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Sunday, August 31, 2014
Academy Soccer
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Fair enough. Still much work to go, especially at the older ages. Also, let's see in 10 years. Hopefully for the state, a major success story.
- September 6, 2014 at 11:42 PM
Ugh. My sons u11 traveled form NJ to CT for an 11-0 trouncing. At leT I got to heR some insane a reaming and crtiticzing of players from coach Muckle he is absolutely horrible coach. All other NJcsa teams are dead last in e wrt age group. I've asked for money back to get son out. The answer was absolutely not. May be there would be mass exodus. This place is horrible
- September 8, 2014 at 7:06 AM
If you threaten to sue them for child abuse you might get your money back. Children need to be treated right, i
- September 8, 2014 at 10:25 AM
My son was asked to play on njcsa 2001 pre academy. I was told by other parents they had several players leave over last 12 months. i shoul dhave known that was a bad sign and stayed away and declined. we did not as we though it may just be rumors.
Well it is not rumours. the place is a shanmbles. Town teams are more organized and better coachs. The score was so bad against dc this weeked it is not even being reported. develpment, there is none here. my son cannot wait for year to be over and has already asked if he can quit.
How can they represent themselves as an Academy? Just look at their results and development of what? year after year tons of players leave and there is no sign of improvement.
- September 8, 2014 at 10:29 AM
I read on this post that coach SM of njcsa shot ball at players head. Was anything dun about that or investigated. I would like to mtalk to person who posted that as it may serve as basis to get money back. Thanks
- September 8, 2014 at 10:33 AM
Cedar stars needs to clean house there asap before their name and rep is harmed further. What r they waiting for, thoughts?
- September 8, 2014 at 10:58 AM
If NJCSA is providing an unsafe, toxic environment for children, they are breaking their contract with parents and you have every right to get your money back.
- September 8, 2014 at 12:35 PM
good point. Thak you
- September 8, 2014 at 12:57 PM
Curious to see the above post about the scores being reported. Looked at USSDA Rosters for NJSA 15/16,17/18, and NEPAL 'no players found' and noticed 23-25 players on each team? Why does CSA only carry 20? I am certain CSA could have easily rostered 30 with their reputation, but chose against it. Why? Because they only select the best and want their players to develop and have touches on the ball. It is very apparent that the main difference between NJSA and CSA IS the money. How do they expect to play 25 players in a season? But they will gladly take your $$$ for a roster spot.
- September 8, 2014 at 4:34 PM
Heck, I think 20 is too high!
- September 8, 2014 at 4:53 PM
Sorry, but some of you have no idea of what you are talking about!
- September 8, 2014 at 7:31 PM
Now that statement must come from experience. Care to refute with details?
- September 9, 2014 at 6:52 AM
What's the difference between CSA (Cedar Stars Acad) and NJCSA - Im confused?
- September 9, 2014 at 8:51 AM
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- September 9, 2014 at 9:23 AM
Which one is an official Academy? CSA or NJCSA ?
- September 9, 2014 at 9:39 AM
Both CSA and NJCSA are official academies. The only difference is that CSA only has a team in the U14 age group and NJCSA has team in the U14/U16/U18 age groups. CSA oldest age group in the whole club is U14.
- September 9, 2014 at 10:47 AM
Next real academy? They played ONE game, ONE game as a 13/14 Academy and you compare them to RB and PDA? Just like everything else you say on this subject, you have no clue.
- September 9, 2014 at 11:12 AM
Next real academy? They played ONE game, ONE game as a 13/14 Academy and you compare them to RB and PDA? Just like everything else you say on this subject, you have no clue.
- September 9, 2014 at 11:12 AM
So their not an Academy? That is why it is called U13/14 academy. LOL.
- September 9, 2014 at 11:17 AM
Is NJCSA an official academy now but won't be in 18 months? I'm guessing that next year CSA will have 2 academy teams and NJCSA will still have 1.
- September 9, 2014 at 11:20 AM
- anonymus said...
As of today NJCSA is the official Academy.
- September 9, 2014 at 11:26 AM
9/27 - CSA vs NJCSA 7:30 PM @ S.J Vianney !
Get on your boxing gloves
- September 9, 2014 at 12:21 PM
CSA played NJCSA in a scrimmage last week and the score was CSA 4 x 2 NJCSA.
- September 9, 2014 at 2:01 PM
cedar stars having all academy teams in 2 years. One a year as their u14 gets older. That was the deal brokered by USsf. Money talks .... Njsa 04 bullshit walks.
How can anyone really think the present njcsa is going to continue with their piss poor coaches and dot, bargain rental facilities, and year after year poor results.
- September 9, 2014 at 8:10 PM
cedar stars having all academy teams in 2 years. One a year as their u14 gets older. That was the deal brokered by USsf. Money talks .... Njsa 04 bullshit walks.
How can anyone really think the present njcsa is going to continue with their piss poor coaches and dot, bargain rental facilities, and year after year poor results.
- September 9, 2014 at 8:13 PM
That makes a lot of sense. Cedar Stars is building their academy up from the bottom. That's the way it should be. Their priority is their academy,strengthening it and NJCSA is getting moved to the back. In 3 yrs. Cedar Stars will be a strong academy.
- September 10, 2014 at 7:24 AM
Another practice...another night Coach S. Muckle at NJCSA heeping abuse on 11 year olds. Where is the accountability and oversight by the club?
- September 10, 2014 at 10:08 AM
does anyone know what the new njcsa game time rule is and how they plan on playing so many rostered kids? do the strong players get automatic 100 percent playing time or do they too have to have an occasional seat on the bench? if my kid is still striving to be better will he sit all games? if anyone knows what the cedar star playing time agenda is then please let me know as the coach did not let the parents know directly.
- September 10, 2014 at 11:10 AM
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- September 10, 2014 at 11:43 AM
Keep in mind that there is a 25% start rule in academy, so that means that the players have to start 25% of the total number of games. So in a 20 game season each player will have to start 5 times.
At Cedar Stars, the core group will play in every game (like in most other clubs) and no unnecessary substitutions will be made as per the coach. Playing time will depend on how well they played the last game, how well they practiced that week and obviously, how good they are. Last game, the coach only made 4 substations out of 7, so 3 kids did not get in the game.
How was it at NJCSA's last game?
- September 10, 2014 at 12:00 PM
Keep in mind that there is a 25% start rule in academy, so that means that the players have to start 25% of the total number of games. So in a 20 game season each player will have to start 5 times.
At Cedar Stars, the core group will play in every game (like in most other clubs) and no unnecessary substitutions will be made as per the coach. Playing time will depend on how well they played the last game, how well they practiced that week and obviously, how good they are. Last game, the coach only made 4 substations out of 7, so 3 kids did not get in the game.
How was it at NJCSA's last game?
- September 10, 2014 at 12:02 PM
From experience, at NJSA 04 you will get 7 or 8 kids starting every game and most likely playing full time with the rest splitting time to adhere to the 25% rule. It is my understanding that there are still 5 subs a game max so even though a player may start under the 25% start rule, they may start and then only play 15 or 20 minutes in those games. Of course, depending on the game situation, injuries etc.
- September 10, 2014 at 12:59 PM
12:59 We were told by the coach that they are allowed 7 subs now as per the league and it seems like it is a new rule. But I believe that he will only use all 7 substitutions when we are either winning by a good margin or loosing by a good margin.
- September 10, 2014 at 2:15 PM
Academy soccer isn't all it's cracked up to be. 2 showcases/year is all. Haven't seen too many college coaches at those. All you folks with college soccer aspirations might be better served finding a quality club team and attending college camps. Who knows if the academy system will be around in 5 years? Why do you think PDA and Baltimore Bays and other high quality organizations keep memberships in both Academy and club soccer leagues? The Academy league is structured entirely to unearth 2-3 kids who may have National team potential. For that you want to drive 5 hours up to New Hampshire to play one game? Club teams can play in any number of showcase events it pleases.
- September 11, 2014 at 12:23 PM
I take it his kid did not make the academy team.
- September 11, 2014 at 2:35 PM
Is there really a big difference between the club team, the pre-academy team and the academy team? They all use the same trainers and coaches, For example PDA Pele, which is a top club team and PDA u17/U18 academy.
- September 11, 2014 at 3:24 PM
How about NJCSA? A lot of people agree that they're a poorly run club with poor results. Are we supposed to believe that there academy teams are high quality?
