8:19 pm
Does anyone knows how many players got recruited to play college?
February 21st, 2011 at 10:55 pm
BE PREPAREDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD TO LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSEEEEEEEEEEEE cause them cougars are hungryyyyyyyyyyyyyy
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:31 am
Matt:
How are All-League nominations and selections made and when?
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:32 am
Hey closeup,
The All-League selections are made by the coaches at a meeting, and I am pretty sure that all that stuff has been decided. I’m hoping to start receiving that information very soon.
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:45 am
Dear blogsters,
Since my team was effectively eliminated on Saturday vs Ko Douglas’ Albany, I feel that I can throw my two to twelve cents in now that anything I say really doesn’t matter, except to give you all the coaches perspective.
Let me first congratulate the 8 teams left standing from both Divisions. I have had the pleasure to see many of them play and read a lot of the jabbing and jarring from all of you in the last few weeks.
I have coached soccer for 17 years, and at age 31, have seen it all as a player, a coach, and a spectator. After my father coached Ygnacio Valley for 11 years (1989-2001), the school had 6 coaches in 5 years. I came to YVHS in 2006 and coached 3 great years, becoming very lucky to have 2 great assistants- Brian Olivera (Las Lomas Head Coach) and Cesar Chavez (YVHS Head Coach). Once I realized that Cesar was ready to take over, I stepped down as head coach. The school’s demographics had shifted to a highly Latino population and Cesar was the best role model for these CHICOS to become HOMBRES.
Cesar Chavez and Roberto Jimenez have turned YV into a powerhouse and changed the mentality of the program. It doesn’t surprise me of their success, or their future potential. These two gentlemen are young, passionate, intelligent Latino coaches who understand their players and go the extra mile.
The fact that O’Dowd could have played YVHS in a semi-final in Division II was a truly exciting possibility to me.
I came into a highly successful program led by Pete Belanger whereby the team lost in PKs the last two years (Acalanes ’09 and Dublin ’10).
The ONLY WAY I could be more successful was to win the Championship game. My goal was at a minimum to return to that game, because once you get there, anything can happen.
I modeled my team concept after Brian Voltattorni’s De La Salle, or “The Brotherhood”. Coaching at a private school is much different than a public school. DLS’ success this year does not shock me. The strength of character of those players is ALL IN- a total investment in success. As a graduate of YVHS (Class of 1997), I have gotten to see it since 1989 from just outside the fence.
Our Bishop O’Dowd team, in the end, resembled this concept, and for that, I couldn’t be prouder.
Of all teams in the Div II tournament, the only one I was afraid of was San Lorenzo. They were what YVHS will be in 1-2 years. The fact that “anti-football” won out (as Chris Sullivan calls the defensive-minded, counter attacking, set piece-oriented game) does not surprise me.
High School soccer is not necessarily about technical or tactical skill, but physical intensity and psychological strength. It is the ability to seize the important moments when your opponent isn’t aware they are in danger. It is HS Football without the funny-shaped ball.
Campolindo, Acalanes, Albany, and Dublin all have some very good to excellent players with an excellent team concept. They know their strengths and they capitalize on them.
Clayton Valley and its “212″ Philosophy (a holdover from Rory’s Concord HS days) exemplify this HS Soccer mentality.
I don’t know what Acalanes’ Paul Curtis does but he must have something to maintain perennial success.
And clearly, Dublin has a winning formula that they are using.
Finally, my predictions, as if you wanted them- if you read through this whole post, you deserve them.
Division I
DLS v CVHS in the finals
I have a Concord bias and know both coaches. Haven’t seen any of the remaining 4 teams so take this with a box of salt. I just know that these coaches have their teams in the championship mentality right now.
Division II
Results:
Dublin at Acalanes: Bishop O’Dowd loses in PKs
Campolindo at Albany: Bishop O’Dowd loses on an own goal by assistant coach Jeremy Hull, assisted by Robert Green. “It’s a Howler!”
DII Finals
Dublin (1-1, wins in pks) vs Albany (2-1 Golden Goal) in the finals
Thank you to you all for a great year of masochism and insomnia, also known as High School Soccer, and an even bigger thank you to Matt Smith and Mike McGreehan for covering boy’s soccer this year so completely,
Sincerely,
Greg Rubendall
Bishop O’Dowd HS Men’s Varsity Coach
Please direct all future hate mail to:
grubendall@hotmail.com
See you out on the pitch!
February 22nd, 2011 at 11:16 am
POY
Why can’t anyone understand the naming of a POY and first team league is a result of the teams record. Just like the EBAL snub in the brackets making sure only 1 team makes the finals it is a matter of politics not necessarily talent. Their maybe better players on other teams and they may also receive more attention from soccer savoy coaches @ the college level but the bottom line is a high school coach wants his own to be rewarded with little regard for other players. Many of you will find fault with the decisions the coaches determine thru give and take along with political moves such as I will support you and you support me.
February 22nd, 2011 at 11:21 am
Alabny1fan
The campolindo COUGARS are hungry
thanks for the clarification
February 22nd, 2011 at 11:36 am
So you think that 2 upsets will happen on the D2 stage? #1 and #2 seeds going down to teams with worse records and in acalanes case beat Dublin? Look at albanys league compared to the DFAL league.. DFAL is by far one of the strongest leagues to be in,
Campo 2-0
Acalanes 1-1 (pks)
Campo vs acalanes championships!
February 22nd, 2011 at 12:01 pm
Storm – I believe you are correct POY/All league stuff. At the end of the day, does it matter? From my perspective it doesn’t.
Ironman #103 asked how kids are going to play in college, the answer is that not many from this area. Recuiters focus more on SoCal where the shear number of quality players is high. To make things worse, many of NorCal’s top players do not meet academic requirements. We have to work to change this.
February 22nd, 2011 at 12:49 pm
SLZ FOREVER
February 22nd, 2011 at 1:01 pm
Here is the All-BSAL team…
BSAL
Offensive MVP: Gabriel Borges, Jr, Albany
Defensive MVP: Yosef Alammari, Sr, Kennedy
First Team
Andre Alvarez, Jr, Albany
Kian Ahmadi, Jr, Albany
Manuel Ramirez, Sr, Albany
Justin Scott, Sr, St. Mary’s
Christian Hailozian, Sr, St. Mary’s
Matt Baringer, Fr, Piedmont
Eric Huppert, Jr, Piedmont
Chinedu Ezeh, Sr, St. Joseph Notre Dame
Chris MacLean, Sr, Salesian
Second Team
Duncan Jones, Soph, St. Mary’s
Josh Espinoza, Soph, St. Mary’s
Andres Jankowski, Sr, St. Mary’s
Sergio Cortez, Sr, Kennedy
Jesus Guerrero, Soph, Kennedy
Antonio Ramirez, Soph, St. Joseph Notre Dame
Loren Urulta, Sr, St. Joseph Notre Dame
Oscar Escobar, Sr, Albany
Daniel Dryburgh, Sr, Piedmont
Antonio Chavarria, Jr, Salesian
Honorable Mention
John Miguel Jara, Sr, St. Mary’s
Anthony Blowers, Sr, St. Mary’s
Scott White, Sr, Piedmont
Zack Henrikson, Jr, Piedmont
Sebastian Fischer, Sr, Piedmont
Juan Pulido, Sr, Kennedy
Adan Alberto, Sr, Kennedy
Ray Solano, Sr, St. Patrick-St. Vincent
Raphael Stroud, Jr, St. Patrick-St. Vincent
Martin Quintanilla, Sr, St. Patrick-St. Vincent
Angel Hernandez, Jr, St. Joseph Notre Dame
Ollie Cunningham, Jr, St. Joseph Notre Dame
Steven Castaneda, Sr, Salesian
Christian Castanes, Salesian
Ivan Leanos, Sr, Albany
Felix Gonzalez, Soph, Albany
February 22nd, 2011 at 1:07 pm
Globalsoccer
Your my kind of person, wish all had your intellect. It is not a symptom of only soccer it runs deep in todays student. There are soccer players whom are receiving academic entry into the best eastern schools from all EBAL schools. Getting a job is getting tougher and tougher even with a college education. I have looked at resumes with misspelled words and no direct correlation to the job description being advertised. Being old fashioned, it seems we are going thru a time somewhat similar to the depression when the entrepreneurial spirt and passion measured success. As you stated at the end of the day soccer becomes a memory and does not matter.
February 22nd, 2011 at 2:36 pm
Hey tack are you a proud parent of a dublin player or just an avid fan?
February 22nd, 2011 at 3:20 pm
Matt what about the EBAL All-League?
February 22nd, 2011 at 3:27 pm
DFAL all league?
February 22nd, 2011 at 3:42 pm
I am sorry but did a coach just refer to young latino men as chicos and hombres?????
February 22nd, 2011 at 3:44 pm
Soccerfan: yea I’m the goalkeeper for the team
February 22nd, 2011 at 4:13 pm
hayward gk-
cool : ) so you know victor, carlos, and ricky? haha
February 22nd, 2011 at 4:16 pm
HH- I agree with you! They are amazing!
