U.S. Soccer Federation Program Reflects Shift from Competition to Development

A new program from the U.S. Soccer Federation reflects a focal shift from competition to player development.

With all these sunny elements in place, soccer in America would seem to be the picture of health. But a lingering malady plagues the sport - a lack of consistent success in international play, especially on the men's side. For decades, soccer pundits have predicted a five- to 10-year window before U.S. teams would be on top of the world. Five to 10 years keep coming and going while America's international standing remains on shaky ground. The reason, many soccer insiders contend, is a lack of a clear-cut system for finding and developing the country's premier talent.

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