Major Club Fees for 2010 and 2011

What are parents hearing about major club fees for next year with a focus on those with DI teams at U-14 and higher it would be interesting to compare costs. Most of these clubs have soccer fields and some are rather nice for practice. It would be interesting to compare prices since assuming you have a good coach why pay more??

Soccernovice wrote:What are parents hearing about major club fees for next year with a focus on those with DI teams at U-14 and higher it would be interesting to compare costs. Most of these clubs have soccer fields and some are rather nice for practice. It would be interesting to compare prices since assuming you have a good coach why pay more??

Yes, most of the big clubs have excellent facilities and fields and to maintain those isn't cheap. I hear the fees for the biggies will remain just under $3K. Just keep in mind that there are some excellent coaches out there who will do it for half the price or less if you look around. When you consider the $3K fees, the gas, time, wear and tear on your car, toll tag, and travel expenses you can be looking at $10K a year for your soccer player. That's why many choose not to be a part of these big D1 clubs. It's crazy!

I was hearing rumors there are some big clubs wanting $3K plus next year and did not know if that is true. I know some big clubs that are less than $2,500 in DI with great facilities and coaches.

Soccernovice wrote:What are parents hearing about major club fees for next year with a focus on those with DI teams at U-14 and higher it would be interesting to compare costs. Most of these clubs have soccer fields and some are rather nice for practice. It would be interesting to compare prices since assuming you have a good coach why pay more??

I have a feeling, if fees go up much more, there's going to be alot of classic parents who will start thinking the school b soccer team or the school c football team doesn't look so bad after all.....

starbuck wrote:

Soccernovice wrote:What are parents hearing about major club fees for next year with a focus on those with DI teams at U-14 and higher it would be interesting to compare costs. Most of these clubs have soccer fields and some are rather nice for practice. It would be interesting to compare prices since assuming you have a good coach why pay more??

I have a feeling, if fees go up much more, there's going to be alot of classic parents who will start thinking the school b soccer team or the school c football team doesn't look so bad after all.....

Or you can go independent. Barcelona 99 costs about $650. And, if you're interested in joining Barca 2000, the fee will be under $400 for the year. No, no, I'm not recruiting, just sayin'.

Brilliant pricing for classic.
Do you know of other teams in similar price ranges?
Where does Barcelona practice?
How many teams do they have?
Also, which big D1 clubs charge $2,500 v. $3,000+?
Danke!!

Ibystander wrote:

starbuck wrote:

Soccernovice wrote:What are parents hearing about major club fees for next year with a focus on those with DI teams at U-14 and higher it would be interesting to compare costs. Most of these clubs have soccer fields and some are rather nice for practice. It would be interesting to compare prices since assuming you have a good coach why pay more??

I have a feeling, if fees go up much more, there's going to be alot of classic parents who will start thinking the school b soccer team or the school c football team doesn't look so bad after all.....

Or you can go independent. Barcelona 99 costs about $650. And, if you're interested in joining Barca 2000, the fee will be under $400 for the year. No, no, I'm not recruiting, just sayin'.

Hey, let's keep that barca info low key. FCD screws everything up and bb may need a place to play

I think Texans and Solar most expensive maybe over $3K next year. Andromeda maybe close to $3K. FC Dallas maybe around $2,500. Texas Longhorns and Texas Football Club probually less than $2,500. Those are the major ones I am aware of in U-14 DI and above. Independent clubs like CDI, Revolution, and others are much less as pointed out.
By the way these parents pay the same fees usually no matter what league they are in and in some clubs the fees help the top team provide scholarships to many, most, or all players (e.g., Academy League). Not sure why a parent would want to pay overhead charges for Academy League teams that are not benefiting their player?

Soccernovice wrote:I think Texans and Solar most expensive maybe over $3K next year. Andromeda maybe close to $3K. FC Dallas maybe around $2,500. Texas Longhorns and Texas Football Club probually less than $2,500. Those are the major ones I am aware of in U-14 DI and above. Independent clubs like CDI, Revolution, and others are much less as pointed out.
By the way these parents pay the same fees usually no matter what league they are in and in some clubs the fees help the top team provide scholarships to many, most, or all players (e.g., Academy League). Not sure why a parent would want to pay overhead charges for Academy League teams that are not benefiting their player?

Cuzz day tupid.
The more I know, the more I support the indies. classic is a business no more no less.
Why does it take odp, classic, ect . to organize talent? If we were smart we would use this forum to organized competitive games , scrimmages , kick it around sessions ect , with different parents giving their input, at different stations . Players would be subjected to a wealth of knowledge. Alot of the coaches are just converted parents anyway??
livin the dream homeslice...................

Revolution and CDI have some strong teams at different age levels and they play good looking soccer. Definitely something to consider depends on coach though some are really good and others maybe not in any club at highest level.

Wizards FC '99 & '00 will cost $1200 for the upcoming season. 99's team be a competetive DII team and 00's are one of the top 10 teams right now in the U10 age group.
BTW, just a reminder that Revolution will be FC Dallas next season, so fees will probably go up if not this season, surely the next.

