If they are on the roster but don’t live locally is that an issue? Seems like DCE should ask for a roster check on Crabs for sure this weekend.
Are there rules regarding local players? I mean that would impact 91, Hawks etc.
Players can be from anywhere as long as they meet the age requirements and are on the official roster submitted to Howard Co Park and Rec
Agreed about distance - go play.
But rosters exist and rules exist. If I were paying $2K-3K/year and my kid's club is locked into a set roster for HoCo, I would expect my kid's coach to have $50 cash in his pocket on the weeks when they are playing teams with a culture or history of "questionable roster." Notably any team owned or "in partnership" with: Madlax, True, Nationals, Crabs or 91 has a reasonable chance of not being able to successfully pass a roster check.
Who cares. Next year, and this summer(NHSLS) if your kid is any good, he will be on the field with kids three years older than him.
I'm not talking about older kids.....a dead horse that will not be resolved (if ever) until we are grandparents. I acknowledge the reality and my son has worked out with (though not played against, in official games) 3-4 year older kids since 5th grade. As you say....that competition is already in place, waiting.
I'm just talking about "do rules exist." Is it OK for Madlax to fly in an entire roster of LI Express players during week 4 of HoCo without amending their roster? Key detail WITHOUT OFFICIALLY CHANGING THE ROSTER.
Is it OK to lie about a player's eligibility? Is it OK to recruit another player from another verified roster who already played that day? Is it OK to hide illegal players with the "jersey switcheroo" ? Is it OK if Cabell puts a 14 year old male polar bear in a ML uniform and calls him a 2026 goalie?
This idea of "Oh Shucks, I guess you Got To Play the Russian National Team today, they have Team 91 jerseys, those sneaky guys! But no complaining!" is ridiculous.
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