Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Simon Kuper across Soccer.
A curated list of five titles — ranging from economic analysis to the rise of women’s soccer and the courageous tale of Afghanistan’s national team — offers readers a richer understanding of the sport’s many dimensions.
A sweeping narrative that blends memoir, history, and geopolitical analysis, revealing how the World Cup reflects and shapes the world.
An exploration of how American soccer has expanded dramatically since 1994, yet the men's national team has failed to translate that progress into international success.
A look at how Kaizer Motaung’s playing days with the Atlanta Chiefs, his return to South Africa, and his role in shaping football on both sides of the Atlantic helped professionalize the sport and bring the 2010 World Cup to his homeland.
The United States men's national soccer team has never progressed beyond the World Cup quarterfinals, a stark contrast to the nation's economic might and the success of its women's side. Historians and analysts point to limited international exposure and a lack of deep soccer tradition as key factors driving the disparity.