Overly ambitious owners, poor investments, aging players have all played a part in the history of American soccer. In 1960s America's Soccer League was established. Although it spent as a major league, attendances weren't reflective of that. Then, indoor soccer took over in the 1970s and '80s, with solid fan showings but financial woes. 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. Founded in 1996, it consisted of 10 teams and was split into two conferences: the Eastern and Western. It took many years for the sport to gain widespread popularity. Now, it is one the most popular sports in America with over 300 teams participating in this league.
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Soccer was first played in America in the late 1800s. The Great Depression saw the country grow rapidly and soccer became a popular sport. In the 1920s, the American Soccer League was founded. Its foundation teams were drawn from cities. As the game became more mainstream, the US began to host more World Cups. Today, the US boasts more soccer fans than any country. Here is a brief history about American soccer.
U.S. Men’s National Team
The U.S. National Team Men's has participated in many major international tournaments. The men won in 1994 the FIFA Under-17 World Cup. They then went on to win CONCACAF Gold Cup. They beat Canada in overtime at Pasadena's Rose Bowl in August 1994. This was the first time the United States defeated Canada in a game, and it set a record in U.S. soccer history.
Women's National Team
In 1987, the women's national team was founded and began playing competitive international soccer. The team played a series games in Italy, with mixed results. They lost three games against Denmark, and drew one. The US won 8-0 in the Soviet Union game, their greatest win. The team's fortunes weren't to last.
U.S. Players make World Cup appearances
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 had four wins and one draw in the qualifying round. The U.S. men’s National Team won the Nike U.S. Cup Gold Cup and the U.S. Men's National Team clinched the World Cup in the first time ever in history.