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[quote=Anonymous]U16 and I’m with you U17 parent.
I do think the original poster had a point, you ask and are told 20 and they take 25. It is the definition of bait and switch. They probably did it just to prevent some kids from switching. Is there any recourse, nope, it’s just the unnecessary painful lessons of travel soccer.
But the truth is there are no guarantees for playing time. You have to earn it, and sometimes that is against one or two dual rostered players or an unhappy kid from another Club or a kid the coach knows who guest plays for a tournament. All these things happen at almost every Club. I heard about a Club last year that went down to a Showcase in Florida with more kids than they could roster. Or how about a Club not rostering their own players for a big tournament but bring in guest players. I saw that too. 
You’ve seen a lot by U16 and unfortunately you see kids that learn that they have to drop down a level because they just don’t get any playing time. It’s a long season for them and their parents and not fun for anyone. 
So take a deep breath, after U13 in any League above NCSL it’s a roller coaster. Support your kid, don’t blame other kids or parents, just learn and move on if you feel necessary. Find the right team where your kid plays and has fun.

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