It is an opportunity to pay tribute to those early founding fathers who, following on from the establishment of the rules of the game and the Football Association in 1863, saw the beginnings and the acceptance of professionalism in 1885 with the formation of the Football League in 1888 by business people keen to involve … Read more
The Peru national football team is one of South America’s oldest and most successful futbol teams. It was founded in 1922 and had a rich history of achievements on the international stage. The new federation recruited Uruguayan Pedro Olivieri as their new national team manager. The first squad he selected was Jorge Pardon, Charles Moscoso, … Read more
Any Englishman, whether or not he was even born then, will swear to you that the ball actually crossed the line in the 1966 World Cup final. In Germany, of course, you can expect a different answer. Even Geoff Hurst’s autobiography begins with the question, “Was it a goal?” when discussing his second goal in … Read more
Welcome to our blog post on the fascinating history of New York soccer teams between 1880 and 1930. This was a time of significant change and growth for the sport in the city as it transitioned from a largely amateur pastime to a fully professional league. From the early days of the American Football Association … Read more
The origins of football can be found in every corner of the globe. In the late nineteenth century, the English established the modern game, which evolved from many forerunners throughout history. But where did this beloved game come from? In this blog post, we will delve into the origins of football and trace its history … Read more
FIFA, also known as the Federation Internationale de Football Association, was founded to become the single body to oversee association football worldwide. Still in existence after 118 years, it is the international governing body of association football, futsal, and beach football. What FIFA Stands For? FIFA stands for Fédération Internationale de Football Association. In English, … Read more
It is freezing in Parsippany, New Jersey. There is a thick, white dew cover on the soccer field behind the one-story, brick suburban school. The children’s scrambling feet leave a hundred fast footprints in the dew. The kids wear soccer shorts and shirts stuffed with parkas, sweaters, jogging pants, and on one girl, thermal underwear. … Read more
There have been a number of professional soccer leagues for men established in the United States and Canada, but Major League Soccer is the most recent. MLS evolved from the North American Soccer League (NASL), which existed from 1968 to 1984. A successful United States bid for the 1994 FIFA World Cup led to the … Read more
The FIFA World Cup 2002 in Korea and Japan was replete with sporting surprises. The spectators saw thrilling games, the atmosphere in the stadia was electric, and the fans’ behavior was exemplary. It was, in many ways, a unique tournament. 17th FIFA World Cup Brazil won their fifth World Cup title, but it was not … Read more
The US Soccer Federation is celebrating its 110th anniversary in 2023, and the Federation’s roots are traced back to a conclave at New York City’s Astor House Hotel on April 5, 1913. Before then, there was no governing body overseeing regional soccer leagues before the creation of the US Soccer Federation. MLS vs Premier League: … Read more