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.”

<p>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;</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>

American Futbol

Blame Harvard

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