Rules of the Game: According to FIFA, a goal may be scored directly from the kick-off.
Rules of the Game: For FIFA matches, the ball should weigh not more than 450 g (16 oz) and not less than 410 g (14 oz) at the start of the match.
Rules of the Game: According to FIFA, goalposts and crossbars must always be painted white.
In the early years of of the game, American soccer was dominated by teams from New England, particularly Fall River, New Bedford and Pawtucket.
England played its first-ever international soccer match on November 30, 1872 against Scotland.