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Football was the first choice sport in most universities on the east coast of the USA.
After playing football for many years US coaches became upset that US athletes struggled with the technical side of the sport. They decided to invent a more basic sport using their hands called gridiron.
Football continues to be the first choice sport for millions of americans. But their remains a frustration that the best athletes in the USA have never been able to meet the high standards set by footballers.
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Why should Australia host the world cup?
it'll be good for aussies and since soccer is a well liked game in Australia many people will be interested to come and watch which'll increase money for us aussies.
When soccer first came to the US what was it called?
soccer
What is the most goals a kid has scored in one soccer game?
I have socorred 17 goals in a single soccer game
What the origin of soccer?
Soccer originally came from England while a few teenagers were mucking around in a college football match.A game played in the streets in England in which players were allowed to use any part of the body, including feet and hands, to take the ball from one side to the other. From this game derived Soccer, Football, and Rugby.
What led to the start of the game of football?
Soccer in Europe which I love soccer pro at it.
When did soccer come to the US?
1904
Did rugby come before soccer?
No, rugby was invented during a game of soccer or as i say it football.
If a soccer player is injured must he come out of the game?
Not necessarily.
When did the sport of soccer come to the US?
From the Europeans when they came to America!
When does the new FIFA soccer game for PS3 come out?
FIFA Soccer 10 (PS3) will be released on October 20, 2009
Was there soccer in 1914-1918?
There was certainly soccer in the UK and Europe well before 1914 - but it may not have come to the US by then.
What years have US played for soccer?
The United States played its first international soccer game in 1884 and they have had an international team from then on.
How many people attend a soccer game in the US compared to England?
About 60,000
What are the people who come out when a player is injured during a soccer game called?
They are called substitutes.
Are you deemed to have started in a soccer game if you come on as a substitute?
No. Hence the term 'starting 11'
What is national game of Italy?
soccer! But it is called football everywhere other than the US. Actually, it's called soccer in Australia as well. The US is not the only exception.
How come during a soccer game you cannot touch the socccerball?
You can touch it. Just not with your hands or arms.
