Dutch-American soccer coach Thomas Rongen has officially been announced as the new head coach of the American Samoa national team as they prepare for the Oceania Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. This marks Rongen’s second stint with the team; a return that carries significant emotional weight and historical resonance for both the coach and […]

Soccer and film fans appear to be in for a treat this fall with the upcoming release of Next Goal Wins. A new trailer for the film has been released that gives some background on its story. The comedy-drama, directed by Academy Award winner Taika Waititi, is based on real events. It's also an adaptation […]

The much-anticipated film about Thomas Rongen and his time with the American Samoa national team is hitting the big screen. Next Goal Wins premieres at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The festival is set to start on September 7th and run for a full 10 days. Filmmaker and actor Taika Waititi wrote the […]

Most soccer fans may know Thomas Rongen for his commentary on CBS Sports Golazo or beINSports. After all, the former coach usually hits the small screen full of personality with his unique suits and bow ties. However, many may not know the full story of Rongen's life before going into broadcasting. The Dutch-American played the […]