Rules & History Flashcards
(36 cards)
Who are the founders the first soccer-type game?
China & Japan
Who are the founders of the modern soccer game?
Scotland & England
Who was the first professional soccer team in the US?
Boston
Who scored the first professional soccer goal and what team did he/she play for?
Jack Gordon; Preston Northend
Who was the best team in the US Open cup?
Bethlehem Steel
What was the soccer league in the 1970’s?
NASL
Who was the best team in the NASL?
New York Cosmos
Which two organizations got youth soccer started?
AYSO & USYSA
What did the Women’s National Team win?
2 world cups and 4 gold medals
Who are the top three players for the Women’s National Team?
Mia Hamm, Abby Womback, and Alex Morgan
What are the maximum dimensions for a soccer field?
120/80
What are the minimum dimensions for a soccer field?
115/70
How many substitutions are allowed in the international level of soccer?
3
How many substitutions are allowed in the college level of soccer?
No re-entry in the 1st half; One re-entry in the 2nd half
How many yellow cards equals a red card?
2
Can someone be given a red card immediately (without first getting a yellow card)?
Yes
How long is a soccer game?
90 min. total; two 45 min. halves and one 15 min. half-time
What is the maximum number of team players allowed on the field?
11
What is the minimum number of team players allowed on the field?
8
What country did the international players who have played at CSU come from?
Sweden
How does the game start?
Basically, a free kick begins the game. The player must kick the ball forward one revolution and cannot touch the ball until someone else touches it.
Describe a throw in.
The player must stand outside the line, plant both feet on the ground, and throw and release the ball overhead.
How does one score a goal in soccer?
The entire ball must go over the goal line to be considered a goal.
Describe off/on-sides.
If you’re on your half of the field you are always onsides. If you’re on the other team’s half, then there must be two of their players between you and the goal line to be onside. Otherwise, you’re offsides unless the ball has been played and you have possession of the ball and run it forwards.
