The American Pitch

Name: The American Pitch
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ISBN: 9798901945599

A History of Soccer in the United States

Gigi Romano, Ai

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English

Publishdrive
07 May 2026

Biography: sport; Football (Soccer, Association football)

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Soccer in the United States is often described as a late arrival, but its real history is far older, deeper, and more complicated. The American Pitch tells the fact-based story of a game played in nineteenth-century colleges, carried by immigrant communities, organized by industrial clubs, revived through national cups, transformed by Pelé and the Cosmos, rebuilt after professional collapse, and reshaped by youth participation, women's achievement, Latino communities, global media, and modern professional leagues.

From Bethlehem Steel and the early American Soccer League to the 1950 upset of England, the 1994 FIFA World Cup, the rise of Major League Soccer, the dominance of the U.S. women's national team, the fight for professional permanence in the NWSL, and the road toward the 2026 World Cup, this book traces the institutions, people, competitions, and communities that made soccer part of American life.

Written in a polished narrative style and grounded in documented events, The American Pitch presents American soccer not as a novelty, but as a recurring national story: a game played, forgotten, revived, reorganized, and reimagined across generations.

Trademark Disclaimer

All trademarks, service marks, team names, league names, competition names, event names, logos, and brand names referenced in this book are the property of their respective owners. Their use is for identification, historical reference, commentary, and educational purposes only. This book is an independent historical work and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or authorized by FIFA, U.S. Soccer, Major League Soccer, the National Women's Soccer League, CONCACAF, the NCAA, any club, league, federation, broadcaster, sponsor, or other trademark holder mentioned herein.

By: Gigi Romano
Other: Ai
Imprint: Publishdrive
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 526g
ISBN: 9798901945599
Pages: 396
Publication Date: 07 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active