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	Soccer - MSN Encarta
		Soccer, game played by two teams on a rectangular field, in which players attempt to knock a round ball through the opponents’ goal, using any part of the body except the hands.
		Soccer is the world's most popular sport, played by people of all ages in about 200 countries.
		Soccer differs from other team sports in that there is only one referee, who makes all decisions related to rules.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761572379/Soccer.html (1345 words)

	Soccer in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Soccer, more commonly known internationally as football, has long been one of the most popular recreational sports in the United States, but professional soccer has been less popular there than in much of the rest of the world.
		However, the word "soccer" was beginning to catch on, and the St Louis Soccer League was a significant regional competition between 1907 and 1939.
		The league structure of soccer in the United States is significantly different from that used in almost all the rest of the world, in that there is no system of promotion and relegation between lower and higher leagues.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Soccer_in_the_United_States (816 words)

	American Soccer Pyramid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The American Soccer Pyramid is a term used in soccer to describe the structure of the league system in the United States.
		The league structure in the United States is radically different from that used in almost all the rest of the world (but like most other sports league systems in North America) in one key respect: there is no effective system of promotion and relegation between any two levels.
		Another league in the United States is the Pacific Coast Soccer League; the PCSL could be classified as being on the same level as the USL Second Division.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/United_States_soccer_league_system (302 words)

	United Soccer Leagues (USL)
		The league is the birthplace of professional players that aspire to reach the highest-levels of the game, while providing affordable family entertainment within their city.
		The league is the proving ground for players that aspire to reach the highest-levels of the game, while providing affordable family entertainment within their city.
		The league is recognized throughout the world for providing elite competition for women’s players, while providing affordable family entertainment to many fans in each of the team locations.
	www.uslsoccer.com /aboutusl/index_E.html (696 words)

	Major League Soccer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Major League Soccer (MLS) is the top soccer league in the United States in the American Soccer Pyramid, sanctioned by the professional division of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF or U.S. Soccer), a member of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).
		The quality of play in MLS has improved since the league was founded in 1996 and the success of the United States national team in the 2002 World Cup, reaching the quarterfinals for the first time since 1930, has been partly attributed to the experience gained by playing in MLS.
		MLS was formed on December 17, 1993, in fulfillment of U.S. Soccer's promise to FIFA to establish a "Division One" professional football league in exchange for the staging of the FIFA World Cup USA 1994 in the United States.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Major_League_Soccer (2382 words)

	List of soccer clubs in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The United Soccer Leagues constitute the lower divisions; the USL First Division is a 2nd division league and the USL Second Division is a 3rd division league.
		Beneath these three leagues is the 4th division league, the USL Premier Development League, which is an amateur organisation.
		The 2nd division league is the W-League, part of the United Soccer Leagues.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/U.S._Soccer_teams (187 words)

	USIndoor::History
		The SISL became the Sunbelt Independent Soccer League in 1990, the United States Interregional Soccer League in 1991, the United States System of Independent Soccer Leagues in 1994 and the United Soccer Leagues in February 2000.
		The United States Indoor Soccer Association is founded, the first such organization in the world, designed to provide general support and promotion of the at every level of the game, for participants and related businesses.
		Present The MISL is a professional league consisting of 8teams, located largely in the central and northeastern United States.
	www.usindoor.com /history.html (1003 words)

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		States Soccer Federation, the sports national governing body, have grappled with the issue of
		In a country as large as the United States, and with the sport of soccer growing on so many grassroots levels, the task of identifying the best players across America's 50 states has been a problem, which has been confounding the games experts.
		The only answer to make soccer stronger that will prevail over any other is the direction that professional soccer takes with youth development.
	www.chicagomagic.net /yleague/sylinfo04.htm (433 words)

	Spirit United Soccer Club (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Spirit United Soccer Club (SUSC) was started in 1982 with a simple commitment: "A commitment to excellence in the spirit of the game of soccer" for male and female athletes.
		As one of the premier soccer programs in Southeaster Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, regionally and nationally, SUSC is the home club for over twenty-five travel teams for boys and girls ranging in age from 8 to 18.
		The SUSC soccer program is designed to develop players to their greatest potential by focusing on top quality instruction and training, abundant facilities and exposure to top level competition.
	www.spiritunited.org /about.shtml (1009 words)

	United Soccer Leagues (USL)
		United Soccer Leagues announced today that Laird and Nanette Hitchcock, owners of Renegade Sports Center in Panama City, FL, have acquired the Premier Development League franchise rights for Panama City Beach and the Bay County area.
		United Soccer Leagues announced the 2007 inductees for the USL Hall of Fame to be honored at the Annual General Meeting during the Hall of Fame and League Awards Dinner November 18 at the Hyatt Regency Tampa.
		United Soccer Leagues announced today the final selections for the Super Y-League’s ODP National Camps to be held at the Cocoa Expo Center in Cocoa, Florida in January and February of 2008.
	www.uslsoccer.com (700 words)

