A new season and a new thread to ourselves.
As the season goes on, i'll be starting monthly banter threads to talk about games etc.
With only a few weeks to go before the season starts up, most teams will have their rosters set and have an idea of how they look for the upcoming season.
If GN/Sikh's are combining as mentioned their will be another bye again this season for everyone.
A rundown of last seasons teams and thoughts on this years as well:
10/9. Sikh/GN (1-2-14/2-0-16)
With a combined record of 3-2-30, a combining of these two teams for next season might be the answer. Although as joined forces thier record still puts them in last place. Hopefully they can put together a competitive team and will have a full roster for all games this year as that seemed an issue for them last year.
8. North Delta Lions (7-3-8)
Tough season for them last year. After losing a key player (
) everything seemed to fall apart. They started off strong and then couldn't seem to get things rolling again after the x-mas break. They'll need to draw some new quality players in order to challenge for the title this year.
7. Whalley Rangers (6-6-4)
One of those teams that you play throughout the season but can't remember a damn thing about them. Started off alright but then tapered off a bit. 6 ties killed them in the standings. Had they played all their games (2 NP's), they could have finished much higher in the standings. Should be a solid team again this year.
6. Langley FC (7-4-7)
Not as strong as in the past. As the premier team had a stellar year it may have held their CAT team back as players had to play dual roles this year. I look for them to have a better season this year.
5. GEU (9-2-7)
A brutal follow up to a title season the year before. All over the map with games, couldn't seem to get up for the big games and didn't really have the same cohesion as the previous year. A totally new team, this year,coach included, in hopes for the title run again.
4. Delta Metro (9-2-5)
Young team that got their first taste of mens soccer and did a pretty good job of holding their own. I think they will have a better idea of what to expect this year as far as the physicalness of the mens game, and will be more prepared and experienced. Should be a top 5 team again.
3. Poco (10-0-8)
An improvement from i believe an average season the year before. Thier tough defense kept them in contention this year and will most likely be there again for them. They may be losing some players to the Premier side as there are players leaving and holes will need to be filled. Still will be a tough team as usual.
2. Chilliwack (10-4-3)
Surprise season for them i think. Although they keep saying that they knew they were that good all along, i think even they were surprised at their success. Assuming all players are returning they will be tough again this year. Title contendors i don't know but they'll give everyone a run. Of course a coaching change there may be the answer to get them over the hump to a championsip.
1. PAU (14-1-3)
Last years team had a few new faces and were a little younger. A best team i've seen them have in years. They scored the goals when needed to pull of wins. Stingy defense and a scoring onslaught of 50 goals for the season. Assuming they have the same team back look for them to be fighting for first again this year.
Please post your thoughts on this years teams and what changes are going on and how you think they'll do this year.
I've posted a poll for this season. Vote on who you think will be this years title winners
As the season goes on, i'll be starting monthly banter threads to talk about games etc.
With only a few weeks to go before the season starts up, most teams will have their rosters set and have an idea of how they look for the upcoming season.
If GN/Sikh's are combining as mentioned their will be another bye again this season for everyone.
A rundown of last seasons teams and thoughts on this years as well:
10/9. Sikh/GN (1-2-14/2-0-16)
With a combined record of 3-2-30, a combining of these two teams for next season might be the answer. Although as joined forces thier record still puts them in last place. Hopefully they can put together a competitive team and will have a full roster for all games this year as that seemed an issue for them last year.
8. North Delta Lions (7-3-8)
Tough season for them last year. After losing a key player (
) everything seemed to fall apart. They started off strong and then couldn't seem to get things rolling again after the x-mas break. They'll need to draw some new quality players in order to challenge for the title this year.7. Whalley Rangers (6-6-4)
One of those teams that you play throughout the season but can't remember a damn thing about them. Started off alright but then tapered off a bit. 6 ties killed them in the standings. Had they played all their games (2 NP's), they could have finished much higher in the standings. Should be a solid team again this year.
6. Langley FC (7-4-7)
Not as strong as in the past. As the premier team had a stellar year it may have held their CAT team back as players had to play dual roles this year. I look for them to have a better season this year.
5. GEU (9-2-7)
A brutal follow up to a title season the year before. All over the map with games, couldn't seem to get up for the big games and didn't really have the same cohesion as the previous year. A totally new team, this year,coach included, in hopes for the title run again.
4. Delta Metro (9-2-5)
Young team that got their first taste of mens soccer and did a pretty good job of holding their own. I think they will have a better idea of what to expect this year as far as the physicalness of the mens game, and will be more prepared and experienced. Should be a top 5 team again.
3. Poco (10-0-8)
An improvement from i believe an average season the year before. Thier tough defense kept them in contention this year and will most likely be there again for them. They may be losing some players to the Premier side as there are players leaving and holes will need to be filled. Still will be a tough team as usual.
2. Chilliwack (10-4-3)
Surprise season for them i think. Although they keep saying that they knew they were that good all along, i think even they were surprised at their success. Assuming all players are returning they will be tough again this year. Title contendors i don't know but they'll give everyone a run. Of course a coaching change there may be the answer to get them over the hump to a championsip.
1. PAU (14-1-3)
Last years team had a few new faces and were a little younger. A best team i've seen them have in years. They scored the goals when needed to pull of wins. Stingy defense and a scoring onslaught of 50 goals for the season. Assuming they have the same team back look for them to be fighting for first again this year.
Please post your thoughts on this years teams and what changes are going on and how you think they'll do this year.
I've posted a poll for this season. Vote on who you think will be this years title winners
