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In this episode, Sid Bensalah discusses the challenges facing U.S. soccer with guest Alex Lubyansky, focusing on the pay-to-play model and its impact on talent development.

Send us Fan Mail Why does U.S. soccer produce so many players, yet still struggle to build a true performance-driven development system? In Episode #99 of Pre-Zero Sports Talk, Sid Bensalah sits down with Alex Lubyansky, founder of Detroit Metro FC and former European Sporting Director, for a direct conversation on U.S. soccer, pay-to-play, youth development, governance, money, and the future of football in America. Alex explains how the pay-to-play model often prioritizes income over talen...

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Host: Sid Bensalah

Guest: Alex Lubyansky

Topics covered

• U.S. soccer
• pay-to-play model
• youth sports
• performance vs participation
• global soccer systems

Keywords

• U.S. soccer
• pay-to-play
• youth sports
• soccer performance
• global soccer

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Organizations: Detroit Metro FC

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