Thousands of elementary, high school and college kids play competitive soccer in the U.S. and the sport continues to gain in popularity here on the professional level. In the UK and the rest of Europe "football" is wildly popular but did you know that many of the English Premiere League teams have roots in the church? Get the scoop on the hidden history of the game and Thank God for Football! (er... umm...Soccer!)

Explore the Christian heritage of the English Premier League. Did you know that nearly a third of the clubs that have played in the English FA Premier League owe their existence to a church? Today very little is known about their pioneering founders. Football historian Peter Lupson sets the record straight as he tells the story of twelve of these clubs and the people who have made an exceptional contribution to the beautiful game. In this 11-part documentary series he takes us to the places where the clubs began over a century ago, and also visits the stadiums they occupy today. Thank God for Football! presents the challenging and uplifting stories of some remarkable individuals who were moved to show God’s love for those rejected by society. Whether you're a Mann City supporter or a fan of the LA Galaxy or just a general sports fan, you'll love this inside look at the game. The twelve clubs covered:
• Aston Villa
• Barnsley
• Birmingham City
• Bolton Wanderers
• Everton • Fulham
• Liverpool
• Manchester City
• Queens Park Rangers
• Southampton
• Swindon Town
• Tottenham Hotspur

Director: Crawford Telfer
Starring: Peter Lupson