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Post by avid 2.0 on Jun 21, 2023 22:48:47 GMT -5
Someone suggested (90% sure this was Angel Perez) they get involved with the FIVB Club World championships. I would LOVE to see this! I think there was an American team that played at the CWCh a while back. I don't think it was made up of active professional players though, but I don't remember. the good ol Iowa Ice lol
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Post by chatchu-off moksri on Jun 21, 2023 22:55:48 GMT -5
I would LOVE to see this! I think there was an American team that played at the CWCh a while back. I don't think it was made up of active professional players though, but I don't remember. the good ol Iowa Ice lol oh yeah that was the name haha i remember now
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Post by edu14 on Jun 21, 2023 23:59:13 GMT -5
I wish it was 3 foreign players... that would help bridge the gap between the early teams (Atlanta/Grand Rapids) and the rest. I do think they should try to lean in heavily to get the good Puerto Ricans. If someone can nab Neira Ortiz, that's an immediate steal. Same with Shara Venegas. ... the PR league is still planning to go during the Spring as the same time as PVF--not that it matters of course as most players will go where the money is, but I think the league directors are being short-sighted. It would be nice if PR players could get a chance to play in both leagues...better training for their NT too...
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Post by genisvel on Jun 22, 2023 7:15:18 GMT -5
I do think they should try to lean in heavily to get the good Puerto Ricans. If someone can nab Neira Ortiz, that's an immediate steal. Same with Shara Venegas. ... the PR league is still planning to go during the Spring as the same time as PVF--not that it matters of course as most players will go where the money is, but I think the league directors are being short-sighted. It would be nice if PR players could get a chance to play in both leagues...better training for their NT too... I'm not so sure. Remember, ESPN requested AU move to the fall, and PVF seems to be bending over backward trying to allow players opportunities in more distinguished leagues and programs. I think Puerto Rico was eclipsed by Europe, AU and international play, not ignored. The fact that they are eyeing coaches and somehow negotiated a deal where they aren't paying fees for PR players implies the PR League is in their conciousness. It'll be a shame if the PR League becomes a victim of PVF's success, but, if the PVF is really going to have 20+ teams then I can't say that their demise would make for less opportunities for players. If that comes to pass, hopefully an owner can step-up and place a PVF team in PR.
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Post by avid 2.0 on Jun 22, 2023 7:20:43 GMT -5
I do think they should try to lean in heavily to get the good Puerto Ricans. If someone can nab Neira Ortiz, that's an immediate steal. Same with Shara Venegas. ... the PR league is still planning to go during the Spring as the same time as PVF--not that it matters of course as most players will go where the money is, but I think the league directors are being short-sighted. It would be nice if PR players could get a chance to play in both leagues...better training for their NT too... is there any particular reason why they cant switch the mens league and the womens? Move the women to the fall, men to the spring.
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Post by fightingminime on Jun 22, 2023 7:30:25 GMT -5
Or not .. since there isn't a player fee to fund the pro team and it has more to do with the practice facility being shared by the two and how the groups will be involved anyway.
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Post by fightingminime on Jun 22, 2023 7:39:47 GMT -5
Hmm. MSA has been around a while here in West Michigan. It actually started with the Grand Rapids Rampage and DeVos' desire to give them a dedicated practice facility. At the time, the Arena League was playing in the summer. Most of the football fields around here were being used for summer soccer leagues and the arena wasn't always available for the team to play in. So he opened West Michigan's first indoor soccer facility ("The Soccer Spot" at the time, now MSA Sports Spot) with the latest artificial turf and also installed the AFL's patented goal post/netting. In 2001 it was the first AFL-centric practice facility. He also opened it to the public for indoor soccer in the off-season and weekends. It drew enough money that he decided to acquire other indoor gyms around here and they all became "MSA". So, now that he's started the Rise, he's cross-branding. This is less one supporting the other financially and more about marketing and "brand synergy". This isn't entirely true .. MSA isn't owned by DP Fox. Yes, The Soccer Spot was DP Fox, but MSA and started with the other two buildings (MSA Fieldhouse where the Rise will practice and MSA Woodland) and then acquired Soccer Spot and turned it into MSA Sport Spot. The Rise partnership started with the facility (I think you will find some of the other franchises will be practicing in club buildings as well ... they are typically open during the day and with some renovations can fit the needs of the pro teams). But once things get rolling the realization hits that there is a shared interest to see the sport grow comes to light.
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Post by genisvel on Jun 22, 2023 8:08:31 GMT -5
I stand corrected.
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Post by edu14 on Jun 22, 2023 9:30:40 GMT -5
... the PR league is still planning to go during the Spring as the same time as PVF--not that it matters of course as most players will go where the money is, but I think the league directors are being short-sighted. It would be nice if PR players could get a chance to play in both leagues...better training for their NT too... is there any particular reason why they cant switch the mens league and the womens? Move the women to the fall, men to the spring. ...no, no reason....most people seem to be suggesting the same (swithching mens and womens seasons) but the team owners recently decided leave things as they are...it is not known why
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Post by avid 2.0 on Jun 22, 2023 9:31:20 GMT -5
is there any particular reason why they cant switch the mens league and the womens? Move the women to the fall, men to the spring. ...no, no reason....most people seem to be suggesting the same (swithching mens and womens seasons) but the team owners recently decided leave things as they are...it is not known why time to relocate Corozal to Columbus... they're all pinkin there anyways
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Post by vergyltantor on Jun 22, 2023 9:38:51 GMT -5
is there any particular reason why they cant switch the mens league and the womens? Move the women to the fall, men to the spring. ...no, no reason....most people seem to be suggesting the same (swithching mens and womens seasons) but the team owners recently decided leave things as they are...it is not known why They probably don't want to compete head-to-head against the NCAA, at least until well established.
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Post by Phaedrus on Jun 22, 2023 10:06:49 GMT -5
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Post by avid 2.0 on Jun 22, 2023 10:55:01 GMT -5
Pauly is hosting a tryout in LA for Orlando. 🤔
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Post by Norah Sus on Jun 22, 2023 10:59:29 GMT -5
I wish they would have a “trading period” to balance the teams a bit before the league actually starts.
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Post by genisvel on Jun 22, 2023 11:26:25 GMT -5
I wish they would have a “trading period” to balance the teams a bit before the league actually starts. Give coaches the pre-season. I don't care how good players are, there's always team chemistry and personality clashes that can effect decisions. I'm confident there will be some great players available after teams cut down.
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