	Xbox.com \| FIFA Soccer 2005 - Game Detail Page
		And, with more leagues, more stadiums, and more players than ever, FIFA Soccer 2005 is the total soccer experience.
		Our all-new fluid player kinetic system accurately reflects the first touch of every player in FIFA Soccer 2005’s comprehensive database by directly translating their speed and visionfrom button presses on your controller.
		Soccer’s ultimate lineup: 18 leagues, including official English Premier League, German Bundesliga, French LFP, and Spanish LFP (Primera Liga) licenses, as well as 38 national teams and 15,000 players are available for selection.
	www.xbox.com /en-US/games/f/fifasoccer2005/default.htm (533 words)

	Super Y League - Rhode Island Stingrays Soccer (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The future of soccer lives in the Super Y-League, a professionalized system that is the first step for developing youth soccer players in North America.
		The league is made up of a series of regional leagues within the framework of a North American League containing the top clubs and players from the United States and Canada.
		Even the current number of super leagues in the country is localized in terms of their members.
	www.stingraysoccer.com /superyleague.html (743 words)

	Stafford Area Soccer Association
		Teams that are members of organizations of the United States Soccer Federation but not members of US Youth Soccer (such as AYSO, SAY, US Club Soccer or Super Y Leagues) DO NOT have to have a US Youth Soccer Application To Travel form (although that team’s organization may require that the team have permission).
		Note is to be taken on the two (2) states that have an exception to this policy (Connecticut and New Jersey).
		Original player passes authorized by their respective soccer association shall be verified and compared with an approved state roster at team registration and may be checked prior to each match.
	www.staffordsoccer.com /Tournaments/tournamentrules/index_E.html (1885 words)

	Lancaster County Soccer League -- LANCO United Premier: Lanco Premier Philosophy Information
		The development of soccer players is a long process in which players process gradually from a simple to a more complex involvement in the game.
		Soccer is an art, not a science, and the same should be played attractively as well as effectively.
		Soccer is a player's game and players should be considered first when political, administrative and coaching decisions are being made.
	www.lancosoccer.com /LANCOUnitedPremier/TEMP/index_E.html (332 words)

	Matthews Soccer Club
		United Soccer Leagues announced the Statistical Award winners for the 2007 USL Second Division season, honoring the Scoring Champion, Goal Scoring Champion, Assist Leader and GAA Champion.
		is to attain a player's long term enjoyment for the sport through the soccer player's development by qualified trainers and coaches who will provide age appropriate instruction and with facilities and equipment that will enhance a player's enjoyment for the sport during their learning experience.
		The Matthews USA Soccer Club mission is to provide a youth soccer program that promotes a positive sports environment for all the family and provides a proper coaching and training atmosphere for all children at all ages and all skill levels of soccer including recreation, challenge and classic programs
	www.matthewssoccerclub.com (504 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports > Soccer
		U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati announced Monday that the contract of women's national coach Greg Ryan won't be renewed for 2008 and beyond.
		The 1987 men's soccer team is one of only two teams at San Diego State to reach an NCAA Division I final and one of six to reach a Final Four.
		Soccer star David Beckham and his Los Angeles Galaxy teammates were guests of the Toronto Blue Jays for yesterday afternoon's game against the New York Yankees and got a tour of both clubhouses before the game.
	www.signonsandiego.com /sports/soccer/index.html (1622 words)

	Women's Soccer Leagues and Teams
		The WPSL is a regional amateur league serving the western United States, sanctioned by the United States Amateur Soccer Association (USASA).
		Although at its inception the league was hardly above amateur with some franchises, it made a very strong debut performance, providing a professional outlet for many of the top female soccer players in the country.
		United Soccer Leagues announced the official alignment for the 2007 W-League season.
	pointme.to /soccer/women.htm (277 words)

	Soccer Program Information
		Your "soccer age" is determined on July 31 before the Fall season each school year.
		The U11 and older teams play in competitive leagues that require some travel; they are assigned professional head coaches, and a somewhat hgher level of commitment by players is expected.
		Teams are formed based on a tryout system that is conducted in the first two weeks June of each year.
	www.amessoccer.org /about/programs.html (2567 words)

	Schulz Soccer Academy
		With the extensive growth of the second-year USL Super-20 League, the 2007 rankings also include a club’s performance in the new league.
		This summer they joined Kendall SC as the only two champions of United Soccer Leagues’ Super-20 League by winning a showdown with the Toronto Lynx in the Super-20 Semifinals that will go down as one of most thrilling matches of the year.
		Regarded as the top youth soccer event in North America, it is a five-day tournament that includes over 130 of the best youth soccer teams in the US and Canada from U13 to U17 for boys and girls.
	www.schulzsocceracademy.com /home/210909.html (850 words)

