Americans and Canadians aren’t alone, however, in calling the sportsoccer. Many in Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland call association footballsoccer, likely as a way to distinguish it from Australian rules football and Gaelic football, which are commonly referred to just asfootballin those plac...
Apparently it was a British guy that invented the word soccer and it was also one of the first names of what we now primarily know of as Football. In fact, in the early days of the sport among the upper echelons of British society, the proper term for the sport was “Soccer”. Not ...
Known to most of the rest of the world as football, or “fútbol,” the beautiful game is almost exclusively referred to as soccer in the United States, but many Americans may be surprised to learn that our outlier moniker actually originated across the pond. ...
Okay, let’s unpack what McKay just said on the off chance that you, dear listener, are not an aficionado of what we Americans call football — and what the rest of the world calls “American football” — since to them, “football” is what we call soccer. And honestly, “foot...
Many Americans, of course, do love soccer. Here’s a hardcore fan who happens to be one of the best players in a sport known to the rest of the world as “American football.” Andrew LUCK: Hey, Andrew Luck. Quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts. ...
The main general reason why soccer isn’t as popular in the U.S is that It’s not part of the culture just yet. It is a relatively new sport to the country, and without the history and connection to the game, sports like football, basketball, and baseball remain more popular. ...
Many Americans' youth was defined by Tower Records. The legendary music store was a trailblazer in the industry, with stores all over the country, each curated by the on-site staff. Their collections were highly localized and packed with passion. But with the rise of online music and discoun...
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READ MORE:Why Do Dogs Spin In Circles Before Pooping? Dogs have what is known as the "Jacobson's organ." It is located in the roof of their mouths and used to gather all sorts of information from unfamiliar humans including mood, health issues, sex and even age in some cases. ...