Anyway since they are no longer in : ( who does everyone think will take it? I’m thinking Campo has a good shot at it, but who knows!
February 22nd, 2011 at 4:20 pm
Dfal – Occasionally my father will use this just to make it easy being technically challenged and all but I am actually a player on the team, and an avid fan of all things DFAL.
February 22nd, 2011 at 5:08 pm
I haven’t got EBAL yet. I’ll post it when I do.
I just got word that the boys and girls Division I finals will indeed be at Dublin High.
Division II has not yet been decided.
February 22nd, 2011 at 5:59 pm
Not having to do anything with the playoffs, but i definitely wish it was possible for there to be sectionals in Nor-cal soccer. I would die to see any NCS team take on Jesuit from Sacramento who had a perfect season at 32-0-0 i believe. Or against a Willow Glen from San Jose, who have that explosive forward Julio Morales. Sucks that soccer is played at different times in high school
Anywho, My predictions for D1 tomorrow are:
NM 2-1 CV : Goals from Navarro, and Ruiz; Padilla for CV
DLS 1-1: Goals from Bernardi for DLS, Morales for LHS
Livermore 5-3 in PK’s Boyd will come up big.
February 22nd, 2011 at 6:04 pm
Matt,
what is the game to watch tomorrow?
and also how does the Times East Bay team get selected?
February 22nd, 2011 at 6:15 pm
The All-East Bay team is picked by yours truly.
And I am thinking that all four games tomorrow will be great games. I would be surprised if one was decided by more than a goal.
As for me, I will be at Acalanes v. Dublin. That should be a dogfight. And I haven’t seen Dublin yet this year, time to give them some love.
February 22nd, 2011 at 7:24 pm
Let’s have everyone throw in their predictions!!
February 22nd, 2011 at 7:30 pm
Matt who do you want to win tomorrow in the D2 games, who do youthink will win?
February 22nd, 2011 at 7:42 pm
DLS 3 Livermore 1 in regulation
CVHS 1 Newark 1 OT golden goal to CVHS
February 22nd, 2011 at 7:49 pm
Here is the All-MVAL team:
All-MVAL
First Team
Forwards
Gustavo Ulloa, James Logan
Kevin Roche, Mission San Jose
Jesus Radilla, Irvington
Alfredo Navarro, Newark Memorial
Midfielders
Juan Alvarado, James Logan
Adam Ballard, James Logan
Edgardo Cuellar, Irvington
Edward Ramirez, Newark Memorial
Erick De La Pena, Newark Memorial
Defenders
Jose Rodriguez, James Logan
Nicholas W. Garcia, Kennedy
Anthony Mendez, Newark Memorial
Roberto Padilla, Newark Memorial
Matt Cordeiro, Newark Memorial
Keepers
Alex Valdovinos, James Logan
Logan Lombana, Newark Memorial
Second Team
Forwards
Praneel Naryan, Washington
Brandon Barrios, Washington
Juan Granados, Irvington
Midfielders
Jessee Chestnut, Washington
Juan Carlos Romero-Pacheco, James Logan
Zaki Sarwary, Mission San Jose
Gabriel Cordora, Kennedy
Conor Noonan, Kennedy
Defenders
Alex Abeyta, James Logan
Neil Marion, Mission San Jose
Marco Rodriguez, Kennedy
Kyle Nguyen, Irvington
Sartaj Gill, Irvington
Keepers
Jonathan Irribarren, Mission San Jose
Shane Tapia, Kennedy
Honorable Mention
Polo Chavez, Washington
Steven de Leon, Washington
Ryan Walla, Washington
Jake Seubert, Mission San Jose
Adan Rodriguez, Kennedy
Luis Para, Kennedy
Emilio Torres, Irvington
Osvaldo Ceja, Irvington
February 22nd, 2011 at 8:07 pm
Predictions –
CV ? – ? Newark
Livermore ? – ? DLS
Campo ? – ? Albany
Dublin ? – ? Acalanes
At this stage of NCS all teams have the skill and talent to take home the championship. No one team stands outs. Whoever comes to play tomorrow and wants it more will earn a spot in the finals. Good luck to all players
February 22nd, 2011 at 8:09 pm
All-ACCAL Team:
All ACCAL
Most Valuable Player
David Rojas, M, El Cerrito, Sr.
First Team
Elder Alegria, GK, Berkeley, Sr.
Oscar Padilla, D, Berkeley, Sr.
Joseph Brown, F, Berkeley, Sr.
Miles Cornwall, M, Berkeley, Sr.
Charlie Mendoza, D, Pinole Valley, Sr.
Efrain Duenas, M, Pinole Valley, Sr.
Joseph Aldana, D, Pinole Valley, Jr.
Luis Camacho, D, Richmond, Jr.
Israel Ayala, M, Richmond, Jr.
Aldo Gomez, GK, Hercules, Sr.
Richie Phelps, D, Hercules, Sr.
Hoshang Hatifie, M, Alameda, Sr.
Second Team
Ryan Tower, D, Berkeley, Sr.
Meron Yemane, M, Berkeley, Sr.
Max Potter, D, Berkeley, Sr.
Jonathan Gonzalez, M, Berkeley, Sr.
David Sequiano, D, Pinole Valley, Jr.
Craig Campbell, F, Pinole Valley, Jr.
Marlon Mendoza, D, Pinole Valley, Jr.
Fabian Martinez, D, Richmond, Jr.
Herardo Mendoza, M, Richmond, Jr.
Cesar Mendoza, F, Hercules, Soph.
Lorran Fonseca, F, Hercules, Fr.
Selaab Ghafouri, F, Alameda, Soph.
Pablo Perez, D, Alameda, Soph.
February 22nd, 2011 at 8:32 pm
I’m not big on predictions, but I say Danielson, Fagenson, and Rivas all deserve first team all-EBAL.
Speaking of Rivas, I really liked his attitude on this blog. He shows great character just like Hayward GK does. I’ve known him since elementary school and he has always seemed to feel the weight of the world on his shoulders yet was able to use this to be a better leader without pressuring his team too much or getting them too worked up. He definitely knew a thing or two about adversity and understood what it took to mold a title-starved Cal high team (in fact, a Cal high tradition) into what it was always craving to be, a giant powerhouse. He reminds me of Sarmenta from football. They were lucky to have had the followers with lots of chemistry and poise for doing something never done by Cal high before (I think, if the 1995 baseball team doesn’t have me mistaken). But what makes Rivas even more unique is how he is able to anticipate and yield to the adversity he faces, this will ensure nothing really really bad will happen to CAL’s soccer program for years and years to come. As a three year captain, he has done his job close to as good as you can ask anyone to. Not only should he be all-EBAL, he may be a most-deserving candidate for POY as well. Hopefully they’ll see that.
And by the way, I am rooting for Livermore tomorrow also. It’s definitely someone else’s turn to take NCS. I’m not saying the de la salle players are greedy, cocky and all, they just have the unfair private school advantage that really makes me fear things will not work out the way they are supposed to with respect to who wins the titles.
At least CAL did get an EBAL title, that relieves me.
February 22nd, 2011 at 9:32 pm
Anonymous- You finished your post about 4 sentences too late. Can you just let it go already? O’Dowd finished 3rd in the HAAL. De La Salle finished 4th in the EBAL. Is that not enough for you?
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:17 pm
Soccer fan: yeah they’re on my club team
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:32 pm
it’s really too bad how some people feel the need to minimize the hard work and determination of the Spartan boys (as well as other private school athletes) just because they seem to be so successful. i thought that maybe this years soccer team, which people keep saying isn’t as talented as CAL, Livermore or Monte Vista, would show them that it really is the drive and brotherhood that they have, as well as amazing coaching, that brings them success, not some vague “unfair private school advantage.” if by that you mean recruiting, you’d think people would realize, as with this years soccer team, it’s not just the talent, but the hard work that makes those players win. De La Salle rarely has more than a couple really elite athletes in any of the sports they play. even football, where the “star” running back didn’t even get recruited until after the season was over, and the main attraction, Wynn, lives in concord. it’s just too bad that these accusations are used to try and belittle their hard work like that. seems like there may be a little jealousy blinding them to what’s really going on.
in any case, sure looks like a good lineup of matches for tomorrow. no matter what happens they are all sure to be real battles to the final minute.
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:37 pm
hayward gk-
that’s what I thought! : ) that’s funny!
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:57 pm
Well everyone picking Campo ill say this. I’d pick Campo on nuetral turf or at campo but the game is at albany and they know how to use their field extremley well. Borges is extremley talented in the middle and Andre Alvarez at wing and Manuel ramirez at foward are very good finishers. Both teams will have control of the game at different points And i think campo will have more of the possesion. But something tells me that Albany is just not going to lose at home. Albany 2-1 2OT. Yes I am biased and not afraid to admit it. GO BSAL!
