CUFC has 101 boys for U-17 tryouts, even with paper numbers. Clearly a superior club. I keed, I keed - but the number is true. My understanding is that there are 80-90 in every age-group through the 17's. There is even talk of fielding more than three teams in some ages. It's great to be able to give lots of kids the chance to play select soccer.
I hope all clubs are seeing similar enthusiasm in their communities.
