PHILADELPHIA — What in the name of Cristiano Ronaldo would prompt Kyle Martino to run for the unpaid position of president of the U.S. Soccer Federation? Kyle Martino, a former U.S. national team midfielder, is among eight candidates seeking to become USSF president. “Youth soccer is the hardest to galvanize and connect. He also wants to bring joy back into the youth game: “We’ve professionalized youth soccer,” he said. Martino is proposing hiring a technical director to oversee the national teams.

Source: Washington Post January 21, 2018 21:32 UTC