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Here's why in my opinion. First off why isn't your kid there? Not to be a jerk but think about it. Same reason mine isn't more than likely if we put our notebooks together. Of all the clubs in SoCal Beach FC's top teams play the most appealing soccer. We can argue if we want but I don't think it will get us anywhere. They try to duplicate what is being done at LB State and it is working. Here is the thing. In the baseball world I don't know many true studs that wouldn't want to got to Cal State Fullerton or Long Beach State to pursue a MLB career. There is a lot of money in a MLB career and they both have great track records in developing pro players. If there was big pro money in women's soccer and a true career path LB State would blow up. Call it fair or not the piece of paper at the end of the 4 years is the biggest deal right now for women college soccer players. Just my opinion.
I agree with you on all points including attractive soccer (Surf is right there IMHO but that is for another day). My significant other went to undergrad at LB State so I have seen plenty of "Dirtbag" baseball and I hear you on the sheepskin.
Regarding my kid, she had another path laid in front of her as did yours. Believe it or not Long Beach State was on the initial list of 10 or so that she considered. Once her top 3 got serious unfortunately they fell by the wayside. A great option nonetheless.
Good luck to your player. They should be top 15.