Regardless of where people stand on this issue, the Express is going to have a very hard time dealing with these pricing allegations.

I suppose I always thought some clubs gave certain people a price break, which may be warranted in some cases (economic hardship etc.). However, the reality is that the people paying full freight are SUBSIDIZING the spots being filled by those not paying full cost. That might be nothing more than a business decision by the Express, but it doesn't change the economic reality -- a subsidy is a subsidy.

The question then becomes, do those expected to pay full price want to do so? Is it worth it to pay a subsidy to have a stronger squad?

This parent thinks not. I'd rather pay less, and have my son get more playing time, and not win every tournament, than pay more to watch some other 11-year old supposed superstar hog the ball (and still not win every tournament).

But opinions vary!