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For Parents

Nobody hands you a manual when your kid falls in love with soccer. This is that manual — the real costs, the right questions, and the myths we're happy to be the ones to debunk.

The landscape at a glance

Every league your player could ever join, stacked the way they actually relate. Tap any chip for the full explainer — costs, travel, tryouts, and what it means for high school.

What it really costs

All-in family numbers — dues, tournaments, gear, travel. Beyond dues, the big drivers are tournaments ($500–$1,500), travel ($2,000–$5,000 at national levels), and private training. Most elite clubs offer need-based aid. Always ask.

Rec (AYSO / city)

$75 – $300

Local travel (MYSL, WSSL, CASL)

$800 – $2,500

MSPSP Classic / Premier

$1,500 – $5,000

GLPL / N1 / ECNL-RL

$2,500 – $6,000

ECNL / GA / MLS NEXT

$5,000 – $15,000+

Ten questions to ask at tryouts

Tap them off as you go — a club that answers all ten without flinching is a club worth considering.

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For Parents

The landscape at a glance

Pick a side

What it really costs

Ten questions to ask at tryouts

Myths, flipped.