American Soccer

Gregory G. Reck is a professor of anthropology at Appalachian State University. His publications include numerous articles, and book chapters. He lives in Boone, North Carolina. Bruce Allen Dick is a professor of English at Appalachian State University. He publishes in African American, Latino, and film studies. He lives in Boone, North Carolina.

Table of Contents


Acknowledgments

Preface

Introduction

Section One: A Theoretical Perspective

1. The Pyramid Upside Down

2. Models of the Pyramid Right Side Up

Section Two: Retrospective of U.S. Soccer

3. History of U.S. Soccer: Beginnings

4. History of U.S. Soccer: The Golden Years

5. History of U.S. Soccer: Lost Years, Renewed Hopes

6. History of U.S. Soccer: The Cosmos Years

Section Three: From the Local to the National

7. Soccer Beginnings: The World of Parks and Recreation

8. Youth Development and Club Soccer

9. Appalachian State University Soccer in the National Fabric: A Case Study

10. From Boone to Siler City: Case Studies in Latino Soccer

11. Professional and National Soccer in the United States Today

Conclusion

Afterword: 2014 World Cup

Chapter Notes

Bibliography

Index