Lately, we’ve been getting many questions from parents and players about how players rankings work. How are these players truly being analyzed and evaluated? What we do know is that there isn’t a true science to it. Sometimes it’s just by a few biased eyeballs or the player fits the profile. Other times, it ‘s just the amount of news articles a player can generate. (For example: Got an article mentioning your call up to the US National Team Camp? You just might go from the unknown to top 10) Believe it or not, some of these articles are parent generated. Is this fair? Does this mean this player is the best player? Who’s to say? But this is what you get in a pay to play system that is paid for by parents. Ask any good coach and they’ll tell you. Give me 10 mins and I’ll be able to identify the best players on the pitch. The eye test never lies.
This got us to thinking. Since there isn’t a true evaluation method being implemented, and the U.S. doesn’t have a grass roots system - why don’t we just hear from the players themselves. I mean, they are the ones competing, working hard, and grinding it out against some of the top players in their conference and national events.
So, TG&G wants to know… who is the toughest/best player you’ve played against? We’ll compile this information and let the soccer community know at the end of the 22 2023 season. We’re looking for nominations in age groups U15, U16, and U17. We’ll cover defenders, forwards, midfielders and goalies. So who are they? WE CAN’T WAIT TO HEAR FROM YOU?