From Sea to Shining Sea: The History of Soccer in the United States

In this episode, we explore the parallels between the 1994 FIFA World Cup and the United States Men's National Team's final warm-up match against Germany. We also speak to fans about their excitement surrounding the World Cup's return to North American soil this summer.

In this episode, Mihir Sinhasan introduces himself and the podcast, which talks about the growth of soccer in the United States over the years.

In this episode, we explore how soccer started in the United States, and the efforts it took to create a unified governing body along with a national tournament, now known today as the U.S. Open Cup.

In this episode, we talk about the American Soccer League, the United States' first top-flight group, and how it led to foreign players coming to the country. We also talk about how that group helped the Stars and Stripes place third at the 1930 FIFA World Cup.

In this episode, we explore the rise and fall of the North American Soccer League (NASL), and how it made the game popular amongst the country's youth. We also go to Seattle to explore how rivalries founded during the era, like the Cascadia Cup, continue to build community today.

In this episode, we explore the U.S. Soccer Federation's journey into hosting the 1994 FIFA World Cup and starting Major League Soccer in 1996. We also break down future events with soccer in the United States, and get reactions from fans in St. Louis.