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LOS ANGELES (Aug. 15, 2022) — The U.S. Soccer Federation, Soccer United Marketing (SUM), Park Stories, and H.wood Media announced today they are in production on an all-access docuseries that follows the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) as they prepare for and compete in what is expected to be the most watched television event in history, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Created by Park Stories and U.S. Soccer, and executive produced by SUM, the show brings fans deep inside the most exciting and diverse U.S. National Team in history. From the sights and sounds inside the locker room to visits to their hometowns and families, the show will celebrate the USMNT’s journey in preparation for the biggest moment of their lives and showcase that their story is much larger than sports.
“Five billion people are projected to tune in for the 2022 World Cup, and this team has the potential to impact each of them in profoundly transformative ways,” Directors Rand Getlin and Luke Korver said in a joint statement. “We know it starts with their play on the field, but we’re most excited for viewers to see them as sons, brothers, fathers and leaders who care deeply about their loved ones and bringing the world closer together.”
Led by head coach Gregg Berhalter, the first person in U.S. history to represent the country at the World Cup as a player and a head coach, the USA returns to the World Cup for the first time since 2014 and will head to Qatar with the youngest lineup of any team in the world.
Arguably the most talented and exciting group of players ever to represent the U.S. at a World Cup, the squad will be made up of multiple players who compete for some of the most prestigious clubs on the planet, including Christian Pulisic (Chelsea), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Sergiño Dest (Barcelona), Gio Reyna (Dortmund) and more.
Whether they are fighting for social justice, investing in their communities or celebrating their distinctly American, multi-cultural composition, this team is leading the United States into the future with incredible levels of charisma, determination and candor, all while inviting viewers to join them as they prepare for the largest sporting in the world.
Iconic players like Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr., Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe stand between them and their goal of bringing a trophy home. But this group of 26 extraordinarily talented young men doesn’t understand what it means to fear another man or team, and they’re ready to make it clear to whoever tries to stand in their way, that they won’t lay down for anyone.
Drawn into arguably the most difficult group in the World Cup, the USMNT will take on Wales, England and Iran. After opening the tournament on Nov. 21 against Wales, led by superstar midfielder Gareth Bale, four days later and just one day after Thanksgiving, the USMNT will face tournament favorites England in one of the marquee matchups of the entire World Cup on Black Friday (Nov. 25). The USMNT will then finish group play with an encounter wrapped with political intrigue on Nov. 29 when they take on Iran.
All three of the USA’s group stage games will kick off at 2 p.m. ET and be televised live on FOX and Telemundo.
The executive producers of the series are Rand Getlin and Janina Pelayo for Park Stories, and John Terzian, Jeremy Allen and Brian Toll are producing for H.wood Media. The show is directed by Getlin and Luke Korver, and Nikle Guzijan will co-produce. The post-production team is helmed by Tim Mullen, Tom Davidson, Jackie Decker, Ryan Francini, and Lucas Harger, who have 27 Sports Emmys between them.
WME represents Park Stories and is handling the sale of the docuseries, with it expected to air timed close to the World Cup to celebrate the global event.
Editor's Note: The 2022 World Cup will begin Nov. 20.
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