Scotland’s Lost Clubs details the country’s largest forgotten sides
Tracking the American soccer scene is a full-time job. Fans require time, energy and resources to go beyond MLS and learn how we got to the present as a …
Category: Book Review
My Rock and Roll Football Story by Paul Mariner, A Review
Review: World Soccer Talk’s Robert Hay Jr. details the autobiography of Paul Mariner, My Rock and Roll Football Story. Universal shock and dismay in the soccer world came in response …
The Sisterhood book sheds light on ’99 USWNT World Cup winners
In 2021, we are witnessing a change in U.S. women’s soccer. As the national team prepares for the 2023 World Cup, a number of players head to camp to …
The Everything Kids’ Soccer 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. …
What Happened to the USMNT: The Ugly Truth About the Beautiful Game
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 …
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 …
