{"product_id":"distant-corners-9781439906309","title":"Distant Corners","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom bestselling author David Wangerin, a history of America's curious relationship with the beautiful game\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Wangerin presents a remarkable history of soccer in America. The seventh book in Temple’s 'Sporting' series is one of the best recently published soccer books. Wangerin (Soccer in a Football World) provides a look at American soccer from the inside—not simply the records and statistics but the behind-the-scenes evolution of the U.S. game through club, college, and pro soccer. Also featured is the role of the city of St Louis in the rise of American soccer. VERDICT Best of all, Wangerin’s passion for the game combined with his keen insight make his book an essential read for soccer and sports fans everywhere. Highly recommended.\" \u003cbr\u003e—Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorthy Diversions. An Introduction\u003cbr\u003e1. \"Here they come!\"\u003cbr\u003e2. Foreign bodies and freezing fans\u003cbr\u003e3. Bullets\u003cbr\u003e4. Mild Bill\u003cbr\u003e5. Dash, Desperation and Deviltry \u003cbr\u003e6. California Gold\u003cbr\u003e7. Shot Out in Jersey \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Temple University Press,U.S.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51039838011735,"sku":"9781439906309","price":40.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781439906309.jpg?v=1750945007","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/distant-corners-9781439906309","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}