From Football to Soccer – The Early History of the Beautiful Game in the United States

An interesting history of soccer in the USA, from the kicking games played by native peoples and colonists alike before the emergence of the modern game during the late 19th century. The author examines the development and social impact of these sports through the rise of professional soccer in the years following the First World War, shows how the various games called football gave women an outlet as athletes and encouraged men to form social bonds. Published in 2021.

Size: 154mm x 234mm – 280 pages.