Congratualtions to all those who have made all league teams and those that haven’t been announced.
February 22nd, 2011 at 11:13 pm
THEanonymous,
thank you very much for your post, I don’t quite know who you are, but it means a lot. I give credit to everyone who has had a part in my life especially my parents. Being a good person is above all else.
It is a disappointment not being able to finish the season the right way that I at least hoped for, but it’s been one fun ride for me as a leader. The heartbreaking loses are what we signed up for it and it is what it is.
Rooting for my friends now!
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:26 am
SoccerScout,
I thought the same thing when I saw Jesuit’s 32-0 record in Maxi Preps. It would be nice to see one of the top NCS teams play those guys. When I looked at there record they were blowing teams out so I’m not too sure about the strength of their league. Since they play Fall soccer that probably won’t happen but all things change sooner or later. I think regional high school playoffs would be great for soccer in general and might provide a better venue for recruiters to evaluate players. Didn’t the DFAL play Fall soccer a few years back? I’d be interested in hearing the pros and cons of Fall vs Winter soccer if there are any guys on here who remember Fall soccer.
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:51 am
predictions for tonight!
NM 2 – CVHS- 1
DLS 1 – LHS- 0
Finals NM- 1 DLS- 1
0T NM- 2 DLS- 1
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:56 am
Post # 136
No one is saying that the DLS boys do not work hard, they certainly do, harder than lots of their competitors and they have great coaching -agreed!
But the fact of the matter is that they can have kids on their team from 4 counties and that is the unfair advantage. You have athletes, from Livermore, concord, danville, walnut creek and as far as Pittsburg and Richmond.
While schools like MV and SRV have to divide their athletes by west side of Alamo and Danville and east side, simply because ths school districts do not allow it. Both MV and SRV beat DLS this year, could you imagine those teams could combine their teams along these two small geographies, and jus imagine adding San Ramon to the mix (Cal High) and I think you get the picture.
Having said that….DLS is a good team, with good athletes and good coaching and they deserve to be where they are because they have earned it.
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:57 am
Those of us that play at DLS know what our freshman teams are composed of. Wide-Eyed goofy kids who are willing to work very hard in the classroom and field.
That work ethic carries on through to varsity with all of our sports. We take pride in our Spartans. Think what you want..it will always be a mystery to those who do not understand.
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:19 pm
Soocer Scout it does suck that we have to play at different times and we cant have it llike basketball which the CCS and NCS have the final match but we also have explosive players in the NCS Julio Morales is my teamate we are up to the same level its all about club teams for nor cal soccer which i think that soccer should be treated the same way as basketball but i guess in this country it will never be that way
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:56 pm
Only private schools have advantages when they win. When a public school wins they “earned” it and it is considered fair.
Comedy.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:06 pm
Junior,
Why doesnt DLS pull their students and athletes from where they are based, just Concord, and see how long the brotherhood can continue to produce championships in multiple sports.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:15 pm
Livermore 2-0 over DLS
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:17 pm
Lovethegame -
I believe, actually I know, you are bringing up a very bad point…DLS has a good program, simple as that. Period. Dot. Now you can whine about it and complain that we can have kids from different counties or you can squeeze and cough and make sure your little boys are still working down south and move on….but that’s up to you..just like it’s up to kids that want to go to DLS to go there because they know the program has done well…Now, let’s talk about tonighta game and predictions rather than the program that is involved there buddy….let me know how tha personal physical goes, actually keep it to yourself bud.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:20 pm
The city of Concord has a lot of good soccer players. There are 5 high schools in the city of Concord, with 4 of those schools making NCS.(CV,YV,DLS,And Concord) Does any other city have this many high schools?
The schools that lose a lot of players cause they go to DLS is CV and YV and I don’t hear them complaining. They still have successful programs without those players.
Everyone needs to stop complaining about DLS and start giving them credit for how hard those kids work to be successfull.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:25 pm
If DLS only pulled from Concord they would be out of business-is it really that difficult to understand? It would be the same if SRV only had kids from from a 3 block square in san ramon.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:26 pm
Guesswhatteam09,
I thought you signed off for good, you’re like a vampire hard to kill.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Kids choose to go to DLS. Junior are you mad cause they are still in? If they would have lost i’m sure you wouldn’t be saying anything. I know about 5 kids that should be going to YV but they decided to go to DLS instead… Is that really that big of a deal? They want to get a better education is not just about the sports.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:34 pm
Let’s face it. We all know that DLS recruits. Its not all about the education.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:50 pm
Ha. Ignorant. Enough said.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:51 pm
147 guesswhatever…
Wow you dls bloggers are as abnoxoius as the dls fans.
Ok Let’s talk about predictions – dls brotherhood will go down tonight to local boys from Livermore, ironically where your star Bernardi is originally from, chew on that guy who enjoys coughing in the doctors office.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:58 pm
DLS brotherhood will never go down…good luck with that one there bud. That is something that no one can take. Lose or win, doesn’t matter. I don’t want to “chew” on anything. Seems like you are subconsciously thinking about something else…Livermore boys get you all hot and heavy there? Don’t try to ride their wagon too hard there. Ha.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:58 pm
Good love to see this heating up!!
February 23rd, 2011 at 2:13 pm
Guesswhatteam09
When you have to result to vulgarity it’s clear you lost the argument.
Way to represent your school though? Thanks for giving us insight.
February 23rd, 2011 at 2:17 pm
That’s a fallacy…if you know what that is…but I’ll leave you be now. Clearly I’m agitating you just a little…keep living on the fallacies though. Hopefully they get you far. I’m out. Good luck tonight.
February 23rd, 2011 at 2:37 pm
Props to Gabriel Borges for using his real name.
February 23rd, 2011 at 2:37 pm
Everyone its “Guesswhatajerk” a BIG loser!
Guesswhatajerk SHUT UP!
February 23rd, 2011 at 2:44 pm
February 23rd, 2011 at 3:32 pm
4 great games tonight between 8 great programs (and schools). Too bad we have lost focus on the games and gone back to the same old arguments that have been hashed out over and over again. Good luck to all the athletes and teams. They all deservie to be there and the games should be fantastic. If you don’t have a team in the mix, pick a game and go support the sport and the kids. They have put months of hard work in to tonite and win or lose, public or private, they all deserve the moment.
February 23rd, 2011 at 3:57 pm
Can someone update this as soon as the games are over! I won’t make it to any of the games and I am anxious to find out the results. Especially for D2!
February 23rd, 2011 at 5:02 pm
Predicted scores for tonight’s boys soccer matches, oh boy, this is really tough…
D-I: 2-1 and 2-1
D-II: 2-1 and 2-1
If a team does not score at least 1 goal at this point, they are not taking enough risk, and everyone knows, no risk, no reward (unless you are holding out for PKs, BOOOOOO!!!). And at this point, if you score 2 goals, then you probably deserve to go to the ‘ship.
I hope the officials let ‘em play, and I pray for no PK shootouts. Did I mention how much I hate PK shootouts?
I will be posting scores from Livermore (hopefully lots of scores), and I am picking the team wearing green.
Good luck to all, and see you at the pitch.
February 23rd, 2011 at 5:09 pm
TABU
February 23rd, 2011 at 5:45 pm
Oh look Guesswhatteam09′ was here. I thought “this is the last time I will look at the forum” three days ago. But nooooo, He just can’t resist getting back online to do as much bashing as possible. I told you he would eat his words.
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:40 pm
I’m here at the NM/CV game with a couple of coaches. Really cold.
Who cares what school the kids go to. Enjoy the time for it goes by quick. Most of them aren’t going to the next level. All of this should be good-natured competition and you leave on the field.
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:42 pm
Awesome Global. Keep us posted.
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:59 pm
1 min warning….Good Luck to everybody.
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:16 pm
Hey guys, keep me updated if you can, even if nobody has scored.
Right now at 15 min mark, 0-0 with Dublin and Acalanes.
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:20 pm
DLS 1-0
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:22 pm
word from Newark Memorial is NM went up 2-0 at the 7 minute mark.
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:22 pm
2-0 Newark Memorial up on CV 1 goal from Navarro.
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:30 pm
Pereira goal. 1-0 Acalanes.
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:33 pm
Newark 3-0.. Ramirez with the 3rd.
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:35 pm
NM scores again ~ up 3-0
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:36 pm
At dls liv. Game. Dls fans showing typical lack of class. Admin. Had to talk to them already. Team ran off field when they scored. I didn’t think you were allowed to do that.
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:42 pm
NM 3-0 CV at half.
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:42 pm
1-0 Acalanes at half.
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:43 pm
1-0 DLS @half
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:44 pm
1-0 half dls v liv
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:45 pm
Longtimesoccerfan
You have already expressed your hate for DLS earlier #153 comment, so please stick to the soccer game itself and not your biased opinions. Your team is down 1-0 that is it!!!
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:47 pm
Anyone at Albany?
