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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]

RSD, sometimes you say the dumbest things. The current system is pay to play, so obviously those who cannot pay, do not play. Advantage, paying players.

On the second point, you're basically saying that somehow underserved communities house either more gifted athletes, or more trainable athletes... diamonds in the rough so to speak. Superstars who will eclipse the current talent pool?
Rubbish. There are stars in wait there for sure, but if they train in the US system, they will be no more prolific than the rest. What is added when you expand to include more players, is more depth. 
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