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Good point Shearer.
By the way, how's your leg?

This years team is better than last years team even without Nathan. If they had Nathan they would be even better. The reason they are better is b/c the defense has more experience with a flat back four (and Clinton). Also other players have had a year to mature and become much better players (Ben Brannan for example). Both teams were/are good but this one is better b/c they are more mature and have more leadership.

I think this years team plays better as a team. Last year looked for Nathan to do it all.

Import - I would argue your point condsidering the top 3 in the state for scoring came from NW.

Kropp had 39 assists, Phillips had a complete year as they were a faster team and played a different style of game.

Enzo does not replace Arroyo. Enzo will be a great mid and if he can mature with speed, he will be a fantastic forward in a couple.

Your also missing Caratella at midfield. I would say that Enzo replaces Caratella and Kropp, Benson and Phillips has stepped up to the scoring. The defense is complete since Clinton is back. And yes a year of maturity definetly makes it.

And I think last years club played AWSOME as a team that had a focus point or a leader. They ran through teams in a different fashion. A different style of play than this year.

And whether "I" like it or not, the Upper State teams are so very weak. and that is pretty hard versus some of the teams of last year.

Kropp is a damn good play maker and focal point this year! Last year just seemed to always look for Nathan and this year more open. Both teams are/were awesome. Great style of soccer and seem to always outhustle their opponents. Love watching them play. As Nathan last year, Ryan deserving for player of year consideration.

From today's State (thanx f'bol)

http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/sports/14383439.htm

all state,
i would not get too hyped up about high school points. the goal inflation in high school soccer is worse that grade inflation in schools.

"Enzo does not replace Arroyo. Enzo will be a great mid and if he can mature with speed, he will be a fantastic forward in a couple."

I find this comment amusing given that Enzo is a National U15 ODP pool player as a FORWARD.

Not to let the cat out of the bag but Enzo is pretty freakin fantastic right now.