St. Louis CITY Soccer Club posted one of the best seasons ever by an expansion team in any U.S. pro sports league in 2023. The team set numerous Major League Soccer records, sold out every home match, and became the league’s first-ever expansion team to win a regular-season conference championship. Reedy Press author Dave Lange and St. Louis CITY SC play-by-play announcer Joey Zanaboni will discuss St. Louis CITY’s record-breaking first season covered in the new book, “Year One: St. Louis CITY SC,” at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library. Book-signing and book sales will follow the presentation. Doors open at 5 p.m. and presentation begins at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required and can be made here.

Go to O’B Clark’s, the perfect spot to watch St. Louis CITY SC play on the road at Austin FC, and pick up your signed copy of “Year One: St. Louis CITY SC,” from Reedy Press. Author Dave Lange will be on hand to sell and sign copies from 6:30-7:30 p.m. before the game’s 7:30 p.m. kickoff. The book chronicles St. Louis CITY’s record-setting 2023 season, perhaps the best regular season by an expansion team in the history of American sports. CITY won the Western Conference regular-season championship, marking “the first time an expansion team in the United States’ five major men’s sports leagues has done that in its first season,” according to USA TODAY. Foreword is written by Joey Zanaboni, CITY’s Y98 and Apple TV broadcaster. Hope to see you there!

Reedy Press author Dave Lange will join Bill “Mr. Soccer” McDermott, St. Louis CITY assistant coach and director of coaching John Hackworth, St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame president Jim Leeker, and St. Louis Youth Soccer Association executive director Jóhann Árnason to discuss the past, present and future of soccer in St. Louis as part of the Missouri History Museum’s closing ceremonies for its “Soccer City” exhibit. Lange will be available after the panel discussion to sign copies of his Reedy Press books — “Year One: St. Louis CITY SC,” and “Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First Soccer Capital.” This event is free and open to the public.

UPDATE FRIDAY, JAN. 19: Books arrived from the printer today, so this event will take place as scheduled on Jan. 20. Author Dave Lange will sign and sell copies of his new book, “Year One: St. Louis CITY SC,” from Reedy Press preceding the annual general meeting of the St. Louligans supporters group at Schlafly’s Tap Room. “Year One: St. Louis CITY SC” tells the story of St. Louis CITY SC’s record-breaking inaugural season. Learn about the birth and buildup of CITY; enjoy game summaries, dynamic action pictures, and player statistics; and follow all of the thrilling U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams’ games at CITYPARK. This event is free and open to the public. NOTE: This book-signing is dependent on arrival of books from the printer. Copies are expected by Jan. 19, but could be delayed by bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Please check this announcement on Jan. 19 for confirmation of this event.

Dave Lange will discuss his new book, “Year One: St. Louis CITY SC” (available for pre-orders from Reedy Press), on “Show Me St. Louis” airing live from CITYPARK on KSDK Channel 5. “Year One: St. Louis CITY SC” is an unforgettable story about St. Louis CITY’s record-breaking first season. The book recounts the birth and buildup of CITY and features game recaps, dynamic action pictures, and player statistics, as well as summaries of U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams’ games at CITYPARK.

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the soccer fan in your family, buy an author-signed copy of “Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First Soccer Capital,” from Reedy Press at Catholic Supply at its south St. Louis location, 6759 Chippewa. The second edition of “Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First Soccer Capital,” brings the story of St. Louis soccer up to date since the publication of the sold-out first edition in 2011. The second edition chronicles the successful drive to bring a Major League Soccer franchise to St. Louis; tells the stories of St. Louis players such as Lori Chalupny Lawson, Vedad Ibisevic, Brad Davis and Becky Sauerbrunn, who played in World Cups in the 2010s; and adds important information about the early history of St. Louis soccer that’s come to light in the past decade. The book is the result of material from more than a hundred sources, and interviews with 122 present and former administrators, coaches, owners and players. “Soccer Made in St. Louis” is the only history of the sport in the city that has played soccer since the 1870s and has produced 90 national champions, 78 players on the U.S. National Team, and 34 members of U.S. national soccer halls of fame. Author Dave Lange will be on hand to personalize your book. Only a few copies remain, so get yours before they’re gone! This event is free and open to the public.

