certainly agree with the underlying message(s) in the article but I do find it oddly interesting how well the current USMNT turned out. Luck more than judgment (directed effort) I'd guess.
I saw a link recently to the Men's team for Copa America (23 squad)
US Men's National Team - Copa America Now I'm no genealogist but eyeballing the faces I'd guess a % distribution of something like
Non hispanic White (56)
Non hispanic black (26)
Hispanic or Latino (13)
Asian (4)
Now compare that to US population % spread based on census
Non hispanic White 64
Non hispanic black 12
Hispanic or Latino 16
Asian 5
Now as a youth club administrator for youth soccer, I will complain loudly that we do not do a good enough job to attract, retain and support diversity in our sport (but in our case it is not for lack of trying or willingness). I'd even argue money shouldn't be a barrier for us but we still fail to get anywhere near where I would like.
