Balancing the Pitch and the Classroom: Youth Soccer’s Growing Burden
A look at how the convergence of high school and club soccer seasons creates physical, academic and logistical challenges for young athletes across Texas and beyond.
Jun 17, 2026
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Matt Grubb
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The Cost of Dreams: How Youth Soccer’s Price Tag Is Shaping Talent in America
Rising expenses in club soccer are reshaping access to the sport, especially in the Dallas‑Fort Worth region, where families must balance ambition with affordability while the U.S. model clashes with Europe's federation‑funded academies.
Jun 2, 2026