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Various forms of soccer-style games have been around since Roman
times. In the United States some form of soccer was played in the
Colonies as far back as the establishment of the original Jamestown
settlement in 1609.
Soccer History
The first written accounts of soccer in the US centered on contests
in the major colleges and universities of the Northeast. The freshman
and sophomore classes at Harvard had instituted an annual intramural
soccer contest in 1827, played on the first Monday of the new school
year. These games were evidently quite rowdy, as the event was known
as "Bloody Monday". Princeton played something known as
"ballown" in which the ball was hit with the fist as well
as the foot.
The modern form of soccer originated in England and the sport grew
rapidly among working-class communities. Soccer was seen as a way
of keeping young and energetic kids out of trouble at home and in
the school; they could let off steam and learn the values of teamwork.
Soccer Today
Today most Jr. High, High Schools and even Elementary or Grade
School sports have a soccer program. Soccer is a fun way to stay
healthy and in shape. The benefits of playing a sport such as soccer
outreach the obvious physical health benefits. Soccer teaches self-
discipline, teamwork, and exercise in general and has great emotional
and mental health benefits as well. As the sport continues to grow
in popularity more and more people are getting involved in playing
soccer. We are here to answer all your questions and supply you
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of soccer information on various soccer teams, soccer players and
other soccer-related issues. We want to be your top source for all
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