The Impossible Job: The Unbelievable World of Soccer Referees By William Ralston (WW Norton)* When I touted my idea of a book chronicling the woes of an amateur soccer ref a few years back, publishers assured me that “no one buys books about refereeing.” Thankfully, journalist William Ralston has found someone who disagrees with that […]
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‘The Messi Effect’: Inter Miami players reveal Day 1 interactions with the global legend
On day one, the Inter Miami players held their breath to see how Lionel Messi might assert himself around the group.
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When our sport mirrors a turbulent world: ‘The History of the World in 12 Soccer Matches’
Stefano Bizzotto’s writing boasts that lightness of touch that makes reading what it always should be — an educative pleasure.
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Glenn Crooks’ collection of coaching wisdom: From Emma Hayes’ halftime talk to Bob Bradley’s Bruce Springsteen analogy
Glenn Crooks, the host of “The Coaching Academy” on Sirius XM FC, has begun compiling highlights of his interviews in book form.
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‘The Big Bounce’: Tales from the 1984 Olympics, which set American soccer on a new trajectory
Before becoming the CEO and chairman of the USA-hosted 1994 FIFA World Cup, Alan Rothenberg served as the Soccer Commissioner of the 1984 Olympics.
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D.C. United hires Turkish-German headhunter to oversee soccer operations
D.C. United has named soccer headhunter Erkut Sogut as its managing director of soccer operations.