Soccer Meets America

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 soccer finally became part of the fabric of American culture.

Documentary

Seasons

1. The Hidden Game

Air Date: 2026-05-03

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.

2. The '94 Effect

Air Date: 2026-05-03

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.

3. The Soccer Boom

Air Date: 2026-05-03

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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Rating

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Release Date

2026-05-03

Episodes

3 (1 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

Cast

Bruce Arena

Bruce Arena

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John Harkes

John Harkes

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