Soccer

American Soccer History Timeline
A short chronology of the history of soccer in the US from 1620 to the present.
Source: National Soccer Hall of Fame

An Overview of American Soccer History
This detailed, chronological history of soccer traces the game from the Jamestown settlement through 2004. Click on the “Back to USA Soccer Archives main page” at the bottom of the page to find links to other articles and a summary of American soccer news by year going back to 1909.
Source: The American Soccer History Archives website.

Comparison of the Rules of US High School, College, and Youth
This comparison of rules by a US Soccer Federation referee is in tabular format. The articles in the archive (links on the right side of the page) answer other questions about soccer. Click on “Home” at the top of the page—on the left-hand side of the page, under “Q & A Quick Search,” questions and answers are organized by subject.
Source: AsktheRef.com

Early Soccer History
Follow these links in this brief introduction to find more information on soccer’s predecessors from different parts of the globe: “Far East: Tsu Chu and Kemari,” ”Mediterranean: Episkyros and Harpastum,” “America: Pok-A-Tok,” “Pasuckuakohowog and Asqaqtuk,” “Italy: Calcio” and “Britain: Mob Football.” On bottom of the left side menu, click on “History” under “Origins” for links to information on modern soccer’s history.
Source: ExpertFootball.com

FAQs on the Laws of Soccer
Under “Links to FAQs on specific laws” are a series of numbers, each corresponding to the various rules of soccer. Click on a number to see an easy-to-understand thumbnail summary of the rule, commentary, and then a series of questions and answers about the rules.
Source: Members of the Soccer-Coach-L listserv

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Last Updated: September 10, 2008