Turning Pro at 13

espola said:
Under the Coogan Act (California Family Code Sections 6750–53 and California Labor Code Section 1700.37), 15% of her gross earnings are held in a trust account until she is an adult, paid into the account directly by her employer. The rest of the money can go to agents, managers, trainers, expenses, etc, at the direction of her parents.
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The Coogan Act doesn't apply in Oregon. Oregon doesn't have an equivalent statute.
 
focomoso said:
All reporting I've seen has said that the deal is worth more than college tuition - which is why I see it as a no brainer.
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More than what college? There is huge range that could fall under. And is it after taxes and agent fees, etc? For instance, the deal number would need to be north of $500K if she wants to attend USC later in life. If she got that kind of money, good for her.
 
MarkM said:
More than what college? There is huge range that could fall under. And is it after taxes and agent fees, etc? For instance, the deal number would need to be north of $500K if she wants to attend USC later in life. If she got that kind of money, good for her.
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She is already "committed" to UNC - for the academics, right?
 
Daddy and Mommy push the other kids aside and use all their money to push this kid up front. There are many local players way better, however, their parents don’t have all the money to waste on their kids social building! Many talented kids are on the US Soccer radar and make a difference on the field playing at older age levels. This kid lives in the boonies so has a better chance at standing out. Yes, mommy markets her but let’s be realistic... she’ll be 16-17 and wishing she had a normal life. That’s only if her puberty doesn’t hit her so hard that’s she slows down... oh, but mommy will probably make her take birth control pills to control that! Very sad!! So true that money can help you get to a certain level but staying there takes actual talent... ask Michael Jordan’s son!!
 
espola said:
Under the Coogan Act (California Family Code Sections 6750–53 and California Labor Code Section 1700.37), 15% of her gross earnings are held in a trust account until she is an adult, paid into the account directly by her employer. The rest of the money can go to agents, managers, trainers, expenses, etc, at the direction of her parents.
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messy said:
She did the deal here.
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Doesn't matter once she moves.
 
Sidekick said:
Daddy and Mommy push the other kids aside and use all their money to push this kid up front. There are many local players way better, however, their parents don’t have all the money to waste on their kids social building! Many talented kids are on the US Soccer radar and make a difference on the field playing at older age levels. This kid lives in the boonies so has a better chance at standing out. Yes, mommy markets her but let’s be realistic... she’ll be 16-17 and wishing she had a normal life. That’s only if her puberty doesn’t hit her so hard that’s she slows down... oh, but mommy will probably make her take birth control pills to control that! Very sad!! So true that money can help you get to a certain level but staying there takes actual talent... ask Michael Jordan’s son!!
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Lulz.
 
Sidekick said:
There are many local players way better, however, their parents don’t have all the money to waste on their kids social building! Many talented kids are on the US Soccer radar and make a difference on the field playing at older age levels. This kid lives in the boonies so has a better chance at standing out. Yes, mommy markets her but let’s be realistic... she’ll be 16-17 and wishing she had a normal life. That’s only if her puberty doesn’t hit her so hard that’s she slows down... oh, but mommy will probably make her take birth control pills to control that! Very sad!! So true that money can help you get to a certain level but staying there takes actual talent... ask Michael Jordan’s son!!
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You had me until you said many local players were way better. They aren't better. They live in the boonies? they have been driving over 90 miles from the boonies to South OC to play for competitive teams. she plays up 2 years. You obviously don't know her. I wish her the best but i wouldn't encourage my kid to do anything of the sort, then again she doesn't have her talent
 
jose said:
You had me until you said many local players were way better. They aren't better. They live in the boonies? they have been driving over 90 miles from the boonies to South OC to play for competitive teams. she plays up 2 years. You obviously don't know her. I wish her the best but i wouldn't encourage my kid to do anything of the sort, then again she doesn't have her talent
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She played for Beach.... NOT exactly South OC!
 
Everyone keeps talking about her talent but if she was that significantly better than other players (even those her own age) she would have /should have been able to make a difference on the field and stand out during the U15 concacaf games. She has some mad foot skills but that doesn't necessarily add to your soccer IQ or ability to do something with those skills during actual games and under pressure.
 
Soccer43 said:
Everyone keeps talking about her talent but if she was that significantly better than other players (even those her own age) she would have /should have been able to make a difference on the field and stand out during the U15 concacaf games. She has some mad foot skills but that doesn't necessarily add to your soccer IQ or ability to do something with those skills during actual games and under pressure.
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Are there any videos available on line that show her in game situations (and not just highlights)?
 
yes, the link was posted on this thread a few pages back of her playing in the U15 concacaf game against Mexico.

On page 4
 
Soccer43 said:
Everyone keeps talking about her talent but if she was that significantly better than other players (even those her own age) she would have /should have been able to make a difference on the field and stand out during the U15 concacaf games. She has some mad foot skills but that doesn't necessarily add to your soccer IQ or ability to do something with those skills during actual games and under pressure.
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Exactly!! Foot skills yes, game skills NO! Beach was the only club willing to take demands from Mommy/Daddy to play her up! Soccer 43 has it correct... not a game changer with US soccer but that’s why Mommy pushed so hard for other opportunities. No one juggles a ball 1,000 times in a game... Lol! Good luck!
 
Sidekick said:
Exactly!! Foot skills yes, game skills NO! Beach was the only club willing to take demands from Mommy/Daddy to play her up! Soccer 43 has it correct... not a game changer with US soccer but that’s why Mommy pushed so hard for other opportunities. No one juggles a ball 1,000 times in a game... Lol! Good luck!
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finally, a voice of reason and speaking the truth. I wish her all the best and as I have said before I wish her nothing but success in her pathway but people have to be reasonable and rational when discussing who the top players are at the youth level and why they are considered the best.
 
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