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**Unregistered** · 05-25-2016, 03:08 PM

well then I guess none of the MLS teams would be in the DAP

**Unregistered** · 05-25-2016, 06:01 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

I would think an NPL lic is something that should only be issued to non-profit clubs. ......blah blah, blah... should only be issued to non-profits organizations, does anyone else agree?

Not me. Profit = Sustainability.
For-Profit's have MORE ability to give scholarships to the needy. They have more resources.
How is a not-for-profit able to give out more scholarships - where is the $ coming from?

**Unregistered** · 05-25-2016, 06:11 PM

Seems kind of goofy to limit it to non-profits if the goal is to have the "best" of everything. This isn't about being fair, it's about producing talent.

**Unregistered** · 05-25-2016, 06:36 PM

What makes a nonprofit club a "better" club than a for-profit? Deciding how to structure your company has little to do with how well you train soccer players.

Besides, the league would be non existent if that was a qualifier. There aren't that many nonprofit clubs.

**Unregistered** · 05-25-2016, 07:53 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

What makes a nonprofit club a "better" club than a for-profit? Deciding how to structure your company has little to do with how well you train soccer players.

Besides, the league would be non existent if that was a qualifier. There aren't that many nonprofit clubs.

NEFC, FC Boston, Stars, Boston Breakers are non-profits and I believe GPS is too

Being a non-profit says a lot of how you care about their soccer players as well as others.

I just do not think a lic like NPL or ECNL should go to a for profit club

I found only one club so far that is a for profit with such an NPL licc in mass but I am sure there are others in the country

I am sure the for profit clubs tell everyone how generous they are but that is easy to say when you do not have to prove it and keep your books closed

**Unregistered** · 05-25-2016, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

well then I guess none of the MLS teams would be in the DAP

US Covers most cost for all DAP players and has their own scholarship program

Cost

There are no fees for a club to participate in the U-15/16 and U-17/18 Academy program, aside from $10 per player and $25 per coach registration fee.

There are no fees for a club to participate in the U-13/14 Academy program, aside from $100 per player and $25 per coach registration fee.

U.S. Soccer covers all referee fees and event fees. Clubs are responsible for all of their travel and administrative expenses.

Scholarship Program

U.S. Soccer is pleased to announce the ninth year of the Development Academy Scholarship Program supported by the U.S. Soccer Foundation. The scholarships are designed to provide opportunities for full-time Academy players who require financial assistance to participate in the Development Academy Program.

**Unregistered** · 05-25-2016, 08:13 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

NEFC, FC Boston, Stars, Boston Breakers are non-profits and I believe GPS is too

Being a non-profit says a lot of how you care about their soccer players as well as others.

I just do not think a lic like NPL or ECNL should go to a for profit club

I found only one club so far that is a for profit with such an NPL licc in mass but I am sure there are others in the country

I am sure the for profit clubs tell everyone how generous they are but that is easy to say when you do not have to prove it and keep your books closed

I think you need to learn a lot about how companies are structured. Non-profits can make their "employees" just as wealthy as a for profit company. In my mind at least the for profit guys are being honest about what they are doing.

**Unregistered** · 05-25-2016, 08:20 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

I think you need to learn a lot about how companies are structured. Non-profits can make their "employees" just as wealthy as a for profit company. In my mind at least the for profit guys are being honest about what they are doing.

I think you are missing the point.

A consumer can look at the books of a non-profit and see what type of company they are vesting into with their child.

I think you are trying to be misleading and I looked at some of the big ones like PDA and they are all non-profit and very successful at developing players.

So what is the big deal of oping your books? Running charitable events for others? allowing the consumer to see what you do with your money?

**Unregistered** · 05-25-2016, 10:24 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

I think you are missing the point.

A consumer can look at the books of a non-profit and see what type of company they are vesting into with their child.

I think you are trying to be misleading and I looked at some of the big ones like PDA and they are all non-profit and very successful at developing players.

So what is the big deal of oping your books? Running charitable events for others? allowing the consumer to see what you do with your money?

You don't seem to have much of a background in business. There are many reasons other than just "making a profit" for a club to switch from non-profit to for-profit status (switching just to hide their books is ludicrous). Sometimes it just makes good business sense, particularly for clubs that might need to borrow money in order to purchase or construct their own fields/indoor facilities. And, yes, they most likely have more money to provide scholarships.

**Unregistered** · 05-25-2016, 11:16 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

You don't seem to have much of a background in business. There are many reasons other than just "making a profit" for a club to switch from non-profit to for-profit status (switching just to hide their books is ludicrous). Sometimes it just makes good business sense, particularly for clubs that might need to borrow money in order to purchase or construct their own fields/indoor facilities. And, yes, they most likely have more money to provide scholarships.

GPS is about one thing profit

**Unregistered** · 05-26-2016, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

GPS is about one thing profit

Aaaaaaaaannnnndddd....there it is! Gotta' get in here quicker, slacker.

**Unregistered** · 05-26-2016, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

NEFC, FC Boston, Stars, Boston Breakers are non-profits and I believe GPS is too

Being a non-profit says a lot of how you care about their soccer players as well as others.

I just do not think a lic like NPL or ECNL should go to a for profit club

I found only one club so far that is a for profit with such an NPL licc in mass but I am sure there are others in the country

I am sure the for profit clubs tell everyone how generous they are but that is easy to say when you do not have to prove it and keep your books closed

The first line of this statement is laughable....

Non- Profit = Caring
For-Profit=Not Caring

Or are some clubs using NP status as a way to make more $$$ thru that status, last ime I checked some of the heads of NP make a VERY good salary

**Unregistered** · 05-26-2016, 09:50 AM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

The first line of this statement is laughable....

Non- Profit = Caring
For-Profit=Not Caring

Or are some clubs using NP status as a way to make more $$$ thru that status, last ime I checked some of the heads of NP make a VERY good salary

Profits are evil. Bernie says hi.