2. Information On Soccer Known as football in other countries Most famous in England Very similar to rugby Kept kids out of trouble in 1830’s
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4. The World Cup Next world cup will be in 2010 Will be held in South Africa Organized by FIFA First World Cup took place in Uruguay
5. Equipment Required to wear cleats Also have to wear shin guards. Uniforms to represent your team Occasionally a mouth guard
6. Mia Hamm 3 time soccer athlete of the year Position is forward and is number 9 Won gold medal at 1996 Olympics 186 Full-International goals
7. T a y l o r T w e l l m a n Youngest player to score 75 goals Plays for Revolution and National team Position is forward He is number 20
8. Indoor Soccer Usually play in the winter Use different kind of soccer shoes Ground made of turf or fake grass Has boards around whole field
9. M T O C Massachusetts Tournament of Champions Sponsored by Mass Youth Soccer Teams from all over Mass. Held in June
10. Soccer In England A popular team is Manchester United Was originally banned Would imprison anyone if caught playing Was most popular in the 1800’s
11. Works Cited "Soccer History and Information ." soccer History- Football origin . www.all-soccer-info.com. 6 Feb 2007 <http://www.all-soccer-info.com/>. "England soccer." England . January 2007. Sports VL Team . <http://sportsvl.com/soccer/europe/england/index.htm>.
