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[quote=Anonymous][quote=RantingSoccerDad][quote=Anonymous]Has there been any proof whatsoever that underserved communities will have this wealth of untapped talent that will lift US soccer out of this hole? I keep seeing these analyses but what are they based on? Yes, generally widening your talent pool helps bring more talent out but that's just a theory. Is the next Nemar living in DC? I doubt it.

Don't get me wrong, US soccer should widen the pool to underserved communities as much as possible but it sounds like analysts are hanging their hat on this saving US soccer and there is much more to our lack of talent IMO.[/quote]

Let's flip this around. Where's the proof that the current system that favors those with money is working?

Most of the evidence on underserved communities is anecdotal, but it's compelling. Pros like Kyle Martino will sometimes tell you they knew a kid who was more talented than they were but couldn't afford the time or money to keep up. If there's a player better than Kyle Martino out there, shouldn't we do more to get him in the system?

(I say "him," but this is starting to become an issue on the girls' side as well.)[/quote]

PP here.The failure of the current system may also have nothing at all to do with lack of access in underserved communities. This is more about the lack of interest in soccer in America. Football, baseball, basketball are all more popular. US soccer is chasing ghosts on this unless they have data to support it.

Most would support expanding access to more communities but to say that will solve the original issue doesn't even seem to be based on an educated guess. Anecdotal evidence is not sufficient. And in 12-24 years we may be right back here again searching for why we didn't make the world cup yet again.[/quote]

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