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
Soccer was first played as an official Olympic competition in 1908. Great Britain won the Gold that year.
Tab Ramos was announced as the first player to sign with Major League Soccer in January of 1995.
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.
Columbus Crew Stadium, opened in 1999, was the first major soccer specific stadium in the U.S..
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