Marcelo Balboa

When the World Cup landed in the U.S. in 1994, it arrived in a country with no league, no culture, and no clue. A ragtag group of players faced an impossible task: don't embarrass their nation in front of the entire world.

Follows America's relationship with soccer, from failed leagues and financial struggles to the rise of women's game, tracking the sport's journey to relevance culminating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.