As the soccer world turns its attention to the Midwest with FIFA World Cup matches coming to Kansas City, it’s a perfect time to look back at the rich soccer history right here in Missouri. Long before Major League Soccer and international superstars, St. Louis was establishing itself as one of America’s most important soccer cities.
In his new book, St. Louis Soccer: An Illustrated Timeline, author Dave Lange chronicles more than 150 years of the sport in St. Louis, highlighting the players, teams, milestones, and moments that helped shape soccer in the United States. Dave joins us now to talk about the book and the remarkable legacy of St. Louis soccer.