Among all levels of play and in every corner of the United States, U.S. soccer is growing rapidly. Though it has always seemed like the U.S. has been playing catch up when it comes to soccer, it’s a weird thought considering the country hosts arguably the top leagues in the world in basketball (NBA), American football (NFL), hockey (NHL) and baseball (MLB). But it’s true. Major League Soccer, the dominant domestic league, and U.S. soccer more generally have always taken a backseat.
It’s an uphill battle, with MLS perhaps more focused on trying to catch the league in front of them than the race’s front runner.