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Philadelphia Union Insider: Mark Talks with Host Sage Hurley

May 28, 2026

The Golden Age of American soccer and predictions for the 2026 World Cup

Play Free FC: American Soccer Nation  (Unplugged)

May 27, 2026

Mark breaks down his entire book across a three-part podcast series

RMagazine: 150 Years of Soccer in America

May 22, 2026

Mark talks with RMagazine about what inspired him to write American Soccer Nation, where soccer first took root in America, why it took so long for the sport to grow, and Mark’s most valuable interviewees during the book-writing process

SASH: Q&A with American Soccer Nation Author Mark Franek

May 17, 2026

Mark answers eleven questions about his book with Ed Farnsworth, American soccer historian, and current communications director at the Society for American Soccer History (SASH)

GP Soccer Podcast: Youth Development & Total Immersion

April 24, 2026

The Yanks’ remarkable 150-year history, and the Total Immersion philosophy for youth players

Museum of Sports Show: The Soccer Tent Expands

April 24, 2026

Mark Franek appeared on the Museum of Sports Show with host Doug Shimell and Lou Scheinfeld

New Book Trailer: American Soccer Nation  (the Debut)

April 7, 2026

Mark Franek discusses his new book American Soccer Nation from the ‘Jersey Room’ inside YSC Academy