We look into the question that so many Americans are left asking at the end of every Men’s World Cup: what will it take for the U.S. men’s team to compete with elite teams in the future? Plus, we examine the problems with the way youth development is run in the country, and what many call a flawed “pay-to-play” soccer model.

<p>We look into the question that so many Americans are left asking at the end of every Men&rsquo;s World Cup: what will it take for the U.S. men&rsquo;s team to compete with elite teams in the future? Plus, we examine the problems with the way youth development is run in the country, and what many call a flawed &ldquo;pay-to-play&rdquo; soccer model.</p>

The Men’s World Cup came back to the United States after more than three decades. So we take a deep dive at soccer culture in the U.S. and its underdog roots, told in short narrative episodes and deep dive interviews. Hosted by Fernanda Echavarri.

<p>The Men&rsquo;s World Cup came back to the United States after more than three decades. So we take a deep dive at soccer culture in the U.S. and its underdog roots, told in short narrative episodes and deep dive interviews. Hosted by Fernanda Echavarri.</p>

American Futbol

BONUS: The Future of U.S. Soccer

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