adidas launched the revolutionary “TORSION®” sole system in 1988.
Rules of the Game: The referee alone is authorized to allow an injured player to re-enter the field, whether the ball is in play or not.
Rules of the Game: An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a goalkeeper touches the ball with his hands after it has been deliberately kicked to him by a teammate.
The North American Soccer League (NASL) existed from 1968 to 1984 with teams in the United States and Canada.
The United States Women's national team played its first-ever international soccer match on August 18, 1985 against Italy near Venice.