Again, this is no dig at American soccer, just my personal insight on what I see, and my opinion on that matter. Hope you enjoy the video! LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, and SHARE, with fellow football lovers!
pretty spot on. I think you were onto something about the money to be made in football vs other american sports. I get shit on everytime i say this, but our best athletes don't grow up playing football or soccer. (i think i might just start spelling it futbol bc im actually confuse myself). Sports is huge in high school and college but traditionally the "soccer players" are seen more similar to the chess team than the American football team. They represent the nerdy and dorky guys versus american football players who are the big strong muscular guys with the cheerleader girlfriend. So it come down too perception, attention and talent. Honestly American attention span is the worse. Thats why the MLB had to install a pitch clock to move the game along.
Some really good points made here. Thank you for your comment. I often say this, imagine if the American football and basketball guys were nurtured to play soccer/futbol!! Omg America would be a devastating force! Until then, the sport will simmer and slowly become what it needs to be. unfortunately it will be behind for years to come.
@@OutRegisTV Imagine an alternate reality where the NFL was an actual football league. Imagine 90,000 fans attending Auburn v Alabama - but it's actual football being played. In this reality football might not have developed around the world as it would have been seen as American.
@@tripperdelaluna1 this is an interesting thought. Would the landscape of soccer and American football be different. Most probably. I know some American football guys that are actually good at soccer. If they crossed over, it would be a WRAP! Those guys are built differently lol
pay for play is evil, so many talented kids are being priced out. My little brother recently started playing and was only able to play because we have a tight community that helped raise money for him but otherwise he would've been priced out.
So happy for your little brother, he’s a very lucky boy!!! I hope he takes it to the next level. Unfortunately there are tens of thousands of talented players across the states, that will never get the chance. I see it everyday, it’s literally heartbreaking.
@@BrandtHambrickyes this is true, but soccer is especially more expensive, and less incentivized for youngsters. I see it everyday, and hear the complaints from parents and players.
At first I thought this was just another BS AI-scripted AI-narrated video but I'm glad I clicked on it. Great video. There are many reasons why US soccer lags behind the world, but I never thought about the last point that you mentioned. Kids in Europe play to get out of poverty. Kids in South America play to not end up joining the gangs and cartels and dying in the street before they turn 25. Kids in the US play because they're privileged and their families have money. So there's no fires in them.
Thanks for clicking, I appreciate it! I know managers that only buy players that come from a level of hardship. It creates a level of desire that you cannot manufacture or teach. You made some good points. Thanks for the comment 🙏🏾
i would say its more of the fact that our best athletes play ether American football, Basketball, Baseball, track, wrestling or Hockey soccor is just not that popular over here
@@Guya13 The athletes here are incredible! The options are plentiful. It would be crazy to see some of these guys and girls pushed to play soccer. It would be a crazy sight to see!
@@Guya13 yes. Like I said, there are many reasons, and you've mentioned one of them. I've talked with many local youth coaches and learned that there were many talented kids who couldn't become pro because their family didn't have the finances. So, even with the talent pool competition from American football, basketball and baseball, I do believe that if kids didn't have to pay to play, the US would see many more talented players.
This is a really good analysis. I will say that this really does apply to men’s soccer more so than women. Women’s soccer in the US is among the best in the world. I think the reason is that our best women athletes tend to play soccer or basketball. Growing up, if you were a guy playing soccer, you weren’t seen as manly in a sense, which is unfortunate. It also doesn’t help that high school football and soccer are played in the fall. 9 times out of 10 the best high school athletes are going to choose American football
You make a good point about the women’s system, although it does affect them too, they are definitely more incentivized to play soccer from an earlier age. The stigma in men’s soccer has always been shaky, but it’s changing slowly over time. Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it!!
Huge issue is parent education. When I hear parents cheer the loudest when the ball gets cleared 50 yards, I say to myself, "We are far from competing on the biggest stage." I played my whole life and coached in the USA.
I know exactly what you are talking about lol I often think at the younger ages, that soccer isn’t taken serious. It’s more of an energy burner for the kids, than an actual craft and skill set. Many parents only know the major sports here, and aren’t aware of the nuances of soccer. I’ve had to teach parents, just because your child doesn’t score, it doesn’t mean they have had bad game…
Compare the 🇺🇸 wc team that made the wc in 1990( first time in 40 yrs) , to the national team now, big difference, we will be top 8 in the world, in 5 yrs,
If flopping wasn't such big thing in football/soccer, people would take it more serious, I am one of them. The greats and legends of the sport makes the game beautiful by what they can do, but those ones who fake injuries pisses me off so much.
