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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Also, it might have to do with having a clear top league in BDA. With girls, it’s not clear in our area and some parents will make themselves feel better about their decision by putting down others. 
Ridiculous, yes. But I think this will continue until we see a definite winner. I think that’s why the scrimmage scores between GDA and ECNL are bringing out such bad behavior.

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I definitely think this is part of the issue.  If you are a boy's parent, the path is pretty clear.  Your kid works to get on a DA team, then they work to do well there, and if they succeed, they will have a lot of good college options at a minimum.  Not to mention the boys' DA is cheaper than regular travel soccer, and in some cases (not here, sadly) free.  There's no real reason to second guess playing for DA if your kid is enjoying it, so there is nothing to fret about or feel insecure about.[/quote]

Its cheaper? [/quote]

Much, in most places.  All the MLS team DA programs are free other than DC United and MN United.  DC United is heavily subsidized for the older age groups, and travel is generally free.  Bethesda DA has much lower annual fees than regular travel ($1,200 if I recall), and though you are on the hook for bus fees for away games and two showcase flights, those are all discounted.  I'm not clear on the rest of the non-MLS DAs, but I believe most of the clubs attempt to keep costs as low as they can for players.[/quote]

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