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Soccer Meets America - Season 1

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.

Top Cast

  • Bruce Arena

    Bruce Arena

    Self

  • John Harkes

    John Harkes

    Self

  • Werner Herzog

    Werner Herzog

    Self

  • John Green

    John Green

    Self

  • Phil Wall

    Phil Wall

    Narrator (voice)

  • Chris Henderson

    Chris Henderson

    Self

Overview

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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