If your are looking for a great 97B boys team that will Be playing D2 next fall with great talent and a great coach without all the high fees try Irving Elite, we will only b paying just under $1000 next year and the coach is still looking at adding more great talent. Pay the big fees and play for a great team or pay 3 times less for the same thing you chose.

merlin wrote:Wizards FC '99 & '00 will cost $1200 for the upcoming season. 99's team be a competetive DII team and 00's are one of the top 10 teams right now in the U10 age group.
BTW, just a reminder that Revolution will be FC Dallas next season, so fees will probably go up if not this season, surely the next.

Revolution wasn't cheap to begin with.... 2000 plus uniform... You are right those fees will rise sooner or later.... 2500 plus uni's.... Is what I've heard.... I'm sure....

Don't forget to consider the mandatory "fundraisers" that many clubs have. That adds extra cost. Then there are also additional fees for tournaments if you go over budget ( plus coaches expenses if you travel). Is there a seperate field usage fee? Many things to consider. How often and where will the team practice come October when we set clocks back 1 hour and it gets dark at 5:30? How much driving are you doing taking your kid to practice-not to mention the cost of your time and gas.

plantit wrote:

Soccernovice wrote:I think Texans and Solar most expensive maybe over $3K next year. Andromeda maybe close to $3K. FC Dallas maybe around $2,500. Texas Longhorns and Texas Football Club probually less than $2,500. Those are the major ones I am aware of in U-14 DI and above. Independent clubs like CDI, Revolution, and others are much less as pointed out.
By the way these parents pay the same fees usually no matter what league they are in and in some clubs the fees help the top team provide scholarships to many, most, or all players (e.g., Academy League). Not sure why a parent would want to pay overhead charges for Academy League teams that are not benefiting their player?

Cuzz day tupid.
The more I know, the more I support the indies. classic is a business no more no less.
Why does it take odp, classic, ect . to organize talent? If we were smart we would use this forum to organized competitive games , scrimmages , kick it around sessions ect , with different parents giving their input, at different stations . Players would be subjected to a wealth of knowledge. Alot of the coaches are just converted parents anyway??
livin the dream homeslice...................

Plantit, you are starting to sound like Axx a few months ago. I wonder if his perspective has changed recently. His club dues now include time with Go's "Chosen One."

Select soccer is a business, for sure. Winning is good for business. Cows and sheep herd. Pigeons flock.

2009-2010 out of pocket soccer expenses- $5k +. Fun times for fam-Priceless...

Not sure why a parent would want to pay overhead charges for Academy League teams that are not benefiting their player?

So with this said, players fee's select in a club are also paying for academy fee's of younger children in the same club?
What are the academy fee's of the various clubs? I know what i am paying but would like to get an idea of who is paying what for other clubs.
Mods more to differend thread if need be as i may have hijacked it.

finish1 wrote:

plantit wrote:

Soccernovice wrote:I think Texans and Solar most expensive maybe over $3K next year. Andromeda maybe close to $3K. FC Dallas maybe around $2,500. Texas Longhorns and Texas Football Club probually less than $2,500. Those are the major ones I am aware of in U-14 DI and above. Independent clubs like CDI, Revolution, and others are much less as pointed out.
By the way these parents pay the same fees usually no matter what league they are in and in some clubs the fees help the top team provide scholarships to many, most, or all players (e.g., Academy League). Not sure why a parent would want to pay overhead charges for Academy League teams that are not benefiting their player?

Cuzz day tupid.
The more I know, the more I support the indies. classic is a business no more no less.
Why does it take odp, classic, ect . to organize talent? If we were smart we would use this forum to organized competitive games , scrimmages , kick it around sessions ect , with different parents giving their input, at different stations . Players would be subjected to a wealth of knowledge. Alot of the coaches are just converted parents anyway??
livin the dream homeslice...................

Plantit, you are starting to sound like Axx a few months ago. I wonder if his perspective has changed recently. His club dues now include time with Go's "Chosen One."

Select soccer is a business, for sure. Winning is good for business. Cows and sheep herd. Pigeons flock.

2009-2010 out of pocket soccer expenses- $5k +. Fun times for fam-Priceless...

Quality time with the special one (the chosen one plays for solar) is priceless. Will he take the team? What's the word axx, will he get the team or is it staying with josema? Will they open the team up during the tryouts or are they going to basically stick with the same roster? If it stays the same, how many roster spots do you see up for grabs?

Academy fees are pure profit for the club and coach-not regulated like club soccer. Lots of cash under the table

Very interesting to know about the Academy fees
thank you soccerdad1

The Academy that Go was referring to is the older boys Academy, I believe.
For most clubs they are free so the rest of the teams in the Club subsidize them.

go99 wrote:

finish1 wrote:

plantit wrote:

Soccernovice wrote:I think Texans and Solar most expensive maybe over $3K next year. Andromeda maybe close to $3K. FC Dallas maybe around $2,500. Texas Longhorns and Texas Football Club probually less than $2,500. Those are the major ones I am aware of in U-14 DI and above. Independent clubs like CDI, Revolution, and others are much less as pointed out.
By the way these parents pay the same fees usually no matter what league they are in and in some clubs the fees help the top team provide scholarships to many, most, or all players (e.g., Academy League). Not sure why a parent would want to pay overhead charges for Academy League teams that are not benefiting their player?