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:50 pm
Hey bam bam. Not my team. Just here watching like others. Would be nice if you guys could control your fans. When they taunt other players it really is hard to enjoy.
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:01 pm
Navarro goal ~ NM up 4-0.
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:02 pm
OK OK Don’t get your Nickers in a Bunch.
All of these teams have earned their current play-off spot. Same for those teams that make the Final.
They Earned It. PS UEFA CUP Inter 0 Bayern 1
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:04 pm
Just got word Girls D 1. CHS is up 11 0 at half. Is this for sure??
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:08 pm
Still 1-0 at Acalanes.
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:15 pm
DLS Still up 1-0
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:17 pm
20 minutes left at Acalanes. The one goal is still good.
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:21 pm
Corrected update Girls CHS 2 MV 1
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:25 pm
How much time left at Livermore?
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:27 pm
DLS 1-0 with 10 left
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:28 pm
Acalanes just scored a short-handed goal. 2-0. Dadiomov.
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:36 pm
0-0 overtime at Albany vs Campo
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:37 pm
Final 2:00 minutes. Acalanes up 2-0 and appears to be heading back to the NCS finals after a year hiatus.
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:39 pm
De La Salle wins 1-0. Can’t keep Sparty out of the NCS finals.
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:39 pm
Acalanes wins.
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:40 pm
CHS 3 MV 1
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:41 pm
Final NM 4-0 over CV
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:42 pm
any details on the DLS goal? hope it was a good one, earned, not given away.
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:42 pm
DLS wins 1-0
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:44 pm
SPARTANS
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:51 pm
Onto 2nd OT @ Albany. Campo leading in time of possession but Albany had. Better. Chances in the first half.
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:54 pm
SPARTANS
Soccer Fan…It does not matter. Livermore was shut down for 80 min. That is Soccer
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:01 pm
PK’s in Albany!
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:02 pm
SoccerFan does not see the beauty or the frustration of the game. Its Soccer , get over it.
Saturday will be a blast for the best team that wins.
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:04 pm
Any word on Albany??
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:07 pm
Campo up 1st – no good
Albany up – good
Campo – good
Albany – no good
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:10 pm
Campo – gOod
Albany -no good
Campo – no good
Albany-no good
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:11 pm
Campo wins!
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:12 pm
Any details on the 4 goals by Newark who & how ?
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:15 pm
Mangels comes up huge for Campo blocking two PK’s. Campo wins 3-1 on PK’s; quite deserving for Co-MVP Mangels.
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:22 pm
DLS game who scored?
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:24 pm
Newark scored two goals in first 7 minutes. All four goals resulted from their speed and creativity. Ruiz(2),Ramirez and Navarro scored.
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:25 pm
DLS definitely did not deserve that game, Refs were terrible.And no I am not a Livermore fan.
Did not think a game would be caused on most of the side because of the ref.
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:31 pm
The last post is by Outsider with a large O. Not the real outsider.
outsider
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:36 pm
outsider…life is a …$itch is it not.
So go the spoils of battle.
PS Livermore is a great team..played well all year.
Many of us knew they would make a solid run. Nobody deserves to win.
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:39 pm
DLS narrowly gets past yet another team in the NCS tourney, complete with their typical stand on their head defense at the end of the game.
Pictures of the goal by #6 are are available on my site:
http://goodchris.smugmug.com/Sports/DLS-vs-Livermore
More pictures to follow tomorrow.
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:45 pm
The first 2 goals for newark the forwards were able to push through the defense and score. The third one was a beautiful cross then a diving header. And the fourth one was the forward again pushing through. Of course the forwards had help though.
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:47 pm
NCS has done a great thing. I spoke with Assistant Commissioner Bri Niemi, and they have decided to split up the Division I and Division II boys games.
D II is at 5:00 at Las Lomas and D I is at 7:30 at Dublin. Now everybody on the blog that has been hoping this would happen as to catch both games, can do just that.
Nice job by the NCS.
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:50 pm
DLS goal on a 40 yard lofted free kick and flick header into the goal. Another set piece goal for The Spartans.
They are indeed relentless. Congratulations to them.
Newark Memorial is another version of Livermore. So I’m predicting a DLS three-peat, as they will out physical and out quick NM. Also in the finals, the game will be on turf, not on Newarks’ home grass field. It will be very interesting to see what this does to Newark. Didn’t these two teams play last year in NCS?
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:52 pm
FJP great photo set. All it takes is 1 goal
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:52 pm
DLS vs Livermore.
DLS way too organized and those kids put their hearts on the line. They play hard, but might be pretty, very similar to Inter Milan of Mourinho.
Livermore did look better, but couldn’t convert as Morales and Guerrero had very little impact on the game I thought.
Hand ball in the box not called for Livermore, but hey refs are refs here, they aren’t going to change.
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:59 pm
Ebalfan Sir Alex is also in the background.
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:07 pm
Is a player allowed to hi five the crowd?
Credits to DLS, they deserve it right now.
They are well supported by their school and it shows, out of all the games I have been to their crowd has the most students there.
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:08 pm
#216, FJPhotoGuy, great pictures of the DLS goal. Way to be on the spot. The sequence is 4,1,2,3,6,7,5, with #2 capturing the scorer seeing the goal coming to frame.
Did you take a shot of Cal #10 in the stands behind the Livermore bench, rooting for his friends? Classy kid, that Rivas.
If memory serves, about 15 minutes into the match (Livermore scoreboard not in service), DLS has a free kick from 50 yards out (near the 40 yard line on the football field). The trajectory and distance are on target and scored as captured in the pictures. Great header, great goal and great photo sequence.
The first half played out fairly conservative and even.
In the second half, Livermore took control of possession, and it became apparent that the officials were not up to the task to call a proper soccer match (Cokito, you know what I am talking about). All complaints aside, there appeared to be a hand ball in the box on a Livermore shot directed on frame with less than 5 to play in front of the official, and no call. Would love to see video.
Livermore #10 was shown a red card with 2 minutes to play, after a called hand ball while sliding on a diagonal outside the box, and not retaining possession.
Officiating grade: C, skewed the tempo of play to one team, and not good enough for a semi-match.
B-d, B-d, B-d, B-that’s all folks.
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:17 pm
NM had total domination of the game from minute 1. It could have been 8-0. Navarro his usual self 2 goals, 1 assist.
NM is definitely not a Livermore. Livermore has good midfield play but has problems up front. NM has good midfield play AND they get the ball to the forwards. Livermore also does not have a Ramirez who can pinpoint a shot from 50. NM has academy players and club national champions so I do not believe they will have problems with the physical aspect. HS soccer does not compare in “physicality”.
NM weakness is their defense. They have done better recently with the mids dropping back to support.
I believe that not playing grass will help NM because they touch the ball well.
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:20 pm
Went to Albany vs Campo. Good game. First half Albany had 4 really good chances that they should’ve put away. Mangels for campo made two great saves. Campo didn’t do much aside from long throw-ins and had decent possesion. Second half was different as campo put the clamps down of defense and controlled possesion. They had the lot of the chances forcing Albany’s goalie escobar into a really nice save to keep the game even. Albany had nothing going second half. Overtimes were just both teams passing around nobody wanted to concede a goal and it went to pks.
Round 1
Campo Miss shot over the goal
Albany Goal
Round 2
Campo goal
Albany saved by Mangles to his left side decent penalty good save.
Round Three
Campo goal
Albany saved by Mangles brilliant to his right full extension.
Round Four
Campo save by Escobar guesses right parries ball away
Albany miss shot over the goal
Round Five
Campo goal Win 3-1 on pks.
Great season Albany, good luck Campo in the finals
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:21 pm
I have read this blog off and on for the past 2 years. I feel compelled to chime in on the DLS mystery of success. It really is no mystery. These young men are some of the most resilient, hard working, well prepared and all around good kids anyone should ever hope to meet.
Let me say, my son goes to Granada. So, i’m not just drinking the Kool Aid served by Father DeLASuccess. I have had the pleasure of watching my son play with a couple of these kids over the past 3 years. One young man in particular. Johnny Marcinkowski # 14, central defender for DLS. This kid plays his heart out every game, never takes a play off. Is always the first guy to congratulate another teammate for a job well done. Constantly keeps his fellow defenders sorted out when times get tough. Never shying away from contact let alone “doin’ the dirty work”. In other, he embodies what it means to be a Terrific team player and a Spartan. He is one of many from this team that lives by these values. In this day and age of the ME, ME, ME, first mentality athelete, He, as well as his teammates are a breath of fresh air. This certainly takes me back to a time when the name on the front of the jersey was far more important than the one on the back.
So Rock On Johnny Spartan! Good Luck against another tough team in Newark. I’ll be rooting for all of you hard working Young men.
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:23 pm
Sweeper, touche all around. I think the red was for talking, not for the hand ball.
I had my first encounter with Rivas today, don’t think he knows exactly who I am but Guerrero and him were teammates in El Salvador and he played with Bernardi throughout the years and saluted the folks. Classy kid, gave DLS a lot of credit on what they have built.
