Category: Book Review
How did you learn soccer? If you ask a child today, they will likely say it’s through playing with a friend/family member, watching highlights online, or playing video games. …
The 2022 Men’s World Cup is a fraught time for the United States. We are almost certain to automatically qualify for 2026, but the upcoming tournament is a building …
When was the last time a soccer book began with a quote from the Pope? One of the newest and best genres of sports writing is how sports intersects …
To soccer fans in the U.S., Arsene Wenger has been a ghost since his retirement as Arsenal’s manager. While he’s done work for beIN SPORTS and FIFA, his presence …
All sports have their myths, and soccer is no different. Fans will passionately argue that England/Italy/Uruguay cheated to win the 1966/1934/1950 World Cup. Or that England/Italy/Germany/Scotland is the parent …
The cliche is that a picture is worth a thousand words. Often we rely on biography and narrative to convey how important an idea is but sometimes a perfectly …
For some reason, there is a lack of quality fictional literature centered around soccer. As the top 20 soccer books list shows, the overwhelming majority of the best soccer …
In compiling this feature on the top 20 soccer book recommendations, I realized that one of the privileges I’ve had over the years is to review books for World …
When I looked at the background of author Matt Christopher, what struck me was the depth of his work. He published over 100 books, almost entirely on sports. Some …
When we think of great books about soccer fans, we think of the fanatics. Fever Pitch – which spawned a soccer AND baseball movie – tells the story of …
