I agree with Daddy. When funds get short and the belt needs to be tightened, you can drop MS soccer without an adverse effect to the high school program.
If the kids are good enough, they will make the JV (at least by 8th grade). They will also continue to develop their game by playing competitive club soccer, if it is offered in their area.
The tax payers do not need to shoulder the additional burden if the money isn't there. If times are good, middle school soccer is a great opportunity for kids to represent their school and have fun playing with their classmates.
Another thought......
How many players do you need to develop, per class, in order to have a competitive high school program? Generally speaking, on the girls side, if you have four players per class that excel in high-level club soccer, you have the ingredients for a championship team.
