western united

[jazzyjayyyyy]

i was looking at results from last year (spring 06), and i noticed that ALL the western united results were negated, any one know why?

also i was wondering what happened to the U15 western united girls team, something like 4x state finalists, and always on top of D1, now at the bottom...

Returning from Amherst, I heard that Western United forfeited their game against one of the Bolts teams, U16 and U17. Also noticed a WU girls team, maybe U18, playing against an MPS team with only 7 players. Is something going on a WU?

And what's going on at the Bolts? Francis Okaroh and Paul Kerridge leaving? How many teams does that affect?

If true, that is a real shame. WU had some competitive teams just a few short years ago. Makes you wonder if it's management, coaching, parent issues, what's the story?

[onthree]

Guest (which one?) writes, "And what's going on at the Bolts? Francis Okaroh and Paul Kerridge leaving?"

Seems to me that what's going on might be that two coaches who have done well with a number of teams at the Bolts have received recognition beyond MAPLE and youth soccer in Massachusetts. Congratulations to both for earning positions that have elevated them in the coaching ranks--one as a director of coaching at a well-regarded club in his wife's hometown in Indiana and the other as a staffer in the men's program at his alma mater, Boston University. The way I see it, this career progression is much like the promotion of players to the college and/or professional ranks. Clubs boast their alumni list of players at the next level. They should do the same for their coaches. I feel like I'm saying the same things I said when Paul Mariner was snatched away from the Bolts to assist Steve Nichols at the New England Revolution.

Onthree, you seem to be familiar with the Bolts. Who is taking over these teams? I just looked at their web site and Kerridge and Okaroh coached 6 teams, 4 boys and 2 girls. That's a lot of teams looking for coaching just before tryouts.

Getting a bit off topic but FCGB announced that the coaching vacancies will be partially filled by a combination of John Kerr, Jr, John Kerr, Sr., Anthony Latronica and Nicolle Wood. All reputed to be top tier coaches.

onthree is 100% correct. Francis and Paul are greet people and congrats to them for their past effort and new opportunities.

I understand that Francis will be an assistant at BU's men soccer and will be running the BU club team, the Blazers. The Bolts have sent out an email detailing the new coaches for Francis' teams. The issue will become if the Bolts players decide to try out for the Blazers or not - older teams tend to be more "coach oriented" and younger teams tend to be more "club oriented".

As noted by onthree this is inevitable for a club that does well with a great coach. The club does not have unlimited openings, so great coaches get exposure and pursue other options.

Congrats to the Bolts, Francis and Paul as MA youth soccer continues to be recognized and expands.

Onthree or any of the guests who responded. Do you have info on who is coaching what teams? I can't even find the tryout schedule on their web site. If you can help me with that too, that would be helpful. Thanx.

Oh and sorry to divert this from the topic of Western United.

Onthree or any of the guests who responded. Do you have info on who is coaching what teams? I can't even find the tryout schedule on their web site. If you can help me with that too, that would be helpful. Thanx.

Oh and sorry to divert this from the topic of Western United.

Link to the tryout page: http://www.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=34665

Thanks for the link. Do they have the coaching assignments listed anywhere?

Thanks for the link. Do they have the coaching assignments listed anywhere?

Not that I can find. But they are usually posted before tryouts so everyone knows who the coaches will be.

WU GU15s lost 3-4 players to the Stars 15s....

the GU19s forfieted because they had a significant number of players drop out with late injuries, and other commitments....19s primarily are a good chance for the players to get back together, most U19 teams dont ever train unless they have higher aspirations (but to be honest most of them dont). Its fun mroe the college kids to get together and see each other

[Susy Soccer]

WU GU15s lost 3-4 players to the Stars 15s....

Correction - WU GU15s lost ONE player to Stars 15s. I don't know where you get your information but this is a fact.

[in the know]

I'm from that part of the world and Susy is right, 1 player went to the Stars, 2 went to Pioneers and another went to CT to play for CUFC. The wheels seemed to fall off this team after they lost state cup last year, not the same coach as the last 4 years either. It was a shame because this age group always had a competitive team.

[beentheredonethat]

My daughter plays for the GU16 team that Kerridge coached. His leaving is more about his wife wanting to go back to Indy than anything else. Great coach and even better guy. Paul did one of the best coaching jobs I think that I have ever seen. The new coach for the team is Steve Pickman. He's on the Harvard staff and did some time on the Providence staff as well. He stepped in and coached the girls in the Round Robin this weekend. Very tough situation that I think he handled very well. Seems like a knowledgeable guy though we haven't really had much of an opportunity to see him in action

I stand corrected....I knew they lost 3-4 girls and I thought they were all to the Stars....at any rate they lost players to other teams and that started their downfall.

I'm from that part of the world and Susy is right, 1 player went to the Stars, 2 went to Pioneers and another went to CT to play for CUFC. The wheels seemed to fall off this team after they lost state cup last year, not the same coach as the last 4 years either. It was a shame because this age group always had a competitive team.

No one on the CUFC 15s played for WU. There is a Mass player on the team but she never played for WU.

far as I can tell, western united did well at state cup...even in the younger age groups, doesn't seem like the club is struggling that badly.

[WUfan]

1 player left to play for the Stars

1 player left because she was going to private school and had other commitments there

1 player left to concentrate on playing AAU basketball

1 player left to play for Pioneers U 16 team (not U15)

1 player left to play for a Region 1 team

1 player left because of academic/personal related reasons

The trainer left because he has little kids and after years of working with the team he wanted to focus on his young children. The lead coach remains with the team.

