Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
Correct RR2026 hasn’t played freedom since 2018....was a blood bath. They couldn’t stop their midfielders then and probably still can’t
I don't know these specific teams, but I am guessing 2026 teams look very different from 2018 to 2020. Between puberty starting and just the amount of experience you gain in two years at this age, there are probably some kids who weren't on the team or rode the bench in 2018 who are now studs and also some former studs who are now just avg. My boys are older, but I remember their teams from 5th to 7th/8th grade had boys who developed into great players that had been afterthoughts and others who dominated at age 10 because they were experienced no longer being top players by 7th or 8th grade.
Very true, huge developmental period in these ages. I contend the kids making the biggest leap going into 7th grade (not necessarily the best, but more so most improved) are the ones that dominate in high school. I’ve seen it so many times.