Ron Howard Shares Vintage 1994 USA Soccer Jacket Ahead of New Documentary

The actor and filmmaker teased the upcoming premiere of 'Summer of 94', a documentary about the 1994 U.S. Men's National Team.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 11:49pm

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Ron Howard, the 72-year-old actor and filmmaker, shared a photo on Instagram of himself wearing a vintage 1994 USA denim soccer jacket. He said he was feeling nostalgic and teased the upcoming premiere of his new documentary 'Summer of 94', which details the journey of the 1994 U.S. Men's National Team on the road to the 1994 World Cup.

Why it matters

The 1994 U.S. Men's National Team's performance at the World Cup helped spark increased interest in soccer across the country and laid the foundation for the launch of Major League Soccer two years later. Howard's new documentary aims to shine a light on this pivotal moment in American soccer history.

The details

In the Instagram post, Howard shared a photo of himself wearing the vintage 1994 USA denim soccer jacket, which features the patriotic red and white striped sleeves. He said he was feeling nostalgic and teased the upcoming premiere of 'Summer of 94', the new documentary he produced that details the journey of the 1994 U.S. Men's National Team. The documentary, directed by Dave LaMattina and Chad Walker, is set to include new interviews and never-before-seen footage taken by players on personal cameras during the 1994 World Cup.

  • Ron Howard shared the photo of the vintage jacket on Instagram on March 27, 2026.
  • The documentary 'Summer of 94' is set to premiere on FOX on May 23, 2026.

The players

Ron Howard

A 72-year-old actor and filmmaker who is the producer of the upcoming documentary 'Summer of 94'.

Dave LaMattina

The director of the documentary 'Summer of 94'.

Chad Walker

The director of the documentary 'Summer of 94'.

Brian Grazer

Ron Howard's producing partner and an executive producer of 'Summer of 94'.

Alexi Lalas

A former player on the 1994 U.S. Men's National Team who is featured in the documentary.

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What they’re saying

“When we started this film, we were simply fans who felt this team never got its due. They didn't lift a trophy, but they changed the sport in America. What struck us most was how much they were figuring out in real time, with no league, no blueprint and no guarantees.”

— Dave LaMattina and Chad Walker, Directors of 'Summer of 94'

What’s next

The documentary 'Summer of 94' is set to premiere on FOX on May 23, 2026, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup which will be held in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

The takeaway

Ron Howard's new documentary 'Summer of 94' aims to shine a light on the pivotal role the 1994 U.S. Men's National Team played in sparking increased interest in soccer across the country and laying the foundation for the launch of Major League Soccer two years later.