[taxidriver]

WU Fan........you seem to know the "real" info on the team and age group. I have watched with interest in the past.........i am now interested in the future.....any thoughts on the past coach as it relates to style? training? I have heard that this team might be a div II next year....that is of no concern to me....
thanks
mb

[WUfan]

Not sure exactly what you mean by "style" of "old coach" Do you mean the old "trainer" that left to spend time with his young kids or the "coach" who remains with the team?
Tryouts are coming up this week and I will be waiting to see what happens to this team once the dust settles. Can you hear the cleats running towards Ludlow?
;)
Honestly, 3 years ago this team was sailing along on top of the division (lots of quality top notch players)------ then that fatal day at the State cup last year-down to penalty kicks and ouch what a loss that was. I don't think they ever recovered (so to speak)from that loss. :(

I don't think they will drop to Division 2- but who knows.
If I had to put money on it I'd say they will barely hold on as a middle of the pack type team. Their days on the top are over (sadly). There just aren't enough high caliber players left out there to recruit-they have all moved on to other teams/sports/interests. :cry:

As they say- S&%t happens

WUFan, maybe I'm being dumb
but what do you mean by a Region1 Team... odp or another club team

1 player left to play for the Stars

1 player left because she was going to private school and had other commitments there

1 player left to concentrate on playing AAU basketball

1 player left to play for Pioneers U 16 team (not U15)

1 player left to play for a Region 1 team

1 player left because of academic/personal related reasons

The trainer left because he has little kids and after years of working with the team he wanted to focus on his young children. The lead coach remains with the team.

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^^^^
Looks like the sideline at Oxbow!

what is the fella on the far right doing?

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Look! Someone posted pictures of the Western United parents night fundraiser. Now all we need is a photo of the moms.

Go ahead and make fun of us all you want - the Maple season doesn't mean a thing. All you LOSERS will be crying when Western United is crowned State Cup Champions. We have a long way to go before we have to freeze our roster. Lots of time to add some prime talent to the team! LOSERS!!

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Go ahead and make fun of us all you want - the Maple season doesn't mean a thing. All you LOSERS will be crying when Western United is crowned State Cup Champions. We have a long way to go before we have to freeze our roster. Lots of time to add some prime talent to the team! LOSERS!!

http://redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com/assets_c/2008/09/loser-thumb-200x193-thumb-200x193-thumb-200x193.jpg

Yeah, like everyone is just running to WU GU-13. There is a reason you only have 15 on your roster, that is all that showed up for tryouts. You are just waiting for Berkshire to fold so you can pick up some of those players (Unfortunatly for you they are looking towards the Pioneers). Typical Lavner move, let someone else develop the players and then take them. Face it, IF you are lucky enough to make it to state cup you will lose AGAIN!!!!! Your team has not one anything of meaning since the Bandits cup, when was that? 2 or 3 YEARS ago. When are you going to realize that Lavner is done with you guys. He used that team as a stepping stone to become the high school coach. Now that he is there you guys will also be 2nd to that team.

Go ahead and make fun of us all you want - the Maple season doesn't mean a thing. All you LOSERS will be crying when Western United is crowned State Cup Champions. We have a long way to go before we have to freeze our roster. Lots of time to add some prime talent to the team! LOSERS!!

http://redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com/assets_c/2008/09/loser-thumb-200x193-thumb-200x193-thumb-200x193.jpg

Yeah, like everyone is just running to WU GU-13. There is a reason you only have 15 on your roster, that is all that showed up for tryouts. You are just waiting for Berkshire to fold so you can pick up some of those players (Unfortunatly for you they are looking towards the Pioneers). Typical Lavner move, let someone else develop the players and then take them. Face it, IF you are lucky enough to make it to state cup you will lose AGAIN!!!!! Your team has not one anything of meaning since the Bandits cup, when was that? 2 or 3 YEARS ago. When are you going to realize that Lavner is done with you guys. He used that team as a stepping stone to become the high school coach. Now that he is there you guys will also be 2nd to that team.

Does Western have to play a game to get in this year? I can't remember if they made the semis of the U12 tournament or not. Now that I think about it, maybe the automatic births are Stars, Explosion, Scorpions, and..Puma???

Yep, just looked....Stars, Explosion, Scorps, Puma

Western United need to play in the last round of challenge games before the quarters. No game until May 12th, so plenty of time for those guest players to get on the roster!!!

Viva la u13 girls thread

Western United need to play in the last round of challenge games before the quarters. No game until May 12th, so plenty of time for those guest players to get on the roster!!!

You can't really have guest players for state cup. Once a player competes for one team, she cannot compete with another and once a team plays a game, their roster is frozen

How many are on their roster to begin with?

Lets get back to some good WU talk/bashing...oh you mean nobody cares...forget it then

What tournment did they play in

Did guest players return?

Have there been anymore parental fistacuffs in front of the goal at Oxbow?

the end has come and found us here
with our kids toys scattered all around us here
the puzzle that you never found the answer for
still asks us, R yan, just what all the games were for
and here we stand .... in a box of sand
where's the playground Susy soccer
you're the one who's supposed to know her way around

We dun won agin withoute guests....yeeeehaw!!!!!!!

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yessssirreeee...Wer back and betta than ever !

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send sum of dem deare gest players to ocxbow...

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send sum of dem deare gest players to ocxbow...

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I guess the call didn't go through, WU lost to PUMA? What the heck happend? Star players have basketball and varsity to play this weekend?

Yuck!!!

send sum of dem deare gest players to ocxbow...

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What happend to his loafers?

Can we get over this Western bashing? They have little to offer us as they are not just sitting on the hopper, but almost in it....Lets get to bashing Explosion,Stars and BW, at least they are good teams