Website: www.paramountplus.com

Staff Involved: Pete Radovich, Anthony J. Cortese, Alex LoSchiavo

Entry: 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. The three-part 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.

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.

Wahl’s wide-ranging 150-minute sit down interview with co-director Pete Radovich in August 2022 serves as the backbone for much of the docuseries’ content and direction before Wahl’s untimely passing in December 2022.

Website: www.philadelphiaunion.com

Staff Involved: Amanda Young Curtis, Chris Langton, Tyler Beaumont, Dylan Hickerson, Allie Gentile, Kelsey Boeing, Kim Ahrens

What started as a battle with pediatric cancer led to a lifetime friendship with a professional athlete. The story of Charlotte Craven and Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner goes well beyond the white lines on the pitch and the walls of a hospital room. A young four-year-old girl named Charlotte has been battling cancer since her second birthday. After attending a special Childhood Cancer event through the non-profit, Kisses For Kyle, and the Philadelphia Union, a special bond started to form between Charlotte and Kai. A simple “thank you” message on social media to Kai’s wife Jenny led to grow into countless gatherings between family and friends. That special night the two first met made a drastic impact on the lives of the Craven family. That one moment created a bond that will last a lifetime.

Website: www.foxsports.com/soccer/2023-fifa-womens-world-cup

Staff Involved: Michael Bucklin, Nick Rago

Entry: FOX Sports, the leader in live sports and official FIFA World Cup English-language broadcast rights-holder through 2026, expanded its relationship with Twitter for tournaments in Qatar and Australia/New Zealand to bring fans an exclusive VIP experience unlike anything that’s been seen before on the platform with its WORLD CUP NOW pre- and postgame show.

Streamed live exclusively via FOX Soccer’s X/Twitter channel (@FOXSoccer) before and after all matches of the 2022 and 2023 tournaments, WORLD CUP NOW engaged millions of fans throughout the world’s greatest sporting event with expert analysis and insight from former U.S. Men’s and Women’s national team stars including DaMarcus Beasley, Jimmy Conrad, Leslie Osborne, Sacha Kljestan, in addition to Melissa Ortiz, former Colombian National team player. The show also featured regular appearances from FOX Sports soccer analysts and personalities Maurice Edu, Carli Lloyd, Warren Barton, Cobi Jones, Kate Abdo, Landon Donovan, Heather O’Reilly, among many others.

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Staff Involved: Barry Blonstein, Michael McGrory, Gina Miller

Entry: While FC Dallas started as the Dallas Burn in 1996 as one of MLS' original founding clubs, the organization is truly woven into the origin story of soccer not just in North Texas but in the United States.

In this informative piece, learn how a sports visionary brought soccer to the U.S. and Dallas/Forth Worth and continues to influence the next generation of global superstars through FC Dallas.

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Staff involved:

Video Producer: Nicolas Legendre

Director, Media & Production: Patrick Vallée

Chief Marketing Officer: Samia Chebeir

Entry: Having made its premiere on Quebec linear television in October 2023, Au Féminin (“Her Way” in English) is a CF Montréal digital original chronicling the maiden voyage of the inaugural cohort of CF Montréal Women’s Academy Program as it journeys to France to compete against professional clubs from across the Paris region, culminating in a meeting with Paris Saint-Germain’s U17 squad.

An encapsulation of the Club’s steadfast commitment to gender parity in Canadian soccer, Au Féminin leverages high-quality cinematography, compelling storylines and shot composition to transport the viewer into the newest chapter of CF Montréal’s youth development ambitions.

Through the rich testimonies of the program’s leadership team, coaching staff and players, viewers are provided a privileged behind-the-scenes glimpse into one of CF Montréal’s most significant youth-program undertakings in franchise history and the first of its kind in the province of Quebec : the launch of a professional all-girls academy program supported by the institutional infrastructure and resources of a first-division soccer club.