	Dual Rostering Statement - Mass Youth Soccer Association
		All involved, from player to parent to the two respective coaches, must clearly understand these responsibilities and adhere to the rule of fairness for all if the system is to work and truly be a benefit for the players.
		These guidelines are intended to provide all concerned with a clear road map to help navigate the many twists and turns the road of dual rostering process can present.
		These guidelines are intended to give playing preference to certain leagues on certain days of the weeks and to facilitate the scheduling of practice times for teams with dual rostered players.
	www.mayouthsoccer.org /pages/906_dual_rostering_statement.cfm (942 words)

	Concorde Fire Super Y League Soccer Program (Site not responding. Last check: )
		For many years, soccer afficionados in the United States, including the leadership of the United States Soccer Federation, the sports national governing body, have grappled with the issue of player development.
		In 1999, United Soccer Leagues (USL) - the largest system of national soccer leagues in America - introduced a program to help solve the dilemma of identifying America's top young players.
		The SYL pilot season in 1999 began with 16 teams in two major regions of the United States and expanded to 75 teams in five major regions in 2000.
	www.concordesoccer.com /prog-supery.htm (653 words)

	United States National Soccer Players Association (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In 1978 FIFA Secretary Dr. Helmut Kaser spoke for the established soccer world when he dismissed the North American Soccer League as existing only for profit, ignoring the beauty and the laws of the world’s game in an attempt to build a profitable American audience.
		The result was the possibility of a side earning fifteen points for a league victory, nine for the win, one for the first goal, two for the second, and three points for the third.
		In a move to curry favor with FIFA and further the United States’ chances to host the 1986 World Cup, the league submitted a list of four proposed rule changes for official adoption by the football world’s governing body.
	www.ussoccerplayers.com /resource_center/soccer_business/322938.html (921 words)

	Glass City Soccer
		The Glass City Soccer Club is the competitive travel soccer division of the Washington Local Recreational Soccer League, located in Toledo, OH.
		League standing are kept and awards are given out after each season.
		The soccer level is more challenging, but we contract coaches who have the experience to make our players ready for that challenge.
	www.glasscitysoccer.com (844 words)

	Manchester United Closes in on a Title - New York Times
		Costa Rica and the United States have advanced to the World Cup, which will be played in South Korea from Aug. 18 to Sept. 9.
		The United States took a 2-0 lead in the first half on goals by Sheanon Williams and Alex Nimo.
		The United States is the only country to have qualified for all 13 world championships in this age group, dating to 1985.
	www.nytimes.com /2007/05/06/sports/soccer/06soccer.html?ex=1336104000&en=e8ce83cd9dfe7b58&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss (863 words)

	M.S.S.L - Home - 2007
		The League is affiliated with Massachusetts State Soccer Association(MASS), the United States Amateur Soccer Association (USASA) and the United States Soccer Federation(USSF).
		The League is incorporated as a non-profit organization for the purpose of developing, promoting and administering the game of soccer among players of all ages in Massachusetts.
		The League utilizes promotion and relegation system where the top two teams in the lower divisions are promoted to the next higher division, and the bottom two teams in the top divisions are relegated to the next lower division.
	www.mssleague.net /mssl (146 words)

	USATODAY.com - World Cup and U.S. soccer history: 1930-1938
		In the United States: The U.S. team supposedly consisted of British ringers, though that claim is disputed.
		Some teams pre-date the league and bear the names of their industrial backers — Bethlehem Steel, Robins Shipyards, etc. But the ASL was fading and had organizational problems.
		In Offside: Soccer and American Exceptionalism, Andrei S. Markovits and Steven L. Hellerman argue persuasively that soccer's organizational problems, compounded with the need for Americans to establish a cultural identity distinct from their European homelands, forced soccer to be closed out of the mainstream.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/soccer/cup2002/history.htm (653 words)

	Open Directory - Sports: Soccer: CONCACAF: United States: Coaching
		Soccer and Goalkeeping News - Emphasis on helping soccer coaches and players as well as goalkeepers and goalkeeper coaches in all facets of the game.
		Soccer Training and Coaching - Training, camps, and clinics for soccer coaches, teams, and individuals of all ages and skill.
		United Soccer Academy - Provides youth players with quality soccer experiences in the United States and overseas.
	www.dmoz.org /Sports/Soccer/CONCACAF/United_States/Coaching (717 words)

	An NHL model of MLS.
		The most likely scenario would be for this new junior professional league to be established as part of, or at least in cooperation with, Major League Soccer.
		Anyone familiar with the professional leagues of England, Germany, Italy, France and Holland knows that the vast majority of professional players are developed through the extensive youth/reserve systems that exist in each of these countries.
		The first is the belief, universally expressed by everyone high up in the United States Soccer Federation that the United States is fundamentally different from Europe or South America in the goal of universal higher education.
	www.soccertimes.com /wagman/1998/sep01.htm (851 words)

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