Soccer’s Rise Among American Kids | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Soccer’s grip on American youth is stronger than ever, with millions of kids ages six to twelve already playing—and the World Cup could be the game-changer that turns casual fans into lifelong supporters. The sport’s legacy runs deep: parents who played it as kids are now passing down their love, while Major League Soccer’s rise and American stars dominating Europe are boosting its global appeal. Despite early resistance—from coaches with little experience to towns fearing soccer would steal football’s spotlight—kids kept playing, and the game kept growing. Landmark moments like the 1994…