Overly ambitious owners, poor investments, aging players have all played a part in the history of American soccer. The NASL was established in 1960 and managed to attract a large number of fans. In the 1970s and 1980s, indoor soccer took control. There were strong fan attendances but no financial success. Although the MISL folded in 1992 it is still part of the American soccer pyramid.
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer in the USA has a history that is somewhat obscure despite the American League of Professional Football's successes. It was founded in 1996 and consisted of 10 teams. The conference was divided into the Eastern and Western. At first, the sport was overshadowed by the popularity of Football and Basketball in the US, and took several years before it gained widespread popularity. But now it is one of the most popular sports in the country, with over 300 teams competing in the league.
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In the late 1800s soccer was played on American soil for the first time. The Great Depression saw the country grow rapidly and soccer became a popular sport. The American Soccer League was formed in 1920. Its founding teams were drawn mostly from urban areas. The US hosted more World Cups as the game became more popular. The US today has more fans than any other country. Below is a brief history of US soccer.
U.S. Men's National Team
The U.S. Men's National Team has made numerous appearances at major international tournaments. The men won in 1994 the FIFA Under-17 World Cup. They then went on to win CONCACAF Gold Cup. In August of that year, they beat Canada in overtime at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. It was the first game in which the United States had defeated Canada. This set a new record in U.S. soccer history.
Women's National Team
The women's national soccer team was established in 1987 and began to play competitive international soccer. The team played in a series of games against Italy, but their results were mixed. They lost three games to Denmark and drew one. The team's greatest win came in a game against the Soviet Union, which the US won 8-0. But the team's fortunes did not last forever.
World Cup appearances by U.S. players
The U.S. Men’s National Team will be making its fourth appearance at the World Cup with this year's qualifiers. The U.S. Men's National Team finished the qualifying cycle with four wins and one draw. The U.S. men’s team won the Nike U.S. Cup as well as the Gold Cup. They also won the World Cup for only the second time in their history.