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Tough loss exciting game.
 
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The black areas in America, lack the infrastructure for soccer to take off.
The three biggest barriers is where to play. Yes, there are American football fields but generally the current open spaces sports field, even parks, have other things going on there, but its not insurmountable.

By far the biggest is lack of coaching. Not many black people know how to teach and coach the sport. So you would need either a white or latino or possibly blacks from the Caribbean or Africa to coach. Finding someone is harder than you think.

Is that Black kids haven't grown up with the sport. It's not as respected. In America, soccer is a white suburban sport. Its played more by little white girls the most. That's a big stereotype to overcome. It would work with little black girls but not little black boys who see the NBA and the NFL as more socially accepting.
 
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So, England is out. England played them tough. The surreal thing is seeing Harry Kane blow a PK to his club teammate Lloris.

It's going to be awkward the first week back for training. Morocco winning is a big surprise as well.
 
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The black areas in America, lack the infrastructure for soccer to take off.
The three biggest barriers is where to play. Yes, there are American football fields but generally the current open spaces sports field, even parks, have other things going on there, but its not insurmountable.

By far the biggest is lack of coaching. Not many black people know how to teach and coach the sport. So you would need either a white or latino or possibly blacks from the Caribbean or Africa to coach. Finding someone is harder than you think.

Is that Black kids haven't grown up with the sport. It's not as respected. In America, soccer is a white suburban sport. Its played more by little white girls the most. That's a big stereotype to overcome. It would work with little black girls but not little black boys who see the NBA and the NFL as more socially accepting.
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Major League Soccer is trying to start soccer programs in urban areas
 
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Major League Soccer is trying to start soccer programs in urban areas
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So, England is out. England played them tough. The surreal thing is seeing Harry Kane blow a PK to his club teammate Lloris.

It's going to be awkward the first week back for training. Morocco winning is a big surprise as well.
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So happy France pulled it off. 😆 I should've put some money on them boys for real.
 
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So happy France pulled it off. 😆 I should've put some money on them boys for real.
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Well damn. Well hey they been playing for France for at least a couple of World Cups so it is what it is. I know there were people from various nations playing for teams other than their home country so it comes with the territory. Doesnt demean their skills and talent as a team.
 
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Well damn. Well hey they been playing for France for at least a couple of World Cups so it is what it is. I know there were people from various nations playing for teams other than their home country so it comes with the territory. Doesnt demean their skills and talent as a team.
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I recall them talking about starting it years ago. The problem is they aren't committed. Its not successful for whatever reason. At least successful enough. One of my older brothers is a youth soccer coach in northern California. He gets suburban black kids. In the tournaments he's not seen any black teams from urban areas.
Maybe there are out there and we just aren't hearing it.
 
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I recall them talking about starting it years ago. The problem is they aren't committed. Its not successful for whatever reason. At least successful enough. One of my older brothers is a youth soccer coach in northern California. He gets suburban black kids. In the tournaments he's not seen any black teams from urban areas.
Maybe there are out there and we just aren't hearing it.
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You have one in Akron Ohio Akron Inner City Soccer Club – Official Website
 
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Great!!
There is always an exception (or two). My post was meant to be in general. I saw what seemed to be a couple black kids practicing on a latino team in south central LA while I was driving one time. This seemed to be a big exception.

There are black exceptions to a whole litany of things. But I'm glad to see some evidence of us in it when possible.
 
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    Damn is a soccer ball really hard like that.
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    This is what soccer balls used to be made from: A brief history of the football.

    Modern soccer balls: What Are Premier League Footballs Made Out Of?

    Despite the changes in the materials, the risk of heading soccer balls is being seriously investigated. With a number of retired soccer players experiencing CTE, and the recent rule changes in Scotland concerning heading the ball, its becoming a problem. New soccer balls arent particular hard, but repeatedly heading the ball can do damage. When ever I used to play, during training, whoever was performing badly, as a "punishment" they were pelted with soccer balls. The worst performing trainer during the session would have to stand still while everyone else blasted the ball at them. It stung if you were on the receiving end.
     
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    Is that Black kids haven't grown up with the sport. It's not as respected. In America, soccer is a white suburban sport. Its played more by little white girls the most. That's a big stereotype to overcome. It would work with little black girls but not little black boys who see the NBA and the NFL as more socially accepting.
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    That is an eye opener. Considering soccer is inexpensive to play, its surprising its more a suburban sport.
     
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    Now at the final 4 stage, who does everyone think will win? Can Morocco upset the odds and become the first African team to win the World Cup. Will France retain the trophy? Will Argentina help to cement Messi's legacy, or will there be a last dance for an aging Croatian team?
     
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    I'm having a tough time referring to any north African side as African. Yes, technically but emotionally I can't.

    I am hoping France wins it all. I am not sure who I want to win between Argentina and Croatia.

    An Argentina vs France final would be huge as both are titans of the sport.
     
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    So sad France lost but it was a he'll of a final.
    I guess the Debate is finally settled. Messi has something Ronaldo won't ever get.

     
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