On pay-to-play and soccer mythology
Every four years. Same discussion. Even as things change.
This video breaks down a few problems with the quadrennial discussion on youth soccer and development.
I have a blog post that gives you all the relevant links and graphics. I also look at some potential, if partial, solutions. Enjoy.
The book
I have a limited inventory of the book Why the U.S. Men Will Never Win the World Cup: A Historical and Cultural Reality Check available at a discount. Order now (at left on laptop; above on mobile). You can also order it at Amazon, Google, and wherever words are exchanged for money.
I’ve also written books on the history of Major League Soccer and women’s soccer.
My latest writing
See my latest work at The Guardian and Forbes.
My posts
New posts on all topics are at Mostly Modern Media, now at Substack.
- We're not the same people we were 30 years ago. So why expect musicians to be the same?
- My drinking buddy — if you count Starbucks as "drinking" — was a big man with a big heart
- Sensationalized feuds still drive more online traffic than sensible reporting, apparently
- Before the Paralympics, I named 10 (really 12) athletes to watch. How'd they do? And how did the rest of the US team fare?
- A day-by-day look at what's worth losing sleep or skipping work to see
Top stories and projects
Flat Earth story * World Cup book * Coach K book * MLS history
SafeSport * 8 venues/one day * Icelandic handball
My music
Who says music majors are useless? After reviving my musical life at School of Rock, I’m now a frequent participant at Flashband and a member of The Randos, an eclectic group playing eclectic music in the DMV. (That’s the DC metro area. We don’t randomly appear while you’re renewing your license.) Check out some highlights.
