From the implosion of pro leagues in the 1980s to the 2026 World Cup, a new docuseries chronicles the unexpected path of professional soccer in the United States. Phil Wall, creator and director of “Soccer Meets America”, joined us to share how series came to be and what it has to teach us about the future of the sport in America.
The 3-part docuseries looks at soccer history through the lens of exclusive interviews with players from the United States Men’s National Team including Chris Henderson, John Harkes, and Mike Sorber, along with Alan Rothenberg, former President of the U.S. Soccer Federation and Bruce Arena, head coach and sporting director of the San Jose Earthquakes. Soccer Meets America celebrates the community and players who have kept soccer alive in America as it moved from small communities to mainstream with the help of technology, pop culture, and dedicated fans.
“Soccer Meets America” is streaming now on the Roku Channel for free. Click here for more information.