@HeidiBriones@EtanBoss You’re missing it. to play competively against top talent and be coached by the best you need to have money. Soccer in the USA for clubs and select teams is now the golf of today’s sport. Anyone can play soccer recreationally but to rise to the top you have to have money.
Landon Donovan says America is missing soccer talent because kids can’t afford to play.
“Only 2% of kids playing organized soccer in America came from households that made less than $50,000.”
“If you don’t make $50,000, your kid cannot play organized soccer.”
“Think about how many kids you’re missing out on in this country because they can’t afford to play the game.”
“There is zero chance I could have played club soccer.”
“My mom made $34,000 a year, single mom raising three kids.”
“She couldn’t pay $4,000 for me to play club. Are you kidding? She couldn’t pay $400.”
“That’s not a good system to create good players.”