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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a U12 daughter who is interested in ECNL or DA soccer but may be borderline in terms of talent. How do the area clubs manage their top team ECNL or DA rosters vs. their team B, C, D, etc.? How many are girls are rostered per team? Is it possible she makes the top team but warms the bench all season? Is there movement between the top and B teams or are you put on a A or B team for the season with no chance to move up until the following season? Do the top teams have the same training and coaching as the B or even C teams?

Any insights appreciated.[/quote]

There is alot of variation in player experience at the back half of the roster because it is so dependent on the club, team, and coach. You might find situations where she rides the bench mercilessly, and others where there is a good rotation. About the only way you can protect yourself and her is to have a frank discussion with the coach before she signs on in any capacity.

In my experience, being near the back end of the roster is likely to be frustrating. Most elite (DA, ECNL) carry rosters that are at least a bit too big. A great scenario is to have an elite roster that leaves a few open spots for B team players to move into. This way players on the bubble will play somewhere each week. However because clubs want to maximize revenue, most do not operate this way. There tends to be alot of competition to make the 18 player gameday roster, and if you are #18, you don't play much. If you are #19, you might not play on the B team either depending on how they manage it.

With regard to training, that is club dependent as well. Generally elite teams practice separately from B teams, although some clubs have academy nights when they may be together. [/quote]

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