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The sport of soccer, better known as football outside of the United States, is a game that is played by two sides of players, usually numbering 11 on each team, who want to get a round ball in a rectangular goal using any part of their body, outside of their hands or arms. The winner is the team who gets more of these "goals" scored in a predetermined period of time.

Soccer's history can be traced back to several locations around the world. China, Greece, and Meso-America had different variations of the game, with the rules of soccer not becoming more standardized until the 19th Century. It wasn't until the sport had its official ruling entity, FIFA, otherwise known as the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, established in 1904 in the city of Paris, France.

Millions, potentially billions, of people the game of soccer, although it is not seen as a major sport in the United States, possibly due to the lack of success the country has seen in international play. Outside of the United States, the game is taken very seriously, with fans showing unmatched enthusiasm and with intense fervor for their favorite professional club or home country's team.

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  • Man City lost US$150M during 1st season after buyout


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    MANCHESTER Citys losses trebled to almost US$150 million during its first season under Sheikh Mansours ownership, but he has written off its debts to him to help comply with future UEFA regulations. The member...
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  • Sevilla beats Barcelona 2-1 in Copa del Rey


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    SEVILLA beat defending champion Barcelona 2-1 in the Copa del Rey round of 16 yesterday. Sevilla went ahead in Barcelonas Camp Nou in the 61st minute when Diego Perotti dribbled past Daniel Alves and crossed,...
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  • Boys soccer: Schedule update


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    In case you were looking for the Corona del Mar/Tesoro score, and coudnt find it, the game has been cancelled. Too bad because it would have been an inetresting matchup. The Sea Kings are undefeated and the No. 1 team in the county. And the Titans are ranked No. 5 in the nation in the latest ESPN Rise poll. The Sea ...
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  • Kansas City Wizards Weekly Update


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    THREE WIZARDS BEGIN NATIONAL TEAM CAMPS MONDAY:Three Kansas City Wizards players have been called to national team camps beginning Monday. Defender … – MLS Kansas City WizardsClick here to read the full article SOCCER NEWS.© admin for Soccer News, 2010. |Permalink |No comment |Add todel.icio.usPost tags: Feed ...
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  • Upgrades have Dallas on right track


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    While a late-season surge by FC Dallas left the club one game short of the MLS Cup Playoffs, it did show something to FCD head coach Schellas Hyndman.Click here to read the full article SOCCER NEWS.© admin for Soccer News, 2010. |Permalink |No comment |Add todel.icio.usPost tags: Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh
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  • Labor Discord in M.L.S.


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    The sport’s international union said management was threatening to lock out M.L.S. players after the league’s five-year labor contract expired Jan. 31.Click here to read the full article SOCCER NEWS.© admin for Soccer News, 2010. |Permalink |No comment |Add todel.icio.usPost tags: Feed enhanced by Better Feed ...
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  • 2010 SuperDraft Holds Intriguing Prospects


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    Major League Soccer will hold the 2010 MLS SuperDraft at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on January 14th. Asif Hossain speaks to SuperDraft expert Sean Keay on its implications.Click here to read the full article SOCCER NEWS.© admin for Soccer News, 2010. |Permalink |No comment |Add ...
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  • Weekly update: KC sends three to camps


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    Three Kansas City Wizards players have been called to national team camps beginning Monday.Click here to read the full article SOCCER NEWS.© admin for Soccer News, 2010. |Permalink |No comment |Add todel.icio.usPost tags: Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh
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  • Upgrades have Dallas on right track


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    While a late-season surge by FC Dallas left the club one game short of the MLS Cup Playoffs, it did show something to FCD head coach Schellas Hyndman.Click here to read the full article SOCCER NEWS.© admin for Soccer News, 2010. |Permalink |No comment |Add todel.icio.usPost tags: Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh
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  • United introduce Onalfo as head coach


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    Curt Onalfo officially launched his tenure as the sixth head coach in D.C. United history at an RFK Stadium press conference on Tuesday morning.Click here to read the full article SOCCER NEWS.© admin for Soccer News, 2010. |Permalink |No comment |Add todel.icio.usPost tags: Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh
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  • Girls soccer: Mater Dei wins Trinity opener


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    Mater Dei began its quest for a fifth straight Trinity League title with a strong performance against Orange Lutheran. Senior Nicole Depuy, freshman Maddie Bauer, and senior Lainey Prioleau scored goals, as the Monarchs defeated the Lancers 3-1 Tuesday afternoon at Mater Dei High. In winning, Mater Dei (6-3-5) ...
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  • Top 5 Highlights of American Soccer in 2009


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  • Report: Redskins reach deal with Shanahan


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    Mike Shanahan has reached an agreement in principle Tuesday tobecome the head coach of the Washington Redskins, according to areport.
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  • Monticello panthers jv soccer 2009 #10


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  • Tutti i gol della 17a giornata. campionato di calcio serie a 2009/2010


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  • 5.udinese vs ac milan 1-0 (23.09.2009).flv


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  • Larissa Photography Children 2009


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    Video of children photographed by Larissa Photography in 2009. - created at animoto.com
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  • Flow ( Stop Motion )


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    A stop motion animation movie we did for fun. This includes timelapse and stop-motion photography. Feel free to subscribe :) Song: Fatboy Slim - The Worlds Made Up Of This And That
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  • Fringe Socceroos Out To Impress Against Kuwait – Archie Thompson (Goal.com)


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    The Asian Cup Qualifier will set the perfect platform for World Cup hopefuls.
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  • PSV Eindhoven's Ibrahim Afellay on Juventus Radar – Report (Goal.com)


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    The attacking midfielder is liked by coach Ciro Ferrara...
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