- September 11, 2014 at 4:31 PM
- anonymus said...
Is there really a big difference between the club team, the pre-academy team and the academy team? They all use the same trainers and coaches, For example PDA Pele, which is a top club team and PDA u17/U18 academy.
That's a poor comparason, absolutely different quality of soccer being played!
- September 11, 2014 at 5:08 PM
Will you explain the difference in quality? They're both PDA trained teams. They play the same style of soccer. And why did you repeat my whole question?
- September 11, 2014 at 5:44 PM
Uhhhh...just maybe, the talent is different?
- September 11, 2014 at 5:55 PM
That's your opinion but mine is that there is not a huge difference.
I know kids who have left academy teams to play on club teams because the club team is close to home and they can also play on their high school team. I also know a boy from PDA Pele who now plays on NJCSA Academy team. Different strokes for different folks.
- September 11, 2014 at 6:07 PM
NJCSA or NJSA 04 are a much lower caliber of team than PDA or Red Bulls. There is simply no comparison. PDA is ranked in top 5 every year of all soccer clubs based on multiple metrix. NJSA 04, NEVER.
If travel is not an issue, you are much better off playing for PDA club team if you can even get in than playing for any NJCSA Academy team. The fact is no coaches care whatsoever if you play for NJSA 04 Academy team. THey will tell you diferent but it is fact. Go to any showcase, no one watches NJSA 04 unless they are playing PDA or Red Bulls. Why do you think they were so eager to change their name to NJCSA while Cedar Stars barely mentions the merger and has not changed their name.
- September 11, 2014 at 7:48 PM
It does seem strange that CSA seems to be distancing from NJCSA and they own it. I wonder whose decision it was to change NJSA's name.
- September 11, 2014 at 9:06 PM
What proof do you have that they are distancing themselves from NJCSA?
- September 12, 2014 at 9:19 AM
Please let me know what academy you belong to if you have had a parent meeting to go over all the points of the academy, expectations, busing to away events that are a distance, trips, playing time, coach specifics and a basic introduction.
- September 12, 2014 at 10:19 AM
9.19 I don't have proof and I'm not looking for any. I just stated that it SEEMS LIKE CSA is distancing themselves from NJCSA. Why doesn't CSA mention the merger on their website?
- September 12, 2014 at 10:40 AM
- September 12, 2014 at 11:07 AM
- anonymus said...
at 5:44 PM - Seriously! You believe that the teams are at the same level, because they are from the same club? News flash, there are players that are at a higher level than others. Playing the same style of soccer does not equate to being at the same level.
- September 12, 2014 at 12:40 PM
Some of these comments are funny keep them coming. Same club /trainer = same players hahahahaha
- September 12, 2014 at 4:10 PM
The comments are funny but I think the point is that academy soccer is not black and white, there are gray areas. If PDA club teams are better than NJCSA academy teams, that shouldn't be. MLS academies are different because there are no club teams.
- September 12, 2014 at 4:49 PM
If PDA club teams are better than NJCSA academy teams, that shouldn't be.
And why shouldn't that be? If the quality of the organization and training is much better than the other, it does reason that this can possibly be the case. Parents would rather pay and see their children develop on a Club team than whither away at a sub-par Academy.
- September 12, 2014 at 5:06 PM
Ther are several reasons people still go to NJSA 04. Travel, unable to make PDA, Vanity and believing the false promises espoused by njsa 04. They simply play on parents being naive, uninformed, vain or all of the above.
- September 12, 2014 at 6:40 PM
Clubs feed off the parents that don't have a clue. Especially these clubs that have multiple teams for same age groups....Team B and C's they are money makers and owners are getting rich off clueless parents.
- September 12, 2014 at 8:39 PM
Uhhhh...why don't any of you experts ever mention if the boys are actually having fun playing? This is never mentioned here.
And, just because you put a new name on an academy, that means its going to better? Based on what? A website post? New fields? And that's going to make the program better how? No one even asks, does the new organization even have GM, DOC or qualified coaches? Again, never mentioned here?
- September 13, 2014 at 7:55 AM
I wouldn't say havinging coaches and dots demeaning players at games/practices AND continual bad results is having fun. But players are told that this is part of development. If you want to have fun go play elsewhere.
- September 13, 2014 at 3:47 PM
There's no easy solution but I would believe what I see, not what I hear. Sometimes, kids don't understand that they're in a bad situation. Maybe the parent should 1. have a meeting with the coach to discuss the problem or 2. just leave with your child.
- September 13, 2014 at 7:47 PM
HELP! My son's team lost 15-2 yesterday, yes 15-2. This against a team that isn't even an ACADEMY. I know it is about development, development of what hearing your coacuh -- Muckle -- and getting thick slkin from the abuse and brutal beatings of the team. His coach -- S. Muckle -- is a complete fraud and humiliates them. Where is the DOC? No word, nothing. I've complained and again nothing. NJCSA and DOC simply does not care, they got their money.
This place is an absolute joke and coach is completely uselelss. How many bad results year after year, team after team, and players leaving in droves is need before they at least sack Muckle.
- September 14, 2014 at 8:49 AM
Dude, just leave already. Grow up and make a decision. Or, stay and deal with it. What kid of example are you for your son. Whining all the time.
- September 14, 2014 at 12:11 PM
And I see they lost 11-1 last game. Money well spent. Do not even mention development in the same post as these horrific scores. What can a player possibly learn from this type of experience week after week? Someone from NJSA owes you an apology for selling you such crap.
- September 14, 2014 at 2:45 PM
Please stop with the NJSA drama.... Ok we got the point it sucks there.... In the mean time the 2000 age group this weekend had some interesting scores....
RBNY beats NJSA only by 1-0 as NJSA bunkers in and lets only 1 goal in
PDA, national champions....., looses 5-2 from Philly Union
Matchfit beats Cedar Stars 3-0
very interesting....
- September 14, 2014 at 4:27 PM
But don't worry, the new owner will fix everything.
- September 14, 2014 at 5:54 PM
Yeah really. THe whole NJSA 04 NJCSA organization, DOT, coaches, facilities, is complete crap. We all know that. Nothing new.
- September 14, 2014 at 6:01 PM
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- September 14, 2014 at 6:39 PM
I am looking for advice. My son too is onthe same team at NJSA coached by Muckle. I cannot recall ever even hearing about losses this bad. This coach has no idea about teaching children. Oddly the players have talent but on the field their confidence is shattered by coaches abuse and non stop yelling. If I express any concern I have been told doc will blacklist me and child and I have to ride out yeAer as no one will take son now and I am also td NJSA won't release players to spite the
For leaving. Suggestions?
- September 15, 2014 at 7:36 AM
Stop the complaining and just leave if it's that's that bad. I will go as far as to say that if it is truly that bad, you are a bad parent for letting it go on and not removing your child. Stop with the money excuse and leave. Just do training with another team if you want your kid to get training. I've watched a game and you are exaggerating your claims on this site. Stop the one person (maybe 2) attack. And again, that age is not academy so take your remarks somewhere else.
- September 15, 2014 at 8:09 AM
The coach needs to be removed, not the child
- September 15, 2014 at 8:25 AM
Oh and was that the 11-1 or 15-2 loss you saw. If u r doc y not give refund or back player pass. R both meant to keep mass departure of team from happening?
- September 15, 2014 at 8:29 AM
Parents really should not blame just one coach. The whole organization is a mess. I'm sure that coach is not happy with the situation either. There's always stuff going on behind the scenes that we don't know about. When his contract expires, I doubt he'll be renewed. In the mean time, get the child out if it's negatively affecting him. The DOC can't blacklist him from other clubs.
- September 15, 2014 at 10:16 AM
I agree with that. The coach is under pressure t0o. It's not fair to take his frustrations out on children, especially when parents are paying huge money, but it's understandable. The parents should remove their children. Join another team and let the new club fight for a release if needed.
- September 15, 2014 at 10:55 AM
Looks like the CSA u13/14 Academy is going to have a long season. It's okay i guess, they will have time to develop.
- September 15, 2014 at 11:24 AM
Somebody should tell the CSA coach that playing academy is not the same as playing EDP.
- September 15, 2014 at 11:37 AM
Now that their club is academy status, they'll be drawing a lot of talented players. Isn't that the case with any club when they first get academy status?
