Rules of the Game: The center mark of a field is indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line. A circle with a radius of 9.15 m (10 yds) is marked around it.
Karl-Heinz Korbel, who played for Eintracht Frankfurt from 1972 to 1991, holds the record for Bundesliga appearances with 602.
Mexican goalkeeper Antonio Carbajal played in five consecutive World Cups (1950-66).
The U.S. Women's National Team went 51 games without a loss between 2004 and 2007.
Columbus Crew Stadium, opened in 1999, was the first major soccer specific stadium in the U.S..