Really fascinating piece on soccer in the U.S. ahead of the World Cup openers today. Also, it's free to read!
A ‘broken’ system, nascent culture: Why the U.S. has never had a world-class men’s soccer star www.nytimes.com/athletic/734...
The USMNT has featured very talented players over the years, but none occupying the rarefied air of the true global elite. Why not?
