Rules of the Game: The penalty area is composed of two lines drawn at right angles to the goal line, 16.5 m (18 yards) from the inside of each goalpost. These lines extend into the field of play for a distance of 16.5 m (18 yards) and are joined by a line
CONMEBOL, the South American Football Confederation, was founded in 1916 and has 10 member associations.
Columbus Crew Stadium, which opened in 1999, was the first stadium in the US built specifically for a MLS team. It has a seating capacity of 22,500.
Of the U.S. WNT coaches who coached more than four games, only Tony DiCicco was born in the United States.
Australia beat American Samoa 31-0 in a 2001 World Cup Qualifying match.