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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think the comment about DA/ECNL ruining HS soccer is accurate. Club soccer was always huge but once the top athletes pulled out of soccer, club became the defacto place to play and if you did not play, you did not get recruited for college. It is not even a money issue, i.e. paying club fees or a coach. The issue is the leagues and extensive travel.  Most people can afford the fees and if they can't there is a way to get some help. The issue is the insane travel and tournaments.

Get rid of all the stupid leagues and just have one league nationally. Stop with all of the tournaments and showcases. The sport has become a pure money grab and the parents are stupid enough to keep feeding it. [/quote]

Reality check:
[list]we live in a large country. One league cannot possibly suit the needs of all[/list]
[list]our economy is market driven. If people will pay, a market will arise[/list]
[list]soccer is a popular youth sport[/list]
[list]due to the above items, there will inevitably be many overlapping choices for youth soccer[/list]
[list]just because the travel does not suit you, does not mean this entire piece of the market is stupid and should go away[/list]
[list]your purchasing dollars count. If you don't like the offering, say it with your wallet.[/list]
[list]there are plenty of local youth leagues for you to choose from[/list]

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