Learn about the history of soccer in Carondelet and St. Louis from Dave Lange and Jim Leeker at the Carondelet Historical Society. Lange is author of Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America's First Soccer Capital from Reedy Press. Leeker is president of the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame and veteran of the Carondelet Sunday Morning Athletic Club. Book sales and signing will follow the presentation. Proceeds will benefit the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame. Doors open at 1 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Learn why St. Louis is the soccer capital of the United States from Dave Lange, author of “Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First Soccer Capital,” from Reedy Press. Special guest Pat McBride will discuss St. Louis soccer, past, present and future, from his perspective as a U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer who excelled at the highest levels of the sport as a player and a coach. McBride was one of the few American-born standouts in the foreign-dominated North American Soccer League, where he was a three-time all-league selection. He captained the United States in World Cup qualifying. He was a two-time All-American at St. Louis University, where he is the Billikens’ fifth all-time leading scorer despite being limited to three seasons at a time when freshmen could not compete in college varsity sports. He was the National Junior College Athletic Association coach of the year at Meramec Community College and the Major Indoor Soccer League coach of the year with the St. Louis Steamers. McBride is one of 34 St. Louis players, coaches and administrators in national soccer halls of fame, and one of 78 St. Louisans who have played at least one game for the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams. The story of soccer in St. Louis reaches at least as far back as 1872, when Irish and Scottish immigrants played, then passed on the sport to generation after generation of St. Louis-born players who won 90 national championships. The saga of St. Louis soccer continues today with St. Louis CITY Soccer Club, which plays before sellout crowds in a dazzling facility that has remade Downtown West. This event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6 p.m. Seating is limited; early arrival is highly recommended. Books for signing will be available for purchase. For more information, please call the St. Louis County Library at 314-994-3300.

Learn how soccer builds a stronger St. Louis through outreach to the community at the Missouri History Museum. A distinguished group of soccer authorities, organized into three panels, will discuss how soccer is being made available to those with special needs (Panel 1), underserved groups (Panel 2) and everyone regardless of skill levels (Panel 3). The panelists will cover how their efforts promote involvement, unite communities, and generate civic pride. Panelists include Kevin Byrne, board member, Special Needs Soccer Association; Ken Godat, Youth Academy Technical Director, St. Louis Scott Gallagher Soccer Club, which hosts SPENSA events; Staci Bush, SPENSA parent; Brocklon Chatman, athletic director, St. Mary’s South Side High School; Sascha Bauer, director of regional training and education, St. Louis CITY SC Futures Program; Tim Twellman, community relations consultant, St. Louis CITY Soccer Club; Dan Fitzgerald, director, Catholic Youth Council Sports; Damian Jones, executive director, Student Athletes Leading Tomorrow; Evelyn Rice-Peebles, recreation commissioner, City of St. Louis; Mary Kate Morley Ryan, St. Louis Pick Up Soccer; and Tim Tettambel, co-founder and board president, New Dimensions Soccer. “Mr. Soccer” Bill McDermott and St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame president Jim Leeker will kick off Panel 1 with a brief look back at soccer’s heyday as a popular sport in St. Louis neighborhoods. Panel discussions will be led by Dave Lange, author of “Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in American’s Capital,” from Reedy Press. Copies of the second edition will be available for purchase and for signing. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and panel discussions will run from 6:30-8 p.m. While at the museum, check out the “Soccer City” exhibit that presents graphics, digital interactives, films, and artifacts that tell the story of St. Louis, the nation’s first soccer capital. This event is free and open to the public.

Learn why St. Louis is the soccer capital of the United States from Dave Lange, author of “Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First Soccer Capital,” from Reedy Press. Great teams and players from the Metro East will be emphasized. Special guest will be Ed Huneke, men’s soccer coach at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville for 22 years, an SIUE player under U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame coach and administrator Bob Guelker, and a member of the SIUE Hall of Fame. Ed currently serves as Match Director for Major League Soccer. Book sales and signing will follow the presentation. This event is free and open to the public.

