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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The oversaturation of DA and ECNL clubs in NoVa will continue to make it tough for the VA Spirit.  Unless they build some real partnerships with some feeder clubs and/or start offering something better than the alternatives (significantly lower costs, more scholarships, marketing to and targeting of high quality players that need financial aid, frequent clinics with the pros players, etc.) and start putting out long term vision and messaging, it will be an up hill battle.  [/quote]

Exactly.  Instead of having “select” players that play for free, WS should 100% be offering scholarships to those that are in FINANCIAL NEED.[/quote]

If you are in financial need, did you apply to US Soccer?  They have a financial aid program you can apply to directly.  Did you ask Spirit about financial aid?[/quote]

And if there ARE "select" players who are playing for free (presumably based on ability not need?) what is the criteria to earn that opportunity? Shouldn't that be transparent?  Otherwise it's all backroom cigars and politics.[/quote]

Do you know that to be the case?  I am not personally aware of that. [/quote]

It’s absoulutely true. But, it’s happening at all the clubs, whether you want to believe it or not. [/quote]

Are you with Spirit, or are you speculating?  And to be honest, who at Spirit is "so good" they are worth that?  [/quote]

It’s not just Spirit. I’m not sure anyone at any of theses clubs is that good. But, it’s definitely still happening. [/quote]

If it's happening (everywhere), I'm surprised that there hasn't been more complaining.  Seems to me, if you are paying full boat (a big price tag) for your DS and he is playing moderate minutes but not a regular starter, but a similar player (maybe better, maybe not -- I suppose it depends on what a club/coach is looking at and for, and when) is paying $0 and playing more, wouldn't that piss you off?  Would you want to look for a new home for DS where he would play more because the political appointee wasn't always top dog? [/quote]

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