From Sea to Shining Sea: The History of Soccer in the United States

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From Sea to Shining Sea: The History of Soccer in the United States

Soccer is the most popular sport on Earth. It is played in every country, and popular with many. On the surface, that attention did not originally catch on in the United States, with American sports fans turning to watch football, baseball, basketball and hockey. And yet, the game has grown over time, welcoming people from various backgrounds into its community.

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    Episode 4: The Modern Soccer Landscape

    In this episode, we explore the U.S. Soccer Federation's journey into hosting the 1994 FIFA World Cup and starting Major League Soccer in 1996. We also break down future events with soccer in the United States, and get reactions from fans in St. Louis.

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    Episode 3: Going National

    In this episode, we explore the rise and fall of the North American Soccer League (NASL), and how it made the game popular amongst the country's youth. We also go to Seattle to explore how rivalries founded during the era, like the Cascadia Cup, continue to build community today.

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    Episode 2: An Introduction to the Global Stage

    In this episode, we talk about the American Soccer League, the United States' first top-flight group, and how it led to foreign players coming to the country. We also talk about how that group helped the Stars and Stripes place third at the 1930 FIFA World Cup.

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    Episode 1: Soccer's Beginnings

    In this episode, we explore how soccer started in the United States, and the efforts it took to create a unified governing body along with a national tournament, now known today as the U.S. Open Cup.

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    Episode 0: About Me

    In this episode, Mihir Sinhasan introduces himself and the podcast, which talks about the growth of soccer in the United States over the years.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Soccer is the most popular sport on Earth. It is played in every country, and popular with many. On the surface, that attention did not originally catch on in the United States, with American sports fans turning to watch football, baseball, basketball and hockey. And yet, the game has grown over time, welcoming people from various backgrounds into its community.

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Mihir Sinhasan

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