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| Soccer America | |
|---|---|
| Name | Soccer America |
| Type | Magazine |
| Format | Print and digital |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Founder | Paul Gardner |
| Publisher | MediaNews (original), independent publishing |
| Headquarters | Newton, Massachusetts |
| Language | English |
Soccer America is a United States-based publication devoted to association football, covering domestic and international competitions, personalities, clubs, and institutions. It provides news, analysis, statistics, and commentary on events including the FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League, CONCACAF Gold Cup, and Major League Soccer. The outlet has engaged with figures such as Pelé, Lionel Messi, Megan Rapinoe, Christian Pulisic, and organizations like United States Soccer Federation, CONCACAF, and FIFA.
Founded in 1971 by Paul Gardner amid the growth of the North American Soccer League and the rise of figures like Pelé and Franz Beckenbauer, the publication chronicled the expansion of Major League Soccer and the evolution of the United States men's national soccer team and United States women's national soccer team. During the 1970s and 1980s it reported on venues such as Kezar Stadium, developments involving New York Cosmos, and transatlantic exchanges with clubs such as Manchester United and Real Madrid. In the 1990s it covered the lead-up to the 1994 FIFA World Cup hosted in the United States and the establishment of Major League Soccer with franchises like LA Galaxy and D.C. United. The 2000s and 2010s saw the outlet report on the careers of Landon Donovan and Claudio Reyna, the rise of Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, and institutional shifts at FIFA under presidents Sepp Blatter and Gianni Infantino.
The publication offers match reports for competitions such as the UEFA Europa League, Copa América, Copa Libertadores, English Premier League, and Bundesliga while profiling players like Zlatan Ibrahimović, Neymar, Kylian Mbappé, and Alex Morgan. It provides tactical analysis referencing managers including Pep Guardiola, Jürgen Klopp, Sir Alex Ferguson, and José Mourinho, and covers transfer market movements involving clubs such as FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Juventus, and Paris Saint-Germain. Editorial formats include columns, podcasts, statistical breakdowns, and scouting reports on academies like La Masia and Ajax Youth Academy, as well as features on referees from FIFA Referees lists, governance stories about CONMEBOL, and youth tournaments like the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Originally distributed as a print magazine to clubs, universities, and libraries, circulation intersected with institutions including NCAA Division I programs, United Soccer Coaches, and corporate sponsors tied to clubs such as Seattle Sounders FC. Readership has encompassed journalists from outlets like ESPN, Fox Sports, NBC Sports, and Bleacher Report along with agents affiliated with FIFA Players' Agents registries, front-office personnel from MLS Next Pro clubs, and supporters organized in groups such as The Kop-style ultras and supporters' trusts. Subscribers have included scouts from CONCACAF federations, collegiate coaches from Stanford Cardinal and North Carolina Tar Heels, and broadcasters attending events at venues like Wembley Stadium and MetLife Stadium.
The publication expanded into digital newsletters, podcasts, and video coverage aligned with platforms like YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify while syncing social media outreach on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Multimedia offerings have incorporated highlights from competitions like MLS Cup, analysis series referencing data from providers such as Opta Sports and Stats Perform, and live-blogging during events like the FIFA Women's World Cup. Partnerships and syndication have connected content to outlets including The Athletic and wire services such as Associated Press for match reporting and to archives held by institutions like the Library of Congress.
Editors, journalists, and columnists associated with the outlet have included writers like Paul Gardner (founder), analysts with ties to publications such as The New York Times, The Guardian, Washington Post, and former players turned commentators such as Alexi Lalas, Shannon Boxx, Taylor Twellman, and Kyle Martino. Contributors have featured photographers covering fixtures at Camp Nou, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, and Estadio Azteca as well as statisticians from organizations like Nielsen Sports. Guest essays have been published by coaches and executives from USL Championship and consultants with experience at FIFA congresses and UEFA meetings.
The publication and its journalists have received industry recognition from associations such as the North American Soccer Reporters and nominations for journalism awards alongside peers at ESPN FC and Sky Sports. Coverage has been cited in academic studies on soccer culture at universities like University of Oxford, Harvard University, and Columbia University, and reporting has been used as source material in documentaries produced by networks like HBO and BBC Sport. Publications pieces have been shortlisted for awards presented by institutions such as the National Soccer Hall of Fame and honored at ceremonies involving federations including U.S. Soccer.
Category:Association football magazines Category:Sports journalism