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.”
🚨 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡: Several Norway players are currently feeling weak and have developed coughs ahead of Saturday's quarter-final against England.
Jørgen Strand Larsen previously had a fever. Marcus Holmgren Pedersen also missed the win over Brazil through illness.
— @RMCsport