I understand the roster cannot be larger than 16 in U12. However, can players be added in the middele of the year if there is room on the roster?

In addition, I have heard that clubs can move players? If it is possible, how is it done?

soccertimes3 wrote:I understand the roster cannot be larger than 16 in U12. However, can players be added in the middele of the year if there is room on the roster?

In addition, I have heard that clubs can move players? If it is possible, how is it done?

The toughest part of that is to get a release. For same club teams - it's easier.
Release, add. That's pretty much it.

If a player is under contract, their team/club and deny a release, and if that's done, then an appeal to NTSSA can be attempted. I've heard of great leniency in December for releases (know of a handful that did this between seasons, but don't know if that's ever not allowed).

When kids move in during the year, they can get on teams with space - that's why a lot of U11 teams hold out that last spot - for disgruntled players or move-ins...or, in a rare occurrence - the ever popular pre-signing team blowup.

Is it common for clubs to move kids from team to team mid-year?

Would it be beneficial for a D1 team or any team to roster new players in mid year?

With that being said are there really any D1 players out there that would need a new team mid-year?

soccertimes3 wrote:Is it common for clubs to move kids from team to team mid-year?

Would it be beneficial for a D1 team or any team to roster new players in mid year?

With that being said are there really any D1 players out there that would need a new team mid-year?

Occasionally. Possibly. Probably. Regarding the last question, at U12, there will be D1 teams who will have decided that some of their roster is not what they wanted or hoped for, and there will be kids who will be starting to sit more than they had hoped. Some of those kids would like to bolt to a new team, and some of those coaches would be glad to trade them out. Whether any of the moves are necessary or good is not always clear.

As long as the team is under the roster size for their age group, they can add a player (who is not under contract to another club) at any time. Players rostered to another club would need a transfer approved by the current club or appeal to NTX Soccer. My understanding is that if kid is getting 10 minutes or more per game NTX rarely approves unless extenuating circumstances.
Inter club transfers are easy and do happen(as long as club, DOC, coaches, parents are all in agreement)Not sure how frequent they are but they do happen especially in big clubs.

soccertimes3 wrote:I understand the roster cannot be larger than 16 in U12. However, can players be added in the middele of the year if there is room on the roster?

In addition, I have heard that clubs can move players? If it is possible, how is it done?

times3: A matter of deduction here - you are in the 99 thread speaking of D1 inter-club transfers. That could only be about the Texans. DTS has roster room, but I seriously doubt Gall has any interest in making any moves. Best of Luck to you!

ontherightside wrote:times3: A matter of deduction here - you are in the 99 thread speaking of D1 inter-club transfers. That could only be about the Texans. DTS has roster room, but I seriously doubt Gall has any interest in making any moves. Best of Luck to you!

interesting...............and how do you know this?

It could be a player from a lower division wanting to move up or exploring all possible options. Don't assume he's from the almighty Gall team, by the way, tied comets this past weekend. Omegastriker: ontherightside is probably one of the parents with his lips around Gall's rearend!

dr.evil wrote:It could be a player from a lower division wanting to move up or exploring all possible options. Don't assume he's from the almighty Gall team, by the way, tied comets this past weekend. Omegastriker: ontherightside is probably one of the parents with his lips around Gall's rearend!

omega striker wrote:

dr.evil wrote:It could be a player from a lower division wanting to move up or exploring all possible options. Don't assume he's from the almighty Gall team, by the way, tied comets this past weekend. Omegastriker: ontherightside is probably one of the parents with his lips around Gall's rearend!

Another thing: who's brave enough to join either of those two teams? Dts is losing players quicker than dtx is falling apart! How can a superteam not win against a #9 team? I'm hearing talk that this so called sir gall is not as great as HN thought! Let's see how they do against ML this saturday. I'm sure some will be wishing they jumped ship to andro when they had the chance! Axx: do they have free teethwhitening, along with the free beer and tanning beds?

LOL. Absolutely, we have also added a "teeth whitening while you tan" system. As a matter of fact, Andromeda is thinking of changing their club motto to, Beer, Tan, & Teeth, kinda catchy.

ontherightside wrote:
times3: A matter of deduction here - you are in the 99 thread speaking of D1 inter-club transfers. That could only be about the Texans. DTS has roster room, but I seriously doubt Gall has any interest in making any moves. Best of Luck to you!

I'm not going to say names, it could be as you say. However, I think that there are more D1 teams with roster space.

Fair enough.

I was simply deducing the Texans since they are the only club with two D1 teams and you were asking about inter-club transfers.

There are clubs with room, no doubt about that. Our team for starters has an open roster spot. But everything is relative as to taking a new player on or not and depends on the circumstances of that given team and their needs. If a kid gets a release from another team, chances are the kid is not a top player on that team, otherwise it would be quite difficult to get the release. So if that's the case, why would a coach take a kid that is not going to make his team that much better? Unless they need the money..........cha ching!

What team does not need the money. . . it's club soccer. Every club/team wants the money.

Speaking of money. . .anyone know what happens in inter-club transfers? Do the fees stay with the original team or do they pro-rate the amount to the new team?

Another question (I'm sure will stir some debate), how much influence do parents have over a coach when it comes to signing players?

Are there teams where parental influence is that great?

soccertimes3 wrote:What team does not need the money. . . it's club soccer. Every club/team wants the money.

Speaking of money. . .anyone know what happens in inter-club transfers? Do the fees stay with the original team or do they pro-rate the amount to the new team?

Agreed, but the point is, if you got a release from one team, you better make sure your bb will be playing a bunch on the team you transfer to. Wouldn't be fun to sign a new contract, pay dough, and then be in a similar situation to the one you came from.

soccertimes3 wrote:Another question (I'm sure will stir some debate), how much influence do parents have over a coach when it comes to signing players?

Are there teams where parental influence is that great?

uh oh let me grab some popcorn this will get good in a minute!

Registered and first post on the same day with rhetorical questions...hmmm...me smell pot stir!

"Rhetorical" no. That would mean I did not want responses. I would love to hear them.

"Pot Stir" - Perhaps

Really would like to know opinions. . .anyone?

Good question regarding the funds. If it's an intra-club transfer, how does the money get divided? I believe FCD did a mid term transfer last year when a player left Blue and went to Suarez?

they have also had one go from FCD red to FCD prem this season.

Yes. In this age group, FCD uses the player transfer system better than any other.

Has there been much movement in the 99 age group? Now that it is January can kids still be signed, or changed to different rosters?

I'm also going to pose my question of parental influence on teams. Is there power over coaches on some teams?

soccertimes3 wrote:Has there been much movement in the 99 age group? Now that it is January can kids still be signed, or changed to different rosters?

I'm also going to pose my question of parental influence on teams. Is there power over coaches on some teams?

yes,yes,and damn straight!

care to elaborate?

I will. You are the customer, the coach is a contractor you have hired and entrusted him with your child. He is the employee, you are the boss. I never could understand parents that let coaches walk all over them.

my2cents wrote:I will. You are the customer, the coach is a contractor you have hired and entrusted him with your child. He is the employee, you are the boss. I never could understand parents that let coaches walk all over them.

well said!

We definitely have parents that have way too much influence on our coach. Makes less respect for the coach because he is not his own man. Are there coaches that are good at coaching and make their own decisions? Please give names so we know where to look!