Why isn't soccer more popular in the U.S.? Turns out the answer to that question goes way back to the 1800s – and one of the biggest Ivy League universities in the country is to blame. Though, as we find out, soccer is more rooted in U.S. history than we think. Some historians go as far as saying it’s “an American game.”

Featuring soccer historian Tom McCabe and screenwriter Kirk Rudell, hosts of the excellent podcast AN AMERICAN GAME.

Why isn't soccer more popular in the U.S.? Turns out the answer to that question goes way back to the 1800s &ndash; and one of the biggest Ivy League universities in the country is to blame. Though, as we find out, soccer is more rooted in U.S. history than we think. Some historians go as far as saying it&rsquo;s &ldquo;an American game.&rdquo; Featuring soccer historian Tom McCabe and screenwriter Kirk Rudell, hosts of the excellent podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-american-game/id1826903443">AN AMERICAN GAME</a>.

As we gear up for the Men’s World Cup, listen to our new show about soccer culture in the U.S. and its underdog roots, told in short narrative episodes and deep dive interviews. Hosted by Fernanda Echavarri. New episodes available every Wednesday.

As we gear up for the Men&rsquo;s World Cup, listen to our new show about soccer culture in the U.S. and its underdog roots, told in short narrative episodes and deep dive interviews. Hosted by Fernanda Echavarri. New episodes available every Wednesday.

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There’s long been a shared belief that despite the mistakes and wrongdoings of players, organizers, or world leaders, the game of soccer remains pure – untouched by our sins. In this episode we ask: how can that still be the case today? And we look into one of the countries that exemplifies the political turmoil and contradictions that have come to define this World Cup: Iran.

There&rsquo;s long been a shared belief that despite the mistakes and wrongdoings of players, organizers, or world leaders, the game of soccer remains pure &ndash; untouched by our sins. In this episode we ask: how can that still be the case today? And we look into one of the countries that exemplifies the political turmoil and contradictions that have come to define this World Cup: Iran.

The Ball is Tainted: Iran, FIFA, and the World Cup

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Andrés Cantor has been a sports announcer for almost 40 years. He’s received eight Emmy Awards for his broadcasting and a place in the National Soccer Hall of Fame. You know his voice. His “Gooooooooool” has been featured everywhere from Late Night to the Simpsons. We get into the nitty gritty of calling a game, why he’s not afraid to cry, and the beauty of the World Cup.

Andr&eacute;s Cantor has been a sports announcer for almost 40 years. He&rsquo;s received eight Emmy Awards for his broadcasting and a place in the National Soccer Hall of Fame. You know his voice. His &ldquo;Gooooooooool&rdquo; has been featured everywhere from Late Night to the Simpsons. We get into the nitty gritty of calling a game, why he&rsquo;s not afraid to cry, and the beauty of the World Cup.

Andrés Cantor: The Man Behind "Goooool!"

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It’s here! This World Cup will be unlike many others – with more teams playing than ever before, challenging logistics, and volatile geopolitics – so we brought together two soccer experts to help give us the lay of the land for this tournament. We talk about impressions from the fans, FIFA’s prohibitively expensive ticket prices, the players to watch like Lamine Yamal, and so much more.

It&rsquo;s here! This World Cup will be unlike many others &ndash; with more teams playing than ever before, challenging logistics, and volatile geopolitics &ndash; so we brought together two soccer experts to help give us the lay of the land for this tournament. We talk about impressions from the fans, FIFA&rsquo;s prohibitively expensive ticket prices, the players to watch like Lamine Yamal, and so much more.

BONUS: Let the World Cup Begin

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