Summer of '94 2026

Overview

Summer of '94 is a 2026 documentary film directed by Dave LaMattina and Chad N. Walker that examines the United States men's soccer team during the 1994 World Cup. The film explores the challenges faced by a team representing a nation that lacked a professional league and a deeply established soccer culture at the time. The documentary chronicles the journey of a ragtag group of players who were tasked with competing on the global stage without embarrassing their country. The narrative covers the team's two-year training camp process and follows their progress as they advance to the round of 16 during the tournament held on home soil. To provide a comprehensive look at this historical sporting event, the filmmakers utilize rare archival footage and include interviews with various team members. Featured individuals in the documentary include Jeff Agoos, Marcelo Balboa, Paul Caligiuri, and Thomas Dooley. The film, which has a runtime of one hour and thirty-nine minutes, was released in the United States on March 14, 2026.