Soccer West launched April 8, 1971. The first issue (available at the LA84 Foundation Digital Library) was eight pages and cost 25 cents. The publication, based in Berkeley, California, began as a biweekly, publishing every other Thursday, but by late September 1971 its frequency changed to weekly and the next year Soccer West was renamed Soccer America. 

SUBSCRIBE TO KEEP READING

Start for $0 & enjoy free unlimited access for 30 days.

  • Daily TV listings for U.S. and global soccer.
  • Exclusive interviews with players and coaches.
  • Expert analysis of top soccer headlines.
  • Cancel anytime.

Already have an account? Sign in here.

CHECK OUT MORE STORIES

Not ready to subscribe? Sign up here for our free newsletter.

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Paul Kennedy edited Soccer America for 41 years (1985-2026). He began writing for SA in 1974. He started writing for France Football in 1978 and has served on in Ballon d'Or jury since 2007.