- September 15, 2014 at 1:27 PM
So it's obvious the NJSA poster is a former player/parent. You keep speaking about being blacklisted and only want money back. You would make so much noise on the sideline, it would get back to the coach and DOC. So you'd be blacklisted already. And don't think your antics on here aren't being noticed by your new club because I'm sure the DOC has made that call already. Hope the Admin starts deleting your posts because you keep using names. You have made your own kids soccer bed. Everyone will know who you are and unfortunately it will hurt your child.
- September 15, 2014 at 1:32 PM
1:27 That is a good point. It is their first year in academy. Also not everyone knew that they were becoming academy this year.
- September 15, 2014 at 1:58 PM
Oh yeah. They will draw away from RB, PDA and the new NY academy next year. and all that academy level talent out there too? Where?
- September 15, 2014 at 2:26 PM
Give Cedar Stars some time to adjust here. If it were that easy to adjust any team club could do it.
- September 15, 2014 at 3:08 PM
People should chill. This is just youth soccer. Let kids have fun and enjoy watching your child play at whatever level that may be. There you will find peace.
- September 15, 2014 at 3:10 PM
They have already done that. They have players from PDA, MF, and some EDP clubs on their current roster.
- September 15, 2014 at 3:10 PM
Bad coaches, spiteful parents, bad clubs. Such gripes have been around since youth sports began. These are all just opinions and as all know opinions are like $^^#holes, everyone has one. Don't read to much into anything you read on line. Make your observations and then decide whats best for you
- September 15, 2014 at 3:16 PM
Agreed. This has been going on forever, but the first for an Academy to be dragged through the mud with such disgust.
It seems very odd that there are no NJSA defenders on here. It would seem at least one parent would say something positively intriguing in the defense of the club. Anybody, Anybody, Bueller?
- September 15, 2014 at 3:52 PM
Both NJSCA U16 and U18 only lost by 2 goals (2-0/2-1) to the RB this weekend. This past season the U16s made the playoff. Too me that is not bad. I am sure the parents of the older kids on NJCSA are not here complaining. It is the parents of the younger one's whose kid is on the bad team and is riding the bench that are making all the fuss. Any club/academy that you take your kid too, there is always going to be a bad team and a bad coach.
- September 15, 2014 at 4:47 PM
Good point. The younger age group's parents are upset because the future of the club is in question but the academy teams seem o.k. It will take CSA a few yrs. to get going.
- September 15, 2014 at 5:59 PM
I do not believe the older kids parents care anymore. They probably have been in that situation at NJSA for a while and are at the stage where all that maters in finishing HS and College, not development. It does though depend on how those games were played for the young player's parents. If NJSA did 'bunker in' as a previous poster claims during the 2000 game than I would question: are they just trying to keep the score close by throwing everyone back on defense for scoreboard watching or are they actually playing soccer. I certainly hope it is the latter. Any one at any of the games care to relay how the games were played?
- September 15, 2014 at 6:18 PM
2000 NJSA complete defensive line and center defensive mid played exceptional against the Red Bulls. NJSA Goalie was incredible. Soccer was being played. Red Bulls dominated but NJSA would not let them score. I was very surprised.
- September 15, 2014 at 7:18 PM
Good post!
Finally something positive on this board!
- September 15, 2014 at 7:39 PM
Playing nine in the box is not good soccer.
- September 15, 2014 at 11:00 PM
Ok but they did not get blown out, and if that kept the game close, power to them. Would you rather have them opened up the game and lost 7-0, then everyone in here would be talking smack about them. You dammed if you do you dammed if you don't.
- September 15, 2014 at 11:27 PM
U.S. Soccer DEVELOPMENT Academy
keeping a game close with 9 in the box is more like U.S. Soccer LOOK GOOD FOR THE BOX SCORE Academy.
such a travesty
- September 16, 2014 at 11:55 AM
Like no team has ever played a defensive - counter attack style. Unreal with this one-sided NJCSA bashing.
- September 16, 2014 at 12:13 PM
Not a fan of NJSA and many posts about them are correct, but give credit where credit it is due. There is nothing wrong with playing a defensive shell against what you believe may be a superior team or against any team for that matter. Italy did it for forty years, Chelsea did it against Barcelona.
Players an coach deserve credit for making it a game.
- September 16, 2014 at 12:28 PM
Watched both 18's and 16's NJCSA vs RB @ redbull practice facility. how 'bout just a game report rather than the constant barrage - and yes once parenting at older age groups, so much of this seems, well.... silly.
18's 2-1 to Redbulls with NJCSA playing with 10 men (double yellow) for most of 2nd half but able scored late in 2nd half. RB looked comfortable but maybe took foot off gas near end to allow goal. Talent and speed on both sides.
16's 2-0 to RB's with both teams working out of back with a few over the top balls both ways - refs probably should have issued yellows to both teams in first half (maybe reluctant b/c of 18's sending off)RB's goals both excellent, first off counter attack at close of first half where NJSCA had pressed too far up and did not recover in time, Both teams still looking for chemistry - solid back line for both as well, but RB had better of offensive chances.
Neither team happy with reffing for either game. Interesting to see several former RB players on both 16/18 for NJCSA - overall good, competitive matches
- September 16, 2014 at 4:52 PM
NJSA will never improve until Jay Teitelbaum starts to understand that this is meant to be a serious soccer organization and not the Marlboro County Club where his friends' kids, who aren't even interested in playing soccer, can play for free.
Just sayin' because that's what I'm hearin'...
- September 17, 2014 at 5:29 PM
Stop naming coaches you moron.
- September 18, 2014 at 9:09 AM
Maybe he doesn't care too much anymore because there are changes coming.
- September 18, 2014 at 2:49 PM
Soooooo.....let's start a new thread which has nothing to do with NJCSA or the former NJSA04.
I think the NJSA04 bashing is over the top, no matter the experience.
So, anyone checked out the NEPAL 2001 results lately? Who do you think will compete with RB? Before RB joined, FC Delco and Westchester owned that group.
- September 18, 2014 at 3:55 PM
Cedar Stars and SAC both look good after the first 2 games.
- September 18, 2014 at 5:03 PM
I know a few players from that age group on RBNY and CS and think that it will come down to these two teams dominating the league this year. But you are right DC area teams should not be overlooked... this year it may be SAC.
- September 18, 2014 at 10:18 PM
I guess we will know more after this Sunday's game down south.
- September 18, 2014 at 11:30 PM
I think it would interesting to see how the 2001s and 2002s progress in NEPAL. Looking forward to PDA joining that group at some point. Should give us a good glimpse of the future.
I do think the NEPAL league has some good teams, and they play a fast game.
- September 19, 2014 at 8:19 AM
Waz up with PDA? Why are they joining at some point and is not starting out with the rest of the teams?
- September 19, 2014 at 10:26 AM
PDA did not field a pre-academy 2002 or 2001 team this year. Not sure why, but am seeing signs they could be gearing up to do something next season. Worst case you would see them at U14 Academy.
- September 19, 2014 at 2:34 PM
what is weird is that PDA has 5 games schedule on the U13 age group, almost as if they have not scheduled all their games as of yet. Anyway PDA did not have U12 last year only a U13 so I am assuming if they do put a team in the league it will be in the U13. By the way the Pre-Academy league took out the standings for ages U13 and under only the standings for the U15s are up.
- September 19, 2014 at 3:59 PM
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- September 20, 2014 at 7:55 AM
No names or initials please. Its time to move on
- September 20, 2014 at 8:29 AM
Anyone looking at the NextGenUSA group?
- September 20, 2014 at 9:04 AM
What is that? Never heard of it.
- September 20, 2014 at 11:58 AM
Check out nexgenusa.org. These guys used to run TIP in the EDP league. Now doing talent identification on East Coast. My son have done a couple development day training with them. Looks like they are trying to raise the bar.
- September 20, 2014 at 8:55 PM
Were the NJCSA U15/16 and U17/18 suddenly dropped from the ussda league? I don't see any results from their games.
- September 21, 2014 at 9:20 AM
I see the teams listed. They may just be late in recording the results.
- September 21, 2014 at 9:52 AM
Next gen USA has a lot of good ideas and looks promising for the future of US Soccer but it looks like they're just starting up and trying to attract interest.
- September 21, 2014 at 12:58 PM
Boys side ussf academy question - are all of the local (pa,nj,ny,conn) u14 sides free? I know the Redbulls and Union are, but I also hear that the everton/westchester teams are free (at all ages) and that the majority of U14's do not charge - anyone know?
