Soccer (in the US)

Soccer in the U.S., known globally as football, is a sport where two teams of 11 players compete to score goals by advancing a ball into the opposing team's net primarily using their feet. Matches last 90 minutes, divided into two 45-minute halves, with the team scoring the most goals winning. It emphasizes skill, agility, teamwork, and strategy. Soccer is widely played recreationally and professionally, with Major League Soccer (MLS) serving as the premier league. It’s characterized by continuous action, minimal stoppages, and global popularity, making it one of the most accessible and fastest-growing sports in the United States.