Does pay-to-play system run deeper in NorCal than anywhere else due to Silicon Valley$?

Even the top teams in NorCal, such as MVLA, Mustang SC, and Bay Area Surf, still struggle to compete at the national level due to the legacy of pay-to-play dynamic. There are numerous talented players in NorCal, especially in the Bay Area, but they appear to be more dispersed out in multiple clubs, impacting the region's competitiveness in high-stake competitions.

And if we were to select the best 11 roster (e.g. ECNL, GA, NPL) from each major state/area - Texas, Florida, New York...

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