DC 2015 Accepted

when does the list come out with the teams for 2015?

Is FCD getting invitations for providing volunteer hours like DT used to?  I noticed a few local FCD teams that didn't qualify in the participant list:

U13
Andromeda FC 02
FCD Central Premier 02
Liverpool FC 02 Owen
Liverpool FC 02 Rush

U14
DT South 01
FCD 01 Che
FCD Premier 01
FCD U13 PA
Sporting United 01

U15
DT Red 00
FCD East 00
FCD Premier 00
Wizards FC 00
Andromeda U14 DA
DT U14 DA
FCD U14 DA
Solar U14 DA

U16
DT South 99
FCD Premier 99
Liverpool FC 99 Hunt
Andromeda FC U15 PA
FC Dallas U15 PA

U17
DT Dallas 98
FCD Premier 98
FC USA TX 98 (prev. FC Hawks)
Liverpool FC 98 Babel
Solar 98
Andromeda FC U16 DA
DT U16 DA
FCD U16 DA
Solar U16 DA

U19
FCD Gold 97
FCD Premier 97
Andromeda FC U18 DA
DT U18 DA
FCD U18 DA
Solar U18 DA

where did you get the list of accepted teams?

Lets just say it's not difficult to get a list of LOCAL teams if you have a bb participating in DC.

kickingitlong wrote:Lets just say it's not difficult to get a list of LOCAL teams if you have a bb participating in DC.

our team is listed but we did not hear any news yet! not sharing with my son until is 100% sure they are in!

If true. This is utter BS.

kickingitlong wrote:Is FCD getting invitations for providing volunteer hours like DT used to?  I noticed a few local FCD teams that didn't qualify in the participant list:

U13
FCD Central Premier 02

Biggest joke of all. They are probably 3rd best FCD 02 Team. Maybe 4th.

I am sure there are plenty of of other teams in all age groups who may not be up to DC quality, but this one is glaring.

To top it off...the local teams (WHO QUAULIFIED) are forced to house/host foreign teams throughout the week or forefeit their spot. Yet (if this is true), those that aren't forced, but volunteer time can get in without qualifying? Probably want to put that * on your resume when stating DC participation.

I thought that the teams that qualified for the DC by either being #1-#3 in CL or won the qualifying tournaments would be able to pay the "fee" to not host a kid in their house.
What if your team gets eliminated early?
I heard that teams from Mexico and Canada have to pay their own hotels.
Where will these British, Colombian, German, Spain, or Argentine coaches reside?
I've heard a parent state that "By hosting a kid at your house, your kid will experience and possibly bond with this child and learn about his culture".
Isn't that what Google and the Travel Channel's about?
Both of my BBs have friends from countries like India, Ethiopia, Portugal, and the Phillipines. And Panamanian relatives.
Que mas quieres?!?!?

The coaches are staying in hotels.

The German wrote:The coaches are staying in hotels.

Danke schoen. I was curious about that.

Some are bringing an entire entourage with them. I know Hoffenheim is coming with 10 people.

Cool!

CCM wrote:To top it off...the local teams (WHO QUAULIFIED) are forced to house/host foreign teams throughout the week or forefeit their spot.  Yet (if this is true), those that aren't forced, but volunteer time can get in without qualifying?  Probably want to put that * on your resume when stating DC participation.  

http://www.dallascup.com/Registrationsforteamsrefsscout/teams/747136.html

teams know this before they sign up (1) Definition of Dallas Metro Area Teams: Dallas Metro Area Teams are defined as those teams on which the majority of the players reside within the DFW Metro Area and which can provide the HomeStay Program for international teams on a reasonable, basis as defined by the Dallas Cup. This definition precludes teams/clubs from areas such as Wichita Falls, Tyler, Midland/Odessa, etc. from being considered for selection to participate in the Dallas Cup, regardless of where they compete or of their final position in any league play.

Any Dallas Metro Area team playing at DC has to "volunteer" to host a team coming from outside the USA/Canada/Mexico in what is called home-stay program.
A. All Dallas Metro Area teams that accept the invitation to participate in the Dallas Cup are required to provide the HomeStay Program for an international team if requested by the Dallas Cup office. Dallas Metro Area participating teams should be prepared to have a minimum of thirteen (13) homes/families available to provide the HomeStay Program.
from
http://www.dallascup.com/Registrationsforteamsrefsscout/teams/747136.html

Only the players are staying in host families, the coaches are staying in hotels. The guests players are staying about ten days. If your team is eliminated, you still have to keep the guest players.

I volunteer to host the Eintracht Frankfurt Coach if I can play on his team for a match (or let my 98B play)!

Already have the Jersey, lol.

Laroja_2012 wrote:

kickingitlong wrote:Lets just say it's not difficult to get a list of LOCAL teams if you have a bb participating in DC.

our team is listed but we did not hear any news yet! not sharing with my son until is 100% sure they are in!

I'm not sure which team your boy is on, so has your coach or manager confirmed that you are in?

For the B14 I know the two so cal teams are Carlsbad United and Ac Brea

kickingitlong wrote:

Laroja_2012 wrote:

kickingitlong wrote:Lets just say it's not difficult to get a list of LOCAL teams if you have a bb participating in DC.

our team is listed but we did not hear any news yet! not sharing with my son until is 100% sure they are in!

I'm not sure which team your boy is on, so has your coach or manager confirmed that you are in?

Nope, did not hear from them!

So let me see if I am totally getting this "once in a lifetime opportunity."

1. My BB qualifies with his teammates by winning a tournament or places 1st or 2nd in CL.

2. In order to realize the "win," I have to house 2 strangers for 10 nights, including Easter.

3. My BB has Staar testing and cannot participate in soccer that Sunday evening, anytime on Monday and not until late on Tuesday.

4. Maybe they ask me to pay more money if not hosting. $250, like previous teams have in past years? My son's team is eliminated in 3 games and he only makes it to 1-2 and has no guarantee on playing time because we are on the "list."

5. Our team gets "invited" to play in the Dallas Cup! We pay $895 to register. We collectively spend ? to feed and transport 22 kids from another country. 22 kids * 2 meals is 44 meals per day * 10 days is 440 meals. Even at $5 per meal, that is $2200 just for meals. Plus the extra driving.

Don't forget you also have teams that didn't qualify get in because they belong to the club hosting the event.
Also, does anyone knows if it's true that if you decline to host as a team you are barred from being invited in the future regardless if you win/qualify?

STAAR dates:
English I: March 30
English II: April 1

Many local kids are going to miss a game on those days ...

Some parents are genuinely enthusiastic about opening their houses to two strangers for 10 days. But I agree with you, there is no limit to the requests we receive from our coaches and clubs regarding time and money commitment. It is insane.

Not all soccer parents and their kids live in 1 family homes or apartments.
Some folks might have family over for Easter week and weekend.
My house rules may be different from what this child's used to. I'm not changing my house rules to accommodate this child. Don't get me wrong, the child might be an awesome kid.
Background checks don't mean crap! Most pedophiles are not caught the 1st time.
I wouldn't want my kids living with strangers who are FORCED to entertain him, or their kid can't play.
How many of these households have that "friendly" Pitbull or Rottweiler?

you would feel pretty stupid if the hosted kid molested your kid, just to save fc dallas a few bucks......