Help Preserve the Stories That Built the Game
The history of soccer in America wasn't written by one person - it was built by generations of players, families, clubs, supporters, and communities. Many of the most important stories still live in family photo albums, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, and personal memories that have never been shared publicly.
We invite you to contribute to this growing archive by submitting photographs, documents, programs, newspaper articles, memorabilia, oral histories, or stories connected to soccer's rich history in the United States.
Whether it's a team photo from a coal mining town, a match program from a local league, or a family story about a grandparent who played the game, your contribution helps preserve a history that might otherwise be lost.
What We're Looking For
We welcome submissions including:
- Historic team photographs
- Match programs and tickets
- Newspaper clippings
- Club badges and uniforms
- Personal stories and memories
- Letters and journals
- League standings and schedules
- Trophy photographs
- Videos and audio recordings
- Maps and field locations
- Family archives related to soccer
Why Your Story Matters
Every contribution adds another piece to America's soccer story. Together, we can document the people, places, and communities that shaped the game long before it entered the national spotlight.
This is a living archive—one that grows stronger through collaboration.
Submission Guidelines
Please include as much information as possible with your submission:
- Title or description
- Date (or estimated year)
- Location
- Team or club name
- Names of people pictured (if known)
- Photographer or original source (if known)
- Any additional historical context
The more detail you can provide, the more valuable your contribution becomes for future researchers.
Review Process
Every submission is carefully reviewed by our editorial team before being added to the archive. We may contact you for additional information or to verify historical details. Contributors will always be credited unless anonymity is requested.
Share Your History
Help us preserve the stories that deserve to be remembered.
Whether your connection is through family, community, research, or personal experience, your contribution ensures that the legacy of America's soccer pioneers continues to inspire future generations.
Thank you for helping keep soccer history alive.