G. Edward White is David and Mary Harrison Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Virginia Law School. He has been a Guggenheim Fellow, and twice a senior fellow of the National Endowment for the Humanities. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, a fellow of the Society of American Historians, and a member of the American Law Institute. White's 20 published books have won numerous honors and awards. His 1996 book, Creating the National Pastime: Baseball Transforms Itself, 1903–1953, reflects his life-long participation and interest in athletics.

“American soccer has a rich and extensive history that has unfortunately been largely forgotten. This book takes readers back in time and untangles the alphabet soup of leagues that once dominated the scene - from the ASL to the NASL to MLS -- and puts into context the importance of soccer to U.S. sports culture and how far the game has come in this country.” - Clemente Lisi, The King’s College, author of The U.S. Women's Soccer Team: An American Success Story“White’s work is the smartest volume I’ve seen on American soccer history.” - Steven A. Riess, Northeastern Illinois University, author of Horse Racing the Chicago Way: Gambling, Politics, and Organized Crime, 1837-1911“Edward White has carried out considerable research into and thought deeply about soccer to write what is, to my knowledge, the most comprehensive single volume work covering the entire history of men’s and women’s soccer in America.” - Tony Collins, De Montfort University, author of How Football Began: A Global History of How the World’s Football Codes Were Born“All readers will appreciate this essential resource for sports researchers…Highly recommended.” - Choice

G. Edward White is David and Mary Harrison Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Virginia Law School. He has been a Guggenheim Fellow, and twice a senior fellow of the National Endowment for the Humanities. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, a fellow of the Society of American Historians, and a member of the American Law Institute. White's 20 published books have won numerous honors and awards. His 1996 book, Creating the National Pastime: Baseball Transforms Itself, 1903–1953, reflects his life-long participation and interest in athletics.

“American soccer has a rich and extensive history that has unfortunately been largely forgotten. This book takes readers back in time and untangles the alphabet soup of leagues that once dominated the scene - from the ASL to the NASL to MLS -- and puts into context the importance of soccer to U.S. sports culture and how far the game has come in this country.” - Clemente Lisi, The King’s College, author of The U.S. Women's Soccer Team: An American Success Story“White’s work is the smartest volume I’ve seen on American soccer history.” - Steven A. Riess, Northeastern Illinois University, author of Horse Racing the Chicago Way: Gambling, Politics, and Organized Crime, 1837-1911“Edward White has carried out considerable research into and thought deeply about soccer to write what is, to my knowledge, the most comprehensive single volume work covering the entire history of men’s and women’s soccer in America.” - Tony Collins, De Montfort University, author of How Football Began: A Global History of How the World’s Football Codes Were Born“All readers will appreciate this essential resource for sports researchers…Highly recommended.” - Choice

G. Edward White is David and Mary Harrison Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Virginia Law School. He has been a Guggenheim Fellow, and twice a senior fellow of the National Endowment for the Humanities. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, a fellow of the Society of American Historians, and a member of the American Law Institute. White's 20 published books have won numerous honors and awards. His 1996 book, Creating the National Pastime: Baseball Transforms Itself, 1903–1953, reflects his life-long participation and interest in athletics.

“American soccer has a rich and extensive history that has unfortunately been largely forgotten. This book takes readers back in time and untangles the alphabet soup of leagues that once dominated the scene - from the ASL to the NASL to MLS -- and puts into context the importance of soccer to U.S. sports culture and how far the game has come in this country.” - Clemente Lisi, The King’s College, author of The U.S. Women's Soccer Team: An American Success Story“White’s work is the smartest volume I’ve seen on American soccer history.” - Steven A. Riess, Northeastern Illinois University, author of Horse Racing the Chicago Way: Gambling, Politics, and Organized Crime, 1837-1911“Edward White has carried out considerable research into and thought deeply about soccer to write what is, to my knowledge, the most comprehensive single volume work covering the entire history of men’s and women’s soccer in America.” - Tony Collins, De Montfort University, author of How Football Began: A Global History of How the World’s Football Codes Were Born“All readers will appreciate this essential resource for sports researchers…Highly recommended.” - Choice