A Documentary Aimed at the Heart of American Soccer
CNN is set to unveil a new documentary titled ‘Chasing Soccer Glory: America’s Long Game’, which will debut on Sunday, June 21 at 8 p.m. ET. The hour‑long feature will air on the network and will also be available for streaming through the CNN app, giving viewers multiple ways to engage with the story.
The project is part of CNN’s ‘FlasDocs’ series, a format that blends quick‑turn documentary storytelling with deeper investigative rigor. Executives Eric Johnson, Amy Entelis and Katie Hinman serve as executive producers, overseeing a production that promises to dissect the meteoric rise of soccer across the United States.
Among the voices featured are former U.S. Women’s National Team stalwarts Carli Lloyd and Ali Krieger, as well as emerging talents such as goalkeeper Matt Freese and veteran Tim Howard. Their reflections, alongside commentary from former midfielder Tab Ramos, provide a personal lens on the sport’s evolving landscape.
The documentary also examines the structural growth of the sport, highlighting the expansion of Major League Soccer and the sustained dominance of the U.S. Women’s National Team on the international stage. By weaving together statistical trends and anecdotal evidence, the film paints a picture of a nation that is finally staking its claim in global soccer.
Beyond the pitch, the piece situates the American soccer surge within the broader context of the upcoming World Cup conversation, suggesting that CNN is looking to carve out a niche in a dialogue that has traditionally been dominated by international broadcasters.