Isbn: 9780593653876 - the long game: u.s. men's soccer and its savage, four-decade journey to the top, or thereabouts (31 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. "Engrossing, insightful . . . [The Long Game] pulls no punches when describing the critiques and failures of the U.S. soccer system over the past few decades." --Miguel Salazar, The New York Times Book Review The gripping account of the U.S. men's national soccer team's winding saga from obscurity to the global stage as they stand on the brink of a seminal World Cup in 2026 For almost half a century, the U.S. men's national team existed on the fringes of world soccer--out of sight, out of mind, and, more often than not, out of the World Cup. Between 1950 and 1990, the program toiled in irrelevance, a collection of part-timers playing before empty bleachers. Then, things began to shift, and today's U.S. men's team is loaded with young and pedigreed talent, expected to make its mark at the 2026 World Cup. The story of this team's rise to prominence is a dramatic journey, with setbacks, buffoonery, misunderstandings, glory, and a wide, eccentric, talented cast of characters. With unprecedented access to former and current national team players, coaches, and administrators, Schaerlaeckens traces the sport's evolution in the U.S.--from its outsider status to its modern foothold--and the challenges that have shaped the men's national team along the way. From systemic obstacles in youth development to an American sports culture that expects instant dominance, he explores why success has been elusive, and why that might finally be changing.  With insight, wit, and razor-sharp storytelling, The Long Game is an unforgettable look at the past, present, and uncertain future of American soccer-- and the team that could redefine it all.…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. "Engrossing, insightful . . . [The Long Game] pulls no punches when describing the critiques and failures of the U.S. soccer system over the past few decades." --Miguel Salazar, The New York Times Book Review The gripping account of the U.S. men's national soccer team's winding saga from obscurity to the global stage as they stand on the brink of a seminal World Cup in 2026 For almost half a century, the U.S. men's national team existed on the fringes of world soccer--out of sight, out of mind, and, more often than not, out of the World Cup. Between 1950 and 1990, the program toiled in irrelevance, a collection of part-timers playing before empty bleachers. Then, things began to shift, and today's U.S. men's team is loaded with young and pedigreed talent, expected to make its mark at the 2026 World Cup. The story of this team's rise to prominence is a dramatic journey, with setbacks, buffoonery, misunderstandings, glory, and a wide, eccentric, talented cast of characters. With unprecedented access to former and current national team players, coaches, and administrators, Schaerlaeckens traces the sport's evolution in the U.S.--from its outsider status to its modern foothold--and the challenges that have shaped the men's national team along the way. From systemic obstacles in youth development to an American sports culture that expects instant dominance, he explores why success has been elusive, and why that might finally be changing.  With insight, wit, and razor-sharp storytelling, The Long Game is an unforgettable look at the past, present, and uncertain future of American soccer-- and the team that could redefine it all.…

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Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Engrossing, insightful . . . [The Long Game] pulls no punches when describing the critiques and failures of the U.S. soccer system over the past few decades.Miguel Salazar, The New York Times Book ReviewThe gripping account of the U.S. mens national soccer teams winding saga from obscurity to the global stage as they stand on the brink of a seminal World Cup in 2026For almost half a century, the U.S. mens national team existed on the fringes of world soccerout of sight, out of mind, and, more often than not, out of the World Cup. Between 1950 and 1990, the program toiled in irrelevance, a collection of part-timers playing before empty bleachers.Then, things began to shift, and todays U.S. mens team is loaded with young and pedigreed talent, expected to make its mark at the 2026 World Cup. The story of this teams rise to prominence is a dramatic journey, with setbacks, buffoonery, misunderstandings, glory, and a wide, eccentric, talented cast of characters. With unprecedented access to former and current national team players, coaches, and administrators, Schaerlaeckens traces the sports evolution in the U.S.from its outsider status to its modern footholdand the challenges that have shaped the mens national team along the way. From systemic obstacles in youth development to an American sports culture that expects instant dominance, he explores why success has been elusive, and why that might finally be changing. With insight, wit, and razor-sharp storytelling, The Long Game is an unforgettable look at the past, present, and uncertain future of American soccer and the team that could redefine it all. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Engrossing, insightful . . . [The Long Game] pulls no punches when describing the critiques and failures of the U.S. soccer system over the past few decades.Miguel Salazar, The New York Times Book ReviewThe gripping account of the U.S. mens national soccer teams winding saga from obscurity to the global stage as they stand on the brink of a seminal World Cup in 2026For almost half a century, the U.S. mens national team existed on the fringes of world soccerout of sight, out of mind, and, more often than not, out of the World Cup. Between 1950 and 1990, the program toiled in irrelevance, a collection of part-timers playing before empty bleachers.Then, things began to shift, and todays U.S. mens team is loaded with young and pedigreed talent, expected to make its mark at the 2026 World Cup. The story of this teams rise to prominence is a dramatic journey, with setbacks, buffoonery, misunderstandings, glory, and a wide, eccentric, talented cast of characters. With unprecedented access to former and current national team players, coaches, and administrators, Schaerlaeckens traces the sports evolution in the U.S.from its outsider status to its modern footholdand the challenges that have shaped the mens national team along the way. From systemic obstacles in youth development to an American sports culture that expects instant dominance, he explores why success has been elusive, and why that might finally be changing. With insight, wit, and razor-sharp storytelling, The Long Game is an unforgettable look at the past, present, and uncertain future of American soccer and the team that could redefine it all. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Condición: New. Leander Schaerlaeckens is a long-time soccer writer and has worked for ESPN, FOX Sports, and Yahoo Sports, among others, covering the United States men&rsquos national team at three World Cups. He currently writes about soccer for The Guardian.

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Engrossing, insightful . . . [The Long Game] pulls no punches when describing the critiques and failures of the U.S. soccer system over the past few decades.Miguel Salazar, The New York Times Book ReviewThe gripping account of the U.S. mens national soccer teams winding saga from obscurity to the global stage as they stand on the brink of a seminal World Cup in 2026For almost half a century, the U.S. mens national team existed on the fringes of world soccerout of sight, out of mind, and, more often than not, out of the World Cup. Between 1950 and 1990, the program toiled in irrelevance, a collection of part-timers playing before empty bleachers.Then, things began to shift, and todays U.S. mens team is loaded with young and pedigreed talent, expected to make its mark at the 2026 World Cup. The story of this teams rise to prominence is a dramatic journey, with setbacks, buffoonery, misunderstandings, glory, and a wide, eccentric, talented cast of characters. With unprecedented access to former and current national team players, coaches, and administrators, Schaerlaeckens traces the sports evolution in the U.S.from its outsider status to its modern footholdand the challenges that have shaped the mens national team along the way. From systemic obstacles in youth development to an American sports culture that expects instant dominance, he explores why success has been elusive, and why that might finally be changing. With insight, wit, and razor-sharp storytelling, The Long Game is an unforgettable look at the past, present, and uncertain future of American soccer and the team that could redefine it all. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…