When/Why to decide EA/ECNL/MLS next?

I am very confused as to when and why a parent decides to have their son try out for an EA team vs ECNL vs MLS next? Does this happen at a certain age? Why would a a parent choose to switch to one of these leagues?

Is there not a small distinction to help a parent & a player choose? If a club does not offer anything but EA is it a bad idea to stay if a kid is very good? Is it better to start at a club that has ECNL for older kids? If a kid is very good should MLS next be a goal? How do you...

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