- September 22, 2014 at 5:37 PM
I don't think that is correct. Match Fit U14 is free, but that is because they dropped their U16 and U18 academies so they decided to make the U14 free. Cedar Stars, NJSCA, PDA you have to pay. I heard FC Delco is suppose to be free starting next year. In my opinion most academies are going to be free within a few years, because that is what the USSF wants, but I am not sure every academy can afford to do that. Not every academy has enough club teams to help support their academy teams. Because you know most likely, that is where the money is going to come from, the regular club team under that academy will end up costing more so that the academy teams can play for free.
- September 23, 2014 at 11:10 AM
Supposedly MF is free because that was the condition set by USSF to keep Academy status for U14 age group. All other NJ Academies, with the exception of RBNY, charge about $2,500 per year plus travel to tournaments, indoor winter practice, etc.. Some of the Academies are free for their U16 and U18 teams.
- September 23, 2014 at 2:08 PM
If USSF wants all academy teams to be free, they should be paying for that. Non-profit clubs shouldn't have to charge more for club teams to provide free academy teams.
- September 23, 2014 at 3:53 PM
MLS teams can pay for their academies but it's not clear who will be paying for club academies. I do think that all academy teams will be free eventually but travel expenses can be very expensive. Do MLS academies cover all travel expenses?
- September 24, 2014 at 6:01 PM
Looking forward to this weekend brother/sister match up. NJSA squares off against Cedar Stars. Any prognosticators want to take a shot?
- September 24, 2014 at 6:03 PM
NJcsa looses all games and very badly. That is a bet u can take to Vegas and bet the house.
- September 24, 2014 at 7:46 PM
Both of those teams are going to have a difficult season. Yes, they may beat teams like Albertson or Seacoast, but it will be a rude awakening for CS. Still think CS will beat NJSA.
- September 24, 2014 at 10:42 PM
Coaching, talent and mental - all advantages favor CS by one or two goals.
- September 24, 2014 at 11:52 PM
CS has already played NJCSA in a scrimmage a few weeks ago and they beat NJCSA 4-2 in a com from behind victory. CS had a couple of their core players missing and also started the game with mostly their bench players.
- September 25, 2014 at 4:04 PM
6:01 all players travel expenses are covered by the MLS academies.
- September 25, 2014 at 4:06 PM
Thanks. It's difficult for club academies to compete with that but
I think that an MLS only academy system would require too much travel.
- September 25, 2014 at 7:32 PM
It continues to astonish me why so many people continue to compare MLS academies with other non-mls academy teams playing within the USSDA. Even though they play in the same league their overall agenda is completely different.
MLS academies were established to develop professional players to play primarily in the MLS...that's it. If they're lucky this will amount to about 1-2 players every couple of years. MLS academies are part of the USSDA because that is where it's believed the best competition is within the US. Whether or not they win or lose games or gain national team exposure for the players is completely irrelevant. Their goal is about creating the best environment to develop professional players and selecting players that are talented and aspire to play at the professional level. The goal is not to get a kid a college scholarship or to win the most titles at the youth level or even make the national team. Sure...if they're doing a good job then all of this comes with the territory.
Too many people continue to compare results and rant about which team or academy is better Ask yourself...what is the end goal for the player and what do they want? If it's just to develop and get the most you can out of the game and have fun then any academy might do. However, if your kids are interested in developing into a professional player then the natural progression should be either an MLS academy or somewhere abroad.
What was Messi's, Ronaldo's, Dempsey, Tim Howard or any pro players team record when they were 10, 11, 12, 13 years old? Nobody knows and nobody cares. It's about understanding what the kid wants and what sort of sacrifice they're willing to make for it and if they're talented enough to play at a higher level. People in the US are so obsessed with results especially at the youth level and which team is better than the other. We finally have an environment in this country were kids have a real chance of fulfilling their dream of playing professionally and all we still talk about is what the score was on the weekend. Don't get me wrong learning to compete and win is important for a kids development but not at the expense of their development.
- September 26, 2014 at 12:56 PM
Amen brother!
- September 26, 2014 at 1:38 PM
If you think that parents of kids playing for youth academies of big clubs are not focused on winning and results at 11, 12, etc... you are very mistaken. With some first hand insight into European youth soccer and professional clubs, I can say, yes the system there is way ahead, and the infrastructure continuum from an early age on is much, much better, but I have been at session and games there, and have listened to the parents. Trust me they are sometimes even more delusional than parents in the US.
Another thing that no one talks about is that, in many parts of Europe and especially LA, Africa, etc..., unless your kid is in the top 5-10%, you better be ready to "reward" the coaches to pick your kid over others... etc..., which is not the case in the US system.
- September 26, 2014 at 2:07 PM
Absolutely agree. You'll find parents of kids all over the world that only focus on results even at the big clubs. However, a parent at --lets say -- Bayern Munich's academy has way less (if any) influence then a parent on the sideline of many of the clubs within the US (somewhat because of the pay-to-play structure but not entirely).
The fact remains that too many US academies, USSF, and other teams cater entirely too much to the parents and not enough to the actual players. Mainly because they're scared the parents won't keep there kid around and keep paying the fees or the pressure of losing there job. This is completely mind-blowing to me. If the kids are developing properly, then results will come. Even if they don't then you'll still be developing players that can potentially play at a higher level whether it's semi-pro, college or even just a higher level team. Developing a player takes complete commitment and trust from coaches, players, parents or the organization that funds it (if it's free-to-play). It's very difficult to find a place like this within the US (there's a few).
So the next time someone throws around the D word people should ask -- who has the club teams or academies actually developed that has had real SUCCESS (keyword) at the highest level of the game. Ideologicallly, the answer should be every coach that kid has ever played for because we (parents too) all have a part in influencing the players future? It's what has a player learned along the way and do they have the talent & skill, will, commitment, intelligence, physicality and environment to make it and be successful whatever that level is.
he rules here are not like other countries when it comes to development of players. If the US has any chance of growing as a soccer nation then we need more clubs working together within the country's soccer infrastructure not against each other. We need more parents to help their kids growth not hinder it. And we need more coaches and parents that care more about the kids future and not just the wins and loss column. The more this begins to happen, then the US club teams and academies might have a chance of producing stars such as Neymar, Messi, Ronaldo, etc.
Sorry for the long post.
- September 26, 2014 at 8:14 PM
Great post. I agree that there is too much parental influence here because of the "money talks" philosophy. You can say that coaches want to be rewarded in Latin America and Africa but I see that happening in this country too. It's not helping the sport's growth in the U.S. I started out trusting the system, not so much anymore.
- September 27, 2014 at 12:05 PM
MLS Academies don't listen to parents,only their players. There is no cost so money is not an issue.
I think it's a pretty good system.
- September 27, 2014 at 6:41 PM
What happened at NJSA vs Cedar Stars game? Is NJSA a complete bust or do they have any talented players going against the regular starters of Cedar Stars?
- September 27, 2014 at 11:53 PM
6:41 You're right MLS Academies don't need to listen to parents and the system would work great if that were the sole issue. Most MLS academies don't get the support needed from the MLS to really bring the academy system to the next level. What's even more disturbing is the amount of non-mls academy teams, clubs, coaches that give players a difficult time to play for one of them MLS academies. I'm curious to know how many people here have experienced something like this? Did you stay or leave?
I've heard and witnessed too many horror stories of clubs and coaches mistreating players and their families just for even wanting to tryout for an MLS academy team. However, those same coaches have no problem if they go tryout somewhere overseas no matter where it is, and where the chances of making it to a professional level decrease dramatically, as well as, any chance of a college coach seeing you play (if that's your plan b). Many teams deter their players from joining an MLS academies (sad but true). Why is this? So they can win more games...that's just absurd.
- September 28, 2014 at 2:53 AM
2:53 that is concerning. What do you mean by mistreated (examples)? Son plays for non mls club that is an academy, wants to tryout for local mls club next year too. WhAt are we in for? Have been with this club for a while. want to avoid hard feelings or burn bridges, have been happy there. Does he just stay put?
- September 28, 2014 at 7:18 AM
Like I said, beaten and beaten badlt
- September 28, 2014 at 7:24 AM
Njcsa looses 16-1.
- September 28, 2014 at 7:27 AM
Is destroying a team 16-1 really necessary? I think that's showing unsporting behavior.
- September 28, 2014 at 2:21 PM
- September 28, 2014 at 7:18 PM
Which NJCSA team lost 16-1. Cannot seem to find it. This has to be a joke.
