The history of soccer in the US is a mixed bag of overly ambitious owners, poor investments, and aging players. In 1960s America's Soccer League was established. Although it spent as a major league, attendances weren't reflective of that. Indoor soccer was established in the 1970s and 1980s. It saw strong fan support, but also faced financial difficulties. The resulting MISL folded in 1992, but its legacy remains firmly rooted in the current 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 formed in 1996 with 10 teams. In 1996 it was divided into two conferences, the Eastern or Western. It took several decades before the sport became popular. 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 on American soil in the late 1800s. After the Great Depression, soccer was a huge success. The American Soccer League was established in 1920 and its founding teams were drawn from the industrial areas. As soccer became more mainstream, more World Cups were hosted in the USA. The US today has more fans than any other country. Here is a brief history about American soccer.
U.S. Men’s National Team
The U.S. men's national team has been a frequent participant in major international tournaments. The most notable was the 1994 FIFA Under-17 World Cup win. In 2002, they went on winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup. They beat Canada in overtime in August 1994 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. 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
In 1987, the women’s team was created and began playing competitive international soccer. The team played a series of games in Italy, but the results were mixed. They lost three games to Denmark, while drawing one. The US won the 8-0 game against Soviet Union to be the greatest win for the team. But the team's fortunes did not last forever.
U.S. Players make World Cup appearances
The U.S. National Team Men's will make its fourth World Cup appearance 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 national team won both the Nike U.S. Cup & the Gold Cup, and secured the World Cup for first time in American history.