Augen said:
In the US the sport was actually called "Football" for decades under the USFF, until the 60s when it changed to USSF and "Soccer" given the popularity and confusion with "American Football". You see this trend in other countries that have versions of "Football" such as Ireland, Australia and Canada. I mean, no one give Italy grief for calling it "Calcio" of all things. I use both terms depending on who I am talking to in order to avoid confusion. Mostly football, but I know will just confuse people not familiar and call it soccer for them. To me the important part is loving this amazing sport, |
Wow... mind blown... I thought Soccer was invented by the americans since the name Football was already taken in America by a sport played with the hands
Anyway let them call it whatever they want, as long as America get into football thats OK for me. I would be a huge benefit for CONCACAF and CONMEBOL. I really wish one day we could see a LIbertadores Cup with the best CONCACAF team from Mexico and USA> Way better than play against 3rd best (worst?) team from Bolivia on 4000 meter altitude.