re: Can someone explain to me why our youth system is bad?

I'm speaking just about the types of players that are successful in overseas programs. If Eden Hazard was born in America, what sport could he have played? I'm not doubting that we have great athletes who choose to play other sports, but what I'm saying is that you don't necessarily need perfect physical specimens if the technical education is superb. From my experience, having studied the youth systems of other countries extensively, we don't have the technical education which would give the players who end up quitting a chance at making it in MLS, or Europe, where big money is being made. These kids might play other sports, but most won't turn professional in those sports either. There is a bit of recruitment to do, but hopefully the exposure of the last couple of years will give players the idea that they can go abroad and make money.