A History of the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team

The United States men's national soccer team has a rich history dating back to the early twentieth century. The team, along with the sport, toiled in obscurity for decades but found its breakthrough moment in 1989 when the United States qualified for its first World Cup in 40 years.
In A History of the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team, Clemente A. Lisi recounts the team's significant achievements and history-making moments, including its decisive 1991 Gold Cup victory, quarterfinal appearance at the 2002 World Cup, and memorable performance at the 2009 Confederations Cup. Beginning with the formation of the national team and continuing through the 2016 Copa America Centenario, each chapter includes game descriptions, fascinating background stories, and profiles of notable players from the era.
A History of the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team features vintage photographs and exclusive player interviews that bring the struggles and triumphs of the national team to life. Including little-known stories from the team's early years and details from its recent past, this book will entertain and inform soccer fans of all generations.

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