The trailer for Billion Dollar Goal tells the story of American soccer, previewing the history in an upcoming Paramount+ docuseries hosted by journalist and analyst Grant Wahl.
“The Billion Dollar Goal traces the extraordinary evolution of soccer in the United States, from its beginnings as an immigrant’s game to the historic moment in 1989 when Paul Caligiuri’s unforgettable goal ended a 40-year World Cup qualification drought,” reads the official description from Paramount+ “The series, featuring the late acclaimed journalist Grant Wahl as supervising producer, unveils the untold story of the sport’s struggle for recognition in a soccer-skeptical nation as told by Wahl and other prominent voices in American soccer.”
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When will Billion Dollar Goal debut on Paramount+?
The three-part original docuseries Billion Dollar Goalill premiere exclusively on Paramount+ in the US on Monday, December 11.
The docuseries will include never-before-seen archival footage, and animation, along with expert interviews, to delve into the decades-long journey that defined American soccer. It shines a spotlight on numerous setbacks, failed attempts, and low interest. But it also shows the dedication of players, coaches, and fans who never lost faith.
“Today, American sports fans are more aware of the rising profile of soccer in this country than ever. But no one really knows what it took to get to this point or the role that crucial goal and World Cup qualification played in it all,” shared co-director and editor Anthony J. Cortese. “There was no bigger cheerleader or authority on the game’s journey in this country than Grant Wahl, and from the very beginning he was the natural and perfect voice to help tell this story.”
The Billion Dollar Game is co-directed by CBS Sports’ Pete Radovich alongside Cortese. Wahl sat down with Radovich in a wide-ranging 150-minute interview in August 2022 that serves as the backbone for much of the docuseries’ content and direction before Wahl’s untimely passing in December 2022.
The docuseries is a Paramount+ Original and the latest installment from Stories From The Game, Paramount+’s soccer documentary collection that also includes Football Must Go On and Emmy-nominated Sir Alex Furguson: Never Give In.
Through a rich tapestry of never-before-seen archival footage, animation and expert interviews, THE BILLION DOLLAR GOAL delves into the decades-long journey that defined American soccer. It shines a spotlight on the numerous setbacks, failed attempts to spark interest and the enduring dedication of players, coaches and fans who never lost faith in the beautiful game.
