What are your thoughts on MLS Next or high school for a Rhode Island player. My son plays for MLS Next as a 8th grader. Trying to decide for next year, please help.
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What does he want to do? How dedicated is he? Is D1 soccer or higher achievable and in his future plans? Does he play other sports as well that he may miss out on?
Will he start in HS as a freshman? Is it a great school for soccer? Do other kids play for non-MLS Next clubs and go on to play soccer at colleges?
Try to research where the top RI kids go to college and what programs they play for? How many kids from his club go on to play college soccer and at what level? Are they getting substantial playing time in college just a part of the team? -
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He loves the game, is very dedicated and does not play any other sport. He is currently at Bayside and couldn’t be any happier, loves his team and coach. His town High School has some good players but it is not a soccer school! The decision will be all his to make, when that time comes. I was wondering what persuaded older players to either choose MLS or High School. Also knowing it is unique to different playersComment
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MLS Next is a MUCH HIGHER level brand of soccer. Unless he goes to ISL school. Then the drop off is that dramatic. Don't need MLS Next to play college soccer, it helps and it easier to get noticed. But don't need it.Comment
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If he loves his coach and loves his team you go with it. So many parents jump their kids from team to team. From coach to coach trying to find the right scenario and never find it. Every May they are running around looking for something that may not exists because they don’t put their kids in the right talent bucket and each club lies and tells you what you want to hear just to get that bag of $$. They make promises about “you can earn a spot on the top team”. Meanwhile that team is full and they tell 10 other kids the same thing. If he is somewhere he enjoys…don’t overthink it. I don’t care it’s the best club in the world or a club money hear of. If the kid is in learning soccer, having fun and making friends…don’t try and fix what isn’t broken. These clubs only see dollar signs when they look at our kids. For parents to think otherwise…they are lying to themselves. Good luck to your son on his journey. He sounds like a great player.Originally posted by Guest View PostComment
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We had the same choice to make and my son chose HS and to play on the non mls club team. He wanted the HS sport experience with classmates cheering them on, game announcements and a fan base of 3-500 people. He doesn't regret it at all, he started every game and played every minute so farComment
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