Flopping has always been around, and will continue to do so. It’s unfortunately part of the sport. Like yourself I CANT STAND IT! But I get it. I will not partake in it myself. I’m from an era where that was seen as cowardly!
It's a issue in the NBA now too. It's a tactic that develops. I bet Italians didn't flop during catenaccio 30s to 80s but 2000s? We was dirtyyyyy n floppy lol. NBA was tough until 2010s
@@matsalvatore9074 flopping annoys me to my bone, I’m not a fan of it. But it’s a tactic now as you pointed out. When the stakes are this high, and money that’s on the line these days, every inch and decision matters. It’s unfortunate, but it is what it is at this point.
@@alvarovargas8730 the stakes so high now, and the money on the line these days. Teams and players use every tactic to get an edge. I get it, I don’t like, but it is what it is…
It started with the Cosmos and Pele / Best for me in the 70’s. I was the poor kid that got lucky with a couple clubs that sponsored me being one of the only white kids that could play. Back then the Mexican players hated that a white kid could score, tackle, and get them back when out of line.
That’s a good point, I forgot to mention the Pele transition. As I wasn’t here at the time, it didn’t register. Yeah football still has those undertones within the system with race, but it’s getting better each year!
Pay for play is fine; American society is much wealthier than Latin America and even Europe. We have pay to play in other sports. For example, in baseball, we do pay to play too and we are still able to compete against Latin Americans and Asian countries.
I appreciate your feedback, and you make good points! So why is the caliber of players and lack of teams so prevalent? It’s fine to pay to play to a point yes, not when it’s hurting the progression of the sport.
US Soccer from the USSF to youth soccer is run by bankers and businessmen/women. It's profit first and hiring friends and family members 2nd. *cough* Gregg Berhalter *cough*. US Soccer doesn't even market or promote the sport at any level. They will promote Messi for Apple Subscriptions but that's about it. Soccer is growing in the US but it's also being held back. It's so damn aggravating.
Excellent points made! This is when you deep dive into it the subject, I wasn’t prepared to go there on this video, but you’re not wrong. I was just scratching the surface. I really appreciate your feedback. Means a lot to me 🙌🏾
Well it's sort of a chicken and egg problem. As you pointed out, there's a severe lack of pro level competition in North America. With only around 100 pro teams in the whole of the North American continent, with only a fraction of those teams giving out decent contracts, it's just not enough of a realistic prospect to hope for. This is in contrast to the UK for example which has a similar number of pro clubs, but with a vastly smaller population. It has to be said, this isn't just a "soccer" problem in the US, all pro sports in the states are becoming more and more for the privileged few.
This is true! My child plays basketball, and it’s very similar, but WAY MORE opportunities, and funding. There is no blanket fix or solution. It has to start from the higher up, and from the grassroots, to work together to meet in the middle.
Great video spot on with the information. I played baseball, basketball, football, hockey, track, and soccer growing up. Quit soccer in 6th grade due to the expensive pay to play. Focused on the other sports. Picked up soccer again in college due to friends wanting me to play and Fox Soccer channel broadcasting the big European leagues. I moved to France after college and played pick up soccer games in France, Spain, and England. Amazing amateur talent I played against in Europe. I was able to compete and keep up in the game bc of my elite speed and decent touch I picked up practicing on my own. All the Europeans were shocked I was an American playing so well. Great memories sure do miss it. I live in Oklahoma, we’ve had a few “academies” open and close here. Flamengo academy from Brazil attempted to open an academy and Cruz Azul. Neither lasted past 2-3 years and shut down. USA has major restructuring to do for grass roots soccer.
@@ericweber7707 thanks man I appreciate your kind words. Sounds like you got a good well balanced taste of football from around the world, You are very lucky in that aspect. Having played all those sport definitely must have helped you in football for sure. Great feedback Cheers mate
All my life I played baseball and yes everyone knows the main sports in the US. But here in Florida the amount of kids playing fútbol (soccer) is crazy. I’ve seen less kids playing baseball and American football and playing more soccer. I know the USA is behind in soccer but won’t be surprised if in 10 years we’ll be on the top.
