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Soccer Meets America
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TV DNA
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Signature profile
Soccer Meets America reads strongest on Serialized, Cliffhanger Intensity and Tension.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
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The story
What it's about
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 men's pro soccer finally became part of the fabric of American culture.
The run
Seasons
1 season · 3 episodes.
Season 1 · Complete
Season 1
20263 episodes
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.
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