Why the U.S. Men Will Never Win the World Cup

In this book, soccer journalist and historian Beau Dure traces the many issues holding back the U.S. men’s soccer team, from failed leagues to the unique American sports culture. Yet, Dure argues that with the right long-term changes, the U.S. can build a soccer environment that spawns quality players and strong results on the international stage.

Beau Dure has covered soccer for two decades, writing three books and hundreds of stories for USA TODAY, The Guardian, ESPN, FourFourTwo, Soccer America, SoccerWire, Fox Soccer, and other sports sites. He's the host of the Ranting Soccer Dad podcast, drawing from his experiences as a journalist, soccer coach, and soccer referee. He lives in Vienna, VA.

Acknowledgments Introduction: It's OK to Embrace a Lost Cause 1: We Play Too Many Other Sports 2: We Watch Too Many Other Soccer Leagues to Focus on Our Own 3: We're Too Insecure in Our Identities 4: We Can't Agree on Anything 5: We Can't Stop Suing Each Other 6: We Fell Behind by 100 Years 7: We're Obsessed with the Quick Fix 8: We're Too Serious to Succeed at a Sport Built on Joy 9: But Will the Women Keep Winning? Conclusion: Keep Trying! Notes Bibliography Index About the Author