JOURNAL ARTICLE

How America fell in love with the beautiful game.

  • Published In: Time International - South Pacific Edition, 2026, v. 207, n. 1/2. P. 22 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: MARTINEZ, ANDRÉS 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the evolution of soccer's popularity in the United States, highlighting the significant cultural shift from the 1980s to the present. Initially, soccer was viewed with skepticism, associated with foreign influences and socialism, but it has since become a staple of American youth culture and professional sports. Key factors in this transformation include the rise of women's soccer, the influence of immigrant communities, and the strategic interests of major U.S. corporations in aligning with a globally popular sport. The upcoming co-hosting of the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada is presented as a pivotal moment in this growing embrace of soccer. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time International - South Pacific Edition. 2026/01, Vol. 207, Issue 1/2, p22
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0818-0628
  • Accession Number:190920237
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