{"product_id":"soccer-usa-sergio-alejandro-bustos-9798296433480","title":"Soccer USA: From Dream to World Cup 2026: The History of Soccer in the United States, From Its Origins to the Global Stage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Book Matters - And Why You Should Read It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSoccer USA: From Dream to World Cup 2026\u003c\/i\u003e is more than a history book-it's a powerful chronicle of how a sport once marginalized in the United States became a national movement. With a compelling narrative and meticulously researched detail, this work connects the past, present, and future of American soccer like no other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a fan of the U.S. Men's National Team, a follower of MLS, or simply curious about how the world's most popular game finally captured American hearts, this book offers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA complete and authentic history\u003c\/b\u003e of soccer in the U.S., from its earliest origins to the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey moments and legendary figures\u003c\/b\u003e, from Joe Gaetjens to Christian Pulisic, from the NASL to the 2026 World Cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal analysis, not fiction\u003c\/b\u003e-everything is grounded in verified events, expert sources, and institutional data.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA vision for the future\u003c\/b\u003e, examining what hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup means for the nation and for global football.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the definitive book for anyone who wants to understand how far American soccer has come-and where it's going next.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you believe in the power of sport to transform culture, identity, and nations-this book is for you.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sergio Alejandro Bustos\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798296433480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/03\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 154\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d","brand":"Sergio Alejandro Bustos","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47637438693631,"sku":"9798296433480","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b9403776-7bca-44ec-aff0-8b8fbcb59f71.jpg?v=1765116228","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/soccer-usa-sergio-alejandro-bustos-9798296433480","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}