- September 28, 2014 at 7:38 PM
It's no joke. The NJCSA v Cedar Stars U13/14 game. I don't think they will post that ridiculous score.
- September 28, 2014 at 8:18 PM
CSA 1 x 0 NJCSA. CSA outplayed NJCSA specially in the second half when they made a couple of substitutions but they missed a few chances. The game should of been maybe 3 or 4, but that is soccer.
- September 28, 2014 at 8:36 PM
16-1 1-0?
Apparently only one was at the game and the other is a pot stirrer.
- September 28, 2014 at 9:16 PM
All academy schedules and scores can be found here http://ussda.demosphere.com/schedules/2014-2015/all.20149.html
All pre-academy games and schedules can be found here http://www.nationalpremierleagues.com/NEPAL/Schedules/index_E.html
CS vs. NJSA score not yet posted but heard from multiple sources that it ended in 1:0 for CS.
- September 28, 2014 at 11:13 PM
Who won the NJCSA vs Cedar Stars game Sat?
- September 29, 2014 at 9:10 AM
Nevermind, my computer wasn't refreshing....
- September 29, 2014 at 9:12 AM
00 Cedar Stars were defeated by 00 Match Fit. Anyone know what happened at that game?
- September 30, 2014 at 10:28 AM
That is an old game. Anyway, just check the academy schedule web site.
- September 30, 2014 at 3:16 PM
Matchfit has a strong team. 4-0 with 0 goals against. Very good results for an academy that is supposedly on the way out.
- September 30, 2014 at 4:39 PM
Match Fit lost the game to Red Bull 5-0, Red Bull is 4-0.
- September 30, 2014 at 7:45 PM
Njsa vs philly union results anyone know they are not posted
- October 4, 2014 at 9:27 PM
18s - NJCSA 2 - 1 Union
16s - Union 3 - 0 NJCSA
14s - Union 1 - 0 NJCSA
Draw your own conclusions but decent results for the NJ academy IMO.
- October 5, 2014 at 10:31 AM
It all depends on how you look at it. If a club is going to go through a year defending 9 deep to keep the score close for 'competitive' results, then yes, it is decent. Some would be more concerned with having 1 or 2 wins in 20 some odd games with a .33% goals scored for average. Was anyone at any of the games? From what I hear it was more of a defensive practice session than an actual game at one of the particular age levels. Don't shot the messenger, its just what I heard!
- October 5, 2014 at 12:17 PM
If you have a 2000 kid and you live in NJ, we all know that you first go to RBNY, and if your kid doesn't make it then you go to Philly Union or PDA, then CS or Matchift, and if you didn't make it any of those places, then you go try out at NJSA..... I think that says it all. Yes, geography plays a role, but the point is NJSA is the last place you go to.
- October 5, 2014 at 3:16 PM
3:16 that is not necessarily true.
- October 6, 2014 at 12:11 PM
unfortunately it is
- October 6, 2014 at 2:40 PM
What if he's happy with his team, he feels comfortable there, has friends there and plays with confidence. That's what's important. Not just winning.
- October 6, 2014 at 3:40 PM
If those are the only reasons which matter, than go join a decent local travel team. He'll get the same takeaways and allow you to put your money towards private training for development. Because your not getting any at NJSA. Isn't that the primary reason you are at an academy? development?
- October 6, 2014 at 5:56 PM
5:56pm post said it well
- October 6, 2014 at 6:18 PM
5;56 Come on now; why are we singling out NJSA. None of the 5 academies in New Jersey are developing players. You may have about 5 kids in each academy that they had them since they were 10 years old and you may be able to claim that you developed them, but aside from that the rest of the players all came from somewhere else already with some type of skills.
- October 7, 2014 at 11:23 AM
And then unfortunately you get to watch those skills diminish over time with the lack of quality programs.
- October 7, 2014 at 11:54 AM
Agreed. Most kids from Academies come from outside the program. But the key is how they develop 'further' once in the program. It's common knowledge that NJSA is extremely weak at developing players. Just look at their annual open tryouts. You do not see players knocking down the door to get in. Nor, do you see many current players offered invites to other academies out there. Maybe some day it will improve. But at the moment with the crew they have running NJSA it is not worth it.
- October 7, 2014 at 2:44 PM
11:54 that is right.
- October 7, 2014 at 3:18 PM
You are right. The "top academies" can recruit the best players and that happens every year even at their younger groups. But if your kid isn't part of their select/starting group or getting major minutes, he probably isn't developing adequately anyway or even happy. The best players at any DA can play in college. What seperates top tier and lower tier teams is depth of talent. A change of scenery and an opportunity can do wonders for confidence.
- October 7, 2014 at 4:04 PM
NJSA does not provide busing to games that are a great distance for players. No level of academy professionalism. This should be a priority for US Federation Academy.
- October 7, 2014 at 9:49 PM
Njsa is done. Don't forget to turn out light.
- October 7, 2014 at 10:19 PM
9:49 with exception of the MLS academies, none of the other academies provide buses for long distance games.
- October 8, 2014 at 11:20 AM
The current DOC at NJSA has done nothing since his arrival except collect a paycheck...like Obama says....its time for chnage
- October 9, 2014 at 8:28 AM
Same reason why the Red Bull Academy fired him.
Claims to have 'created' the RB training program but when you speak to any of the coaches over there, they knew him as an office clerk. Has a nice big training manual he touts to incoming parents but never seems to use it in his sessions.
He's a farce......
- October 9, 2014 at 9:03 AM
After a brief respite the NJCSA bashing is picking up again. I liked it better when we were adding something constructive to the site. Give it a rest, pleeeeze!
- October 9, 2014 at 9:17 AM
- October 9, 2014 at 11:56 AM
why is it picking up
- October 9, 2014 at 1:25 PM
USSF U14 Camp call ups just announced. Lone NJ kid is from down south and plays for the Union. NY represented by NYRB (2 kids), Met Oval (3), and Gotschee (1). The latter clubs 2 are also NYCFC affiliates i.e. feeders.
Interesting to note that the Philadelpia Union on their website list both the "previous" and "developmental" clubs of the academy player. As you might imagine, plenty of NJ kids but many are from smaller clubs like the player that got the called up to the camp.
- October 9, 2014 at 5:14 PM
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- October 9, 2014 at 11:08 PM
correction on my previous post.... just realized that these are 2001... still Met Oval doesn't dominate this age group... RBNY much stronger age group and so is CS and PDA.
- October 9, 2014 at 11:44 PM
Yes, these are mostly the 2001 cycle. Teams with all or mostly 2000s will do really well or dominate the 13/14 age group. Hence teams with little depth that have to play kids up have a harder time.
Just a guess, but the Met Oval kids are already being set up for NYCFC. Red Bulls will now have a recruiting battle now for the NYC, LI, Conn., etc talent which will make things much more interesting. Philadelphia Union also has the territorial rights and strong feeder programs further south. Competition makes everyone better but also makes clubs a little anxious and reactionary. So if your kid wasn't getting much playing time, I would be a little nervous. Lots of clubs talk "development" but kids that help them get wins get prioritized. Then another round of musical chairs begins again.
- October 10, 2014 at 8:00 AM
How are those new facilities coming along at NJSA
- October 10, 2014 at 9:19 AM
I would like to know how players are selected for the US training camps. Are they really "called up"
or are they just sent there by academy staffs who say here are the players we want to promote. It seems like some good players are never invited.
- October 10, 2014 at 12:03 PM
'How are those new facilities coming along at NJSA'
" We have committed to working on a soccer complex that will enable us to continue to grow and attract players to our state of the art facility. The planning stages have begun and we hope to have this completed within 12-18 month's"
It has only been 6 or 7 months since this announcement. Give them some time!
- October 10, 2014 at 2:26 PM
Kudos to Philly Union for working with local clubs to locate the best talent. That's why they list their player's previous clubs. All academies should be doing this.
- October 10, 2014 at 3:41 PM
2:26 I agree with that. It is a really nice thing to do that.God knows they did not develop those players.
- October 10, 2014 at 4:15 PM
It is fact that MLS academies did not develop players from an early age but club academies sometimes do.
- October 10, 2014 at 5:00 PM
So who developed this player? Mostly everyone knows where he played his academy in NJ yet not even a mention of it.
