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Podcast: Project Footballer
Episode: What Must Change With USA Youth Soccer Culture?
Description: In this episode, we chat about the big issues in youth soccer in the USA. Did you know that 75% of kids quit playing by age 14? We explore why that’s happening and how the focus on winning is making the game less fun and stifling creativity.
We compare the American approach to soccer with what’s working in countries like Brazil and the UK, where kids have more freedom to play and grow their skills naturally. We also touch on the impact of the expensive pay-to-play system and how it keeps many talented kids from getting a fair shot.
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