Grant Wahl
| Grant Wahl | |
|---|---|
| Born |
December 2, 1974 Mission, Kansas, United States |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Alma mater | Princeton University |
| Genre | Sports journalism |
| Notable works | The Beckham Experiment |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Website | |
| sportsillustrated |
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Grant Wahl (born December 2, 1974 in Mission, Kansas) is an American sports journalist who is best known for being a senior writer for Sports Illustrated and a correspondent for FOX Sports. He is also the author of the controversial book, The Beckham Experiment.
During his first year at Princeton University, Wahl covered the Princeton Tigers men's soccer team, then coached by Bob Bradley, who would go on to manage Major League Soccer teams and the United States men's national soccer team. Bradley provided Wahl with an opportunity to study abroad in Argentina, spending time with Boca Juniors, before returning to the United States for the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Wahl cites his experiences with Bradley as a catalyst for his love of the sport.
In 1996, Wahl began his career working with the Miami Herald as an intern. From there, he joined Sports Illustrated in November 1996, covering college basketball as well as soccer. By October 2000, he was promoted to the position of senior writer. Wahl mostly covers soccer for both the magazine and SI.com. In 2013, SI launched their soccer section, named "Planet Fútbol", with Wahl at the helm.
In his career, he has reported on 12 NCAA basketball tournaments, eight World Cups, and four Olympic games.
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