Rules of the Game: during a penalty kick, the players other than the kicker must be inside the field of play but outside the penalty area and at least 9.15 m (10 yds) from the penalty mark.
Rules of the Game: An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a goalkeeper takes more than six seconds while controlling the ball with his hands before releasing it from his possession.
Soccer has its roots in ancient games like Cuju, which was popular in China around 400 BC.
FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) was founded in Paris on May 21, 1904.
The United States has won the Gold Cup four times, including three of the last four titles.