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:30 pm
Players who performed in Albany vs campo!
Campo:
Alex mangels
Marco tavechio #22
Sam Palano #25
Taylor Abbott #24
Albany:
#20
#10
#6
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:38 pm
Must say was disappointed in the style of play of Dublin in their 2 – 0 loss to Acalanes. They played very direct and lacked composure when pressured. They did not link more than 3 passes the entire game. Coaches made no adjustments given the teams know each other well. Trying to play direct (ball in the air) versus a team that is taller and just as fast is not a good game strategy.
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:47 pm
Ebal Fan,
Thanks for the touche all around.
Did you visit #10 Cal at the start of the 2nd half, random walk-up? Was that you? If so, nice classy move on your part.
Regarding the red card, my point was that the hand ball call was totally irrelevant, given the ignored hand ball in the box on a shot-on-gaol 2 minutes earlier: it was like a different strike zone by the same umpire, HUH?
I change my officiating grade to C-.
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:56 pm
Yes sweeper I did, I wanted to congratulate the kid on a fantastic year and how much I enjoyed watching him play for the last three years. I stayed, and saw him stick around to greet his Livermore friends especially #10.
I’m surprised you haven’t met him Sweeper.
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:00 pm
Haven played in the BVAL when De La Salle, Clayton Valley, and Ygnacio Valley played in it. (Took out those teams and moved to other leagues). I played with or against many DLS players in club, and theyre all great guys and bust their asses off (excuse the language)
i must say everyone thought the same thing, that they recruited, but to be honest its not it….they probably recruited way back but they got a reputation for having great athletic programs. so really thats what really recruits players to go there. theyre a good school that focus’ on the team not the individual. hats off to that! Yeah it is unfair that they get players from other areas. Players belonging to to other high schools but really doesnt matter it makes every game against them better and more of a rival game. but after the game we’re still all friends.
and yea the fans are vicious (as a player i had angry fans yelling stuff at me, especially playing by the wall the whole 80 mins) but thats part of the game again it makes it a more interesting and FUN game!
Congrats to the DLS Coaching Staff they have a great program
Final Prediction
will be tough DLS has a strong powerful system and will
NM has very talented non selfish forwards & mids
0-0
Golden Goal-could go to NM or DLS
Congrats to both Teams
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:14 pm
CNSoccer:
The Dublin coaches did make adjustments to play Acalanes, but we the players just collapsed under the pressure that Acalanes put on us.
Acalanes is a solid team and they played a really good game, along with good coaching.
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:16 pm
CNSoccer –
Giving up an own goal to the best defensive team is very, very disheartening. We did not show up tonight and you’re right; our style of play lacked the talent we has against Hayward and SLZ. Acalanes, as much as it pains me to say, is a very good team. Just really sorry we couldnt show you, and Matt, true Dublin soccer. (Like in the Hayward game)
After losing 13 seniors last year we figured this would be a rebuilding year. How wrong that ended up being. To make the Semis with only 4 seniors is a great accomplishment to us and I couldn’t be more proud. Even without the championship medal or ring, this was a fantastic year.
Congratulations to Campolindo and Acalanes for making the Final. Both definitely earned it and represent DFAL well. At least we can say the streak continues no matter who wins.
One last word, to anyone who has the honor of being able to play in the NCS Final, and to those who came so close. Winning the championship feels like a dream. It honestly does. In your lifetime that will be one of the greatest moments. But to truly appreciate being a champion, you must lose. After winning last year on my first ever NCS tournament as a sophomore I was ecstatic but I never really understood what it took to win or how lucky I was to be a part of that. Now tonight, as I sit at home thinking about turning in my jersey and having no practice tomorrow I realized all this. So to the four remaining teams, play your heart out. Walk onto that field knowing you own it, and no one can take it from you. And to everyone who has been eliminated, including my fellows teammates and especially Albany, don’t get down. Soccer is in the end a game, and we all know the risk of this, well, risky game. It’ll win your heart only to break it, but you must move forward and think about how you made it that far, the bonds you formed, and the memories made.
Thank you everyone to creating a memorable 2010-2011 winter soccer season. And to Mr. Smith, a tremendous thanks for creating this blog and giving soccer fanatics an outlet in a country dominated by other sports. See you next year.
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:19 pm
Nicely said, Tack. Sorry I didn’t get a chance to talk to you at the game.
Thanks for all the support.
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:22 pm
I am posting up about 225 pictures of the game which should be ready in about 30 minutes.
http://www.fjphotoguy.com/Sports/DLS-vs-Livermore
Enjoy!
Chris G. The FJ Photo Guy
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:23 pm
Ebal Fan,
I met Cal#10 while they were taping an SRV match, with a simple thumbs up. I think it was the Newark match at SRV where they stayed for the 1st half, but they taped the whole match.
All of that said, I tend to laud the athletes in print by their number, and not by name, and let them figure out the pecking orders.
In my mind, soccer is the ultimate team sport because of the importance of each (team) goal, so while the stars are important and fun to watch, only true teams can be champions (unless ‘the hand of god’ intervenes).
See you at the pitch.
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:25 pm
No problem. I saw you at the beginning of the game during warm-ups but understandably after the events of tonight it slipped my mind to go say hi. If I see you at Dublin next Saturday I’ll be sure to stop by.
Oh and sorry about proving not your prediction wrong again haha. We sure tried.
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:29 pm
Hey Tack,
Congratulations on a great season to the Gaels. Hold your heads high and show your school colors with pride at the finals.
See you at the pitch, AND next year…
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:34 pm
Thanks sweeper, I sure will.
Oh boy next year, can’t wait for that. Senior year along with 11-12 other seniors should make for a memorable and wild season.
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:37 pm
Ya, I can tell you that Dublin is going to be a highly ranked team in my 2011-2012 pre-season rankings.
Are we already talking about next season? Awesome.
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:44 pm
Sweeper,
I think you would enjoy to have a conversation with the young man, that is why I asked if you had met him.
Tack, you show great sportsmanship and what he said is right, don’t take it for granted. I also got that from Rivas today as he said there is no better feeling playing in a championship, but coming up short hurts.
Soccer will be soccer, losses hurt, victories are everything. Ask CAL, miracle last year, to PK’s lost this year. Just the why we love this game.
February 24th, 2011 at 1:34 am
Clayton Valley endured a tough loss againt Newark Memorial. NM is a very good team and deserves to be in the NCS Finals. However, CV shouldn’t go unnoticed either. They had a great season. My hats off to Coach Gentry and his fine group of young men. They’ve shown year after year that they are top contenders for NCS.
February 24th, 2011 at 6:42 am
As a Fan of East Bay Men’s High School Soccer I just want to chime in and say that we should all be Very Proud of the Young Men represented thru this Blog, especially those who are contributing to the Blog in such an eloquent way. I think we can all agree that they’re learning Life Lessons from Soccer about Hard Work, Teamwork and Dedication that will serve them well throughout their lives!
As essentially a First Year Fan of the High School scene, I’m really impressed at the level of Young Talent on the Pitch. My Congratulations to ALL 8 D1 and D2 Teams that earned their way to the Semi-Finals last night, and I was just wondering if anyone knew what kind of Teams these 8 Schools were fielding in terms of Experience. It sounds like there were quite a few Underclassmen on the Pitch and playing huge roles for these Outstanding Championship caliber Teams.
My Thanks also to Matt Smith. Great Work Matt and Thanks for Your Time and Effort!
February 24th, 2011 at 7:20 am
Did the officials miss the net on Livermore’s great opportunties to tie the game in the second half?
No mention yet of a DLS goal being waved off.
The Brotherhood reigns supreme.
February 24th, 2011 at 8:15 am
Props to NMHS for there outstanding Season! They definately deserve to be in the NCS finals! Congrats to these young fellas, always play there heart out. As well as DLS, very talented players. Will be a rematch from 2 years ago (NMHS lost to DLS 1-2 OT)
February 24th, 2011 at 8:22 am
Matt- will there be a new post for the finals? And breakdown will a walkthrough the players to watch or the roster? Predictions?
February 24th, 2011 at 8:23 am
Spartan Fans
Their is a disparity between student athletes attending DLS and the public schools in the East Bay. Their are occasions in talented programs, such as, this years DLS soccer program where they have overcome parity to succeed on will and commitment, which should not be denied. Not only that they survived a bracket from hell. NM is a good team but they have only played one team to this point whom pushed them to the brink in the playoffs. My hat is off to DLS and glad their in the EBAL in all sports because they push all of us to be better. But for 9199215 to make the comment that DLS football talent is equal you must take your blinders off and you must understand the depth of talent the DLS football team has as compared to the the athletic community. A player is injured and they just reload from the sidelines while each of the league members do not have that kind of reserve depth. How can one blame a family with a star Pop Warner player wanting to attend DLS even thou the commute and tuition push the family finances to a dangerous level. The fault is not DLS it belongs to the NCS administration whom continue to enjoy their trips to So/Cal riding the shirt sleeves of the DLS program. They maintain their efforts on controlling boundaries and Athletic Directors at the public schools while turning their backs on the private schools. The silver lining to all of this is the academic stars all of the EBAL schools provide to this nation with debate competition along with many other academic programs.
