If money is your child's goal in life, then a career in soccer is probably not the best route to go unless they can supplement it. Either way I am hoping the bulk of my kids wealth isn't generated by an employers salary. In this digital age the path to $$$ is no longer traditional.
Deez nuts?
Why do you find them absurd? I read the article below (linked) which gave quite a bit of information (I didn't have/know).
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My point is not about the equity. This case is not about this. It’s just being used as a means. Which I stated. Rather who is driving this and why. A parent.Why do you find them absurd? I read the article below (linked) which gave quite a bit of information (I didn't have/know).
I do think there should be equitable treatment of boys/girls, so if the boys can then why not the girls? Girls mature (physically) earlier than boys, so if boys are making prof debuts at 16 or even 15 in leagues around the world, up to and including the elite leagues, why would a girl not be capable of the same?
The age restriction doesn't actually make sense from a playing or competitive perspective, which is basically what the judge is saying.
It may be moot if the players and league agree to insert it in the collective bargaining agreement, per the article.
National Women’s Soccer League must let 15-year-old Olivia Moultrie compete, judge rules
U.S District Judge Karin J. Immergut Monday granted a temporary restraining order, requiring the National Women's Soccer League to lift its 18-year-old minimum age rule for players while it negotiates a contract with the players association.
OK, I don't have any insight into the Parent in this instance, so you may be 100% correct that this is being driven by the Dad, cited as the guardian.
This is a few hundred thousand dollars. A small endorsement by Nike standards. She popped up when there was already a lot of conversation about the WNT and women’s soccer in general. Viewed like that it doesn’t seem like such a huge stretch, just a little experiment.
Maybe she is really good?
If your only goal is money, sure. Some people value quality of life and enjoyment more than the almighty dollar though. So if one wants to pursue their passion, they should.
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But isn’t WPSL only a 3 month summer league? In Liga Mx Femenil the U17’s will essentially be a junior varsity team...why shouldn’t NWSL do the same?
How popular is the women's league in Mexico? I really have no idea so looking for some insight, as I have none in terms of the women's leagues in other countries. It's safe to say they don't get nearly the viewership the men do, but I'm curious. Investement is there, so there must be signs of life there.I respect the hustle of the Moultries. There were big announcements yesterday at practice for my kids team. Thanks team OM!
Unfortunately, I think OM is going to have a serious problem getting playing time. For example, look at how much time my kids friend has played since she was promoted to the first team: https://www.ligafemenil.mx/cancha/j...dWIiOiAxMTE4MH0=/maria-ximena-santeliz-arvizu
Hopefully OM’s victory will force NWSL to implement a youth division for aspiring professional and college players like she did in liga mx yesterday. Thanks again OM.
Liga MX Femenil announces changes
The league will allow foreign players, establish a U17 division, and look to increase business partnerships in a bold new vision laid out by President Mikel Arriola.
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It's getting there, from a strategy standpoint they're benefitting from being branches of the men's league. From facilities to the fanbase, they're really trying to keep it grounded and build something long term, something Mexico has struggled with in other areas such as the Olympic Teams / Program with their massive population. Now some teams are further along than others but the same can be said on the men's side.
I also think it’s going to be interesting to see how the teams on the US/Mexico border (Xolo’s, Rayados, Tigres, and Juarez) engage with the US market and NWSL teams in the near future.
If the US keeps limiting academy soccer market to the high income families, other countries will catch up in 5 years. Women’s soccer is growing quickly all over the world.
