A North American soccer quarterly.
Issue Three
In what ways is soccer in North America today intertwined with that in the rest of the Americas? How does soccer in the United States, Canada, and Mexico shape that in the rest of the Americas and vice versa? How have these connections between the two regions changed over time? What is the future likely to bring? In issue three of XI Quarterly eleven different stories – including essays, interviews, illustrations and photography – explore Futbol Americano.
Issue ContentsWhy XI?
XI is a North American soccer quarterly, produced with an emphasis on its print edition. Each issue investigates a single aspect of the culture of soccer in eleven eclectic and thoughtful ways. Long-form essays, interviews, photography, graphic arts and other forms help tell the unique story of soccer in North America. XI is released four times a year; subscribe now and save!
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Cantera Dreams: Americans Underground in Mexico
Note: This article is being released as a preview of issue three of XI Quarterly. If you like what you read here, you’ll love reading the whole issue, titled Futbol Americano, and featuring 11 great stories about the connections between soccer in North America and the game in the rest of the Americas. Subscribe now! …
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Good Soccer Reads: Protecting Referees, Female Pioneers, and the Story of Orlando City
In this week’s edition of Good Soccer Reads, as compiled by the XI twitter feed, we highlight tragedy and growing crisis regarding treatment of referees, the ambitions of a lower league North American club, an early women’s team defying critics and the odds to play on two continents, and more. If you want to receive …
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Interview with Issue Three Contributor Alicia Rodriguez
In issue 3 of XI, Alicia Rodriguez put together an oral history of Chivas USA’s 2005 season. In hearing about the memories and experiences of media, fans, and a player involved in the inaugural season of the club in Major League Soccer, the article likely confirms some of the perceptions surrounding the club, while confounding others. …
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