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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is bias even when they want to cover with one or two color players. We experienced bias in several Ulittle years old club. I counted more than five players always Hispanic ones, first one to be cut for next level  through the different years.  I was well aware because we knew the families since U9 Rec times. If  add all them together is about 5 families I know that could confirm this fact.[/quote]

What happened to the kids who got cut? Do they move to a smaller club or a similar club?[/quote]

Some did, other stayed. It was a clear pattern and very noticeable.  Some of these boys were not cut they left because they were unhappy with coach decision. Look when daddy of blonde boy wanted more playing time or a new position for his kiddo, coach first looked at the vulnerable players. For some reason these all had a diverse background. Our talented midfielder left, our goalkeeper cut, other became frustrated of this crap.. Before that yes always the player with Hispanic background  was first on the list for the cuts.  IMO these parents would keep quiet.[/quote]

We have seen the same. Asian/Asian American parents are grouped into the same no complaining/not making waves/would keep quiet bucket and we see it in starting and playing time in the younger ages. I noticed in a picture of an opposing team where all the blond players were starting on the field and if you Zoomed in on the bench it was all players of color, mostly Hispanic.
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