Yes there has been a huge injection in soccer Florida, due to heavy investments from CONCACAF (who have offices there) and sports stars pour into the youth and pro teams. Creating new avenues, jobs, and availability there. It was predicted years ago, that Florida will be the epicenter of America soccer, and it’s forming true. Thank you for your insight and feedback, a good point raised.
Im American, first gen, my family is Sicilian. In the 90s we all played, we as in immigrant families. You're spot on it was a girls sport, because soccer was seen as weak and floppy where as american football was seen as tough. Thats definitely propaganda that worked, cus america set out to be different and challenge europe hence the math, roadways, and even calling our football... football. Added on the fact Germany conquered much of europe and the US assistance basically helped liberate many nations, theres a added on painting of europeans as weak, thus soccer being a weak nancy boy sport. Also spot on about 94 WC being the big push cus that led to the MLS which led to DAVID BECKHAM! The TRUE hero of SOCCER. For football david was alright, but for soccer in america, we thought we got Messi. Thats when people started to watch soccer more because of LAG coverage around idk 2005ish i think it was. Anyways, i think thats why the perception and rise. Our problem is all the best athletes play American sports. Our best footballers are from military bases over seas so thats why our team got better and theres now americans in all the top leagues, but i dont think we will ever be like the PL money or Italia Serie A technical level until MLS draws all the best players and Americans stsrt caring cus Americans only care about America and our stuff. Its no disrespect, we love all cultures, but thats how it is here and theres nothing wrong with that. People hate it but aw well. Anyways great video. Sorry to babble lol
An excellent analyst of the topic. You made some really good points and echo my sentiments to a tee. I’ll do a part two one day, and would like to bring on other American coaches, parents, and leaders on the topic. I talk with decision makers and higher ups in American soccer, and even they agree on the talking points. There’s so many aspects that need to change as a whole, but will take time and careful curating. I often say this, but could you imagine if America had there best athletes playing soccer OMG! It would be devastating!! The more I think about it, having them at this level is fair game for us all, bc they have all the potential to be a power house in the sport. Thank you for your feedback, means a lot to me!
@@OutRegisTV I agree. I think American athletes are so great because of throwing honestly. I've pondered the thought a long time, I think there's something to it where we have stronger upper bodies maybe
@@matsalvatore9074 an interesting point made about throwing and upper body. I’ve trained with basketball players and American football players, and their foot work is INCREDIBLE. If applied and honed in correctly, the transition wouldn’t be to painful. I thank god some of these guys don’t soccer bc I would hang up my boots to be honest hahaha No thanks 🚶🏾♂️
You're absolutely right about the game in the US. I will say though, IMO England punches below its weight as well. England in terms of resources really should be the best in the world at the sport. And no one (including the English) believe that they are. So there's that aspect: I think stylistically how different countries play has an effect on how well their players develop. And I think England itself has not necessarily benefited there by (as the stereotype argues) prioritizing effort over skills. This is changing though. The managers of the top four in England this last season: Spanish, Spanish, German, Spanish. I don't think that's an accident.
I can see why you say that! I appreciate your comment and thoughts 🙌🏾 There are aspects of ALL LEAGUES in every country that has faults and room for improvement. England has had MAJOR issues over the years, from management, styles, funding, corruption, racism… you name it! We have struggled with identity of late, and it shows with England in the euros right now. No country within football, is without critique.
Great video. I love your honesty. I know you have talking About the men’s soccer but I have been following the women’s professional league and I really enjoying these amazing women all over the world play for the women’s league.
@@hap1n355 thank you, and I appreciate the comment 🙌🏾 women’s soccer is more popular here than in most other countries. Especially with them winning so many world cups, and the pedigree of talent they have had over the years definitely helps make. I used to love watching Marta (Brazil) play she was incredible!!!
There is no serious competition like in europe or sudamerica. US team plays against more or less equals like Mexico or lesser teams like Jamaica or Panama. We don't compete against the best teams in the world
@@carlosenriquegonzalez-isla6523 this is true and I think it’s a shame. They have all the capabilities to do so, but it will take time, starting from grass roots up to the pro level.
