I think once a player has a set of options that will satisfy future career needs (as well as any location and financial considerations), then it's time to choose among those based on the quality and "fit" of the soccer programs. If these really are the last years of organized soccer for a player, I would want them to be rewarding--something they can look back on with pride. And yes, there are many more factors in whether any given player will sit the bench or play other than just the overall size of the program.