Where is the nation’s soccer capital? Some may say St. Louis, others may say Kansas City. But there’s no argument that St. Louis is the nation’s original soccer capital! Find out why by purchasing your author-signed copy of “Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First Soccer Capital,” from Reedy Press during the fan rally at Union Station before Saturday night’s match between Sporting Kansas City and St. Louis City SC at CityPark. Look for author Dave Lange, who will sign and sell copies of the book at a table next to the main stage on the plaza on the south side of Union Station.

Participate in a great night of sports discussion at the Missouri History Museum with Reedy Press author Ed Wheatley! Hear from St. Louis sports legends, including a soccer panel discussion led by "Mr. Soccer," Bill McDermott. The panel features U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer Al Trost, Saint Louis Soccer Hall of Fame member & current St. Louis CITY SC analyst Lindsay Kennedy Eversmeyer, U.S. National Team player and former ESPN soccer analyst Ty Keough, and "Soccer Made in St. Louis" author Dave Lange. A meet-and-greet kicks off the event at 5:30 p.m. and panel discussions start at 6:45. The soccer panel discussion is scheduled for 7:35. Book-signings will follow the soccer panel discussion. This event is open to the public.

Dave Lange, author of “Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First Soccer Capital” (second edition, Reedy Press) will discuss the past, present and future of soccer in St. Louis, with special focus on St. Louis CITY Soccer Club, St. Louis’s newest major league sports team. Book-signing will follow. This event is free and open to the public.

Learn how St. Louis became the nation’s soccer capital when KMOX executive producer David Oehler talks with Dave Lange, author of “Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First Soccer Capital” from Reedy Press, following the 11 a.m. news.

Let’s talk soccer at Hearth & Soul with Dave Lange, author of “Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First Soccer Capital” from Reedy Press, and Lindsay Kennedy-Eversmeyer, men’s head soccer coach at Southwestern Illinois College and match day analyst for St. Louis CITY Soccer Club. Learn about how St. Louis became America’s first soccer capital, with a focus on great women who have played at the highest levels of the sport and who have spearheaded the drive to bring Major League Soccer to St. Louis. A ball skills demonstration, and sales and signing of “Soccer Made in St. Louis,” will cap the night’s program. This event is free and open to the public.

The Spanish Society, home of some of the greatest players in St. Louis soccer history, will be the site of book sales and signing of “Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First Soccer Capital” (second edition, Reedy Press). Author Dave Lange and St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame president Jim Leeker (1970 NASL Rookie of the Year with the St. Louis Stars) will sign copies of of the book. Proceeds will benefit the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame. This event is free and open to the public. Food and beverages will be sold. And don’t forget to buy your tickets now for the annual St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame induction banquet at Union Station on March 31.

Dave Lange, author of “Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First Soccer Capital” (second edition, Reedy Press) will discuss the past, present and future of soccer in St. Louis, with special focus on St. Louis CITY Soccer Club, St. Louis’s newest major league sports team. Book-signing will follow. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations required. Contact Daniel Landsbaum at 314-432-1610 EXT 1710 for reservations. This program is provided in conjunction with FEL (Friends Enjoying Life), an organization supported by the Mirowitz Center.

Dave Lange, author of “Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First Soccer Capital” (second edition, Reedy Press) will discuss the past, present and future of soccer in St. Louis. Book sales and signing will follow. This event is open to the public. Reservations required. RSVP to Joan Hecker at joanh@rotarystl.org

Dave Lange, author of “Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First Soccer Capital” (second edition, Reedy Press) will sign and sell copies of his book on the main concourse of the Family Arena from 6 p.m. through halftime of Alumni Night at the St. Louis Ambush game against the Florida Tropics. All profits benefit the Special Needs Soccer Association. Former Ambush players will sign autographs on the main concourse from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. This is event is open to anyone with a ticket to the game. Ticket information is available here.