- October 10, 2014 at 7:00 PM
He spent the last few years in PDA before leaving to UK. Note that many of the top prospects are children of immigrants from LA, Africa or Europe. They grow up with fathers who are fanatical about football (soccer) and I believe that that growing up in that environment gives those kids somewhat of an advantage vs. the non-immigrant kids whose fathers/mothers grew up playing basketball, baseball, etc...
Just go watch people at a soccer match in US vs. Europe or LA..... a whole different level of passion.
- October 10, 2014 at 8:38 PM
nO, THE REALITY IS WE HAVE GIVEN OUR CHILDREN A BETTER LIFE, OR MORE ADVANTAGES THAN PLAYING A SPORT COULD BRING. JUST LOOK AT ENGLAND. NO UPPER CRIST LET ALONE MIDDLE CLASS PLAY SOCCER. THE REASON FOR THAT IS .0001 OF 1 PERCENT MALE A DECENT LIVING. SURE THERE IS THE ROONEY OR LAMPARD, ABOUT THE 40 MILLION MALES WHON PLAYED SOCCER AND ENDED ABOUT BEING BRICK LAYERS. PLEASE, THINKING YOUR CHILD IS GOING TO BE NATIONAL TEAM PLAYER IN A CUNTRY OF 300 MILLION IS NOT BETTER THAN THINKING YOU CHILD IS GOING TO WIN THE PICK SIX, TWICE.
- October 10, 2014 at 10:21 PM
You sound so cliche 10:21pm poster. Your comments are totally misguided...
- October 10, 2014 at 11:18 PM
...and fix your keyboard so you can continue typing in lower case instead of CAPS. Your keyboard may get a heart attack from all the exitment.
- October 10, 2014 at 11:20 PM
If anyone here' seriously believe their child is going to the mls they need to do some serious sole checking and curb their ego an frustrated athlete syndrome
- October 11, 2014 at 9:03 AM
Just be realistic, if you are going to spend 2 grand on an academy program kick in a few bucks for the SAT prep class as well.
- October 12, 2014 at 7:53 PM
Talking about sub-par academies. NJSA doing well in PA PreAcademy Tournament this weekend. 5-1 and 4-0 losses. Not to worry, weak PA Classics team up tomorrow. Tough going when they do not play 9 back.
- October 12, 2014 at 8:06 PM
two comments...
1) academy is about $5,000 / year unless you play for RB or PU. Tuition plus travel. HOWEVER, if you are on a high level township club and you pay region 1 and showcase tournaments it's about $4,000 / year with all the travel and hotels....not a big difference
2) Take a look at the PDA academy players in the past two years and the schools they ended up (bottom right of page) in...http://www.pdasoccer.org/alumni/index_E.html
(PDA is free at U16 and higher).... it looks that these parents spent money on academy and SAT courses.....
- October 12, 2014 at 8:30 PM
Subpar, they are not event that.
- October 13, 2014 at 9:44 AM
Stellar showing this weekend by NJCSA...they couldn't win a single game in any age group even against non academy teams...Some development.
- October 14, 2014 at 9:36 AM
NJCSA 99 NEPAL won 1-0 over PA Classic at NEPAL Tournament
And not one scout watching their games.
- October 14, 2014 at 10:41 AM
There never are.
- October 14, 2014 at 11:20 AM
How would you know if there was a scout there? They never announce themselves.
- October 14, 2014 at 11:46 AM
They were all at the PDA game. You would have had to be blind not to see them.
- October 14, 2014 at 2:00 PM
With all this talk of development, how many Red Bull Academy players have made it up through the ranks to the first team? I saw an internet article from Dec 2012 that only six players had made it up until that time, and only two I had ever heard of (Lade, Kassel). Seems to me they get the cream of the crop but cannot develop the talent to a professional level.
- October 14, 2014 at 2:24 PM
Lade was only at red bulls academy for one year before he went to college at St. John's. Red Bulls had very little to do with his development but red bulls claim him as a home grown player.
- October 14, 2014 at 2:37 PM
Most of the MLS academies have had difficulty transitioning players from to the first team with the exceptions being LAG, RSL, FCD. Many articles have discussed this particular 'donut hole' in the development system. But it's not like their players end on the street. Many of them end up committing to the best soccer schools in the country for free (scholarship w/financial aid package).
Until there is an adequate league to stash a talented 18 year old player, then many will opt for college which to be honest doesn't do much for development as well. Also many, many of our most talented players just aren't "student" material and will fall through the cracks in the ID process. Thankfully a handful have been getting opportunities in places like Europe and Mexico.
- October 14, 2014 at 4:36 PM
I think many of these posts are incorrect about NJCSA. My son plays there and he is one the best youth players I have ever seen, and I have heard the same from many others. We have only been there a few months but the coaches and results I have seen are all excellent. I am told facilities will be A1 in the near future.
- October 14, 2014 at 6:05 PM
Agreed. The doc at Njsa told me he made red bull academy and left because they would not allow him to develop players and at Njsa he is doing just that. And that other academies in nj don't develop players.
- October 14, 2014 at 8:11 PM
Here is one: Juan Agudelo - NJSA --> PASCO --> RedBulls --> USMNT --> etc, etc. He is still only 21
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Starring: Mark Wahlberg, John Leguizamo, Zooey Deschanel, Frank Collison, Kerry O'Malley, M. Night Shyamalan, Betty Buckley, Spencer Breslin, Robert Bailey Jr., Curtis McClarin, Cyrille Thouvenin, Babita Hariani, Ashlyn Sanchez, Alicia Taylor, Edward James Hyland, Armand Schultz, Stephen Singer, Jeremy Strong, Sophie Burke, Alan Ruck, Alex Van Kooy, Victoria Clark, Charlie Saxton, Alison Folland, Kristen Connolly, Cornell Womack, Robert Lenzi, Derege Harding, Shayna Levine, Stéphane Debac
Runtime: 91 minutes
Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Reviewer: Florita A.
MPAA Rating: R
Score: 3 / 5 starsPublished: April 22, 2009, 6:49 pm
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Alberto's Ristorante
- Address:
71416 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270Neighborhood:
Rancho Mirage
- Cuisine:
ItalianPrice: $31 to $50
Alberto's Ristorante
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.albertos-ristorante.com/
- Phone: (760) 346-3221
- Hours of Operation:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Italian
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: Private dining is not always available during peak season. During non peak season, we can see if there is availability.
- Private Party Contact: Robert Pagliari 7603463221x
A word from Alberto's Ristorante
Alberto's is a hidden gem serving local residence and international celebrities for the past 34 years. The intimate dining room gives you the feeling that you are in a lovely home or private club. The cozy cocktail bar, friendly service, authentic Northern Italian Cuisine makes Alberto's a must.Featured menu items are homemade Ravioli, Gnocchi, Manicotti, and Cannelloni, Veal dishes,such as our world famous Osso Buco,double broiled veal chop. Several Signature dishes consists of veal rapallo, veal garibaldi and Chicken Pappagallo. Also serving fresh white Fish, scampi and prime steak. We look forward to serving you.Continued
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Alberto's Ristorante reviews from OpenTable diners
6 reviews since July 27, 2014
- Food4.7Service5
- Ambiance4.5Noise LevelModerate
romantic (3)special occasion (3)good for groups (2)neighborhood gem (2)fit for foodies (1)Show More
- Great Italian foodCaroleDined on 11/5/2014Great food, great service, good ambiance. Our waiter was awesome.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Pricey ItalianwangmeyerhofferVIPDined on 10/18/2014The fact that this restaurant has been around for-practically-ever is a testament to its value in the neighborhood. The food is good, but too pricey for regular consumption.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Kim Bluv2dineItalianDined on 10/17/2014I've been going to Alberto's for 30+ years and the food and service have been consistently excellent. I went to dinner there last Friday with a party of 8 people. None of us had been there for awhile because we hadn't been to the desert and we all agreed that the food and service were as wonderful as we remembered. The mozzarella marinara, chicken pappagallo and veal dishes are particularly good. It was kind of quiet the night we were there, probably because it was only October and not quite "the season" yet, which was fine with us because we felt like we were having a private dinner party in a charming, old world room. I love this restaurant and will continue to go back when I'm in the Palm Desert/Palm Springs area.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 26 reviews are from the Alberto's Ristorante reviews archive.
