An exploration of the history, challenges, and growth of football in the United States, including its immigrant origins, collapse during the Great Depression, and the impact of other popular sports. The chapter also touches on the accomplishments of the women's national team and the men's team's goal to become world champions.
With Lionel Messi, footy may have finally arrived in the United States. The Athletic’s Tom Bogert and Men in Blazers founder Roger Bennett explain how the Argentine superstar is transforming American soccer.
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Serena Solin, engineered by Cristian Ayala, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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