@AlexiLalas Wrong again .. majority of youth soccer organizations operate as non-profits (often 501(c)(3) entities). Yet they are still pay to play structured
@AlexiLalas Part 2 - In Germany, a talented 14-year-old earns his club money. In America, his parents pay the club. The parent is the customer, and the system filters for household income instead of actual talent.
@AlexiLalas Because US Soccer doesn't enforce FIFA's training compensation rules, clubs earn zero dollars when a kid turns pro. They only profit when a kid enrolls $~$20k/yr. When youth clubs profit off enrollment instead of development, you get a talent filter sorted by wealth than ability