The legendary adidas Adilette sandal was introduced in 1968.
Rules of the Game: During penalty kicks to determine the winner of a match, all players, except the player taking the kick and the two goalkeepers, must remain within the center circle.
Each FIFA World Cup since 1966 has its own mascot, starting with World Cup Willie (a lion).
The Houston Dynamo edged the New England Revolution in the MLS Cup in both 2006 and 2007.
Columbus Crew Stadium, opened in 1999, was the first major soccer specific stadium in the U.S..