- DisappointingCoastDinersDined on 5/31/2014We knew the Alberto's of Los Angeles and had visited many, many times and had been to the desert locale only once before this visit. The food and service at the LA restaurant was outstanding, admittedly a long time ago. Our experience here was disappointing beyond words. We ordered a bottle of wine, and, when finally brought, was the wrong year and not a reserve as advertised. We asked for a different wine, only to be brought the wrong year again. They had neither wine on the menu. We settled on a bottle after chatting with the bartender to find what they did have. The food was average at best. The cannelloni was heavy, not light. The decor was dark and dated. Plus, an old dilapidated car was parked under the restaurant sign.
- foodPSFoodieDined on 5/25/2014The service was excellent, my only comment would be our entrée were a the salty side.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Alberto's RistoranteLuv2DineDined on 5/11/2014Alberto's Ristorante was a recommendation that's turned into a favorite for repeat visits. Food was excellent & service was superb. A real desert gem!Special Features:
- HorribleOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 5/10/2014I made a reservation, and received a confirmation. However, when I arrived at the restaurant, they were already closed. Even no apologies. I claims this is a serious problem that this restaurant should no longer be a member of Opentable. I would like to hear the reason why this has happended.
- 2nd VisitWinedudeVIPDined on 5/4/2014Our second visit to Alberto's was similar to our first. We ordered veal dishes, which were both excellent. Our only complaint is that the veal portions were a bit skimpy. The Caesar salad was not very tasty. It was almost devoid of any garlic or mustard in the dressing. Desserts were excellent...cheesecake and cappuccino ice cream. The wine list is small and generally uninspiring. Alberto's has apparently been in business for many years and obviously has a following. We just think they can tweak a few things to make the restaurant even more interesting.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Classic ItalianWinedudeVIPDined on 4/16/2014Our first visit to Alberto's was a good one. Really good food in a cozy setting. Service was friendly but not very attentive or interested in helping on menu choices. The veal was as good as I've ever had, and the Chicken Pappagallo was excellent as well. Solid pasta choices and some heavenly cappuccino ice cream for dessert. The wine list is limited...would have liked to see some better Italian selections.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FAST FOODVealLoverDined on 4/10/2014Res for 4 at 6pm. We arrived at 6pm. Restaurant fairly empty. Nice booth and the waiter (who's name was Alberto) took our drink orders and brought us drinks and menus. We gave our orders and were sipping drinks and the salad arrived. Good Cesar salad. We were just finishing our salads and our main meal arrived. We were so disappointed with the fast service. Even with a little desert we were out of there 7.10. Much too fast. Not a very good experience for us.
- Wonderful mealTupelo2Dined on 4/9/2014Arrived late, traffic. Hostess said, no problem.. Bread arrived, followed by our server? He answered questions, took orders and left. Drinks arrived. Then a most wonderful meal arrived. Great service and great meal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- GreatRitaVIPDined on 4/4/2014Another marvelous dining experience in a family owned business. All selections are wonderful. Don't miss the osso bucco. It was the best ever.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Now at the top of my dining list!golfgirlVIPDined on 3/14/2014If you like old style Italian dining, this is the place! I ordered the Veal Garibaldi and my husband had the veal Marsala. We both said it was the best ever. The service was attentive and friendly. Do not be put off by the bland exterior of the restaurant. It gets very crowded, so be sure to make reservations. Fabulous food. Can't wait to return to the desert!Special Features:
- Hidden SecretOpenTable Diner Since 2008VIPDined on 3/7/2014Alberto's is so very special from the very warm welcome to the fabulous food to the incredible service! We will definitely return!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Oso Bucco is outstanding.DickDined on 3/6/2014Oso Bucco is outstanding. Limited wine list and a bit pricey. Best Italian in the Valley.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- QuaintChudsonDined on 2/27/2014Wonderful decor, traditional not contemporary but that is what gives this gem it's charm ! Authentic Italian food, calamari as a starter is a must. Loved it and will make it a stop every year we visit the desert ! The bar is cozy and unique !Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Consistent gourmet experienceBillDined on 2/23/2014Alberto's set the bar for northern Italian cuisine for me. I have enjoyed all of the. Veal preparations. Among the pastas the tortellini is A favorite.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- No ConversationOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 2/22/2014The restaurant was so tightly packed and noisy that we couldn't have a conversation.Special Features:
- Old fashioned Italian RestaurantOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 2/15/2014Very good "old-school" Italian food - all the classics, nothing trendy. The service was fantastic. The décor could use a little updating to keep the place relevant. Nice place for a family gathering or party.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Local LandmarkSBRayDined on 2/15/2014Service, drinks and food are consistently excellent here. We always come away feeling that we should dine here more often. This always reminds us of some of our "old school" favorites on the East Coast. It can be a bit noisy during peak dining times, but this has never bothered us.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Okay I guessNibiruDined on 2/14/2014Food is bland. Very old. Mostly set up for elders. Not only food is bland, but it really needs to be updated and presented better
- Happy ItalianBeaudogDined on 2/3/2014Had a very good meal, very nice sauces and well prepared pasta..... Fair priced. ..good service.. Would go back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- 34-YEARS AND STILL ONE OF THE BEST!FoodieVIPDined on 1/22/2014Robert and his staff are exceptional. Food is always consistent. Try the Veal Oso Buco, NONE FINERSpecial Features:
- Alberto's - Outstanding All Around!EricDined on 1/18/2014Alberto's has outstanding food and service. Every dish was prepared with an abundance of care and was delicious. Our wine was excellent and reasonably-priced. The service was friendly and attentive, and our meal was served at a pleasant pace, notwithstanding our large group of 7. The desserts were excellent. The atmosphere was intimate and comfortable. I'm hard-pressed to recall such a combination of food, wine, service and atmosphere, all at a reasonable price. An outstanding overall experience!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- felt like a NYC night outBuckeyedinnersDined on 1/10/2014This restaurant had the feel of a lovely Italian restaurant you might find in NYC. The food is very good, and the service was outstanding. We went to the bar for a cocktail before eating. I have never been taken to the bar and have my seat pulled out for me, what a nice touch. You usually are left on your own, when you tell the hostess you want to go to the bar for a drink first.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- WonderfulNinaJohnVIPDined on 12/19/2013Love this restaurant. One of the best restaurants in the valley. Outstanding service and food. They treat you like family. Look forward to our next meal there.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Had the tortellini ErnestoPeggyDined on 12/19/2013Had the tortellini Ernesto - very good and so different from other pasta entrees. Would definitely return.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always GoodDougBVIPDined on 12/8/2013Alberto's has been around forever. It never disappoints. Robert is a gracious host.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Cozy little spot!desertfoodieVIPDined on 12/7/2013This restaurant has been here for 40+ yrs so we decided to give it a try! Small and cozy, great service(love Alfonso), and generous portions. Food was tasty and prices average for the area.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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One has to be a big fool and an idiot of the highest order to let player like David Luiz go for £21million.thank God most of you fools are part of CFC management.
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Barcelona Linked With Chelsea Defender
Despite the transfer window now being closed there will still be plenty of gossip doing the rounds in the newspapers, so we'll keep you up-to-date with the latest transfer rumours. Today, Barcelona are linked with David Luiz.
Spanish giants Barcelona may revive their interest in Chelsea defender David Luiz at the end of the season, according to the Daily Mail.
The report claims Barca coach Tito Vilanova is keen to strengthen his defence in the summer and bring in a long-term replacement for defender Charles Puyol. The club captain signed a new contract recently but at 34 years of age he's not getting any youngster and the Catalans need to plan for the future.
The Mail suggest that Vilanova met with sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta, technical secretary Albert Valentín and football co-ordinator Narcis Julià in New York this week to talk about potential targets, with Luiz understood to be one of the names discussed.
The Brazilian international has become something of a cult figure at Stamford Bridge since joining from Benfica two-and-a-half years ago but has struggled at times this season for form and fitness, and has been tested out as a defensive midfielder on occasion due to his uncertainty at the back.
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The Mail claim Chelsea would be reluctant to sell Luiz to a European rival but if they did decide to cash-in they would want to recoup the majority of the £21million they paid Benfica in 2011.
Personally, and I know many Chelsea fans may disagree with me here, but if Barcelona offered anywhere near £21m for Luiz I'd bite their hands off. The 25-year-old may be a lovable eccentric, but I just don't think he's cut out to be a Premier League defender. La Liga, and particularly Barcelona, would suit him far better.
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Wacha pitches Cards past Reds 5-3 in home opener
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Home opener hoopla was no distraction at all for Michael Wacha. Neither was the 49-degree chill for the first pitch.
