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.