“After youth league and high school, no one cares.”
“Soccer in the United States is governed by the United States Soccer Federation, commonly known as U.S. Soccer. The organization governs all levels of soccer in the country, including the national teams, professional leagues, and the amateur game. With over 13 million Americans playing soccer in the United States, soccer is the third most played team sport in the U.S., behind only basketball and baseball/softball.”– U.S. Census Bureau, Participation in Selected Sports Activities: 2009, http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/2012/tables/12s1249.pdf
There are over 5000 adults registered in the North Texas Premier Soccer Association, playing in leagues from “Open” to “Over 50”.
Sounds more like “Big Oil”. They demand high prices and tax breaks because they control the supply.