Uploaded May 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
American Fiasco, hosted by Roger Bennett from Men in Blazers, tells the story of the U.S. men’s national soccer team who believed it was their destiny to win the biggest prize in soccer — the World Cup.
After their giddy success of hosting the 1994 World Cup, a wildly ambitious U.S. men’s soccer team swaggered onto the international stage, ready to win it all. But when they arrived at the 1998 World Cup, they were forced to face their toughest opponent yet: themselves.
Now, 20 years after their last place finish, the team opens up about what happened. In this 12-part series, Roger Bennett of Men in Blazers, interviews more than two dozen players players, coaches, and media personalities about how to not win a World Cup. The series features archival audio and fresh interviews with key characters, including players Alexi Lalas and Eric Wynalda, former head coach Steve Sampson, U.S. soccer officials, sports journalists, and more.
Subscribe to American Fiasco wherever you get podcasts.
Complete info: wnycstudios.org/shows/american-fiasco
American Fiasco, hosted by Roger Bennett from Men in Blazers, tells the story of the U.S. men’s national soccer team who believed it was their destiny to win the biggest prize in soccer — the World Cup.
After their giddy success of hosting the 1994 World Cup, a wildly ambitious U.S. men’s soccer team swaggered onto the international stage, ready to win it all. But when they arrived at the 1998 World Cup, they were forced to face their toughest opponent yet: themselves.
Now, 20 years after their last place finish, the team opens up about what happened. In this 12-part series, Roger Bennett of Men in Blazers, interviews more than two dozen players players, coaches, and media personalities about how to not win a World Cup. The series features archival audio and fresh interviews with key characters, including players Alexi Lalas and Eric Wynalda, former head coach Steve Sampson, U.S. soccer officials, sports journalists, and more.
Subscribe to American Fiasco wherever you get podcasts.
Complete info: wnycstudios.org/shows/american-fiasco
