its funny, now we have all the clubs doing tryouts.
I know all the big clubs made an agreement not to hold "open" tryouts and just fill spots. What does that mean? it seems your son doesn't have to try out to be on the team again, they will gladly take your money, but then after the fact, they will have evaluation for new players (ie open tryout) for anyone that is interested in being on the team. if they are only filling spots then roster sizes shouldn't increase right, but no, they will add as many extra players that they want. And all along the clubs are telling you they are saving you money not to have to tryout (which is how it should pf always been), however you have to agree to play on a team, not knowing the other players, team size, cost or what there plans are for the fall/summer.