2018 Texas Women's Soccer

[perfectchaos007 6593]

We need conputerized algorithm polls instead of stupid beat writers making them

[Poolflood 845]

For those that follow, how does Tennessee look?  Good friend of mine, his daughter is a true freshman at Tennessee.

[perfectchaos007 6593]

Texas State strikes first off a fast break. 1-0 Bobcats

Edited September 7, 2018 by perfectchaos007

[perfectchaos007 6593]

Hintzen’s goal taken away by offsides call. On replay she was definitely on-sides. Still 1-0 TXST

[perfectchaos007 6593]

Hintzen scores a goal off a deflection. 1-1

[perfectchaos007 6593]

Glenn with a goal. 2-1 Texas!

[texasstrong12 4668]

We are really technical. I mean really technical for a college team. So many options in the midfield and forward.

This is a fun team to watch compared to a few years ago. This is real soccer. Possess the ball, move the ball, and break teams down instead of playing kick ball. Texas State is fundamentally sound from a formation perspective and we can actually break them down now with technical ability. 

 

[texasstrong12 4668]

Just need one more early goal in the 2nd half and the floodgates will open. Texas State did a lot of chasing that half. 

A few too many defensive breakdowns but good ball movement in the midfield/forward. 

 

[texasstrong12 4668]

I get the idea of getting young players minutes but Kelly scares me in these type games. Playing a lot of young players in this 2nd half and resting starters. 

[texasstrong12 4668]

Grosso is cheat code against these type players. So good. 

[texasstrong12 4668]

2-1 win against Texas State. 

Uneventful 2nd half. Texas State didn't even attempt to push forward but they were out of legs after chasing the entire first half. 

[TwiceHorn 31184]

Kentucky on right now on LHN.  If we can hammer down here at home, 3-0, I will be pleased.

[TwiceHorn 31184]

15 minutes ago, TwiceHorn said:

Kentucky on right now on LHN.  If we can hammer down here at home, 3-0, I will be pleased.

Dammit fatfingered into here meaning to be in volleyball.

[Js1 85056]

Yawn 4-0 win over HBU

[perfectchaos007 6593]

Was hoping UNC would beat Stanford today but they lost 2-1 in OT

[texasstrong12 4668]

We should finish non-conference play undefeated.

The Big 12 is actually a good conference this year. Kansas, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech are all ranked. Baylor, OU and TCU are all receiving votes. Then you have WV who had a terrible start and are still likely a top 25 caliber type team. 

The Big 12 is going to be a grind. The good news is our RPI should be really good this year if we can produce some results in the Big 12. I do think there's 6 or 7 teams that can win the Big 12 this year out of Kansas, Ok State, Tech, Texas, WV, Baylor and TCU. 

Edited September 10, 2018 by texasstrong12

[texasstrong12 4668]

Also, I'm a little worried that Grosso will go pro soon. Maybe we get 2 or 3 years out of her but the college game is a waste of time for her. 

She's been by far the most technically gifted player on the field so far this year even against quality teams like UNC. Grosso will play professionally it's just a matter of when at this point. 

Edited September 10, 2018 by texasstrong12

[ckhorn 208]

Interesting, how much does a soccer player of her age, level and position get for for signing a pro contract.

[pacman 7309]

Average isn't shit, but doubt Grosso would come in on an average salary.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/789000/average-women-s-sports-salaries-by-league/

[ckhorn 208]

46 minutes ago, pacman said:

Average isn't shit, but doubt Grosso would come in on an average salary.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/789000/average-women-s-sports-salaries-by-league/

That was no help. I'm wanting to compare what it would be versus a soccer scholarship to Texas which would be probably 50 to 75% paid with a player of her caliber. So she would have to make at least 75K a year to be worth it.

[Js1 85056]

 

[pacman 7309]

Congrats to the ladies! Well deserved recognition.

[perfectchaos007 6593]

3 consecutive regulation halves we have not scored on UTRGV. Their tall European goalkeeper is legit 

[texasstrong12 4668]

Pathetic style of soccer from UTRGV. I get playing conservative against teams like Texas but this is ridiculous. They've pushed forward maybe one time all night. This style of play doesn't prepare Texas at all because no team is going to put 10 players behind the ball all night. 

Beyond that UTRGV keeps diving and time wasting on subs/throw ins. The ref has warned the head coach twice about time wasting so it's time to give him a yellow. 

 

 

[texasstrong12 4668]

Don't touch UTRGV near the box because they are going to dive. Gotta be smart. 1-0 Texas off a Berg goal. 

 

[texasstrong12 4668]

1-1. This is on Kelly. I don't know why Kelly keeps playing subs in tight games like. She subbed Jett out and we were beat right when she came out. 

