Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Soccer in Southern California didn’t start in stadiums, it started in parks, immigrant neighborhoods, and leagues most people have never heard of.
This documentary traces the rise of the Greater Los Angeles Soccer League and the communities that built one of the most influential soccer cultures in the United States.
From early immigrant teams to U.S. Open Cup champions, from the 1994 World Cup to today’s booming soccer scene, this is the story of how L.A. became a global soccer city.
Featuring players, historians, and pioneers of the game.
A story about culture, identity, and belonging.
And the World Cup’s return.
Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T
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Soccer in Southern California didn’t start in stadiums, it started in parks, immigrant neighborhoods, and leagues most people have never heard of.
This documentary traces the rise of the Greater Los Angeles Soccer League and the communities that built one of the most influential soccer cultures in the United States.
From early immigrant teams to U.S. Open Cup champions, from the 1994 World Cup to today’s booming soccer scene, this is the story of how L.A. became a global soccer city.
Featuring players, historians, and pioneers of the game.
A story about culture, identity, and belonging.
And the World Cup’s return.
Learn more at bit.ly/3NNzJ4T
Love PBS SoCal? Your support keeps the programs you love alive.
Donate today: bit.ly/you-tube-donation
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#soccerdocumentary #soccerhistory #soccer #LosAngeles #soccerhistoryLosAngeles #historyofsoccerUSA #howsoccergrew #FIFAWorldCup, #WeAre26, and #WorldCup #PBSSoCal #SouthernCalifornia #PBS
