Of course they are in it to make money and more power to them. Not all coaches are college kids (actually most of the good ones are not). Is recruiting the only reason you allow your kid to play anymore? If there are enough kids to field a 5th or even a 10th team, let them play. If the parents are half as smart as you they won't have preconceived notions that their kid will be getting a scholarship. 24 kids on a team? That's crazy! Let's for argument sake say 2 goalies, 6 attackers, 6 defenders. That leaves TEN midfielders!! The games are only 45 minutes of running time. Good luck making everyone happy. Good luck with that. All the more reason for people on this board to complain.