The Future of Soccer in America | Building on the 2026 World Cup

The USMNT’s World Cup is over, but the bigger conversation is just beginning. Following the team’s disappointing Round of 16 exit, the Call It What You Want crew goes beyond tactics, coaching decisions and player ratings to examine the foundations of American soccer. Is the pay-to-play system holding back elite talent? Are we scouting enough players? Has the rise of MLS academies improved development, or made the pathway more confusing? And what role should U.S. Soccer play in shaping the future? Follow us across our social media! ○ TWITTER:   / golazo_america   ○ FACEBOOK:   / cbssportsgolazoamerica   ○ INSTAGRAM:   / golazoamerica   ○ TIK TOK:   / golazoamerica   Subscribe to our other CBS Sports Golazo channels!    / @cbssportsgolazo      / @cbssportsgolazoeurope      / @wgolazo   #usmnt #worldcup #2026worldcup #usa #soccer #ussoccer #cbssports #golazonetwork #youthsoccer #youthsports #paytoplay #mls #mlsnextpro 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Biggest obstacles to youth development 08:01 - How to overhaul American soccer youth system 11:50 - Rising costs of pay-to-play 15:00 - Standard of coaching 18:50 - Development vs. cost 24:09 - US Soccer's role in youth soccer 32:32 - How can America produce world-class talent? 38:51 - Dual nationals on the USMNT 46:30 - FC Dallas head coach Eric Quill 1:07:30 - The English system with Terry Bobie 1:25:27 - One thing to change about youth soccer