Since it was founded, Passback has helped over 1500 groups keep their team outfitted with donated gear; over 560 in the past 3 ½ years.
Each FIFA World Cup since 1966 has its own mascot, starting with World Cup Willie (a lion).
Saint Louis University has won the most NCAA Div 1 men's soccer titles with 10 between 1959 and 1973.
Tab Ramos was announced as the first player to sign with Major League Soccer in January of 1995.
Columbus Crew Stadium, opened in 1999, was the first major soccer specific stadium in the U.S..