It seems like we are talking past each other... Demonstrating the ability to do something and requiring a club to do something are two very different things. Again, if you have some more information that you aren't posting, please share it because I am curious but nothing you keep replying with is any sort of legal language or binding bylaw for Next.If you followed the thread it was already referenced
"Prospective clubs must also demonstrate an ability to provide low or no-cost options for players to participate on MLS NEXT teams, creating opportunities for a more inclusive player pool"
We don't have club fees and neither do most of the other NEXT clubs in our area or at least they are reduced. I'm not injectioning anything and if you ask NExt personnel about this they will tell you the same thing, recommend low cost or no cost.
I asked that question previously and Strikers already went pay to play in DA and it really didn't turn out well, no championship, missed postseason many times, regulated to tier 2. Etc. If they repeat that in NEXT well I guess they didn't really learn too much.
You mentioned that "most" Next clubs don't have fees... Can you share that information? I would be curious to see where that is tracked...
Strikers is a solid club that turns out good players and kids. They have also produced many kids that have gone on to LAFC and LAG academy, not sure why you are hating?