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[quote=Anonymous] OP says her son plays MLS Next so he does stand a realistic chance of playing college.

OP, our son took a break from travel soccer in 6th grade so at an earlier point. He wasn’t on an MLS Next team but a team that played at what today is ECNL level. He wanted to play travel baseball. We let him make the choice. Travel baseball was fine but he wasn’t a superstar and for the first time in his young athletic career sat on the bench a lot. Needless to say he regretted leaving soccer. Still I don’t regret that he tried a different path. I think otherwise he would always have thought “what if”. He had no issue finding a team when he went back but he wasn’t able to get a spot at the same level.  He’s worked tirelessly over the last few years to reach his goal. The time off came at a price but also gave him a drive and determination that might not have appeared if he had stayed in one spot and gotten secure. It’s possible your son will thrive at his new sport and all will be well. It’s also possible he will miss soccer and the break will renew his fire. 
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