Walk away.
I've reached level 3 and that's when the training wheels come off. When you're level 1 or 2, you only bid in the transfer market against other players of that level. Once you hit level 3, you're bidding against everyone else. Players will cost more money and tokens. Injuries increase. I've been getting one everyday. I haven't had any videos since reaching level 3. I only have $100k in cash, construction has come to a screeching halt and I won't be able to afford players for next season. I emailed support and they told me the lack of videos is probably normal.
It's a great game, but this is a business for profit and they do everything possible to stifle playing for free. Stop now before you become hooked on the game. If the free players go away, I would think the community and the game would die with it.