| Edition |
First U.S. Edition. |
| Description |
xiii, 350 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Note |
"Originally published in UK by Icon Books Ltd."--T.p. verso. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Foreword by Rodney Marsh -- Introduction -- 1. Atlanta, 'Champions of England' -- 2. Pele vs Eusebio: 'Hot property getting mobbed' -- 3. Leaving old Europe behind -- 4. Marsh and Best: Entertaining the USA -- 5. Gimmicks, girls and teenage kicks: Selling soccer to the US public -- Half-time -- 6. Brilliant mistakes: Quicksilver teams in Vegas and Honolulu -- 7. The NASL vs FIFA and the world -- 8. Broken teams in dysfunctional DC: Cruyff, the Dips, the Darts and the Whips -- 9. Myths and memories: The Cosmos, the Fury and the rock 'n' roll lifestyle -- 10. Crash -- Conclusion. |
| Subject |
North American Soccer League.
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North American Soccer League -- History.
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North American Soccer League. (OCoLC)fst00558581
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| Genre/Form |
History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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| Added Title |
Rock and roll soccer |
| ISBN |
9781250072382 (hardcover) |
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1250072387 (hardcover) |
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9781466884007 (e-book) |
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