# USMNT problems are bigger than cost of youth soccer in America

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Podcast: [Dukes & Bell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dukes-bell-227585)
Published: 2026-07-08T21:46:41+00:00
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## Resource

Carl and Mark close out the show with final thoughts on the comments by Landon Donovan in which he stated he believes the cost of youth/club soccer is partially behind why elite talent never makes it to the USMNT.

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