In Texas — specifically, North Texas — one doesn’t need to look far to watch the world’s best football, baseball or basketball players at the high school, college and professional level.
So, in turn, it may be no surprise that the region’s youth athletes can often develop into budding stars in their own right. Among a bevy of other factors, exposure to a sport’s highest level of play can drive interest and participation.
Hosting the world’s premier soccer event may have a similar impact on the region.
