Shafaqna English- A premature departure from the World Cup once again reveals the fractured nature of America’s youth sports framework, as the nation seeks to catch up with football powerhouses that have seamless talent pipelines.
Since 2002, the U.S. has failed to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, and this year’s round-of-16 exit has reignited a familiar debate: How is it that the richest and one of the most populous countries on earth can’t keep up with football’s best?
Source: Reuters