Cincinnati kids playing college soccer?

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Cincinnatisoccerdad123

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I know there is a ton of talent produced out of Cincinnati. Name your top high school player you’ve seen play in the past 4-5 years.

Any of those kids go onto play college soccer?
 
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belied dat

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Philly_Cat said:
Not sure I follow the logic of how UC not having a team affects the talent level of kids in the Cincinnati area.
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One less college program (make it two less because of Cincinnati Christian also closing) = fewer local kids with local playing opportunities.

That make sense?
 
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Philly_Cat

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belied dat said:
One less college program (make it two less because of Cincinnati Christian also closing) = fewer local kids with local playing opportunities.

That make sense?
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A local school having a soccer program or not doesn't change the level of talent of kids in that area though. That's where I'm confused.
 
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belied dat

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Philly_Cat said:
Well if kids are talented enough to play college why would a local school not offering a soccer program mean they won't play college ball?
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When programs are cut, there aren't roster spots that just magically appear out of nowhere.

Add into that that roughly 50% of all college students go [maximum] 90 miles away from home, then the odds are even less -- especially when there aren't programs that are added when programs are cut.

Then, throw in that Thomas More now has 28 international players, which is probably the most they've ever had in a single season.

It's not always about "talent" as it can be about opportunities. When opportunities go away, the talent won't always end up on a roster.

Take these three programs (UC, CCU, TMU) as an example: maybe 90+ roster spots available (28 - UC, 30 - CCU, 40 - TMU). Take away the 58 from two programs cut and TMU now being very international, there are 76 less roster spots available for local players.
 
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CDRam84

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Not many sadly…Burlew from Finneytown gets good time at NKU…most schools are loaded up with international players…MSJ is almost entirely local kids…the Madeira kid at Xavier has not been on the pitch yet that I am aware…not sure about the big defender from 7 Hills who went to Michigan..there really isn’t very much opportunity for kids to play in college ….men’s soccer is under funded ( 9.9 scholarships for 24 roster spots) and too many schools don’t even bother fielding a mens team with title 9 restrictions …I think the SEC only has a few teams? It is sad
 
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