Youth soccer boom in America overshadowed by skyrocketing costs and financial barriers
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Ann Killion
Summary
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 today. While soccer participation has exploded to 16.8 million participants, costs have skyrocketed, especially in the Bay Area, with private clubs "marketing fear" to parents. The piece contrasts the sport's growth with the financial barriers making youth sports increasingly inaccessible for many families.
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bskyYouth soccer boom in America overshadowed by skyrocketing costs and financial barrierssfchronicle.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledSoccer has moved to the third most popular sport in the United States, surpassing baseball, according to a poll conducted by the Economist.
Cost of youth sports is out of control — especially in Bay Area
Private clubs are 'marketing fear' to parents
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