Cuzz day tupid.
The more I know, the more I support the indies. classic is a business no more no less.
Why does it take odp, classic, ect . to organize talent? If we were smart we would use this forum to organized competitive games , scrimmages , kick it around sessions ect , with different parents giving their input, at different stations . Players would be subjected to a wealth of knowledge. Alot of the coaches are just converted parents anyway??
livin the dream homeslice...................

Plantit, you are starting to sound like Axx a few months ago. I wonder if his perspective has changed recently. His club dues now include time with Go's "Chosen One."

Select soccer is a business, for sure. Winning is good for business. Cows and sheep herd. Pigeons flock.

2009-2010 out of pocket soccer expenses- $5k +. Fun times for fam-Priceless...

Quality time with the special one (the chosen one plays for solar) is priceless. Will he take the team? What's the word axx, will he get the team or is it staying with josema? Will they open the team up during the tryouts or are they going to basically stick with the same roster? If it stays the same, how many roster spots do you see up for grabs?

Finish, my opinions have not changed. Unfortunately around here, if you are not part of the darkside, you get sent to another galaxy. Independents are the answer, but the darkside is stronger than the force for now. We need Obi Wan and Yoda to step it up and show us the way.

Go, as much as I'd like to, I can't take your bait or I will be ousted and thrown into the Andro pit of disgrace. Not sure if you've seen it, but it's deep.

Select soccer doesn't have to be a business. Soccer is a sport. Good teams exist outside the big clubs. Check them out before wasting your money/time/energy/kid's talent. find some independents and check them out.

My bb plays for an independent. We are at the top if not the top '00 boys team in North Texas. We just beat the best team from FCD, Solar, Texans, in our age group.

We don't have the Chosen one. We don't have giant facilities. We don't have an arrogant, aloof coach. We don't have inflated fees. We don't deal with politics.

We DO have a great, caring, knowledgeable, experienced coach. We DO have talented players. We also DO have a lot of interest from kids currently playing for big clubs. My son loves his team, his coach. We don't have 12 teams in the '00 age group to pull from to create a super team. We have just one. And yet we are right at the top.

Clubs are constantly trying to break apart good independents--why? Because they need a few more kids? Are you kidding? It's because they don't want competition--for games or players. They wish to create an environment that says "you can't compete with the big clubs if you play for an independent team." They want your money. Period. The more teams that disappear, the fewer choices there are besides big clubs. That's why they do it. They aren't interested in developing kids, unless he/she is exceptional.

It's time for a paradigm shift in North Texas soccer.

You can learn and grow at soccer playing on any ordinary patch of grass, with the right parts in place.

jimulon6 wrote:My bb plays for an independent. We are at the top if not the top '00 boys team in North Texas. We just beat the best team from FCD, Solar, Texans, in our age group.

We don't have the Chosen one. We don't have giant facilities. We don't have an arrogant, aloof coach. We don't have inflated fees. We don't deal with politics.

We DO have a great, caring, knowledgeable, experienced coach. We DO have talented players. We also DO have a lot of interest from kids currently playing for big clubs. My son loves his team, his coach. We don't have 12 teams in the '00 age group to pull from to create a super team. We have just one. And yet we are right at the top.

Clubs are constantly trying to break apart good independents--why? Because they need a few more kids? Are you kidding? It's because they don't want competition--for games or players. They wish to create an environment that says "you can't compete with the big clubs if you play for an independent team." They want your money. Period. The more teams that disappear, the fewer choices there are besides big clubs. That's why they do it. They aren't interested in developing kids, unless he/she is exceptional.

It's time for a paradigm shift in North Texas soccer.

You can learn and grow at soccer playing on any ordinary patch of grass, with the right parts in place.

Is that why some of your top players are leaving and joinging the big clubs?
Sorry, but your coach will NOT be able to keep this team going. Your parents willl realize that their kids are not developing at the same rate as the kids from the Texans', Andro's or FCD's. Some already have. I give you one more year, and your team will explode. Believe me, I wish it wasn't so.
But, truth is, if you have ML, KS, JB.... as a coach, your money is well spent, because your bb will developed the skills needed to play this game at a higher level.

love the wishful thinking jimmy boy but there is no shift in the force and think carefully because you don't want one. It's great you have a nice comfy independent pond to swim around in. The last thing parents on your team want is a large number of really big fish swimming around in it. I imagine the drama at your club would ramp up quite a bit when the parents look around and see 5, 8, or 10 players at practice who are better than the kids who are on the team. When the loyal parents begin to see a future that doesn't include their kids it's much less rosey. Big clubs don't kill independents, talent pool does. Not attracting players over time makes it difficult for them to improve the overall team and keep pace. So here is the question while you invite everyone to your team. Do you really want 10+ very good players to come out to your team? Hope your BB is good because he might then need to move to a big club to have a spot to play.