[texasstrong12 4668]

Kelly subs entirely too much in games like this. Get the result and then play the young players. 

[texasstrong12 4668]

Good build up there from Texas. Goal Glenn. 2-1 Texas. Glenn is always clutch. 

[texasstrong12 4668]

Texas is getting frustrated with the ref because UTRGV dives when there's any level of contact. 

[texasstrong12 4668]

Cameron Brooks is really struggling at left back. Kelly really rolling the dice trying to get her playing time over Jett. 

[texasstrong12 4668]

Kelly finally gets Berg, Billups, Jett and Grosso back on the field. That was odd. 

[texasstrong12 4668]

Texas is too aggressive defensively tonight. UTRGV's only chance of getting forward is to dive and produce set pieces. We have to be smarter defensively. 

Edited September 15, 2018 by texasstrong12

[texasstrong12 4668]

2-1 win against UTRGV. Not our best effort but that's a frustrating team to play. 

[Halohal 498]

Looking forward in continuing the momentum. Hookem horns

Edited September 16, 2018 by Halohal
Misspelled

[texasstrong12 4668]

Early goal for Hintzen against N. Colorado. Hintzen and Berg's combination play is beautiful. 

[texasstrong12 4668]

Berg has figured out this central forward role. She's starting to create more.

I like our formation now with Berg. Billups and Hintzen sagging a little bit and letting Berg player higher and distribute. 

[texasstrong12 4668]

Nice run from Adams and goal. 2-0 Texas in the first half. 

Glad to see Adams finally healthy. She's looked good for a few weeks now. 

Edited September 16, 2018 by texasstrong12

[texasstrong12 4668]

Hintzen with a great turn and finish. Berg, Hintzen and Grosso have been incredible today with their combination play. This would be ugly but Kelly is playing the subs big minutes. 

3-0 Texas. 

Edited September 16, 2018 by texasstrong12

[texasstrong12 4668]

3-0 win against Northern Colorado. Finished non-conference play unbeaten. 

Really tough start to conference with Baylor, @Oklahoma State, @ TCU. All 3 should be tournament teams and were projected to finish in the top 5 of the Big 12. 

[texasstrong12 4668]

http://woso-stats.ml/college/2018/schedule/19

We are sitting pretty at #14 in RPI because there's lots of quality opportunities in the Big 12. 

Baylor (#26 RPI), OK State (#18 RPI), TCU (#10 RPI), WV (#39 RPI), Kansas (#15 RPI), Tech (#54 RPI), OU (#62 RPI). Don't lose to ISU or K-State and there's legit wins on the table. 

This is going to be a grind. First 3 games in conference play are probably against top 25 caliber teams and 2 of those are on the road. 7/10 teams could make the tournament if things fall right in conference play. 

 

Edited September 17, 2018 by texasstrong12

[Js1 85056]

 

[texasstrong12 4668]

We're recruiting the entire Solar soccer club it seems. A couple more commitments from the same club as Byars and Missimo. FYI I'm pretty sure Trinity Byars has a younger sister named Treasure Byars in the '24 class. Treasure is already making U14 rosters so she's probably another 5 star type player. 

This Solar connection could be huge. 

 

[texasstrong12 4668]

Here's a list of all our commitments. https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer/college-soccer-details/women/texas/clgid-208/tab-commitments#tabs

Players that play for Solar: 

Tatyana Byars ('18), Mackenzie McFarland ('18), Gabriella Missimio ('19), Sydney Nobles ('19), Morgan Pace ('20), Tatiana Fung ('21), Alexis Missimo ('21), Trinity Byars '21, Lola Stanley ('21). 

I"m sure the other Byars sister will jump on board soon. 

 

[Halohal 498]

 

[texasstrong12 4668]

We have to be composed tonight. Baylor plays really aggressive (borders on dirty) so we can't react when there are hard fouls. 

Really tough 3 game stretch here. 1-1-1 probably wouldn't be terrible. 

Baylor (#18 RPI), @ OK State (#17 RPI), @ TCU (#10 RPI). 

Edited September 21, 2018 by texasstrong12

[texasstrong12 4668]

Early goal for Baylor. 1-0 off a cross. Baylor is dictating their style of play early. 

[Poolflood 845]

Televised?

 

[texasstrong12 4668]

I haven't seen either Canadian so far. I hope they aren't playing with the Canadian national team this weekend because we really need them in these type games. Two of our most technical players. 

[Machinator 32097]

9 minutes ago, Poolflood said:

Televised?

 

 

[texasstrong12 4668]

Still no Grosso or Regan so they must be with the national team. Sucks if we don't have either available this weekend against top 20 teams.