DavidWangerin
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I am working on a new book on the history of American soccer. It will focus in some detail on several of the most influential people, places and events in the game’s history. Progress is slow, but rewarding.
Further details will appear here as the work becomes better defined.
Those with specific queries on American soccer history are encouraged to visit the links page.
soccer in a football world
Soccer in a Football World: The Story of America’s Forgotten Game, first published in May 2006, is a 352-page narrative history of the sport in the United States.
Temple University Press has assumed responsibility for publishing the book in North America. They encourage you to buy it through your local bookstore; the ISBN number is 1-59213-885-3. If this is impractical, you may purchase it from them directly .
Outside North America, you can order a copy from WSC Books in the UK. If you’d prefer to order through your local bookstore, the ISBN number is 0954013476.
The archive page contains an excerpt from the book.
praise for the book
“comprehensive and engaging ... David Wangerin has done a great service by providing this enlightening and entertaining account of the fascinating characters and unique circumstances that have defined US soccer for nearly a century” – Soccer America
“thoroughly illuminating and enjoyable” – FourFourTwo
“this book is a pleasure not just because it's well written and comprehensively researched, but because of the sheer diversity of the characters and the teams that pop up ... Highly recommended.” – Matchnight.com
“a fascinating read — and quite an eye-opener too.” – Yorkshire Evening Post
the fussball book
In 1993 I produced The Fussball Book, a largely statistical history of German football since the inception of the Bundesliga. Copies are available from amazon.co.uk. The archive page contains an excerpt.
Last update: March 2008.
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