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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Are all the local MLSNext/ECNL clubs like this - having large rosters? [/quote]

For boys it depends on the club and age group. Generally, boys and girls older age groups (U16 and above) start to have larger rosters.

[b]Some MLS clubs do a pretty good job of keeping a smaller player pool per age group and often use 2nd team players to fill for injuries (Bethesda boys). [/b]The smaller clubs (Achilles) often have smaller rosters as well and kids often play up. DC United is really large at older age groups (U17), which is to be expected. But kids/families don’t pay anymore and get free equipment (shoes, training gear, etc)

For ECNL boys most of the teams do a good job of balancing regional roster and top team it seems, but there are outliers. [/quote]

Is this just for injuries or do kids that are developing and getting better than a top team player ever get moved ?[/quote]

Again, depends on the club and age. Happens frequently in younger age groups (up to U14), after that not as often. More likely to see a kid on the first team overtake others on his team.

But at a big club even if you’re a main player on the 2nd team and the first team has a roster of 25+, not likely. It happens, but not frequently. And then even if a kid does move up, they’re not likely to play a lot - especially considering no reentry. It begs the question would you rather be one of the top 5 guys on the 2nd team and play significant minutes w/ an sig role; or roster spot 14-25+ on the first team, we little to no PT and little role for the team on game days.[/quote]

Thanks! This was helpful.[/quote]

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