Stateside Soccer

The Definitive History of Soccer in the United States

Tom Scholes

• Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd
• eBook ISBN:
  9781785315893
• Year: 2019

A comprehensive look at the history of soccer in the United States. From its early origins to the present day, this title explores the evolution, key figures, and defining moments of American soccer. Discover the untold stories behind the American Soccer League, the rise and fall of the NASL, and the impact of the USMNT and USWNT on the sport's popularity.

Stateside Soccer delves into the cultural and social factors that have shaped soccer in America. Learn about the immigrant communities that brought the game to the U.S., the financial challenges faced by early leagues, and the personalities who fought to establish soccer as a viable sport. Perfect for sports enthusiasts and history buffs, this is the definitive resource on the beautiful game in the land of the free.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Acknowledgements
• Introduction
• 1. The Early Years – Origins
• 2. The American Soccer League (1921–33)
• 3. The First World Cup (1930)
• 4. The Soccer Wars and the Fall of the Amateur Leagues
• 5. The Rise and Fall of the NASL (1968–84)
• 6. The USMNT History from the 1930 World Cup to the 1994 World Cup
• 7. The 1994 World Cup and the USMNT from 1994
• 8. The Introduction of the Women’s Game and the Success of the USWNT
• 9. The Introduction of MLS and the 25-Year History of the League from 1996 to 2019
• 10. Conclusion
• Bibliography
• Photos