February 24th, 2011 at 8:30 am
Thank you, Honor the Game. I appreciate the kind words and you following the blog.
DFAL, there will be previews for both finals. I think I will abstain from predictions for the finals. I’ll leave that to you guys.
February 24th, 2011 at 8:44 am
Congratulations to all of the teams that earned a spot in the NCS play-offs. And for the Boy’s & Girls D-1 and D-2 teams that have progressed to the Championship, they have earned that slot to represent their perspective schools for that fleeting moment of high school soccer history. So when you raise that NCS plaque in Victory remember that it is only a small moment of time in relation to all of the hard work, sweat,tears, by you and your teammates. Embrace the Challenge and Seize the Moment.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:26 am
Hey Matt do you hit the club scene ?? meaning do you catch any of the great local soccer club games? Some great teams as at Concords Diablo Futbol Club, Heritage Soccer Pleasant Hill, Mustang in Danville, or Ballistic in Pleasanton. So many of your top high school players are playing for these clubs during the off season. This also what makes the HS season so fun. So many of these kids play together at club and yet many are not together at HS. You see the mutual respect that is shown at so many of the games..it’s great to see. Many of your HS players are starting practice this week getting ready for State Cup. Some fun local tournaments coming up as cup play starts March 19th.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:28 am
Storm- did the spartan “disparity” exist in the 1970′s and early 1980′s as well?
February 24th, 2011 at 9:31 am
Shinguard, funny you should ask about club.
I actually plan on talking to a bunch of coaches and familiarizing myself with the club scene. I hope to be able to dedicate some time to it.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:32 am
The ref for the DLS Livermore game is the assignor for CCAA. He has MAYBE three years total experience. The guy had USSF state 5′s and 6′s out the keister, and he signs himself up for that game.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:41 am
Hey Matt
There is a showcase next weekend in Redwood city where many players from SLZ, Newark, and Richmond areas will be playing with their club teams. Including Hayward GK with his club team, Barcelona. There should be some great games!Looking forward to it
February 24th, 2011 at 9:49 am
Hey, don’t forget the Dublin Soccer League. Many top soccer players are in this league as well and already suited up and ready for club practice.
Play on men!
February 24th, 2011 at 9:59 am
Matt, Club gets very little ink. It’s a blast so long as it is kept in perspective. ( Parents ) Both boy’s and girls U-15 U16 age groups give you a window and insight to the up and coming HS players. U17 U18 will give you a full view of many of your HS Varsity players. Hope you can get a good blog going during the spring and summer.
Some great clubs on the other side of the tunnel BayOaks Alameda, ACC, Castro Valley, Fremont, some great local tournaments during the summer around here and Santa Clara. Ole….Ole.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:01 am
While I do agree that club/academy soccer is very competitive and many skilled players arrive from them, that doesn’t mean they are the top players in the area. Many players come from Class 3 teams or just recreational teams. I know of a few players from Berkeley’s team last year that played Class 3 soccer before the season. These players were key in Berkeley’s semi-final run. Most of them could probably keep up with the academy players.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:32 am
New championships blog soon?
February 24th, 2011 at 11:57 am
Junior, in the 70s and eary 80s, there was the CAL (Catholic Athletic League) where all the local Catholic schools competed against each other. Once that was disbanded the private schools have been in the same leagues as the public schools and hence the “Diparity” began. I’m sure you knew that, but wanted to answer your question to Storm about the 70s and early 80s, prior to when De La Salle began dominating in most sports. Congrats to the DLS soccer team and their continued excellence in the NCS playoffs.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:10 pm
My buddy Prep Fan chiming in again…. I’m guessing you would not have been opposed to DLS in the public school leagues back then.
Fact is, if Moreau was in the EBAL getting crushed week in and week out- no anti-private school bigot would say two words about “disparity”.
The excuse machine keeps churning…..so Un-American of ya all.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:41 pm
263. Fact is, this only proves that Moreau does not recruit…lol
Seriously, come down off that soap-box, you’re just plain boring, and not that tall.
Blah, blah, blah…buddy.
Blah, blah, blah…bigot.
Blah, blah, blah…disparity.
Blah, blah, blah…Un-American.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:47 pm
I wasn’t making any excuses and frankly have no reason to. Just answering the question about the disparity question in the 70s and early 80s. Moreau would be the samllest school by far in the EBAL.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
Boring: posters who complain about officals.
February 24th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
Junior,
It’s boastful guys like you and guesswhat09, that make it easy for people to dislike the DLS enterprise, thus discounting their accomplishments.
The DLS soccer team has done a great job this year to over-perform as a team, and deserve praise for their results on the field, but guys like you quite frankly take the focus away from their success, and show that the arrogance and ignorance behind the DLS fans and supporters.
Learn some humility buddy
February 24th, 2011 at 2:20 pm
#267 – Amen
February 24th, 2011 at 2:29 pm
Matt
DLS
I realize the importance to the community on a national level, regarding the success of the DLS program. It sells newspapers and creates a TV audience which gains sponsorship dollars. This provides the resource required to run the NCS staff. I also realize that you and your paper would not interview the NCS commissioner and ask the hard questions regarding their involvement and contribution, in not providing a level playing field. I have always felt this is forbidden territory. Once again this not a problem from a fine school like DLS which is providing academic and athletic excellence. They simply take advantage of the situation with excellent coaching and solid athletes.
February 24th, 2011 at 2:31 pm
First off, I rarely boast- read these recent posts- no boasting, just setting the record straight.
Guys like me don’t say anything UNTIL posters try to explain that the Spartans success is based on: disparity, open enrollment, recruiting, unfair advantage, county all star team, etc.
Hallelujah
February 24th, 2011 at 2:33 pm
I think it’s time we start talking about the coach of the year. I think Campo’s coach deserves the award, going back to last year when he turned the team around from missing the playoffs to qualifying in a very competitive DFAL league, and now this year he has brought Campolindo its first: Winter Classic title, league title, and potentially its second NCS title in only a few years. This is by and far the best season Campolindo has ever had in its men’s soccer program, with only loss, and that loss coming to traditional power Acalanes.
February 24th, 2011 at 3:26 pm
New blog soon. Waiting to hear back from one coach.
Club Admire, tell me more about this showcase. Is it a club thing?
February 24th, 2011 at 3:38 pm
Club Soccer Blog sound interesting
Fall league leading Panthers of East Bay’s Mavericks Boys Class 1 soccer team with also being going to State Cup and other tournaments this spring. Team made up mostly of starters from NCS Playoff teams Albany, Berkeley, and St Marys.
February 24th, 2011 at 3:48 pm
Matt:
Here is a link to the Juventus showcase:
http://www.gotsport.com/events/schedule.aspx?EventID=11323&GroupID=126301&Sex=Boys&Age=19
This is one of the better Northern Ca tournaments for D1 teams and college coaches do show up to prospect.
February 24th, 2011 at 3:54 pm
Bama-
Campo is a fantastic team and I can’t disagree with coach of the year. Campo played a very nice style of soccer, in addition to a successful style. The Campo players conducted themselves with a lot of class during and after their semifinal win and that starts with the coach. Congrats and good luck.
February 24th, 2011 at 3:58 pm
#107 Greg said most of it in his statement read it and understand what he is trying to state. My son was key part in last years DLS championship team and played every minute of every game for them. I have complete confidence in stating that he wouldn’t have started or played for any EBAL team in the position that he played. He’s in college now not even playing soccer other than Intramural. I follow the blog because I love the sport and was curious if DLS would add a 9th star to their uniform this year. I listened to most of the bloggers compliment their own teams and players on here. They have stated how talented they are through academy or club teams. DLS basically has had 3 players mentioned on here all season until this week and one of them has only played a about 1/3 of their games. Now I’m to beleive that the whole recruiting thing comes up again! These young men have bought completely into the Spartan brotherhood. The pressure is always on them to be the team that doesn’t let the system down. The coaching staff at DLS is arguably the best around and has put players into positions such as my son’s posistions to make them excell at their highest level. In my eyes, the rest of the EBAL teams should have been better then DLS year but it didn’t happen due to the coaching staff,Brotherhood and complete buy in. Talent is good to have but desire can sometime trump that so called talent. It can’t be 6 players with the desire it has to be the entire 11 players on the field.
I just get tired of the “they win because they recruit or have open boundaries”. Yes, they have open boundaries as that is not denied but they don’t win championships because of that. Isn’t it amazing to think that you have more students going to their away games than the home teams has attending at their own field. These students come from all different cities yet they are so much more unified then a local high school playing for their own city. That is the pride or brotherhood that I’m talking about at DLS. Some of their antics can be argued but that is not my place to say what is right or wrong. It’s the support that I’m talking about.
