They go to FCA because they can’t make any other team.
Tell us you are clueless as to the current state of Baltimore area youth lacrosse without saying it outright...
Two local 2026 teams folded, and another is in turmoil. A larger than normal number of boys are looking for a club this tryout season. Over 70 boys were at FCA tryouts this week, and 76 boys were at Preds tryouts. Likely mostly the same group - lots of former Looney's and Hardshells players who were left out in the cold by adults who were derelict in their responsibility to these boys. They are all looking for a new club.
All existing clubs have full/nearly full rosters, so where do these boys go? "Can't make any other team." Right.
There are scores of boys who need a roster spot, and maybe 3-5 open spots on existing teams. This is what I mean by the "show us you are clueless" statement above. Where would you suggest they all go, Einstein? Crabs? 91?
FCA and Preds have decided to field two teams at this age group. That ought to serve about 40 of those boys looking for a new home. Some other kids will get picked up by the clubs who need to fill a spot or two. Hopefully they all will find a team.
It is easy to come on this site and dump on kids. These pages are full of Richards who put kids down, sometimes with info that identifies exactly who they are. It is shameful.
Here's a suggestion: Go help some of these kids find a new club. It is hard to stand out at a tryout with 70 kids running around.
If you know some of them, call a club director or coach and put in a good word. I did.
Maybe spend your time helping kids and grow our game instead of bashing boys who are just trying to find a team, you Richard.
