SF...and yet we insist on not only drawing those comparisons, but pushing them to the point that a supporter of HS teams can't make a passing complimentary comment on two good teams without someone jumping in to say they cannot, possibly, in any way shape or form, compare. That compliment could have been let go for what it was without the challenge.
Also, HS soccer and club soccer both have their place, but the status of HS soccer is dependent on club soccer...club participation does have a significant effect on the level of players available to high school teams, true...but first of all, there's no reason to rub that in during HS season, and second, while some club players may be able to bring more to the table than one-season players, there are a lot of other factors that can contribute to the success and level of play of any given team.
So...while I do understand where you're coming from, it's an unnecessary argument, as well as being an oversimplified generalization. I think there would be a lot more success in both venues if HS and club players and coaches wouldn't get somehow pitted against one another in a "who's better" frame of mind--if they could complement each other smoothly without always competing with each other for the laurels.
