Franek Mark C (35 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Soccer is the most popular game in the world, but does it truly belong in the heart of American sports culture? The answer is a resounding yes - and the 150-year journey of elite men's soccer in the US is filled with drama, surprises, reversals, and triumphs that rival any world-class match. With meticulous research and lifelong passion, Mark C Franek delivers a fast-paced, foundational soccer book that also serves as a celebration of American soccer. This book is a must-have for all fans, players, parents, coaches, and professionals across the sport. In brisk, punchy prose that moves in a confident tiki-taka style, Franek explores The soccer-like games played by Native Americans long before the arrival of Europeans; How organized soccer predates gridiron football, started in American colleges, and was carried forward by immigrant communities; Why soccer has always been more inclusive and immigrant-friendly than other professional sports; The rise and fall of the original ASL and the Golden Age of American soccer; America's Olympic and World Cup highs and lows dating back to the early 20th century; Soccer's growing popularity today, from MLS and USL to elite youth academies; The accordion-like journey of the USMNT over the past 40 years, leading to the USA's co-hosting of the 2026 World Cup; A roadmap for how the US can go from good to great on the international stage - based on firsthand accounts from professional athletes and experts in the sport. With forewords by Cavan Sullivan and Tim Howard, American Soccer Nation is the definitive text affirming that the US really is a soccer nation.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Soccer is the most popular game in the world, but does it truly belong in the heart of American sports culture? The answer is a resounding yes - and the 150-year journey of elite men's soccer in the US is filled with drama, surprises, reversals, and triumphs that rival any world-class match. With meticulous research and lifelong passion, Mark C Franek delivers a fast-paced, foundational soccer book that also serves as a celebration of American soccer. This book is a must-have for all fans, players, parents, coaches, and professionals across the sport. In brisk, punchy prose that moves in a confident tiki-taka style, Franek explores The soccer-like games played by Native Americans long before the arrival of Europeans; How organized soccer predates gridiron football, started in American colleges, and was carried forward by immigrant communities; Why soccer has always been more inclusive and immigrant-friendly than other professional sports; The rise and fall of the original ASL and the Golden Age of American soccer; America's Olympic and World Cup highs and lows dating back to the early 20th century; Soccer's growing popularity today, from MLS and USL to elite youth academies; The accordion-like journey of the USMNT over the past 40 years, leading to the USA's co-hosting of the 2026 World Cup; A roadmap for how the US can go from good to great on the international stage - based on firsthand accounts from professional athletes and experts in the sport. With forewords by Cavan Sullivan and Tim Howard, American Soccer Nation is the definitive text affirming that the US really is a soccer nation.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Soccer is the most popular game in the world, but does it truly belong in the heart of American sports culture? The answer is a resounding yes - and the 150-year journey of elite men's soccer in the US is filled with drama, surprises, reversals, and triumphs that rival any world-class match. With meticulous research and lifelong passion, Mark C Franek delivers a fast-paced, foundational soccer book that also serves as a celebration of American soccer. This book is a must-have for all fans, players, parents, coaches, and professionals across the sport. In brisk, punchy prose that moves in a confident tiki-taka style, Franek explores The soccer-like games played by Native Americans long before the arrival of Europeans; How organized soccer predates gridiron football, started in American colleges, and was carried forward by immigrant communities; Why soccer has always been more inclusive and immigrant-friendly than other professional sports; The rise and fall of the original ASL and the Golden Age of American soccer; America's Olympic and World Cup highs and lows dating back to the early 20th century; Soccer's growing popularity today, from MLS and USL to elite youth academies; The accordion-like journey of the USMNT over the past 40 years, leading to the USA's co-hosting of the 2026 World Cup; A roadmap for how the US can go from good to great on the international stage - based on firsthand accounts from professional athletes and experts in the sport. With forewords by Cavan Sullivan and Tim Howard, American Soccer Nation is the definitive text affirming that the US really is a soccer nation.…

