U.S.
Soccer History
Despite the perception
of soccer is in this country that it is a "new" sport,
there is a long and complex history of soccer in America from the
first
colonies to the even more confusing media-driven markets of todays
sports world.Following are some segments
of the history. Some of these are lengthy so take you time and
enjoy.
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Origins,
1609-1862
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The
College Era, and Rules Consolidation, 1862-1875
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The
Working-Class and Immigrant Eras, 1875-1894
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The
Doldrums, 1895-1913
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The
First Dynasties, 1913-1921
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The
Golden Era, 1921-1933
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The
Ethnic Period, 1933-1960
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The
Birth of the American Soccer Renaissance The 1960's
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Outdoor
soccer reaches a low: 1985
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The
Hope for a World Cup Mid 1980's
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A
Change in Fortunes, 1988
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The
Rebirth of Outdoor Soccer, 1988-1994
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The
Indoor Soccer Wars, 1990-1992
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The
Road to the World Cup 1989-1994
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The
World Cup comes to America 1994
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From
World Cup to Major League Soccer 1995-1996
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The
Here and Now, 1996-2004
Credit:
The archives are maintained by Dave Litterer of the USA Soccer History
Archives . If
any questions or insights, his e-mail is spectrum@sover.net.
Other links to historical articles are included in "American
Soccer History Archives" including a new book available
called, "Encyclopedia of American Soccer History."
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