The 22-year-old rookie was definitely excited about the occasion and the opportunity. Just like last fall when he was the breakout pitching star of the postseason, he fed off the atmosphere.
"Huge crowd out there, a lot of energy," Wacha said after the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 on Monday. "It's a lot of fun pitching in front of your home crowd, 40,000-plus fans.
"I don't know who wouldn't thrive off those kind of situations."
Wacha outdid Tony Cingrani in a rematch of young power arms, and the Cardinals got a three-run double from Yadier Molina in the first inning.
"I didn't have my fastball, so what are you going to do? I just tried to battle," Cingrani said. "One bad pitch and it cleared the bases."
A standing-room crowd of 47,492, the largest at 9-year-old Busch Stadium, braved daylong rain to greet the National League champions and take a look at the new Ballpark Village. Hundreds milled about the attached complex, which features five sports bars and rooftop seating.
The Cardinals bunched three hits and a walk over the first five hitters to take the early lead against Cingrani (0-1), who allowed two hits in seven scoreless innings against the Cardinals six days earlier in Cincinnati.
The Cards went 1 for 18 before adding RBIs from Matt Holliday and Allen Craig off Trevor Bell in a two-run seventh.
St. Louis ended a three-game losing streak on opening day, including a blowout loss to the Reds last year.
Wacha (1-0) hadn't allowed a run in 21 career innings against the Reds before back-to-back doubles by Brayan Pena and pinch-hitter Roger Bernadina in the fifth cut the Cardinals' lead to 3-1.
The NL championship series MVP benefited from two double-play balls in six stingy innings and has permitted one run in 13 2-3 innings his first two starts.
Wacha threw 82 pitches before getting lifted for a pinch hitter with the Cardinals up by two runs and two on in the sixth. St. Louis manager Mike Matheny wanted to take a shot at putting the Reds away, but thought the right-hander had plenty left.
"That was more of a situation of what's best for the day, what's best for that particular game," Matheny said.
Cingrani needed 31 pitches to get through the first and lasted four innings, striking out five but walking four. Matheny said before the game that his hitters had been a "click off" with timing against the 24-year-old lefty last week and should benefit from another chance so soon.
Pena said he wasn't trying to make excuses but thought Cingrani was bothered by the elements.
"The baseball was slippery. He couldn't grab his breaking ball the way he wanted," Pena said.
Peter Bourjos moved up to second in the order and got his first two hits of the season after an 0-for-13 start. Craig got his third hit and third RBI of the season after entering 2 for 22.
Seeing Wacha once again didn't do the Reds any good. They've totaled 18 runs in seven games.
"Right now, almost collectively, we've struggled to do anything with guys in scoring position," Cincinnati manager Bryan Price said. "But that'll change. It's tough to sit through it."
The start of the game was delayed 12 minutes after the inclement weather combined with pregame ceremonies that featured the traditional grand entrance with players, coaches and Hall of Famers touring Busch Stadium on the back of convertibles and trucks. A team of Clydesdales was kept in the stable due to concerns the field might be damaged.
Billy Hamilton doubled to start the game and the Reds put the leadoff man on base in the first four innings but were undone by two double plays.
Zack Cozart broke an 0-for-22 slump to start the season with a bloop RBI single, and pinch-hitter Neftali Soto had a sacrifice fly for his first career RBI in the ninth against St. Louis closer Trevor Rosenthal, who gave up his first runs at home since Aug. 15 against Pittsburgh.
The Cardinals opened the first with singles by Matt Carpenter and Bourjos, and Holliday walked to load the bases with none out. Craig struck out before Molina cleared the bases with a drive to left-center on a 1-2 pitch.
NOTES: Lance Lynn (1-0, 5.40 ERA) opposes Homer Bailey (0-1, 8.31) in the second game of the series, another rematch from the season-opening series in Cincinnati. Lynn allowed three runs in five innings and Bailey gave up four runs in 4 1-3 innings in St. Louis' 7-6 win. ... The Reds anticipate activating reliever Jonathan Broxton (forearm) from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday. The team held off making the move Monday to give Broxton two days off after pitching on consecutive days.
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CINCINNATI (AP) -- Johnny Cueto pitched seven solid innings, and the Cincinnati Reds stayed in the chase for the NL's top record by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Tuesday night after learning they'll be without their manager for the rest of the week.
The Brewers dropped back-to-back games for the first time in more than a month, and it came at a bad time. They started the day 3 1/2 games behind St. Louis for the final NL wild card spot.
They got no break from the Reds, who clinched the NL Central title on Saturday night.
Manager Dusty Baker met players before the game and revealed he suffered a mini-stroke in addition to being treated for an irregular heartbeat last week. The 63-year-old manager hopes to return to the dugout next week.
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Dusty Baker won't manage the Cincinnati Reds until the final series in St. Louis, giving him time to recover from an irregular heartbeat that left him hospitalized last week.
Baker met with owner Bob Castellini and his team on Tuesday before a game against the Brewers. Bench coach Chris Speier said he'll manage the final three home games against Milwaukee and three in Pittsburgh over the weekend, with Baker taking over for the last three games next week.
The 63-year-old manager was hospitalized in Chicago last Wednesday for an irregular heartbeat, a problem he's had for a while. He was in the hospital for four days, missing the Reds' 6-0 win over the Dodgers on Saturday night that clinched the NL Central title.
CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago White Sox have lost sole possession of first place in the AL Central race, with the Indians playing spoiler. Gordon Beckham hit into a game-ending forceout with the potential tying run on second base yesterday as the Indians downed the White Sox 4-3.
Down 4-0 in the fourth inning, the White Sox closed within a run when Paul Konerko homered off Chris Perez leading off the ninth. Perez walked a pair of batters with two outs, and Beckham grounded to shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera, who threw to second baseman Jason Kipnis for the force.
Chicago (82-72) had held sole possession of the division lead since September 3. Detroit pulled into a tie for the division lead with its win over Kansas City last night.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Through four games and four victories, Ohio State's defense has faced a continual drumbeat of short passes, quick routes, screens and sweeps.
Every opponent, it seems, has relied on a sleight of hand.
Now the Buckeyes are looking forward to getting into familiar territory when they open Big Ten play.
When No. 14 Ohio State travels to 20th-ranked Michigan State on Saturday, the Buckeyes anticipate they'll run into a more conventional Midwestern attack. Granted, that means having to counteract the 244-pound blasts of the Spartans' massive Le'Veon Bell.
But after a month of chasing people, the Buckeyes think they might benefit from a change of pace from the subterfuge and rush-avoiding quick-hitters in a trade for raw man-on-man power struggles at the line of scrimmage.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Michigan State's lackluster win last weekend got to coach Mark Dantonio.
After the Spartans beat Eastern Michigan 23-7 Saturday, Dantonio hurried through a terse news conference full of abrupt answers. The Michigan State coach said "next question" seven times in under a minute and was clearly annoyed with the way his team played.
On Tuesday, Dantonio spoke with reporters for around a half-hour, but Michigan State isn't making any players or assistants available this week. The Spartans' coach is trying to send a clear message to his players that it's time to get serious.
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- Franklin Beats Carlisle, 24-7
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- Bengals Set 53-Man Roster
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- UD Announces A-10 Schedule
- Dragons Fall, But Hold Wild Card Lead
- Bengals Announce Burfict Extension
- Gordon Suspension Upheld, Will Miss Entire 2014 Season
- Dragons Lose Finale to Great Lakes
- Miller Named Team Captain
- Dragons Extend Wild Card Lead with 2-0 Win
- Report: Ryan Bass to Enroll at UD
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- Bradford Cancels Varsity Football Season
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- Report: Bengals Ink Burfict to Extension
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- UD to Face Texas A&M in First Round of Puerto Rico Tip-Off
- 125th season of Ohio State football commences
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- Inaugural Backyard Blitz Features Centerville
- Kennard Honored with City Sign
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- Figure Eight Bus Racing
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- Franklin's Kennard fitting in well with US U18 National Team
- Alter football standouts Howe, Coleman commit to Pitt, Notre Dame
- Kennard Makes U.S. U-18 National Team
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- Kennard on life after commiting to Duke
- Dayton's outlook for next year
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- Elite 8: UD vs. Florida or David vs. Goliath
- UD Flyers Ready to Take on Stanford
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- Franklin Junior Luke Kennard Will be Blue Devil
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