Can you do a video if you havent on the parents issue with coaching? Im really interested in that lol you said youre too UK for that. Are you referencing how the parents cant behave at kid games and how they hijack team management lol
That’s a great subject to tackle, I’ll put that in my ‘TO DO’ list. Yes the parenting issue is too much for my personality lol but it’s a problem in the UK also. I found that here in the US, the entitlement from the parents here is way more aggressive. And rightfully so, as they are paying big money for their kids to play. So it kinda goes hand in hand. But great subject to cover! Thanks mate 🙏🏾
Great video! This subject always catches my eye. I played travel ball, high school, and college ball here in the States. I did not come from a wealthy family by any means. I was not good enough to play at a higher level, but knew players who did and a lot that could have. I did play with a lot of guys that came from structured families with parents who worked hard and instilled this in their children. Many of them went on to become doctors, dentists, and join the family law firm. They are the ones you run into on Sunday 6 a side that you thought you could beat and you end up on your ass. My explanation as to why the US falls behind in soccer is simple - Americans really aren't serious about it. They don't like it. If you listen you will hear 100 reasons why we are behind. It's really that simple.
Like yourself I know many players that really could have made it. Reasons differ from person to person, but there’s always this undertone of unknown possibilities for great players. Whether it’s family interest/knowledge of the sport, finances, and accessibility. There is no blanket statement to why soccer here is deemed this way, but I’m hopeful that with having the honest discussion, it brings awareness to the topic that largely goes un talked about. Thank you so much for your feedback and comment, means a lot to me, much appreciated 🙌🏾
@@OutRegisTV Great hearing back from you - keep up the good work. This is a very interesting topic. I could go on for a bit on the subject lol - looking forward to more discussions about soccer in these United States.
What’s crazy is USA is ranked 11th in the world even though soccer is the 4th most popular sport in the world. The mls is run so poorly. Not designed to compete with the rest of the world just to be a competitive league amongst themselves.
The fact that it is ranked 11th is impressive. Just imagine if they fixed the infrastructure, it could easily be a power house within a few decades. I appreciate your feedback 🙌🏾
@@OutRegisTV the MLS is a retirement league / league filled with players who wouldn't even qualify for the lowest tier UK leagues. I watched Zlatan Ibrahimovic when he was in the MLS, it was like he was playing with children
@@OutRegisTV the problem is that you need to do deep scouting to find players. Like they do with baseball , basketball ect. US does not eat sleep and breathe soccer like other countries do
@@leonard30909 I agree with you here! The question is, let’s say you find the talent, how do you convince young athletes to not opt for basketball or football etc to play soccer, when it’s not that lucrative or well established here. It’s a challenge that is multi layered.
You need to research Bethlehem Steel and the soccer wars that occurred in the 1920s and 1930s. Steel FC based out of Bethlehem, PA was at one time one of the best football/soccer clubs in the world taking in some of the best players from Europe and holding their own against the best clubs Europe had to offer. But competing leagues, the Great Depression, racism and anti-immigrant outrage and sabotage from interests both corporate and political associated with the other major sports league in the country pretty much destroyed what could have been the seed for completely changing the whole landscape of American soccer/football. If several events had not taken place during that time, a giant professional division one football/league with pro and reg for the leagues below could have been born in the US that would have rivaled the European top flight and solidified US Soccer as a world powerhouse. Imagine an American sports landscape where soccer/football rivaled American football, baseball and basketball and legendary athletes who played in those sports decided to lace up boots instead. That’s what could have been. There would have been no pay to play. No soccer as an excuse for kids to just run around and get rid of excess energy. The US would know the beautiful game from coast to coast.
Interesting!!! Thank you for this piece of information. I’ll definitely be reading up on this later. I did learn that soccer had been around since the early 1900’s and thought huh, some vital information is missing here… I appreciate this comment, thank you!
That will help, for sure!! That’s a nice component to add. It will happen eventually once the gap between the two leagues aren’t as big. I appreciate your comment, definitely added to the subject. THANK YOU!! 🙏🏾
@@OutRegisTV it doesn’t seem like the gap between USL 1 and bottom tier of MLS is all that far off, but I’m a typical American fan and only started watching recently since football and soccer season are at the same time so were forced to choose from a young age. If USL clubs are ever able to grow to the point promotion makes sense it would do WONDERS for grassroots too since they’ll all be investing in their own academies and younger teams. Excited to see where American soccer goes from here.
