A global view of soccer and its remarkable growth and development in the U.S.

The essential illustrated guide to soccer charting more than 100 years of the game worldwide: the teams, the triumphs, the tragedies of the world's number one s

A comprehensive record of the world's most popular game, from its ancient beginnings to the billion-dollar industry it has become today. --cover leaf.

It's what Pele called the "Beautiful Game" and what millions of fans gather to cheer on. Soccer is showing increasing popularity worldwide, and revamped profess