Soccer meets america
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.
Format: Documentary Limited Series
Partners: Vox Creative, Verizon, Roku
Premiere: May 3, 2026 | Distributor: Roku
Credits: Showrunner, Director
Featuring: Bruce Arena, Roger Bennett, John Green, John Harkes, Chris Henderson, Werner Herzog, Gary Hopkins, Lawrie Mifflin, Marla Messing, Thom Meredith, Brendan Moylan, Pablo Maurer, Luis Rodriguez, Alan Rothenberg, Dr. Jermaine Scott, Mike Sorber, Jim Trecker
“It’s the most authoritative chronicling of the sport in the US yet.”