Why Does Soccer Cost So Much in America? | I'm Still Figuring This Out Too
About this episode
Neil Crawford explores the complexities of youth soccer costs in America compared to other countries.
I'll be honest with you — I don't have all the answers on this one. I've been asking questions about pay-to-play for a while now, and the more I dig in, the more I realize how complicated it actually is. On this episode I'm thinking out loud, trying to understand why youth soccer costs so much more in the US than in countries like England or Germany — and whether the comparisons people make online are even fair. We talk through the difference between structured and unstructured soccer, volunteer-based programs versus paid coaching, and what academy systems look like at different levels around the world. But I'm genuinely still learning here — and I need data. Real numbers. Coaching costs, training hours, actual P&L from lower division clubs abroad. If you know how this works in other countries, reach out. I want to get this right. 🎙️ The Inside Scoop | Hosted by Neil Crawford, Founder of Anytime Soccer Training | 🌐 Anytime-Soccer.com
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