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Originally posted by Bear:
Soccerdog,

I'm a little confused. On one hand you are apparently very proud of the MPSC U16 Girls being able to attract what you call the best talent in the area, taken from your two other posts. Yet on the other hand you appear to be hopeful of the success of Bridge FA.

Given the stance of MPSC, and your apparent involvement, aren't those two opinions in conflict with each other?
Bear,
Yes, I am VERY proud of the MPSC U16s and their ability to continue to attract talent, especially this year. Several posters have already answered your question for me and I appreciate their responses. You see, we have to play the cards dealt to us and this year it is playing as an MPSC team. The aquisition statement was most appropriate because that is exactly what the merger would have been for this age group. No arguement there, please. AND yes, I do hope that Bridge is successful because it is the future, period! It just ain't going to happen this year for these girls. Nothing wrong with hoping for the right thing to do for the future, is it? You can support your team AND hope for the eventual improvement via merger, can't you? Or is it a fact that you cannot?
How many of your girls in this age group came to Legend tryouts? None. So, it isn't about playing on the best team in the lowcountry for many families. It is about NOT playing with the evil enemy from years gone by. My daughter, and several others, tried out a couple of seasons past and were welcomed warmly. We immediately became part of the family and continue to feel as such. Bridge may be the only way to overcome this attitude, and that is exactly what it is. If players really want to play on the most talented team with the best chance of success over the next two years, why are they refusing to do so? This is the real question for you, rather than finding a perceived inconsistency in my stance. By the way, I am involved with MPSC only as a player's parent.