Youth Soccer in the U.S. — What’s Working, What’s Broken, and What Comes Next with Andrew Donnery

In this episode, Claudine Wong and Alex Lobban sit down with Andrew Donnery to break down the realities of youth soccer in the United States. From pay-to-play pressure and coaching quality to access, affordability, and the impact of the 2026 World Cup, Andrew offers candid insight into what’s working, what’s broken, and how the system could evolve.