| Today you can find a soccer ball in almost every garage. But Keith Binns remembers a day when it was impossible to buy a soccer ball anywhere in Madison, Wisconsin. His book, ALIVE AND KICKING, traces the evolution of soccer in the midwest, from it’s humble roots in the mid-fifties to its overwhelming success today. Keith tells the story of resistance and politics, of travel and camaraderie, of friendship and passion. He has seen soccer progress from a handful of immigrants playing in the U.S. to the millions of both immigrants and americans alike, playing today -- making it the number one participation sport in the country. |
"It's insightful, entertaining and heartwarming. Well done!" Tom Keepers. University of Wisconsin Soccer Alumni
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