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Relax. It's just the truth. "following his dreams", everyone knows dreams are just that, dreams.

So few are ever going to be a pro player (let alone at a high level with a good salary) or on the NT. Dreams are dreams. In the meanwhile if they are top caliber they are likely getting very nice offers to play in college. Throw in a little financial aid and you have yourself a future. That's the way to go for the vast majority. You won't find many CP stories in this country - and he trained plenty outside the US

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Relax. It's just the truth. "following his dreams", everyone knows dreams are just that, dreams.

Loser coward dumbass

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Serious question. How many kids on NEFC go on to play in college? 2-3/year? The top 11? Even deeper?

For this past year's NEFC top U-18 team, one kid is not playing in college due to injuries. There were 3 juniors, and the rest are playing in college now- 3 D1, 4 D2, 6 D3 (most listed in the 2016 commitments thread). I think the GPS team had similar numbers (at least 4 D1 including the 2 Harvard walk-ons) but don't know those kids as well.

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You left out the two Milton freshmen on the Harvard roster. Ivy, but still technically D1.

and AB (Lafayette )

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For this past year's NEFC top U-18 team, one kid is not playing in college due to injuries. There were 3 juniors, and the rest are playing in college now- 3 D1, 4 D2, 6 D3 (most listed in the 2016 commitments thread). I think the GPS team had similar numbers (at least 4 D1 including the 2 Harvard walk-ons) but don't know those kids as well.

Playing? If that's what you think, stick with those clubs.

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Loser coward dumbass

Sticks and stones.

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Playing? If that's what you think, stick with those clubs.

The Verbal commitment thread poster is updating those threads with PT so far. Everyone should read them. The numbers aren't pretty

2015 http://talking-soccer.com/TS4/showth...121052&page=55

2016 http://talking-soccer.com/TS4/showth...143079&page=61

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Yet another reason to not get overly excited about your son' college prospects - more and more foreign players coming in. It's turned into an entire industry. Just take a look at the rosters of some random programs and you'll typically see at least 6+ international players. There are advantages obviously or coaches wouldn't do it. But there is not doubt it means fewer spots for US players, in a sport that doesn't have that many spots to begin with (especially compared to women). Can't afford prep school? Another strike.

So congrats on your U14 making a DA team. He'll get good training, play some very good teams (assuming he gets PT). If he loves it and is dong well that's awesome. But as he gets closer to HS or even into HS you may want help him reassess what he's getting out of it and where it's going to go. This is especially true if your son isn't a starter at a non MLS club. Or has had to give up another sport he really loves to do DA.

DA was a good choice for my kid (who is now playing in college) but I saw many instances where it doesn't work out. Hopefully those boys won't regret the sacrifices as they get older.

http://www.soccerwire.com/news/colle...and-on-to-mls/

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Yet another reason to not get overly excited about your son' college prospects - more and more foreign players coming in. It's turned into an entire industry. Just take a look at the rosters of some random programs and you'll typically see at least 6+ international players. There are advantages obviously or coaches wouldn't do it. But there is not doubt it means fewer spots for US players, in a sport that doesn't have that many spots to begin with (especially compared to women). Can't afford prep school? Another strike.

So congrats on your U14 making a DA team. He'll get good training, play some very good teams (assuming he gets PT). If he loves it and is dong well that's awesome. But as he gets closer to HS or even into HS you may want help him reassess what he's getting out of it and where it's going to go. This is especially true if your son isn't a starter at a non MLS club. Or has had to give up another sport he really loves to do DA.

DA was a good choice for my kid (who is now playing in college) but I saw many instances where it doesn't work out. Hopefully those boys won't regret the sacrifices as they get older.

http://www.soccerwire.com/news/colle...and-on-to-mls/

No way anyone in their right mind with a son who did DAP and is now playing in college visits TS to pontificate to a handful of DAP u14 parents. You are either completely bonkers or the cliche actually fits in this instance: your kid got cut because he wasn't good enough. Got rage?

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No way anyone in their right mind with a son who did DAP and is now playing in college visits TS to pontificate to a handful of DAP u14 parents.

yes. got buyers remorse?

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No way anyone in their right mind with a son who did DAP and is now playing in college visits TS to pontificate to a handful of DAP u14 parents. You are either completely bonkers or the cliche actually fits in this instance: your kid got cut because he wasn't good enough. Got rage?

Nope. I've got a U13 who wants to do what his older brother did. The landscape is changing - and frankly he's not as good as his older brother either. I think he can make a team (not the Revs) but I'm pretty certain he wouldn't play much. He's the kind of kid I talked about. As I said DA can be great for certain players.

I poke around on TS now and then and read that article on Soccerwire. When my oldest started the process we were very unaware of the scale of international players in college soccer and it seems to get bigger every year. No one has to take my advice, but what harm is there in reading or doing a little research on your own?

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Nope. I've got a U13 who wants to do what his older brother did. The landscape is changing - and frankly he's not as good as his older brother either. I think he can make a team (not the Revs) but I'm pretty certain he wouldn't play much. He's the kind of kid I talked about. As I said DA can be great for certain players.

I poke around on TS now and then and read that article on Soccerwire. When my oldest started the process we were very unaware of the scale of international players in college soccer and it seems to get bigger every year. No one has to take my advice, but what harm is there in reading or doing a little research on your own?

Every DAP player and their parent from u12 up thinks their kid should start, except you. Let's be honest, he won't even start NPL either and it's driving you nuts.

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Every DAP player and their parent from u12 up thinks their kid should start, except you. Let's be honest, he won't even start NPL either and it's driving you nuts.

Yes. You're right. You have me pegged. Are you a shrink? Or maybe you should join the FBI. Your profiling skills could be an asset to them.

Thanks for reminding me why TS sucks - people like you.

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Every DAP player and their parent from u12 up thinks their kid should start, except you. Let's be honest, he won't even start NPL either and it's driving you nuts.

You should have qualified that - every parent from u12 up "who has never been in DA before" thinks their kid should start. Reality can be an ugly bit**. ask anyone who has had a kid there, successful or not.

If the OP has legit experience and thinks his kid isn't good enough, he's right.

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No way anyone in their right mind with a son who did DAP and is now playing in college visits TS to pontificate to a handful of DAP u14 parents. You are either completely bonkers or the cliche actually fits in this instance: your kid got cut because he wasn't good enough. Got rage?

I enjoyed reading the article. It is fascinating how this trend will help American born players accelerate their development by exposing them to a different game. Too bad we can't change the coaches on the Revs. I don't have any confidence in them to produce the quality players needed for the 1st team. In fact the 1st team coach is unqualified IMO.