You'll never get equal playing time for each kid, some kids are better and teams want to win. However minimal or no playing time is unacceptable. If a kid isn't good enough to play, don't take their money and tell them congrats they are on the team. Just because a kids name is on roster doesn't mean he is on the team. Kids want to play, parents come to watch them play. Clubs have to make less money and leave 4, 5 kids off roster, if they aren't good enough to play. Take 18 kids, instead of 25.
We can argue about how much clubs make, but they are a business and as such, they are free to charge as much as the market is willing to bear. Also realize that whatever level of revenue they are seeking, that will not change much per team - if they do shrink a roster to 18, the remaining 18 will likely pay a higher amount to cover the fixed costs: coaches, fields, and tournament expenses. That higher price may push players away. The bottom line is a smaller roster is going to cost you more no matter what club you play for.
