Former pro soccer player calls for investing in afterschool sports to build U.S. soccer culture and youth development
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Summary
Former professional soccer player Amobi Okugo reflects on the unifying power of the World Cup as the U.S. prepares to host the tournament for the first time. He argues that the U.S. can learn from other countries' soccer cultures by investing in afterschool sports programs for youth. Okugo emphasizes that sports teach life skills like teamwork, discipline, and resilience, and calls for expanded access to quality afterschool sports programs to develop both future athletes and well-rounded citizens.
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bskyFormer pro soccer player calls for investing in afterschool sports to build U.S. soccer culture and youth developmentafterschoolalliance.orgKey quotes
· 3 pulledAs a former pro player, I can tell you: there is nothing quite like this moment.
About half the planet's population will follow the World Cup, uniting us across cultures and geography.
Sports teach life skills like teamwork, discipline, and resilience.
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