Soccer in America

Soccer in America, known as football internationally, is a popular sport where two teams of eleven players compete to score goals by advancing a ball into the opposing net, primarily using their feet. It has grown significantly with the Major League Soccer (MLS) serving as the main professional league. The sport enjoys widespread participation at youth and amateur levels, driven by its global popularity. While historically behind American football, basketball, and baseball, soccer's popularity has surged due to international competitions like the World Cup, diverse immigrant communities, and increasing media coverage, making it a prominent part of the sports landscape in the U.S.