What Would U.S. Families Sacrifice To End ‘Pay-To-Play’ Youth Soccer?

When a U.S. soccer team loses, fingers are aimed at the USA's "pay-to-play" soccer system. Other countries also pay, but they ...

U.S. soccer’s ‘pay-to-play’ problem: The lightning-rod issue explained in a World Cup context

USMNT's World Cup ouster has plenty focused on the country's youth development system, a complex —and costly — element in a ...

The U.S. youth soccer pay-to-play system is broken: What’s the solution for the future of the sport?

Fuelled by remarks made by USMNT great Landon Donovan, the team’s World Cup exit has led to calls for the nation to ...
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US Youth Soccer, Common Goal USA and Soccer Forward Unite to Shape the Lasting Legacy of the FIFA World Cup

Grassroots Symposium & Leadership Weekend will bring together more than 400 leaders to help define what comes after football’s biggest moment DALLAS, Texas (July 16, 2026) — One month after […] ...

Youth soccer’s pay-to-play model leaves some young athletes on the sidelines, UGA study finds

The rising cost of youth soccer is creating barriers for talented players from lower-income families, according to a new ...
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Youth soccer festival brings World Cup fever to Worcester Common

The Massachusetts Youth Soccer Festival took place on Tuesday afternoon during the World Cup semi-final game between France ...
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The Evolving Game: M&A in Youth Sports

With the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, soccer is on the minds of many. In the shadows of the World Cup buzz, a notable ...