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The Access Tax: How America Privatized the Cost of Belonging

The U.S. sports, legal, and healthcare systems increasingly burden families financially, as seen in soccer and custody costs. While Europe typically subsidizes these expenses, the U.S. places the financial risk on households, leading to barriers based on socioeconomic status. This structural inequity permeates various sectors, reflecting deeper systemic issues.

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Born in Brooklyn, Raised in London, Playing for America: How Folarin Balogun Became a U.S. Citizen and a USMNT Player

Folarin Balogun, born in Brooklyn in 2001 to a Nigerian mother, faced a crucial choice between representing the U.S., England, or Nigeria in soccer. After training in England and competing at youth levels for multiple nations, he committed to the U.S. in March 2023, later making history by scoring twice in his World Cup debut.

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