'We're constantly trying to make the system better' - The state of American youth soccer: Growing faster than ever, but can anyone keep up?

The Current State of American Youth Soccer

There are more opportunities to play soccer in the United States than ever before, but a fractured system and high price of entry make it immensely difficult to succeed.

Challenges Facing American Youth Soccer

McCarren Park was covered in ice. The high-tech turf, enstamped in the middle of Williamsburg, Brooklyn - surrounded by a running track that is usually buzzing with life - found itself blanketed in many days of residue. Some of it was fresh snow. Some was frozen sludge that had compacted over time, a thick reminder of the days of frigid winter weather the area had experienced.

• More opportunities to play soccer in the US than ever before
• Fractured system and high price of entry make success difficult

'We're constantly trying to make the system better'

The Future of American Youth Soccer

The current state of American youth soccer is complex, with both growth and challenges present.