- Jan 7, 2019
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Thanks for posting that link, I had no clue these rankings existed. It's interesting but I agree on the local team comments. In 2018 DD was on a 2nd year 12u in the top 200 on this list but we destroyed a team ranked slightly below us. We were 2nd best in our state and the best team is not ranked on this list because they didn't play in a single tournament that was considered. My DD currently plays for a team that was top 200 in 14u for 2018 (2023 05 playing up). We lost 1-0 to a top 30 team in 12u for 2018 in Nov in Atlanta
I'm fine with being top 200. But last year the 14u team run ruled a top 100 team so again, it's all about how much you played in PGF or those Elite Select stuff.
IMO Mojo was the best 23 team last year since they won PGF.
I will also say that playing in the tournaments all these top teams are at helps you get better. I've noticed that the teams that dominate locally have a hard time the rare times they do venture out into these types of tournaments. While the teams they can beat locally who do challenge themselves are doing better. Alot of orgs are too focused on trophies.
I'm fine with being top 200. But last year the 14u team run ruled a top 100 team so again, it's all about how much you played in PGF or those Elite Select stuff.
IMO Mojo was the best 23 team last year since they won PGF.
I will also say that playing in the tournaments all these top teams are at helps you get better. I've noticed that the teams that dominate locally have a hard time the rare times they do venture out into these types of tournaments. While the teams they can beat locally who do challenge themselves are doing better. Alot of orgs are too focused on trophies.