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From small crowds to global fandom, L.A. became a true soccer city.
Soccer in the U.S. was built by those who brought it with them.
What began as an amateur league became a national force.
Before the World Cup, LA soccer lived in parks and immigrant communities.
This feature traces the Greater LA Soccer League’s impact on the sport’s growth, from early teams to the World Cup.
SoCal Soccer: The Origin Story with host Ivan Fernandez explores the origins of soccer in Southern California and the Greater Los Angeles Soccer League.
Actor Eric Braeden reflects on Macabee LA, identity, and soccer's power to unite.
Trudi Sharpsteen reflects on Title IX and the growth of women's soccer in Southern California.
Soccer historian and lifelong supporter Far Farshad reflects on decades spent documenting the people, teams, and moments that shaped the game in Southern California.
Former UCLA standout and professional player Ole Mikkelsen shares how Southern California's immigrant clubs prepared him for a professional career.
Before the "Shot Heard Round the World," Paul Caligiuri was a kid from Diamond Bar determined to become a professional soccer player.