Bear, you are correct about MPSC using the academy approach with their younger teams. These initial teams are now approaching the U12-U13 age group. As an example, both the MPSC U12 boys and girls' elite teams are playing up and will be playing 11v11 in the U13 Challenge league this fall. Bigsoccerballs, until you have seen some of these teams compete, I wouldn't be quick to judge and question "their competitiveness". As for arsenal2's comment that "parents keep paying the money but don't ask the tough question.......", I'm sure MPSC's DOC and staff would beg to differ! If parents didn't ask tough questions, I guarantee you they they would have a lot more time on their hands and a lot less headaches.........
