Our team has decided to go with14 on the roster this year. Picked up #15 and #16 last year last minute and did not prove to help us at all. Boys seemed to do better at the games we only had a sub or 2, we def played better when our core 11 were on the field. I know the argument against this may be less team money or what if a few injuries happen. I think Barcelona only had 13 last year and they did very well. Our boys strong point is endurance so hopefully this works out for us!

soccersoccersoccer wrote:Our team has decided to go with14 on the roster this year. Picked up #15 and #16 last year last minute and did not prove to help us at all. Boys seemed to do better at the games we only had a sub or 2, we def played better when our core 11 were on the field. I know the argument against this may be less team money or what if a few injuries happen. I think Barcelona only had 13 last year and they did very well. Our boys strong point is endurance so hopefully this works out for us!

OUTSTANDING. This means you had players playing the game and NOT sitting on the bench. Personally, would LOVE to see max roster of 14 through U17. Let the kids PLAY!

RedBaron wrote:

soccersoccersoccer wrote:Our team has decided to go with14 on the roster this year. Picked up #15 and #16 last year last minute and did not prove to help us at all. Boys seemed to do better at the games we only had a sub or 2, we def played better when our core 11 were on the field. I know the argument against this may be less team money or what if a few injuries happen. I think Barcelona only had 13 last year and they did very well. Our boys strong point is endurance so hopefully this works out for us!

OUTSTANDING. This means you had players playing the game and NOT sitting on the bench. Personally, would LOVE to see max roster of 14 through U17. Let the kids PLAY!

Careful what you wish for. We had only 14 on the roster last year and had only 2 games with all of them.
The rest between 10-12 players because of injuries or sickness. The older they get the bigger you want your roster IMO.

RedBaron wrote:

soccersoccersoccer wrote:Our team has decided to go with14 on the roster this year. Picked up #15 and #16 last year last minute and did not prove to help us at all. Boys seemed to do better at the games we only had a sub or 2, we def played better when our core 11 were on the field. I know the argument against this may be less team money or what if a few injuries happen. I think Barcelona only had 13 last year and they did very well. Our boys strong point is endurance so hopefully this works out for us!

OUTSTANDING. This means you had players playing the game and NOT sitting on the bench. Personally, would LOVE to see max roster of 14 through U17. Let the kids PLAY!

14 max through U17? Really?. That's ridiculous. Have you ever seen the older age groups play? The game gets a lot faster and more physical as they get older (I really noticed a difference at U13 and another jump at U14). Add to that the games are longer and you will see at least twice the number of injuries at these ages than what you have seen at U11. On top of that once they get to 7th grade school sports start, and no matter how much you tell them "soccer comes first", there are always conflicts with school sports for a portion of your roster. Other "required" school activities also kick in (band contests, etc). You will find by U14 if you have 16 on the roster there will be games that you only have 11 or 12 available. Have fun with 14 though if that floats your boat.

I wished it stayed at 18 for U16-U19 as well. Too many kids on the bench. I've always wondered why they changed it to 22.

soccer geek wrote:

RedBaron wrote:

soccersoccersoccer wrote:Our team has decided to go with14 on the roster this year. Picked up #15 and #16 last year last minute and did not prove to help us at all. Boys seemed to do better at the games we only had a sub or 2, we def played better when our core 11 were on the field. I know the argument against this may be less team money or what if a few injuries happen. I think Barcelona only had 13 last year and they did very well. Our boys strong point is endurance so hopefully this works out for us!

OUTSTANDING. This means you had players playing the game and NOT sitting on the bench. Personally, would LOVE to see max roster of 14 through U17. Let the kids PLAY!

14 max through U17? Really?. That's ridiculous. Have you ever seen the older age groups play? The game gets a lot faster and more physical as they get older (I really noticed a difference at U13 and another jump at U14). Add to that the games are longer and you will see at least twice the number of injuries at these ages than what you have seen at U11. On top of that once they get to 7th grade school sports start, and no matter how much you tell them "soccer comes first", there are always conflicts with school sports for a portion of your roster. Other "required" school activities also kick in (band contests, etc). You will find by U14 if you have 16 on the roster there will be games that you only have 11 or 12 available. Have fun with 14 though if that floats your boat.

really, you have people in the band on your team??? hmmm. not that there's anything wrong with that...

soccer geek wrote:

RedBaron wrote:

soccersoccersoccer wrote:Our team has decided to go with14 on the roster this year. Picked up #15 and #16 last year last minute and did not prove to help us at all. Boys seemed to do better at the games we only had a sub or 2, we def played better when our core 11 were on the field. I know the argument against this may be less team money or what if a few injuries happen. I think Barcelona only had 13 last year and they did very well. Our boys strong point is endurance so hopefully this works out for us!

OUTSTANDING. This means you had players playing the game and NOT sitting on the bench. Personally, would LOVE to see max roster of 14 through U17. Let the kids PLAY!

14 max through U17? Really?. That's ridiculous. Have you ever seen the older age groups play? The game gets a lot faster and more physical as they get older (I really noticed a difference at U13 and another jump at U14). Add to that the games are longer and you will see at least twice the number of injuries at these ages than what you have seen at U11. On top of that once they get to 7th grade school sports start, and no matter how much you tell them "soccer comes first", there are always conflicts with school sports for a portion of your roster. Other "required" school activities also kick in (band contests, etc). You will find by U14 if you have 16 on the roster there will be games that you only have 11 or 12 available. Have fun with 14 though if that floats your boat.

So is your bb "little soccer geek"?

Soccer geek your words of wisdom are perfect, I couldn't have said it better.

soccersoccersoccer wrote:Our team has decided to go with14 on the roster this year. Picked up #15 and #16 last year last minute and did not prove to help us at all. Boys seemed to do better at the games we only had a sub or 2, we def played better when our core 11 were on the field. I know the argument against this may be less team money or what if a few injuries happen. I think Barcelona only had 13 last year and they did very well. Our boys strong point is endurance so hopefully this works out for us!

I think you'll be fine with 14. Comets Blue only had 12 on their roster last year and added only one more at the end of July. It could get tough with the injuries and school obligations, though, but at least the kids will have a lot of playing time.

We sat with 15 last year and even then had a couple games where we had 0 or 1 sub. Injuries, illness and religion can bring your roster size down to a minimum quickly. I am sitting with 15 again this year but may look to pick up a couple extra throughout the year. I agree with the older they get the more you need to handle the injuries and other commitments that happen as they get older. As much as we all want them to make every practice and game, it's not realistic to expect that will happen so you have to add extra players to compensate for that.

Trumom,
Who does your BB play for?

Texas Rage United 99 (PPL)

My bb plays for Triumph.