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Various forms of soccer-style games have been around since Roman times. The modern form of soccer originated in England in the early 1830’s and grew rapidly among working class communities. ...
When soccer first started in the US, it was played primarily by college teams and was largely considered an upper class game. The Oneida Soccer Club, formed in Boston in 1862, is often cited as the first soccer club to consist of a regular roster of players as opposed to the pick-up games commonly played at the time. ... From then on soccer had a steady worldwide set of rules to follow. ... They played with an oval ball under English Rugby Association rules while slowly transforming soccer into what we call football today. That day was a fateful event, which would change the fortunes and uniqueness of American soccer.
Soccer is one of the most diverse sports in the world today.
Approximate Word count = 732
Approximate Pages = 2.9
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