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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is my understanding correct that if a kid (boys) wants to compete in ECNL and/or MLS NEXT, that they must join one of the clubs who are part of those leagues?[/quote]

Correct.

[quote]Unlike EDP which allows any clubs to field teams.  Looking at the clubs that are part of those leagues club, they all seem to cost a lot of money, at least double and sometimes triple what we currently pay for our small club.[/quote]
I'm not sure what you pay for your small club, but I would be surprised if it was as little as half the cost of ECNL.  ECNL typically costs around $3K, or a little more for the team and club fees.  There are travel costs on top of that, but
-  some kids elect not to make the expensive post-season trips, and most clubs are fine with this
-  if your kid is talented and cost really is an issue, most of these clubs will provide significant financial aid

[quote]So for a kid who has no funds to play at a member club, there only recourse to compete at the highest level is to get into the DC academy at U13?  [/quote]
No, for two reasons:
1.  The other clubs offer need-based financial aid.
2.  The DCU academy does not start until U15.

[quote][is DCU academy free?][/quote]
Yes.

[quote]I realize that some of those clubs give scholarships but I imagine those are highly competitive and limited and at the end of the day,[/quote]
They are limited, but most clubs will find a way to help a really talented player.

[quote] you’re still potentially playing with not as talented kids who have the resources to pay to play for a big name club.[/quote]
I can't speak for every club, but it was not done this way at my DS' old club where selection was done by ability, and scholarships were applied for and offered to kids who had made the selection cut.[/quote]

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