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Post by fctsoccer on Feb 8, 2019 23:06:40 GMT -6
FC Tammany 02/03 G lost its goalkeeper to an ACL tear this week. Emma, who plays keeper for Mount Carmel Academy, tore her ACL during the recent playoff game against Northshore High. Emma will be undergoing surgery in a few weeks and will obviously be unable to play the remainder of the 2018-2019 season. Terrible occurrence for a wonderful young lady. Unfortunately, our “backup” keeper is also unavailable due to injury. Thus, FC Tammany 02/03 G needs a keeper for the remainder of the season, which includes National League-National Tier play in Las Vegas in March, National League-MidSouth Conference play in March, LPDL play, etc.
Does anyone know of an excellent 2002 or 2003 high school keeper (who is NOT currently on a US Youth Soccer club soccer roster) who would possibly be interested in this unique playing opportunity? I know this is a long shot, but worth a try. Best wishes to all.
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Post by johnnysoccer on Feb 9, 2019 8:38:39 GMT -6
Sorry for Emma. Have been there. Best wishes for her recovery. Good luck finding that replacement keeper. Can't imagine there are many out there that will meet the criteria you are looking for. A great opportunity for exposure though. Best of luck for FCT going forward.
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Post by chipshot on Feb 9, 2019 9:47:21 GMT -6
Using the USYS initials as opposed to LSA or LCSL complicated the question. I would assume anyone currently playing club on a LSA roster is considered on a USYS roster. But just want to verify that it isn't a separate tier once you get to the regional level of play.
So to simplify, you need someone not currently playing club. Is a club release and roster change is not possible?
Is there a contact email or way to reach out to you?
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Post by formertrucker on Feb 9, 2019 10:07:35 GMT -6
Prayers for Emma
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Post by 3balz on Feb 9, 2019 12:45:42 GMT -6
Almost all club soccer in LA is USYS. The only league that is not USYS is Gulf South Premier League. There are some out of state tournaments like Jefferson Cup and of course ECNL that operate under US Club Soccer. It’s going to be an issue for Tammany because in situations like this, they don’t have a larger club to rely on to add additional players.
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Post by fctsoccer on Feb 9, 2019 14:40:05 GMT -6
Thanks for the well wishes for Emma.
Any prospect cannot be currently carded as a USYS player in any state. So essentially a US Club Soccer player from another state or a high school-only player from LA not currently registered to play club soccer.
The rules would permit us to “club pass” from another team, but this option not viable for us due to small club stature.
Otherwise, a few players on FCT’s current roster are going to get a crash course in keeper training over the next several weeks. 😜⚽️
985-285-1098 (cell) scaertkerjr@gmail.com
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Post by 3balz on Feb 9, 2019 14:57:55 GMT -6
Time to scout some good basketball players!
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Post by sonics3 on Feb 9, 2019 15:24:15 GMT -6
Time to scout some good basketball players! Or a softball catcher. Similar responsibilities. Don’t let the ball get by you.
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Post by stlfan on Feb 9, 2019 15:34:05 GMT -6
Best analog would be a good volleyball player. Someone who can move laterally and "dig" the ball, and jump well to "spike" or in the case of soccer to deflect the ball away from the goal.
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Post by sweepe on Feb 9, 2019 16:01:04 GMT -6
Time to scout some good basketball players! Or a softball catcher. Similar responsibilities. Don’t let the ball get by you. Third base player has very similar skill set to a keeper. It is the reason it is known as 'the hot corner'. Catcher is a sedentary position. Quick reactions and the ability to dive and react with hands. Quick footwork too, moving in lateral and forward motions. But seasons conflict. I saw the Tigers play in a tournament last year without their keeper present. It was at Chappapeela. The substitute keeper(s) were playing without wearing gloves. Not that they needed them because there wasn't any threats but I was concerned about a injured finger for them. I was told that the keeper was absent because of a prior commitment. It would appear that one of the existing roster players is the solution. Someone very athletic and has leadership qualities. Edit: I saw the.volleyball comment after I replied. I agree.
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Post by straightdummin on Feb 11, 2019 12:42:51 GMT -6
another option would be for another club to sign a release so a player can take this great opportunity. It is supposed to be about what is best for the player, right?
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Post by flounder on Feb 11, 2019 12:59:40 GMT -6
another option would be for another club to sign a release so a player can take this great opportunity. It is supposed to be about what is best for the player, right? Per LSA by laws it is not permitted after the transfer period. A player could be released but would not be allowed to play in any LCSL events. This is to protect the integrity of the various member clubs. There are exceptions to every rule however but not sure how that looks from an LSA voting standpoint.
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Post by laffysoccermom on Feb 11, 2019 21:57:51 GMT -6
However it has been done with the releases. Although everyone I’m aware of was smaller club to bigger club. I was told on at least two occasions the smaller club fought it but LSA said it was in player best interest. I wasn’t privy to any of the proceedings.