My take on the NM vs DLS will be born skilled soccer players vs tactical coaching and intensity. Should be fun to watch.
February 24th, 2011 at 4:11 pm
Whoever mentioned Shane Carney as a coach of the year candidate has clearly been paying attention. He’s on the short list of my candidates.
February 24th, 2011 at 5:11 pm
Matt,
Closeup gave you the link, some teams to watch would be Juvetus Monarcas, UC Barcelona and Mustang United, just because they are highly ranked teams. Plus, im interested to see Hayward GK with a bit more competition
February 24th, 2011 at 5:31 pm
Matt
HAL all league?
February 24th, 2011 at 6:08 pm
Regarding club..local. Diablo FC..check out current U 15 boys gold and silver teams. http://www.diablofc.org
Check out all of the various clubs web sites..you will see many players and coaches that you know. Many of the local Club programs each have certain age groups that are very good. it you go to CYSA you will see schedule information on State Cup. Some rounds are being played here in Concord and Morgan Hill March 19 and 20
February 24th, 2011 at 6:40 pm
I am surprised at the consistent bashing of DLS because they are able to draw from every area. I know hundreds of kids over the years who traveled from Oakland public schools to Logan, Oakland to San Leandro, Oakland to Berkeley, Concord to Danville, Tracy to Livermore, San Ramon to Danville, Danville to Danville, to attend a HS that suits THEM.
If you track most HS sports, you will notice that DLS doesn’t have an overabundance of D1 players in ANY sport. They have a consistant structure (freshman-Varsity)in all areas (adminstration, teachers, facilities, coaches, philosophy,etc)that allows them to create this “brotherhood”.
I do not like many of the DLS fans conduct themselves at athletic events and I have had to put them in check, but the fact is kids win because they work hard, they buy into the team philosophy and they are well lead.
I understand some ex-DLS alums are trying to instill this at SRV. I would only hope that many of us who know the game would give back to the communities to build many more “brotherhoods”.
February 24th, 2011 at 6:43 pm
By the way, my kids did not attend nor would they attend DLS.
February 24th, 2011 at 6:59 pm
GlobalSoccer – What in the world are you talking about? Kids traveling from all over to attend “Public Schools” Hundreds Really dude? really?
February 24th, 2011 at 7:08 pm
Truth-
We are not morons and hahahaha dublin lost.
Matt-
So yu can post this non sence about mexicans but no one can say nothing about white people? So yur racist i see!
February 24th, 2011 at 7:40 pm
Junior, considering that in the rest of the world the fans know the names and styles of all of the referees in their respective leagues, your comment displays an ignorant view of referees and the game.
They are central to the opera, and their skills and foibles add flavor and color to the game
February 24th, 2011 at 7:42 pm
You mean this post…
Matt Smith Says:
February 21st, 2011 at 12:30 am e
Well said, Hayward GK. Couldn’t have said it better myself.
I love the Latino fans, the players and the style of play. You’re right, they are very passionate about it and take it seriously. I dig it.
That post makes me racist? I can’t even imagine how you came up with that.
February 24th, 2011 at 7:42 pm
And the reason DLS wins is because of their work ethic.
February 24th, 2011 at 7:43 pm
Thanks Chris- until you learn to spell correctly you will continue to prove my point.Keep trying though and remember to never give up.Go Acalanes!!
February 24th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
Bambam-
I played for Newark the past few years before graduating last year, and I have to disagree with your comment that Newark is just “born skilled soccer players.” They have a great coaching staff as well that has really built up the program over the past few years. Coach Villa has gotten the most out of his guys, and has everybody working really hard and buying into their system.
February 24th, 2011 at 7:58 pm
Matt,
As an English-Norwegian-Swiss-American (or ENSA), I take issue with you favoring the Latin fans and ‘that’ style of play. What have you got against good old fashioned kickball? You are an anti-kickball racist/bigot/whatever!
Some posters just don’t get it, and others think they get it but don’t even know what ‘it’ is.
Cheers, and see you at the pitch.
February 24th, 2011 at 8:16 pm
Matt,
What other coaches are being considered for coach of the year?
February 24th, 2011 at 8:23 pm
Great question…
I think Shane Carney from Campolindo, Rick Villa from Newark, Chris Faidley from Cal, Brian Voltattorni from De La Salle, Ruben Machado from San Lorenzo, Rory Gentry from Clayton Valley, James Fulwiler from Dublin, Paul Curtis from Acalanes, Ko Douglas from Albany and Behzad Golemohammadi of Berkeley have to be on the list. Then there are guys like Jonas Alvarez from Mt. Eden who warrant consideration even though his name hasn’t been thrown around a lot.
February 24th, 2011 at 8:25 pm
I’m not a fan of DLS, but give them credit, they put their hearts on the line, they are well supported by their school as they have about four coaches on their staff and their students travel well. It was a sad sight for CAL when DLS had about 4 times as much fans at CAL. DLS deserves the championship, but nothing is given. I respect everything they are doing in their program as this year wasn’t their most talented team but they have produced, beat CAL away and Livermore away.
Good Luck to all!
February 24th, 2011 at 8:37 pm
Shane carney should win coach of the year because of the way his team has performed! He’s a great coach and the kids love him!
February 24th, 2011 at 8:57 pm
To all who hate on DLS:
The DLS brotherhood is something that can only be understood if apart of it. It truly cannot be explained in words, and can only be understood by experience. It really is the driving force behind all DLS success, whether it be academics or athletics. The brotherhood has carried this years DLS team to the finals and hopefully will continue to do so on Saturday. Should be a great game. Two great teams. Good luck to both.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:03 pm
If De La Salle pulls off a 3peat, I would say the whole staff should get Coach of the Year. Underdog come backs don’t happen very often. Newark Coach if they take it ..no question that he is top guy.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:11 pm
So not Shane carney who turned his team around to a 1 loss season and who lead his team to the championships?
February 24th, 2011 at 9:14 pm
How many people with the name “soccerfan” I think it should be Newarks coach whether they win or lose. The program has changed a lot over the last few years. DLS coach has done a great job with this years team. I didn’t think they would get this far and they sure proved me wrong. Campolindo,Pittsburg, and YV all have young coaches. You should give out an award for the best young coach of the year. Who has done more for the program and have changed the players attitude on and off the field. That’s a real award.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:15 pm
#300 change your name!!!
February 24th, 2011 at 9:43 pm
Thank you so much Storm and Love The Game:
As an EBAL observer for much of my high school career, I can tell you that in quite a lot of sports, De La Salle is accustomed to winning and it spills into and contributes to success they otherwise would not have had. Yes there have been times when SRV has been able to take the title, such as in this year’s water polo, last year’s cross country and track, and share it such as in last year’s basketball, or another school such as baseball and lacrosse last year (and CAL soccer this year) became the champion. But still, we cannot disguise the fact that DLS has dominated the already brutal East Bay Athletic League too often and their tradition is getting a chokehold on it. And it’s not really any different when it comes to NCS d1 titles. I foresee the future as the other teams becoming so frustrated their traditions will get screwed over.
I’m aware of the fact DLS puts a lot of hard work and effort into what they do, as well as the whole brotherhood thing, but if you want to call DLS any sort of high-class name you have to be aware of the fact they have an advantage due to the fact that they are a private school. Bloggers seem to acknowledge the fact DLS is where they deserve to be more than they do either that other schools are where they deserve to be or that DLS recruits and all. The bandwagon is growing and the elephant in the living room is enormous, and until we solve the DLS problem (such as by my proposal of putting them in the WCAL), we won’t be seeing any more satisfaction with our team legacies than we apparently do according to this blog. Where will that lead us? I’m pretty sure you know that part well enough to see and feel the fear that I do.
If we all keep this in mind for the next few years, the next league realignment may do so too. That’s the necessity behind my post here. It will not go very far, but it fits into the equation. Anybody who disagrees with what I have to say in my opinion does so because they are in position to but believes that they are supporting a good cause. I’m not saying the latter is untrue, I’m just saying that the whole public and private integration in EBAL may not work out, and the DLS supporters ought to keep this in mind, even if it skews their belief in the good cause.
February 24th, 2011 at 9:45 pm
Matt…do they give coach of the year to the Div 1 & 2 coach ..if not..this might be the year to do so.
Can you say “Miracle on Ice” memories of team USA Hockey.
GO SPARTANS
Lot’s of good and great teams this season for High School Soccer…seems like the talent last few years has just improved greatly. It’s hard to find a bad game with so many good and very good players all over the greater Bay Area. STATE Format for Soccer..The time has come.
February 24th, 2011 at 11:13 pm
matt can you post the DFAL all league?
February 24th, 2011 at 11:22 pm
I will definitely post it as soon as I get it. I haven’t got the whole list yet.
