World Cup’s Economic Surge Fuels U.S. Soccer Renaissance
The tournament’s unprecedented audience and financial boost are reshaping the landscape of soccer in America, with veteran voices pointing to a bright future for the sport.
Jul 13, 2026
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Alan Rothenberg Leads Holocaust Museum LA Exhibition on Jews in Soccer
Chairman of the exhibition at Holocaust Museum LA, Alan Rothenberg, connects his family’s Holocaust legacy with soccer’s global reach, while promoting his latest book that chronicles the sport’s evolution from the 1984 Olympics to the 1999 Women’s World Cup.
Jul 9, 2026
U.S. Men’s National Team Eyes New World Cup Milestones
The U.S. Men’s National Team reflects on its historic 1994 World Cup debut, highlights infrastructure and player-development advances, and looks ahead to upcoming matches that could reshape its tournament narrative.
Jun 19, 2026
Jewish Coaches Who Shaped Soccer’s Early Evolution
The Holocaust Museum LA is set to open a new exhibition titled “The Beautiful Game… The Untold Story,” a timely tribute that arrives alongside the world’s most watched football tournament. The show seeks to shine a light on the Jewish coaches and players whose tactical innovations helped shape modern soccer, a narrative that has long been overlooked.
Jun 15, 2026
Jewish Coaches Who Redefined Soccer
The new exhibition at the Holocaust Museum LA shines a light on the Jewish coaches and players whose tactical innovations and resilience helped shape modern soccer, from Béla Guttmann’s 4‑2‑4 revolution to the broader legacy of European Jewish pioneers.
Jun 14, 2026
Jewish Visionaries Who Redefined Soccer
A look at the Jewish coaches and pioneers whose strategies, resilience, and creativity reshaped the beautiful game, now on display at the Holocaust Museum LA.
Jun 14, 2026
Jewish Visionaries Who Shaped Soccer in North America
The 2026 World Cup will open on June 11 with a clash between Mexico and South Africa, a match that marks the first time the tournament is co‑hosted by three nations. While the spotlight will be on the teams, the story of soccer in North America is also a story of hidden architects, many of whom have been Jewish.
Jun 10, 2026
The 1994 World Cup’s Legacy and the Future of Soccer in America
The 1994 World Cup reshaped soccer in the United States, sparking growth that still influences youth participation and professional leagues today.
Jun 8, 2026
The 1994 World Cup: How the U.S. Hosting Transformed American Soccer
The 1994 World Cup, the first hosted by the United States, set attendance and revenue records, birthed Major League Soccer and ignited a soccer boom that still influences the nation’s sporting culture.
Jun 7, 2026
Phil Wall’s ‘Soccer Meets America’ Explores U.S. Professional Soccer History on Roku
Award‑winning writer‑director Phil Wall, alongside co‑writer Nick Sprague, unveils a documentary series that chronicles the evolution of men’s professional soccer in the United States, spotlighting key figures from the sport’s history.
May 29, 2026
Alan Rothenberg Predicts Soccer Will Surpass the NFL as America’s Top Sport
Veteran sports executive Alan Rothenberg argues that soccer’s rising attendance, widespread TV exposure and cultural shift — from college campuses to national tournaments — signal a coming dominance over the NFL.
May 29, 2026