Rules of the Game: The distance between the posts of an official goal is 8 yards (7.32 m) and the distance from the lower edge of the crossbar to the ground is 8 feet (2.44 m).
In the early years of of the game, American soccer was dominated by teams from New England, particularly Fall River, New Bedford and Pawtucket.
Real Madrid has won the Champions League/European Cup 9 times, more than any other club.
The United States has won the Gold Cup four times, including three of the last four titles.
The United States Women's national team played its first-ever international soccer match on August 18, 1985 against Italy near Venice.