U13G Semi Final Controversy

The Sunday 5/17 MN State Cup U13 Girls semi final game between MTE13GC101 (U12s playing up) and MTA13GC101 ended with a bit of controversy. According to the MTE13GC101 coach's statements in his own blog:

"I told them I was so proud of their efforts, but I wanted them to step up and pass the ball to the U13 GK when it was their turn to shoot. "

This has stirred up many questions about ethical behaviour. Some are speculating that the MTA13GC101, Coach AK, may have known what was going to happen as well. There seems to be more bloggers chiming in with strong concerns about Coach MA's decision. Still a few are defending his actions.

The MTA "club" has tried to distance themselves from the controversy by stating on their web site:

"The MTA Executive Board is aware of an incident at State Cup this past weekend. It was a coach's decision that came into question; an individual decision, and it was not supported by the club. We are looking into it further to deem whether any disciplinary action is needed."

What could be even more disturbing is that Coach MA may have informed the team parents of his plans, during the previous winter. If true, why wasn't anything done?

What's next? What will MYSA do? What will USYSA do? What will MTA do?

'09 Boys State Cup Results

Should be an exciting tournament. Good luck to all the teams.

http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/events/statecup.cfm#sched

'09 Girls State Cup Results

Hard to believe games start today. Good luck to all team, coaches, parents and referees.

http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/events/statecup.cfm#sched

MN Soccer Happenings: MRL, MYSA, MTA, SSM, ODP and MN Thunder

Somehow the previous post on these topics was deleted. Feel free to use this for ranting and raving about club topics, MRL, MYSA, MTA, SSM, ODP, MN Thunder, etc.

College Bound Player

Recent annoucements on College Signing Day show once again that MN is hot bed for girls soccer development. The boys still have a way to go to represent MN at the D1 level. Then again, many of the top boys players end up going to SSM and don't get any press.

'09 Boys State Cup

Boy's parents don't seem to get as worked up as the girls, but they are usually not as well behaved on the sidelines. Regardless, should be competative at all boys age groups, except U19.

http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/events/statecup.cfm#sched

'09 Girls State Cup

Brackets are posted, teams are practicing, parents are getting worked up...must be state cup time. You can find the brackets here:

http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/events/statecup.cfm#sched

U17 girls should go to WDB, but will be the most competative in years. U18 girls a toss up...the rest could go to MTA.

Boys Winter Tourneys

Any boys teams heading out state for winter/spring tournaments?

Girls Winter Tourneys & Scrimmages

It's time for Winter/Spring tourney news.