February 24th, 2011 at 11:52 pm
303 I’ve read your points and see where you are comming from. I just don’t agree with them moving to the WCAL. My reasoning is that all of the EBAL teams probably can’t keep up with DLS but half of them can with the talent that get or have. SRV and MV for example can but it’s going to take and ex DLS alumni or coach to bring the culture to those schools. I’ve seen that the talent is there but maybe the dedication can be refined a little. Take CAL for instance in football they seem to be moving forward (Ex DLS Alum). They also should have been in the NCS soccer finals but DLS beat them as they did with Livermore. DLS brought in a SRV coach for baseball and with in a year the program went south and he retired again. Most of the coaches at DLS are alumni that have tradition on their side and truly coach at DLS for the school not just for the pay checks. I believe that but can’t verify it of course.
If the WCAL wasn’t so far away then maybe it would be best for DLS to compete down there for better competition. Other than football DLS has won it’s share of championships but not in total domination.
MV – I was told today by my doctor that MV’s boosters raised about $250,000 for a better weight training program. Is that true? If so then look at DLS weight room and you will be amazed how small and old it looks.
They don’t have the new fancy scoreboard either just good coaching and sweat and tears. Yes, Some talented individuals comes to DLS for that winning tradition.
That can’t be denied.
February 25th, 2011 at 1:07 am
I don’t think there are any coaches at any high school that are just in it for the paychecks. Coaches put in long hours and the pay is nowhere near what you get in almost any other jobs. They are all to be congratulated for their fine efforts with the kids. But I do believe that DLS is able to offer their coaches more than what the public schools’ meager stipends are limited to.
February 25th, 2011 at 1:28 am
Albany had a great season!!! They deserved to take the championship home. Their was a lack of horrible referees in NCS.
February 25th, 2011 at 1:39 am
Truth-
At least spell my name right or dont write nothing else. Wht point? Racism? Ok!
February 25th, 2011 at 6:24 am
#309- Perhaps your parents couldn’t spell either.Also,please note there should be an apostrophe mark in a word that is in your post.Can you find it? Poor grammar too.Right now your zero for three in elementary english.Stick to soccer observations or risk being considered a moron.
February 25th, 2011 at 7:44 am
Spartan Supporters
You don’t get it. We are not bashing the great job Bob and his staff are doing each year at DLS. The bashing is coming from you, not us. When you indicate that your brotherhood and commitment is the answer your throwing students and coaches from the EBAL under the bus. What you need to understand is there are coaches and staffs working just as long and just as hard. They are just as dedicated and work just as hard as any one from DLS. They just don’t have the depth or numbers of talented student athletes to replace players. Bambam talks about the weight room, others Spartan faithful talk about 2 brothers going to D1 as poster students indicating the talent and facilities are elsewhere as well. Spartan faithful should understand more than anyone football is a team sport and winning is not a few good athletes are a new weight room. I will say one more time it is not the fault of DLS they are being supported by the NCS staff whom are turning their backs to an uneven playing field.
February 25th, 2011 at 7:55 am
Storm,
An honest question, what is your solution to the DLS open enrollment issue? I’m just curious.
February 25th, 2011 at 8:43 am
Public apples with geographical restrictions= EBAL. Private oranges with no geographical restrictions=WCAL. Apple playing apples and oranges playing oranges.
The only way this mixture would work was to remove the geographical restrictions on all the publics and let kids go wherever the program was best in their chosen sport without a physical move. In a few years you would see parents commuting to certain public schools that had a more competitive program in certain sports. That would be the only way to end the DLS-CHS domination in sports. I don’t see that as being the answer either.
The EBAL has stepped up but why do they have to have residency restrictions when DLS does not? I respect the Brotherhood. I think it is an amazing thing. It is great for kids that parents have the financial resources to commute their kids to it. It just does not belong in the EBAL or any other public school league in MY opinion.
I agree with Storm. This is an NCS issue not a DLS issue.
February 25th, 2011 at 9:12 am
Truth:
Maybe its because i am in elementary school so know were facts before posting stupid stuff. Yu wanna talk bout parents? No1 brought in yur parents so yu better keep it that way mijo!!!
February 25th, 2011 at 10:43 am
Where can we view the BSAL and EBAL all-league selections ? Thanks.
February 25th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
HAAL
Let me be clear the soccer team at DLS has earned every accolade possible for their accomplishments. I will be there rooting for them and the EBAL. This is a soccer blog and the only reason I brought up DLS football is because of the blogs constant chatter regarding the brother hood. Now to your question regarding what needs to be done to even the playing field. First and foremost Marie ( head of NCS ) needs to admit there is a problem. Then DLS needs to be given the ability to schedule only the EBAL teams that consent to said games. This will allow them to compete in the NCS playoffs and state finals. Then the remaining games needed to fill their schedule should be played out side the EBAL. DLS has a very strong athletic support group making travel an option. The games scheduled out side the EBAL can also be filled by teams from Bakersfield to the Nevada border while the NCS lifts the, must play all EBAL teams, in order to compete for a state championship. I believe some would be willing to continue EBAL play. I can not speak for them and they will need to make their own decision. I am not a Cal High fan but honestly believe they would have faired well in the state final’s in SO/Cal and were not deep enough in talent to survive 2 games with DLS. There were neighbors competing against each other which is normal for all EBAL games against DLS and their depth really showed in the second half. When the Athletic Directors meet the agenda will contain what can be done to even the playing field and I hope they work in concert with the NCS committee to solve the inequity.
February 25th, 2011 at 2:24 pm
The Truth-
Please stop insulting people and their parents. This is a blog for soccer updates and I believe Cris has the right to spell how he wishes, and you need to calm down.
You are talking about Cris, but it seems to me like you have just stooped so low that you have no reason to even be on here.
And just so you know I was glad Acalanes won on Wednesday, but with people like you, maybe they don’t deserve it. Regardless if you are on the team or not.
February 25th, 2011 at 3:32 pm
Bambam, CB and all the other bloggers who say the coaching and brotherhood brought these underachievers at DLS to their current stardom-seriously???
Guys are you serious? yes the coaching at DLS is good, I have already given that countless times. But DLS has top players from many clubs to begin with, here are just a few that I am aware of:
Bravo- WC Gold Player
Ringelstein- WC Gold Player
Bernardi- Mustang Academy
Ozwald- Mustang United
Countless Gold Diablo FC Players
Tobin-Mustang Gold
Sully- Diablo FC Gold
there is no converted basketball or football athlete, nor is there any bronze players or rec players that have been converted to the brotherhood nor has coaching transcended regular guys into amazing players.
Quit trying to sensationalize the story, You have good stock to begin with, I know, I know, it’s the cinderella story….enough…
February 25th, 2011 at 4:22 pm
#317-
thanks and yur right this is about soccer not about ppl and their parents. I dont get ppl this days.
February 25th, 2011 at 4:23 pm
Storm
How do we level the playing field for Livermore HS? Other than soccer and baseball- they are consistent doormats- what do you suggest the NCS do for them?
February 25th, 2011 at 4:23 pm
*these*
February 25th, 2011 at 4:40 pm
Cris- I’m glad you are correcting your grammar before someone gets on your case about it. Any who, who do you think will win the final for D2? Campo or Acalanes?
And what racist comment did you think Matt made? I didn’t see a racist comment anywhere.
February 25th, 2011 at 4:47 pm
All-league for BVAL?
February 25th, 2011 at 4:52 pm
I promise to get all the All-League stuff up as soon as I get it.
February 25th, 2011 at 6:32 pm
Junior
I don’t claim to have all the answers. Livermore is a solid school with strong community ties and better teachers and coaches than they are given credit for, in the valley. The problem with their football program is the proximity of Granada. Granada seems to have a stronger hold on Pop Warner as the feeder for the public school system. Maybe the realignment committee could place Dublin, DV, CV, and Granada in a league of their own. The problem with public schools is travel expense and aligning schools geographically together might make more sense. Unfortunately Livermore will face the competition from the new Catholic School which will inhibit them further from the the talent needed to compete. My heart has always been with them because they always compete with all they can muster. I am sorry my answer does not completely do your question justice.
February 26th, 2011 at 12:06 am
Love the game – kinda funny but..DLS has a kid Sully Tobin who has been out since early Jan. I think you need to check your list(see below)of club affiliations..U have him listed as two different people. I also believe that Cal, Newark, Livermore all have more academy players than DLS. I just wish u would focus on the teams and coaches and quit whining about other uncontrollable ingredients.
Bravo- WC Gold Player
Ringelstein- WC Gold Player
Bernardi- Mustang Academy
Ozwald- Mustang United
Countless Gold Diablo FC Players
Tobin-Mustang Gold
Sully- Diablo FC Gold
100
February 26th, 2011 at 9:45 am
Scoreboard
Not a DLS fan but agree with your statement. DLS survived the bracket from hell, Time to give them their due and root them home as the EBAL representative.
February 26th, 2011 at 11:49 am
Storm – Cool, thanks. I am not taking sides with DLS either..I’ll pay my $9 in hopes of seeing a good match with quality officiating!