Youth soccer camp grows significantly amid U.S. World Cup performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 10:20 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
SoccerThe youth soccer camp at Anderson University has seen over 400 participants this week, with representation from 10 states. The surge in popularity is attributed to the U.S. men's team's performance in the World Cup, where they reached the Round of 16 for the first time since 2002. Founded 32 years ago, the camp has attracted 15,000 participants over its history, indicating a rise in soccer's appeal across the country. Local coaches and campers point to the World Cup as a driving force in encouraging youth involvement in soccer. The camp continues as interest in soccer grows domestically.
- •More than 400 youth participate in the AU soccer camp.
- •10 states are represented at the camp this week.
- •The U.S. men's team reached the Round of 16 in the World Cup.
- •The camp has attracted 15,000 participants since its founding.
- •Local excitement continues to grow around soccer due to the World Cup.
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — AU soccer camp sees exponential growth on heels of strong U.S. World Cup showing
"ANDERSON — With the World Cup in full swing, the popularity of soccer is only growing stronger. For evidence, you need look no further than the youth soccer camp this week at Anderson University. More than 400 youth participated. Most came from within Indiana, but 10 other states were also represented. The current popularity of soccer in America can be tied to the United States hosting the ...
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