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Because it is entertaining as hell, that is why.

But seriously, look and try and find these types of discussions as they relate to older groups.

The truth is, parents with kids at this stage are all a bit looney and believe these lists and things matter more than they do.

Trust me, you’ll find out, look back on these posts and cringe, just as myself and others before you. 
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Sure, nobody is recruiting at this age level. Many parents like to see how their team is doing compared to others. Knowing your DC team is doing better than others...There is nothing wrong with that. I would say it's about 50/50 on parents who care vs those who don't. If anything, probably leans more to those that do care.

[b]At later ages however, it matters more. Showcase and tournament placement is based on rankings and records just like they are at U13. For those DCs that have D1 dreams, it certainly matters.
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My advice to you would be to let it go rather than insult others that enjoy the youth soccer seen. Parents and kids who also enjoy playing against the best competition they can. That is how you get better. Playing against the best. The only way to do that is through rankings. 
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Coaches don't go to scout players based on showcase rankings. You don't know what you don't know.

I'm not going to let it go because I find these posts to be very toxic, ill informed and generally insulting to couple of hundred talented NOVA soccer players per age group all trying to eventually land a spot at a school of their choice.

But these threads tend to lump kids not in the same league or not at the right club as trash. Considering how little the exalted results actually matter I feel more compelled to demystify these crazy myths. You are certainly free to enjoy your DD's games and absolutely cheer the wins but honestly, the ranking and the reporting of scores, results, the implications that your little lists can be better served on Facebook for Grandma to see.

You don't need to come here to validate your choice of club or league, I'll be the first to tell you that if your DD is a good soccer player she will land at a program that fits her level and I hope will be happy. I can tell you that will happen no matter what ECNL or GA team or high EDP team your kid is at. Other team or league failures will not insure your DD's success either. The college coaches that are going to be interested in her will be interested in her regardless of her team. When the coaches talk to her she will stand or fall on her own, not the team. The team will not be on a phone call with her. The team will not be on her school transcript. The coach will not ask her about the glories of the league she plays in. [/quote]

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