Condition: good. Gently used with light wear to the cover, corners, or spine. Pages are clean and free of writing or highlighting. Binding is tight and fully intact. Dust jacket included with hardcover books. Ships fast in a protective poly mailerâ"Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and holidays.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Soccer is the most popular game in the world, but does it truly belong in the heart of American sports culture? The answer is a resounding yes - and the 150-year journey of elite men's soccer in the US is filled with drama, surprises, reversals, and triumphs that rival any world-class match. With meticulous research and lifelong passion, Mark C Franek delivers a fast-paced, foundational soccer book that also serves as a celebration of American soccer. This book is a must-have for all fans, players, parents, coaches, and professionals across the sport. In brisk, punchy prose that moves in a confident tiki-taka style, Franek explores The soccer-like games played by Native Americans long before the arrival of Europeans; How organized soccer predates gridiron football, started in American colleges, and was carried forward by immigrant communities; Why soccer has always been more inclusive and immigrant-friendly than other professional sports; The rise and fall of the original ASL and the Golden Age of American soccer; America's Olympic and World Cup highs and lows dating back to the early 20th century; Soccer's growing popularity today, from MLS and USL to elite youth academies; The accordion-like journey of the USMNT over the past 40 years, leading to the USA's co-hosting of the 2026 World Cup; A roadmap for how the US can go from good to great on the international stage - based on firsthand accounts from professional athletes and experts in the sport. With forewords by Cavan Sullivan and Tim Howard, American Soccer Nation is the definitive text affirming that the US really is a soccer nation.…

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. American Soccer Nation: The Remarkable 150-Year History of Yanks on a Roll, from Mob Football to the Modern Game. Book.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A comprehensive recounting of the beautiful game and its boundless potential on US soil, American Soccer Nation is destined to become a foundational positive text about the history of elite US mens soccer.Soccer is the most popular game in the world, but does it truly belong in the heart of American sports culture? The answer is a resounding yesand the 150-year journey of elite mens soccer in the US is filled with drama, surprises, reversals, and triumphs that rival any world-class match. With meticulous research and lifelong passion, Mark C Franek delivers a fast-paced, foundational soccer book that also serves as a celebration of American soccer. This book is a must-have for all fans, players, parents, coaches, and professionals across the sport. In brisk, punchy prose that moves in a confident tiki-taka style, Franek explores: The soccer-like games played by Native Americans long before the arrival of EuropeansHow organized soccer predates gridiron football, started in American colleges, and was carried forward by immigrant communitiesWhy soccer has always been more inclusive and immigrant-friendly than other professional sportsThe rise and fall of the original ASL and the Golden Age of American soccerAmericas Olympic and World Cup highs and lows dating back to the early 20th centurySoccers growing popularity today, from MLS and USL to elite youth academiesThe accordion-like journey of the USMNT over the past 40 years, leading to the USAs co-hosting of the 2026 World CupA roadmap for how the US can go from good to great on the international stagebased on firsthand accounts from professional athletes and experts in the sport With forewords by Cavan Sullivan and Tim Howard, American Soccer Nation is the definitive text affirming that the US really is a soccer nation. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 336 pages. 9.01x6.01x9.00 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 336 pages. 9.01x6.01x9.00 inches. In Stock.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - A comprehensive recounting of the beautiful game and its boundless potential on US soil, American Soccer Nation is destined to become a foundational positive text about the history of elite US men's soccer.Soccer is the most popular game in the world, but does it truly belong in the heart of American sports culture The answer is a resounding yesand the 150-year journey of elite men's soccer in the US is filled with drama, surprises, reversals, and triumphs that rival any world-class match. With meticulous research and lifelong passion, Mark C Franek delivers a fast-paced, foundational soccer book that also serves as a celebration of American soccer. This book is a must-have for all fans, players, parents, coaches, and professionals across the sport. In brisk, punchy prose that moves in a confident tiki-taka style, Franek explores: - The soccer-like games played by Native Americans long before the arrival of Europeans - How organized soccer predates gridiron football, started in American colleges, and was carried forward by immigrant communities - Why soccer has always been more inclusive and immigrant-friendly than other professional sports - The rise and fall of the original ASL and the Golden Age of American soccer - America's Olympic and World Cup highs and lows dating back to the early 20th century - Soccer's growing popularity today, from MLS and USL to elite youth academies - The accordion-like journey of the USMNT over the past 40 years, leading to the USA's co-hosting of the 2026 World Cup - A roadmap for how the US can go from good to great on the international stagebased on firsthand accounts from professional athletes and experts in the sport With forewords by Cavan Sullivan and Tim Howard, American Soccer Nation is the definitive text affirming that the US really is a soccer nation.…