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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Roster size is only important for players near the back half of the roster. Large rosters will affect these players much more so than the starting 11.  Most of these clubs will give the majority of playing time to the starting 11.[/quote]

It also affects the quality of the training environment, which affects everyone. [/quote]

Entire team is affected.  Find rosters of 18 or less if you can.  much more desirable for every player involved.[/quote]

+100.  Bloated rosters don't make anyone happy except the clubs getting the checks.  None of the players enjoy it, not even the top player playing every minute of every game. [/quote]

Bloated rosters do suck but their existence is a two way street. Friends don't let friends sign their bench player up to be kid 20 on a soccer team.

1. Be realistic about your kids abilities AND potential. (Very different)
2. Look at the roster sizes at the prospective club for your age group now. Also look at the other age groups relative to your kid. Is there a trend of expanding or declining?
3. Ask the coach straight forward where your kid fits in.
4. Ask the coach straight forward how many will be rostered.

Make your own decision. You don't have to accept an offer if the situation is sketchy to you from the get go.

Don't buy in to the most idealistic scenario because it makes you feel good. Look at the actual most likely scenario.

But the reality is people join bloated rosters willingly because they fear that it is the last plane out for their kid and they have bigger questions to be answered about their kids playing future and potential. [/quote]

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