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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]^ Holy Smokes. You’re basing your entire argument based upon one game in in age group?

This is like basing an argument that a university is great because of one student’s grade, IQ, etc. [/quote]

Not one game but a growing trend an investment into the women’s game in Europe which is beginning to surpass our own investment. Remember, the parents invest in the game here. Major Pro clubs are investing in the game in Europe.

We have fallen woefully behind in the men’s game because our pay to play cannot compete with the Academy investment in the youth game in Europe. From our selection, to coaching to finding proper competitive balance in Europe we are behind. Having that model take hold on the women’s side should yield similar results.

Our continued chasing of leagues, patches, pay to play which keeps more kids out of the game than the attraction of other sports through HS that are “free” will be our stumbling block.

In that one game, Barca looked like a team that has been professionally coached with players selected that fit the needs of the system without regard for ability to pay.

The PDA team looked like a team coached by a part time coach who selected kids from a pool who’s parents can afford to play. [/quote]

How do you propose this be fixed? How do you eliminate pay for play at the highest level? Corporate sponsorship like in Europe? I’d love to hear a solution.[/quote]

The problem is, I don’t think we will fix the problem. We will always remain competitive so you just won’t have the commitment to really change anything. And most people are more interested in their kids playing in college than they are concerned about the state of the national game.

And frankly there is nothing wrong with that. Our kids get to enjoy the game a lot longer but the price will be International dominance. That is probably a fine balance but it still should be acknowledged. [/quote]

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