I think this could be a great opportunity for the right player.
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Post by rtbs315 on Feb 12, 2019 8:57:25 GMT -6
It may have been done in the past, but LSA is responsible to support the smaller clubs too I thought? Would we consider fc tammany a larger club, or just has opportunities that would benefit a player in this instance? Can the keeper be used simply as a guest player for those national tournaments and remain attached to their club so it does not hurt that club during LPDL?
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Post by mortner on Feb 12, 2019 17:07:33 GMT -6
I believe you must be fostered to a club to play for them in National League events. It’s comparable to playing in state cup.
Isn’t National League just one weekend this spring?
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Post by fctsoccer on Feb 12, 2019 18:28:15 GMT -6
FC Tammany's remaining National League - National Tier schedule comprises a 3-game play date in Las Vegas on March 15-17, 2019 against LA Galaxy (California), Legends FC (California), and Pacific Northwest Soccer Club (Washington). FC Tammany's remaining National League - Midsouth Conference schedule comprises a 2-game play date in Jackson, MS on March 2-3, 2019 against two elite Tennessee teams, both of home who broke bracket at last year's Region III Championship in North Carolina.
National League rules permit participation in National League matches by "only those players listed on the team’s current official approved State Association roster." During the course of the NL seasonal year, a team is required to re-file with the National League any revisions to the team’s Official State Association roster. Additionally, National League teams are permitted to make changes (i.e. drops, adds) to their rosters during the course of the National League seasonal year provided that such changes are filed with the NL at the time of such change and approved with a revised approved roster from the team’s State Association. There is no freeze date for National League rosters.
Interestingly, LSA's LPDL Rule 305.7.6.8 provides: "A player who commenced the seasonal year as a registered member of one Club rostered on that Club’s LPDL team may transfer to an LCSL team or an LPDL team of another Club at any time during a seasonal year."
Yet, LSA's LPDL Rule 305.7.6.7 states: "No player who commenced the seasonal year as a registered member of one Club may be rostered on, train with or play on the LPDL team of another Club in the same seasonal year."
I am not sure how to reconcile these two provisions.
In light of Emma's ACL injury, if LSA/LPDL and National League rules permit, we would entertain the possibility of a LPDL keeper transferring to our roster only to play in the National League games (2 weekends) and, once completed, transferring her back to her original LPDL club to play LPDL games, State Cup, etc. Of course, this possibility assumes (1) that a LPDL goalie is interested in the opportunity, and (2) her LPDL club would consent to such an arrangement. If the aforementioned is a non-starter, then we will just utilize a field player in the goal, like we will have to do for our remaining LPDL games, friendlies, State Cup, etc. Not ideal, but certainly not the end of the world.
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Post by laffysoccermom on Feb 12, 2019 18:48:03 GMT -6
Want to say I wish your keeper a successful surgery and speedy recovery. I’m sure she is devastated not to finish with her team.
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Post by mortner on Feb 12, 2019 20:29:58 GMT -6
We transferred a GK up to our 18s for cup last year. LSA had told us we could transfer her back prior to regionals. They later changed their mind and she wasn’t able to play with our 17s again until Nationals when we could club pass her. I don’t think anyone would risk losing their rostered gk on the word of the other club or LSA that they would be allowed to transfer back after a weekend or two of league games.
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Post by 3balz on Feb 12, 2019 21:11:15 GMT -6
We transferred a GK up to our 18s for cup last year. LSA had told us we could transfer her back prior to regionals. They later changed their mind and she wasn’t able to play with our 17s again until Nationals when we could club pass her. I don’t think anyone would risk losing their rostered gk on the word of the other club or LSA that they would be allowed to transfer back after a weekend or two of league games. That was a really unfortunate situation for the MSC keeper and her family. I don't think LSA will be very flexible with this but whatever happens with LSA, make sure to get it in writing.
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Post by shreveportsoccerguru on Feb 12, 2019 22:52:29 GMT -6
Interestingly, LSA's LPDL Rule 305.7.6.8 provides: "A player who commenced the seasonal year as a registered member of one Club rostered on that Club’s LPDL team may transfer to an LCSL team or an LPDL team of another Club at any time during a seasonal year." Yet, LSA's LPDL Rule 305.7.6.7 states: "No player who commenced the seasonal year as a registered member of one Club may be rostered on, train with or play on the LPDL team of another Club in the same seasonal year." I am not sure how to reconcile these two provisions. I would think that 305.7.6.8 is an exception to 305.7.6.7 because (1) it follows it and (2) it applies to a more specific situation. The more specific situation being "A player who commenced the seasonal year as a registered member of one Club rostered on that Club’s LPDL team" versus "No player who commenced the seasonal year as a registered member of one Club" My interpretation is it allows a LPDL player only from one club to transfer to the LPDL or LCSL team of another club, with the operative word being transfer. I guess the exception exists for LPDL players with buyer's remorse.
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