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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Question:  I have experience with girls soccer only, but from
what I see on the boys side is that some good players may also be developing in the Latin American leagues. They don’t have the flashy ECNL lablel, but have been playing against older skilled players. It may be a different style of play, but HS coaches are trying to win. These players could be “taking” varsity spots away from the ECNL boys.

This does not happen as much on the girls side. Hispanic families usually do not support girls playing soccer as much as for boys.

Signed: Hispanic mother. [/quote]

Can you share some information on some latin american leagues? Such as name of league. Website. Thanks[/quote]

My kids play in a Latino club and while the club fields EDP teams, often times, they run their own leagues or play in Latino-run leagues. Their online presence is minimal. Maybe a FB page but it’s often word of mouth to get into these clubs. But they have been able to field competitive teams however so I have no doubt nor am I surprised that some of those kids are taking spots from ECNL or MLSNEXT kids in high school. And they are usually too small to field girls teams so the talented girls play on the boys team.

If you are interested in these clubs, if you play against one and are impressed by the quality of play,  just approach the coach and ask abt how your kid can  join. FWIW, we are not Hispanic but we knew the club owner/league organizer from way back before we had kids and he had been encouraging us to join after seeing our kids play.  We were also at another small Latino club previously. That one we joined bc someone from our daycare saw my boys playing and suggested they join the club. So needless to say, your kid does have to be good or a solid player still.[/quote]

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