A film by Dave LaMattina and Chad Walker streaming on
May 23rd & July 10th on FOX
Streaming on Fox One and Tubi starting May 26th
In the summer of 1994, the United States hosted the FIFA World Cup for the first time — the world's premier international soccer tournament. Against all odds, the U.S. Men's National Team defied expectations, advancing further than anyone expected under their unconventional coach and igniting a new era of soccer in America.
BELIEVE IN THE TEAM
Bora Milutinović was the architect behind one of the most unexpected and transformative runs in American soccer history. Known for his unconventional methods and uncanny ability to unify players, Bora elevated a young, untested American squad into a team that advanced out of the first round and captured the imagination of a country that had never seen itself as a soccer nation. His leadership remains a defining coaching achievement that developed the '94 players as inspiring people on and off the field.
“Bora being this Yoda-esque type of figure, I think that there is an element of... yes he took his responsibility of making us into better soccer players very seriously, but I also think that he took his responsibility into making us better people as seriously.”
- ALEXI LALAS
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In the same way Coach Bora unlocked the potential of a team that defied expectations in the Summer of '94 , a new groundbreaking movement is empowering American's youth sports coaches with free, essential training to support their players on and off the field.
Yes, Coach! – an initiative launched by the U.S. Soccer Foundation and Stand Together – aims to foster a renewed culture of mentorship, ensuring that every young person has a positive role model to help them thrive.
No experience required, just a willingness to show up!
This film was made in partnership with Dick’s Sporting Goods. Dick’s believes that sports change lives. In addition to physical and mental health benefits, sports have the power to change our perspectives, our character and our communities for the better. This core belief has guided DICK’S Sporting Goods and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation since the beginning – but not everyone has the same access to play.
Through grants and other support, The DICK’S Foundation Sports Matter Program helps under-resourced 501c3 organizations, schools and community teams across all 50 states provide opportunities for youth to play sports.
Founded in 1986 by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, Imagine Entertainment is a multi-award-winning film and television production company with a remarkable track record of creating critically acclaimed and commercially successful content across genres for over 40 years.
Imagine has a unique way of drawing audiences into deep, emotionally resonant experiences, which convey the full range of the human experience.
Founded by partners Rafael Marmor and Christopher Leggett, Delirio Films has spent nearly 15 years at the forefront of premium documentary storytelling, launching Netflix and Hulu’s original documentary slates and producing acclaimed films and series including The Short Game, Becoming Bond, Too Funny to Fail, Honey Boy, The Playbook, They Call Me Magic, Reggie, and the BAFTA nominated, Emmy nominated, Peabody and Critics Choice Award winning Will & Harper.
Delirio has built a reputation for emotionally immersive storytelling that transforms iconic figures, cultural flashpoints, and defining moments in sports, politics, music, and entertainment into cinematic experiences that resonate far beyond the screen.
Stand Together is a philanthropic community tackling the root causes of our country’s biggest challenges by partnering with bold changemakers to discover the solutions that empower every person to realize their potential.
When powerful stories capture people’s imagination, we help turn that inspiration into action – so Americans can work together to make a difference in people’s lives and in their communities.
Dave LaMattina and Chad Walker have produced and directed films and series on all platforms. I AM BIG BIRD (Tribeca), their documentary about Caroll Spinney, told the story of the beloved puppeteer behind Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch. The pair went on to create THE ZOO, THE ZOO: SAN DIEGO and THE AQUARIUM, now streaming on HBO Max.
Upcoming projects include DON BLUTH: SOMEWHERE OUT THERE, about the legendary filmmaker behind An American Tail, The Land Before Time and more, and THE ANIMAL SANCTUARY, a dynamic Tasmanian-set wildlife rescue show, which will launch on Paramount Australia before a global rollout in 2026.
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Watch the film with your team and have a discussion. Check out this guide to build strong communities and support coaching!
Screening Events
June 24
July 6th
July 16th
Adidas Home of Soccer
Philadelphia FIFA Fan Fest
House of Goal NYC