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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We've had multiple kids in travel soccer, and I share all the frustrations that others have raised about the fractured league situation we have now. One of our kids has had what I consider to be an excellent overall experience with the leagues he's played iin though. We're in MD, and his pathway was:

OBSL starting in 2d grade--a great, low-key developmental league with little travel

NCSL for u10-U12 (back when it was the primary local travel league before the dark day CCL north started its power grab and propaganda campaign). The pro/rel aspect that started with spring U11 was incredible. The way teams had to scrap to move up a division or get to the top of D1 made for exciting soccer and outstanding rivalries.

U13 pre-academy before the DA had younger age groups--a bit of a drag with all the travel at that age, but a much higher level of competition.

U14-U19 DA--excellent competition, more intense training, pretty reasonable travel schedule with just 2 showcases a year plus playoffs if things went well, all for less $$ than regular travel. Outstanding college recruitment, and national team opportunities for the top kids in each region.  A large percentage of his teammates and local DA competitors are the kids who he played with or against during the glory years of NCSL. They've all followed each other around since they were 10.

Next up: playing  in college. 
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Any advice about the recruiting process for playing in college?[/quote]

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