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A University of Georgia research project reveals how the cost of youth soccer, from $1,000 to $10,000 annually, blocks many children from lower‑income backgrounds, and outlines collaborative pathways to broaden participation.
Research reveals that financial, time, transportation and language hurdles keep many talented young players out of organized soccer, prompting calls for scholarships and collaborative programs.
Research from UGA’s Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities highlights the steep price of competitive youth soccer, the market forces that sustain it, and the collaborative solutions that could open the field to low‑income families.