Youth soccer in the United States has a problem. An array of systematic issues has created a youth soccer federation that is failing to cultivate quality players.
With so many kids in the country playing soccer — around three million currently — the U.S. should be a breeding ground for soccer stars, especially considering the country’s prominence in other major sports.
But unfortunately that is not the case, and the U.S. Men’s National Team is struggling to stay relevant in international soccer. So what exactly is the problem for the development of US soccer?
The crux of the issue is the affordability of youth soccer leagues across the nation.