@@threetwoGETem I understand, and appreciate your honesty. You’re correct in a blanket statement. There is a big difference in the sense that, let’s say, it’s hard enough to get top tier players in their prime here as it is. Let’s implement the possibilities of going to a less desirable lower league as a possibility, it will scare off many players. And that’s not even including players wages which changes dramatically when talking about lower leagues. Hopefully I make sense.
@@OutRegisTV oh yea definitely. They’ll all need to make major upgrades to facilities if they’ll ever hope to be included in MLS too, so only time will tell. I’ll be along for the ride. Would you say it’s fair to compare MLS to England Championship level?
@@threetwoGETem yeah some serious funding, will need to be pumped into the lower leagues. And that kinda money and building takes time. I truly believe having the 2026 World Cup being here will change the landscape, thoughts, and perspective here dramatically. (Well I hope so lol) I go to a lot of MLS games, and have obviously watched a lot of euro soccer in person of all leagues. I would say MLS is on par with division 2 in the UK. But that’s just my opinion…. And it’s not just skill set level, this includes crowd support, pay etc
@@unwokeneuropean3590 so then why do they all get payed large sums of money to play then? You definitely need money to play for your skill set! Compensation for time, travel, representation is very important.
Football is an elitist sport in America.a lot of amazing talent will never be discovered due to the gatekeeping that occurs in the US. The coaches, prices to play, and the accessibility of the sport is the reason the US will never compete internationally.
There is a lot of corporate gate keeping but I disagree about it giving your national team less good players. A lot if US players now play in Europe and are having some of the best training in the world and as a result your team is in 11th place. I feel the more US players play outside the US, the better the national team will get.
@@MetalRocksMe. things have definitely improved and will continue to do so. The national team players, playing overseas will MOST DEFINITELY help the national team!!! It’s getting the younger generations that doubt have the opportunity to play at a high level. That’s the missing link here.
@@OutRegisTV you’re right about the yougens not getting a leg up. I guess I just steamrolled past that bit 😂. Giving the youngens more access would ultimately make them a better national team.
All kids can play football. In Europe only a few can play basketball andI mean only a few. Everybody plays soccer. After the US women were embarrassed in the World Cup, they have reloaded with some new players. When the men get like that…they can win a World Cup. African Americans have turned away from baseball because of travel teams and football has the same problem.
@@alexkatsanos8475 every sport has issues, every league has internal problems. Nothing wrong with highlighting the soccers issues, especially when you hear it constantly from the parents and children alike. You said “everybody plays soccer”??? I don’t find this to be true!
I felt this message! Haha I don’t think they have a choice at this point… Football is automatically associated with American Football. Which will reign supreme here.
@@OutRegisTV I know man, I know haha. But, It just doesn't make any sense to me... I mean, I still wonder why do you people call that sport "football" when the majority of the time (like 85/90%) It is played with the hands. It still Beats me to this day.
@@douglasandrade1625 hahah I know you know mate (I only wrote that for those that have no clue) The next time I discuss this I need to look into the history of the name. That’s a good video idea lol Thanks pal 🙌🏾 haha
What? MLS doesn't have a team in Mexico. lol. The only way that would happen is if Liga MX merged with MLS or something. And uhhh... I know the U.K. has more than 6 million people. I think London is more than that by itself. lol.
Hello friend, I'm from Brazil. The message I have to leave here is that when a European country manages to win more than 5 World Cups you can call the sport of "european" football . A big hug and peace!
@@mvbelobelo6303 I have a HUGE amount of respect for Brazilian football and its history, I even have a video on my channel dedicated to it! Not sure what this has to do with American Soccer lol but I appreciate the love and viewing the video! Peace and love 😌
@@OutRegisTV Hahaha for sure! Dude, you touch on a crucial point. Do you want to know what Brazil's secret is? Until I was 10 years old, every birthday I had I got a soccer ball. Every boy in Brazil gets this gift. From the richest to the poorest. Nobody pays to play here. It's a democratic sport and Brazil will always reveal players because it is simply the most populous country where this sport is number one. More people playing, more talents appearing and not necessarily in the favelas. Some of Brazil's greatest players were middle class. Just to name a few; Kaka, Rivelino, Zico, Sócrates, Raí, Gerson,... there are many.