Dave Lange, author of “Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First Soccer Capital” (second edition, Reedy Press) will discuss the past, present and future of soccer in St. Louis, with special focus on St. Louis CITY Soccer Club, St. Louis’s newest major league sports team. Book sales and signing will follow. This event open to the public. Ticket required. Tickets are $25 each and are available by contacting the Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce or calling the office at 314-631-3100.

Dave Lange will sign copies of his new second edition of “Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First Soccer Capital,” from Reedy Press. This event is free and open to the public.

Watch Argentina take on France in the men’s World Cup championship game at Urban Chestnut in the Grove Brewery and Bierhall! While you’re there, learn all about the historic roles that St. Louisans have played in the world’s biggest sporting event by purchasing your copy of “Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s Soccer Capital” (second edition, Reedy Press). The book is a great gift for the soccer fans in your life! Representatives of the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame will be on hand selling the book, and author Dave Lange will be there to sign your copy. Proceeds go to the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame. This event is free and open to the public.

Dave Lange will sell and sign copies of his new second edition of “Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First Soccer Capital,” from Reedy Press, at the St. Louligans Holiday Party. This event is free and open to the public. Please bring an unwrapped new toy for donation to Toys for Tots.

Dave Lange will sign copies of his new second edition of “Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First Soccer Capital,” from Reedy Press. This event is free and open to the public.

Dave Lange will sign copies of his new second edition of “Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First Soccer Capital,” from Reedy Press. Books will be sold by Christopher’s. This event is free and open to the public.

Watch Spain take on Germany in the men’s World Cup at the Spanish Society, the St. Louis headquarters for the Spanish at heart. While you’re there, learn all about the historic roles that St. Louisans have played in the world’s biggest sporting event by purchasing your copy of “Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s Soccer Capital” (second edition, Reedy Press). Representatives of the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame will be on hand selling the book, and author Dave Lange will be there to sign your copy. Proceeds go to the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame. This event is free and open to the public.

Dave Lange will sell and sign copies of his new book, “Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First Soccer Capital,” second edition, from Reedy Press. This event is free and open to the public.

Watch the USA and St. Louis’s own Tim Ream and Josh Sargent take on England in the men’s World Cup at O’B Clarks — and learn all about the historic roles that St. Louisans have played in the world’s biggest sporting event by purchasing your copy of “Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First Soccer Capital” (second edition, Reedy Press). Representatives of the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame will be on hand selling the book, and author Dave Lange will be there to sign your copy. Proceeds go to the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame. This event is free and open to the public.

Kick off your weekend at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park! Each Thursday Night at the Museum will be the most fun, engaging, uplifting, thought-provoking, perspective-shaping night of your week. And there are drinks. Join us starting at 5:30pm for happy hour and pop-up activities, such as brief tours, games, and performances. The main stage comes to life at 6:30pm, light appetizers and drinks are available for purchase until 7:00pm, and the Museum’s exhibits are open until 8:00pm for you to explore!

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St. Louis has been a soccer city for generations: from the 1907 St. Louis Soccer League, the only soccer league in the country at the time; to the 1950 World Cup team, in which 5 of the 11 team members hailed from St. Louis; to the various teams that have called St. Louis home, including the Storm, the Steamers, and the Ambush. Now St. Louis is gearing up for another soccer renaissance with the 2023 debut of St. Louis City SC, whose new stadium campus is already making its mark on downtown. Join us for a discussion about the history of soccer in St. Louis and what the future of soccer could mean for the city’s economic development. The conversation will be moderated by Bill McDermott and feature Brian Hall (Explore St. Louis), Ricardo Garza (Club Atletico Saint Louis), Vin Ko (St. Louis CITY Soccer Club) and Dave Lange (author of Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First Soccer Capital from Reedy Press). Books will be on sale in the gift shop and a book-signing will begin at 5:45 p.m. before the panel discussion. This event is free and open to the public.

Support for St. Louis Strong programming is provided by Bank of America.

ASL interpretation is available for programs with two weeks advanced notice. Please email access@mohistory.org to request ASL interpretation or with other accessibility questions.

Dave Lange will discuss the second edition of his book, “Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First Capital” (Reedy Press), on the STL United FC Soccer Sunday show airing on KFNS 590 The Fan.