That's awfully close to "Offside: Soccer and American Exceptionalism," a book published in 2001 about why soccer hadn't taken off in America.
I would too, but I think he should use a title not so similar to one that someone else has used. On the surface, it would appear that the most imporant thing that has changed is the number of American players going to Europe at age 18 or so.
But most wouldn't have that option if it weren't for the Development Academy. Unfortunately Google wants $32 to read the book online.
Book will be published in October. I just preordered it. Surprised that it’s under 200 pages. Switching Fields: Inside the Fight to Remake Men's Soccer in the United States https://www.amazon.com/dp/152479886X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7FQF3A6F23B60NVWMSBR
Based on the Amazon description, it sounds like he spoke with Tom Byers and Brian Kleiban, among others.
Dohrmann started this book in 2017, the same year he published an article about Pulisic in Bleacher Report. During that time we've seen Americans moving to the top 5 leagues go from a novelty to normalcy, so it will be interesting to see how the story develops. For instance when he wrote the article the US didn't have a new talent scouting license. Now it partners with England's Professional Football Scouting hosting joint courses in the US and the UK.
Tiago (who also played on Salem State's Men's Soccer Team) was an undergrad at the time of writing it. If this passes as an honor's thesis at Salem State color me not impressed. Seems more biased than not. If soccer was "just" entertainment then Americans in the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL who have achieved All-Star or HoF status have no right to be designated said honors since, based on Tiago's understanding of development, Americans have no right to be as good as they are in said leagues. Dear Tiago fulfills my signature.