The Passback program provides used but playable soccer gear to needy teams and organizations around the world and here at home.
The Copa del Rey, an annual cup tournament in Spain involving more than 80 teams, was first played in 1902.
The Guinness Book of Records recognizes Sandygate Road stadium in Crosspool, Sheffield, England in as the Oldest Ground in the World. It has been home to Hallam FC since 1860.
In the early years of of the game, American soccer was dominated by teams from New England, particularly Fall River, New Bedford and Pawtucket.
The United States won the first game in World Cup history when it defeated Belgium 3-0 in 1930.