The 2003 age group is probably the strongest and deepest out there.The 04 age group in general is light years behind. How is it development for the 03 girl whose practicing with an 04girl whose way behind in speed, technical skills, tactical skills, and soccer iq?I know ratios can vary, but there is only one reason to designate at least 2/3, if not more, to the 03's. If it's truly about development, as emphasized by US Soccer, then it should be about even.
Look, I get why DA clubs will be older heavy, but if US Soccer allows this, especially right out of the gate, it's blatantly hypocritical. Just don't sell it as development.