People are caught up in believing that there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, so they scramble around like mice going after a piece of cheese. But here's the fact: the majority of u-14 boys will play only 3 more fall season and 3 more spring seasons at most. By 16 or 17, most will leave to focus on other sports or drop out of athletics all together. Look at the drop off in the number of boys teams from 16 to 17 if you don't believe me. Then, of the few teams that remain, maybe, and it's a huge MAYBE, 20 or so boys will commit to play in college. And of those 20 or so boys, maybe half will get a bit of scholarship money.

That's the reality folks... 3 more fall seasons... 3 more spring seasons... AT MOST... And the pot of gold is mirage... Let it go,

So enjoy them, whatever team your boy plays on or against.

This is very true. All of it. Fortunately my son has stuck with it and at U17 we have one more year. There is some money out there BUT and this is a big BUT most of the money comes from academics even with soccer. Soooooo. Focus on their grades and enjoy the time you do have left!!!!

Does anyone know the DH scores ?

Nice to see the gk from GCP get some recognition. He is very talented. Definitely among the top 5 keepers in this age bracket.

Then why does Claudio Reyna want to destroy the opportunity to play H.S. ball for the top level players?

The wee one is slowly losing control. boys at other tryouts. have not won a game in region 1. Squeaking by GC with a 1 goal differential. The foundation has cracks in it.