TACOMA, Wash. – The North Tacoma Soccer Club has more than doubled in size over the past five years, hosting more than 50 teams across genders and age groups. With the World Cup in town, it’s already inspiring more excitement around the club and the sport.
“The World Cup is always fun because it always increases everybody’s interest in soccer.” Joseph Mathias, a coach for the North Tacoma Soccer Club’s Sparta Tacoma U17 team.
Now, club leaders question the accessibility of US soccer as they look ahead to future US national teams…