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
One of our office staff’s most frequently asked questions is, ‘where was the last World Cup held and who won?‘ From 14 June – 15 July 2018, Russia hosted the 2018 FIFA World Cup, also known as Russia 2018. In the World Cup final held in Moscow, France defeated Croatia 4–2, claiming their second championship. … Read more
In this article, you will find the competitive, individual, and team USMNT records. The USMNT competes in the FIFA World Cup, CONCACAF Gold Cup, and Summer Olympics regularly. Additionally, the US men’s team has participated in the FIFA Confederations Cup, Copa América, and other minor tournaments. Greatest Players in Griz Basketball… Please enable JavaScript Greatest … Read more
The US Women’s National Soccer Team had to quickly turn their attention to 2012 and the London Olympic Games after an emotional, exciting, and historic 2011. It was time for the USA to prepare for what should be an entertaining women’s soccer competition in the United Kingdom. This was after their successful qualifying campaign in … Read more
Former professional players and amateurs from the Philadelphia “Old-timers” Association founded the US Soccer Hall of Fame in 1950 to recognize the achievements of soccer in America. A physical soccer museum was established in Oneonta, New York, nearly 30 years later. In 1983, the Soccer Federation recognized it as the US Soccer Hall of Fame. … 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
Modern football stadiums have heralded a new era regarding design and materials and contrast significantly with those that have little changed. Indeed, the difference is often quite striking and is only rivaled by their progressive appellations and noms-de-plume. Most unique football stadiums back in the day were named after a local feature in the past, … Read more
Since its inception in 1960/61, the UEFA Cup Winners Cup has been regarded as UEFA’s third most important club competition until it was abolished after the 1998/99 season. After 39 seasons, the tournament was discontinued and absorbed into the UEFA Cup after the final edition in 1998-99. It was initially known as the European Cup … Read more
In the early years of Major League Soccer, some players took odd routes to the league. Tim Howard was no exception. As a teenager, Howard was scouted by Tim Mulqueen, a former United States under-17 assistant coach. Mulqueen allowed the teenager to grow and eventually earn a spot with the US U17 squad. Top 10 … Read more
Thousands died and were displaced in the Football War of 1969 between El Salvador and Honduras – a bloody conflict still remembered today. A 90-minute match ended 2-2 at Mexico’s Azteca Stadium. El Salvador and Honduras went head-to-head for the third time in as many weeks; qualification for the 1970 World Cup in Mexico was … Read more