Soccer Meets America (2026)

May. 03,2026

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| Documentary

Soccer Meets America

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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Soccer Meets America

2026

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 2026

3 Episode

Episode 1 - The Hidden Game

May. 03,2026

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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Episode 2 - The '94 Effect

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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.

Episode 3 - The Soccer Boom

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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.