(SOC) 2025 Soccer Thread

While I too am disappointed that the improvement in 2023 didn't carry forward into 2024, and while I too am also unsatisfied with the current product on the pitch (especially regarding apparent philosophies on offense, possession, and set pieces), I think a little context and perspective about her hiring is in order.

Remember, the timing of her predecessor's firing was horrible for UF. CSB took the job on very short notice and inherited a team that had just suffered massive roster losses from transfers escaping the previous coach. She had basically zero chance to recruit that first year. 2022 was a lost year, and then there was improvement in 2023.

I can't explain why 2024 regressed. Injuries were part of it, but not all. And, although last night's game was pretty terrible, one must also remember that it is just one game. It's theoretically possible that CSB pulls her team together and they improve throughout 2025, just as they did in 2022 and 2023.

Yes, her team must play much better for the rest of 2025 or her job is in danger. And I suspect she's well aware of that. But, even if it doesn't happen (and I'm hoping it will), I'm still thankful that she was willing to take over a terrible situation and give it her best shot.