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[QUOTE="WeeWoo, post: 3045820, member: 4133"]
As a soccer parent myself I hate the pay to play system.  To many potential kids miss out.  
I also think the elite club system is bad for the game.  It's all about winning, kids are pegged into positions and never develop beyond that.  I've seen coaches scream at and pull kids from games for making a simple mistake.  To me this impedes proper development.  Best way to learn at the youth level is to make mistakes.  See what works vs what doesn't.  I think this is why the USMNT struggles internationally there is just no creativity in the game.  Until that changes they will never compete against the power teams.
Not to many options locally but my kids play on a non travel club team.  Focus is on development learning the game playing all positions and being encouraged to try new things even in game. 
The only unfortunate thing for me is that both of mine that play are goalies.  I've determined you have to have a screw loose somewhere to be a goalie in any sport.
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