What Happened to the USMNT: The Ugly Truth About the Beautiful Game – Book review
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 …
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Soccer on the brain: A review of the ‘You Say Soccer, I Say Football’ book
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 …
‘Wenger: My Life and Lessons in Red and White’ book review
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 …
Book review: ‘What You Think You Know About Football Is Wrong’
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 Game’ book vividly captures the beauty of English football
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 …
Book review: ‘Keep Possession: A World Cup Fictional Thriller’
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 …
Book review: On The Field With USWNT stars
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 …
Review of ‘The Quiet Fan,’ Ian Plenderleith’s latest book
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 …