Soccer is the most popular game in the world, but does it truly belong in the heart of American sports culture? The answer is a resounding yes-and the 150-year journey of elite men’s soccer in the US is filled with drama, surprises, reversals, and triumphs that rival any world-class match. With meticulous research and lifelong passion, Mark C Franek delivers a fast-paced, foundational soccer book that also serves as a celebration of American soccer. This book is a must-have for all fans, players, parents, coaches, and professionals across the sport. A roadmap for how the US can go from good to great on the international stage-based on firsthand accounts from professional athletes and experts in the sport. With forewords by Cavan Sullivan and Tim Howard, American Soccer Nation is the definitive text affirming that the US really is a soccer nation.
