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This compelling book by Joe Machnik offers an up-close and personal look at the growth and development of soccer in America over the last seven decades. Machnik's involvement in nearly every facet of American soccer from high school to ethnic club games, from collegiate playing to coaching, from officiating pro games to administrating pro leagues, plus coaching at the international level, earned him induction into nine Soccer Halls of Fame, including the National Soccer Hall of Fame!

There is a lot of officiating history in this book: Machnik’s time as Referee-in-Chief of the Major Indoor Soccer League, his referee appointment for the 1988 NCAA Final, his 15 years at MLS, and his role as "Rules Analyst" for Fox Sports TV. Joe details the huge challenges facing all of these leagues and referees as they grew and developed the officiating that we see on TV today.

Machnik’s unique behind-the-scenes reports and photos make this book a must have part of the history of soccer and officiating.

Author: Dr. Joseph Machnik
Pages: 348
Paperback