Landon Donovan says there’s ‘zero chance’ he could have afforded to play youth soccer if he was a kid today

Landon Donovan, a former U.S. men's soccer player, stated he could not have afforded to play youth soccer at current price levels if he were a child today. Donovan attributed barriers to youth soccer participation in the United States to rising costs associated with the sport. The statement was made in the context of discussion about factors affecting player development in American soccer.

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