Soccer Meets America (2026 - 2026)

Name: Soccer Meets America
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026-05-03
Cast: Bruce Arena, John Harkes, Werner Herzog, John Green, Phil Wall

Documentary

From immigrant roots and early pro leagues, to the thrilling 1994 FIFA World Cup and the rise of a new generation of fans, the series traces how men's pro soccer finally became part of the fabric of American culture.

Bruce Arena

Self

John Harkes

Self

Werner Herzog

Self

John Green

Self

Phil Wall

Narrator (voice)

Status: Ended
First Aired: 2026-05-03
Seasons: 1 seasons

Video Providers

Season 1Episode 147 min

The Hidden Game

Despite passionate fans and Pelé's superstar arrival in the NASL, the sport stumbled and slipped from the spotlight; when the pro league collapsed in the 1980s, American soccer seemed finished; then came the 1984 Olympics and a startling success.