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Youth soccer boom in America overshadowed by skyrocketing costs and financial barriers

The article examines how the 1994 World Cup's goal to grow soccer in America succeeded, but also highlights the broken state of youth sports

Former pro soccer player calls for investing in afterschool sports to build U.S. soccer culture and youth development

Former professional soccer player Amobi Okugo reflects on the unifying power of the World Cup as the U.S. prepares to host the tournament fo

Why the U.S. men's soccer team has struggled globally and whether a home World Cup can change that

The article explores why the U.S. men's soccer team has historically underperformed on the global stage despite the country's size, wealth,

In Philadelphia's Kensington, a youth soccer club offers kids hope and refuge from the streets

A profile of a youth soccer club in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood, one of the city's most dangerous areas known for open-air drug m

Why Early Talent ID in Youth Soccer Fails: Lessons from Landon Donovan and Beyond

The article examines the flawed approach to early talent identification in youth soccer, using Landon Donovan's viral story about his 8-year

Andy Prest: This World Cup gives Canadian kids something to shoot for