Why The U.S. Men Will Never Win the World Cup: A Historical and Cultural Reality Check

About the Book

In Why the U.S. Men Will Never Win the World Cup: A Historical and Cultural Reality Check, Beau Dure shows what American soccer is really up against. Using hundreds of sources to trace more than 100 years of history, Dure delves into the culture that only recently lost its disdain for the global game and still doesn't have the depth of soccer insight and passion that much of the world has had for generations.

The difficulty isn't any single thing — the mismanagement of failed leagues, the inability to agree on a path forward, the lawsuits that stem from an inability to agree, or the unique American culture that treasures its homegrown sports. It's everything.

About the Author

Beau Dure is a veteran sports journalist and author known for his deep dives into American soccer culture and history.