Category Archives: Opinion

The big topic online after the 2026 World Cup is how the United States can win the tournament, or conversely, how it can build a stronger soccer culture to develop better players. These discussions led me to reflect on what we have here in the IE. One observation I made while following the discussion wasContinue reading “Does Soccer Infrastructure Influence Player Development?”

It has been three years since this post, and a lot has changed in the soccer landscape and my perspective of the reality of pro ball in the IE. Here are some updates to the talking points and my comments after COVID. I highly encouraged you to look at part 1 for more context before movingContinue reading “Which Professional League Best Fit for the Inland Empire? 2025 Update  “

As a native of the IE, knowing what I know about the soccer culture here, I always pondered the thought of having a professional team here. Although in the US, there is no promotion and relegation between divisions, getting a pro team to the area is a matter of what happens outside the pitch ratherContinue reading “Hypothetical: Which Pro League Would Fit Best For The IE?”