Soccer's American Dream

A brisk, earnest tour through decades of American soccer's ups and downs, mixing archive nostalgia with talking heads and a hopeful push toward the present.

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Alex Moffat, Pablo Maurer, Rodney Marsh

Overview

Follows America's relationship with soccer, from failed leagues and financial struggles to the rise of women's game, tracking the sport's journey to relevance culminating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

How it feels

Earnest, uplifting and melancholic. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Sport, ambition, identity, gender

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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