U.S. Soccer’s World Cup Hype Exposes a Broken Youth System
Celebrating the U.S. team's recent World Cup run should not mask the systemic flaws that have turned youth soccer into an expensive, profit‑driven industry.
Jun 22, 2026
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Celebrating the U.S. team's recent World Cup run should not mask the systemic flaws that have turned youth soccer into an expensive, profit‑driven industry.

Toca Social, a soccer entertainment franchise, has opened its first U.S. location in Dallas and its first franchise unit in Mexico, just weeks before the World Cup, aiming to capture new audiences through virtual games, food, and beverage services.