@@mvbelobelo6303 I didn’t know this, every kid getting a ball as a gift a so cool! Being the biggest sport there is a huge component. I like to think that the kids there play bare foot, on different surfaces like sand, concrete, and grass, all these things help so much. Football is a religion there, and I LOVE that fact. Some of my favorite players are from Brazil. R9 Ronaldo Nazario is my GOAT!!! I will do a special video on him one day. I’ve been around famous footballers my entire life, but meeting him would be my dream!!!!
@@OutRegisTV My friend, there are photos of me from a time I wouldn't be able to remember, wearing diapers with a rubber soccer ball, and my father playing with me. Football is a cultural trait. In any square, in any vacant lot, in any less busy street you will see children playing ball. Every school has a futsal court that will be used in physical education classes but it will also be full during recess because the children will play there.
@@OutRegisTV Ronaldo R9 would be Pelé's successor. Messi fans forgive me, Ronaldo was more talented than Messi and stronger than Cristiano Ronaldo. Unfortunately, injuries and an unruly lifestyle shortened his career a lot. During Ronaldo's time, we had Romário inspiring players with the idea that the good were good and didn't need to train or take care of themselves. R9 smoked between games, was always overweight, went partying, didn't care about nutrition and still did everything he did. I wonder where he would have ended up if he had been more professional.
We are not the best in the world and thst is ok. Soccer is not in our DNA like other countries. So be it. That being said cam you imagine if an Allen Iverson type athlete started off with a soccer ball instead of a basketball. We have the talent but not funneled towards soccer.
100 percent agreed! It’d morning the sports fabric of the country, but with time it has so much potential. Honestly, the athleticism as whole in the US is scary!! Freaks of nature some of these athletes, is they played soccer, they would dominate the world sport. I would like to see it, and I kinda don’t at the same time… hahaha Thanks for your feedback, means a lot to me 🙌🏾 PS Allen Iverson playing would be an absolute JOKE hahaha, I love him, and I could actually seem him playing soccer, he has all the abilities and more.
The only places that care about soccer are the wealthy suburbs and the poorest Latino slums, you have to get people in the middle but until you get the best athletes in American high school on the pitch rather than a football field or basketball court then nothing else matters. Our striker is an English citizen raised in London. Yes there are 350 million of us but probably less than 25 million care about soccer and only a couple million of those are black and white native born Americans.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated 🙌🏾 I think going to the best high school to play at best level is part of the problem. Should a player have to go to a good school to be considered a good player? It’s not like that in Europe, and other countries. To bridge the gap between high school, academies, universities, and going pro is the key ingredient. How, and when I don’t know, but it’s conversations like these that are important. I think people do care (to some degree lol) but obviously not as much as the rest of the world. They just have so many great options in sports to choose from.
@@angelsandoval3902 thanks for your comment! The athleticism in the USA is very impressive. Technically they are not that far behind, I think with getting a bigger demographic of players playing, they will be a real threat.
@@OutRegisTVyes we are catching up, but your right about USA is only getting a certain percentage of kids who can play soccer due to pay for play, my son plays ecnl out west and I pay 8000-to 10,000 a year and majority of families cannot afford. there are kids in my sons age group who are talented but can’t play due to $$$ and they end up playing city league play, it’s really sad
@@angelsandoval3902 man that makes me sad, hearing kids can’t play for elite based soccer bc of $$$ and not talent! I was being conservative on the money number, but 8 - 10k a year kid astronomical!! I’ve gotten many emails and DM’s from parents saying the same thing, and agreeing with this exact sentiment. SMDH!
There are 103 pro soccer teams in the U.S. About to be 104 when San Diego FC Join the MLS next year. 30 MLS teams + 24 USL teams (2nd division) + 50 USL1/MLS Next Pro/NISA teams (3rd division) Source - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_soccer_league_system
Your being diengenous - people get student loans - they don't need the money to go to college plus if they are any good they can get a scholarship. US soccer is probably the 8th biggest league in the world - less than the other 7 leagues yes
Your opinion is somewhat valid. But…. Should a player have to go into debt to play football or pursue their dream? What about before college? What about you teens and under 10’s Costing thousands of dollars a year, just to play? It has to start from grass roots, not just at a college level. You do realize that in Europe and other parts of the world you don’t need to go to college to play football at a high level, but here you do…. It all stems from grassroots football, no matter how you dissect it. I appreciate your feedback
