Soccer Meets America

Soccer Meets America

Ended First aired 03/May/2026 United States English 1 season(s) 3 episode(s)
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From immigrant roots and early pro leagues, to the thrilling 1994 FIFA World Cup and the rise of a new generation of fans, the series traces how men's pro soccer finally became part of the fabric of American culture.
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Season 1 · Season 1
3 episode(s) · Air date: 02/May/2026
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Built around archival footage and firsthand stories, the 3-part documentary series chronicles the fits and starts of men's professional soccer in America alongside the journey of the U.S. Men's National Team. It traces the chaotic and unpredictable rise of the sport in the U.S. -- from forgotten leagues and false starts to packed stadiums, a record-breaking 1994 World Cup, and the unexpected forces that helped soccer finally break into the American mainstream.

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Built around archival footage and firsthand stories, the 3-part documentary series chronicles the fits and starts of men's professional soccer in America alongside the journey of the U.S. Men's National Team. It traces the chaotic and unpredictable rise of the sport in the U.S. -- from forgotten leagues and false starts to packed stadiums, a record-breaking 1994 World Cup, and the unexpected forces that helped soccer finally break into the American mainstream.

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The Soccer Boom
Air date: 03/May/2026 · Runtime: 46 min
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Major League Soccer launches in 1996 with the promise of building on the success of the 1994 World Cup; cable television, the internet, and video games connect American fans to soccer around the world.

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Major League Soccer launches in 1996 with the promise of building on the success of the 1994 World Cup; cable television, the internet, and video games connect American fans to soccer around the world.

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The '94 Effect
Air date: 03/May/2026 · Runtime: 44 min
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U.S. Soccer Federation president Alan Rothenberg takes on the task of staging the 1994 FIFA World Cup; he must deliver a tournament that satisfies FIFA and the global soccer community while convincing Americans that soccer belongs in their country.

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U.S. Soccer Federation president Alan Rothenberg takes on the task of staging the 1994 FIFA World Cup; he must deliver a tournament that satisfies FIFA and the global soccer community while convincing Americans that soccer belongs in their country.

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The Hidden Game
Air date: 03/May/2026 · Runtime: 47 min
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Despite passionate fans and Pelé's superstar arrival in the NASL, the sport stumbled and slipped from the spotlight; when the pro league collapsed in the 1980s, American soccer seemed finished; then came the 1984 Olympics and a startling success.

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Despite passionate fans and Pelé's superstar arrival in the NASL, the sport stumbled and slipped from the spotlight; when the pro league collapsed in the 1980s, American soccer seemed finished; then came the 1984 Olympics and a startling success.

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Bruce Arena
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John Harkes
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Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog
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John Green
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Phil Wall
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Chris Henderson
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Luke Dyra
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Nate Hurtsellers
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Phil Wall
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