The USA 1994 World Cup Spokesperson “Soccer Tom” Mulroy Launches His Soccer Memoir just ahead of the worldwide soccer frenzy heading to the USA for the World Cup 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Miami Florida (November 13th, 2023) – Soccer Marketing and Promotions announce today that it will publish its first book in a relationship with BookBaby publishing. The book Titled 90 MINUTES WITH THE KING, Subtitled HOW SOCCER SAVED MY LIFE will be simultaneously published in hardcover, paperback and eBook and will go on sale November 15, 2023 www.soccertom.com December 1st will be the first in person book launch in conjunction with The Weston Select SC and the AYSO 644 youth soccer programs where Soccer Tom serves as the technical director of the almost 2000 families. Worldwide distributions are currently on pre-sale and will be on sale to the public on December 27th, 2023. The translation rights and audiobook are in final negotiations.
The whole world will be focusing on the United States and the FIFA World Cup that will be kicking off in just over two and a half years on Jun 11,2026, less than 1000 days from today. The FIFA World Cup is the most lucrative event in the world, with the total revenue generated estimated to be over fourteen billion dollars through broadcasting rights, sponsorships, and ticket sales. “With the World Cup 2026 right around the corner and coming to our neighborhood, I could not think of a better time to launch a serious and entertaining soccer book”. Said “Soccer Tom” Mulroy, owner of Soccer Marketing and Promotions, Americas most experienced consulting and grassroots soccer marketing company. “Publishing this book will add to our already stellar credibility and help create a bigger media and business platform as we get ready to meet the needs of the US soccer industry opportunities. From corporate events to public speaking 90 MINUTES WITH THE KING can be a door opener.”
90 MINUTES WITH THE KING Book Description:
Experience the remarkable journey of a boy from New York who begins life behind the eight ball. Growing up on the edge of poverty, he battles learning disabilities and endures the pain dealt by an alcoholic father. From his single mother he learns grit, empathy, and selflessness. At age 12, when he is still torn between right and wrong, he is introduced to soccer. The Beautiful Game saves his life. It becomes his life. Never mind that outside his neighborhood, soccer is seen as an ethnic cult, a sport played by “candy asses” and people who do not speak English. Nothing dents the boy’s will. He follows his idol, Pelé, like a North Star. He dreams of becoming a pro. His dream becomes an obsession, his exit ramp off a road that would have left him “dead or in jail.”
In his early teens, this lad plays for coaches who shape him as a player and a man. He struggles in school, but he has found his purpose.
He plays or practices sixty hours a week. Some days he hitchhikes to games, other days he spends entire afternoons lashing balls off the brick wall of Cinema 45. No one will outwork him; nothing will distract him.
Seven years after he first touches a ball, Tom Mulroy becomes a professional soccer player. And then, against a billion-to-one odds, Soccer Tom experiences the dream of every soccer player and fan around the world.
Soccer Tom” Mulroy - Professional Overview
Mr. Tom Mulroy known as “Soccer Tom” is the author of 90 MINUTES WITH THE KING. He is an American soccer marketing executive, an entrepreneur and a retired professional footballer. He is the owner and operator of Soccer Marketing and Promotions, a sports marketing company that specializes in soccer grassroots, corporate events and soccer properties.
“Soccer Tom” Mulroy became a professional soccer player at age 19, seven years after he first touched a ball. He played professionally for more than a decade, scoring over 50 goals.
After his playing career, Tom was named the official spokesman for the 1994 World Cup, the world’s largest sporting event. In 2012, Tom became the president of the Fort Lauderdale Strikers, leading the club to the NASL championship game.
For nearly 40 years Tom has run his own global sports marketing agency specializing in soccer promotions and events. His clients have included Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Snickers, adidas, Budweiser along with FIFA, CONCACAF and CONMEBOL soccer federations.
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