Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 182
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Trim: 5¾ x 9
978-1-5381-3099-5 • Paperback • May 2019 • $27.00 • (£19.99)
978-1-4422-7758-8 • eBook • October 2017 • $25.50 • (£19.99)
Clemente A. Lisi has worked as a writer and editor for the past two decades. His work has appeared in the New York Post and ABCNews.com. Lisi is the author of The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team: An American Success Story (2010) and A History of the World Cup: 1930-2018 (2019), both published by Rowman & Littlefield.
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Humble Beginnings: 1916-1929
Chapter 2: Early World Cup Success: 1930-1949
Chapter 3: The Big Upset: 1950-1959
Chapter 4: Slump into Obscurity: 1960-1969
Chapter 5: Soccer’s Rebirth: 1970-1979
Chapter 6: On the Verge of Success: 1980-1988
Chapter 7: Shot Heard ‘Round the World: 1989-1999
Chapter 8: America’s Team: 2000-2010
Chapter 9: A New Era: 2011-2016
Appendix A: All-Time Records
Appendix B: USMNT World Cup Box Scores (1916-2014)
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
Clemente Lisi has brought the history of US Soccer to life. As one of the guys who was fortunate enough to have spent several years playing for our national team, this book brought me back to those games and those moments again.
— Paul Krumpe, former US Men’s National Soccer Team member
From the “well-aimed blows” of Thomas Cahill’s cane against a Swedish intruder to the 2013 “snowclasico” victory and beyond, Clemente Lisi’s book captures the soul of a national team that has always had to scrap for recognition and respect. Player portraits and contemporary news accounts bring to life a history that had been swept away in soccer’s barren times but continues to unfold in the 21st century.
— Beau Dure, author of Long Range Goals: The Success Story of Major League Soccer
You can’t truly appreciate where you are and where you’re going if you don’t know how you got there. Rarely is that more appropriate than for fans of soccer in the United States. While the sport has been undergoing tremendous growth over the past decade, there are few fans who realize the deep roots the sport has in this country. A History of the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team looks to change that. Clemente Lisi shines the light, and brings to life many of the milestones of soccer in the United States—from the century-old launching of the national team to the 40 years in the wilderness following its historic upset of England. Many fans know the modern heroes of the game, like Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey, but few are aware of the roles that the likes of Buff Donnelli, Gene Olaff, and Eddie Hawkins played in its long history. This book will deepen the knowledge and appreciation of the U.S. national team as it breaks new ground in the modern game, and is a must read for anyone who calls themselves a fan of the red, white, and blue.
— Phil Schoen, beIN SPORTS and Sirius XM FC