| Why
Oneonta
The
most often repeated question at the National
Soccer Hall of Fame is “Why is it in Oneonta,
New York?”
History
by Colin
Colin
Jose, who is North America's preeminent
soccer historian will give you an insight
of soccer history that is not known by
the average soccer fan.
Where
Are They Now
Jill
Beauchesne of the the U.S. National Soccer
Team Player Association and the on-line
journal Round Not Oval reports her conversation
with Hall of Famers.
Virtual
Museum
Take a tour of the
National Soccer Hall of Fame's Museum and see our exhibits from
the 1950 World Cup to the exhibits of the North American Soccer
League to the 1999 Women's World Cup.
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History
of the Hall of Fame
Established
in 1979, the National Soccer Hall of Fame houses an extensive
archive of memorabilia associated with soccer in the United
States.
Research
Visit Policy
For
those who wish to do research work at the National
Soccer Hall of Fame, we are more than willing
to assist you. However, due to limited resources,
we can only provide you with help under the
following guidelines.
Hall
of Famer Spotlight
The
Hall of Famer Spotlight is a page dedicated
to a randomly selected Hall of Famer
each month.
Manual
to Start a Soccer Hall of Fame
Recognizing
that there are thousands of soccer players and builders
deserving public recognition for their contributions
to soccer, the National Soccer Hall of Fame is willing
to assist state and local soccer organizations in plans
to create their own soccer hall of fame starting with
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United
States Soccer Federation (USSF)
As the governing body of soccer
in all its forms in the United States, U.S. Soccer has
helped chart the course for the sport in the USA for
90 years. Lamar
Hunt U.S. Open Cup
The
U.S. Open Cup, the national championship
of the United States, began in 1914 and
is the oldest annual team tournament
in the United States. American
Soccer History Timeline
Dating
back to 1620 this is a brief view of
chronology of United States soccer
history. |
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Foreign
Team Tours: 1905-1968
In
the years before and just after World War II, many teams
from Europe and South America criss-crossed North America
by train playing in both the United States and Canada. Player
Registry
The
player registry consists every player who has played for
the U.S. Men's National Team, U.S. Women's National Team,
Major League Soccer (MLS), Women's United Soccer Association
(WUSA) and the North American Soccer League (NASL). |
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Major
League Soccer (MLS)
As
Major League Soccer embarks on its tenth season,
soccer at all levels continues to grow in America. North
American Soccer League (NASL)
The North
American Soccer League was one of the most remarkable
and fascinating competitions in the history of the game. |
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Women's
United Soccer Association (WUSA)
The
WUSA is the world's premier women's professional
soccer league. In the 2001 inaugural season, the
eight-team league featured the best players from
the 1999 U.S. World Cup Championship Team and top-flight
international players. Back to the
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History
of FIFA
The
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
was founded in the rear of the headquarters of the Union
Française de Sports Athlétiques in Paris on 21 May 1904. History
of the FIFA World Cup
No other
sporting event captures the world's imagination like
the FIFA World Cup. Ever since the first tentative competition
in Uruguay in 1930, FIFA's flagship has constantly grown
in popularity and prestige. History
of the FIFA World Cup Trophy
With
the Jules Rimet Cup now in the permanent possession of
Brazil after their third World Cup triumph in Mexico
City in 1970, FIFA commissioned a new trophy for the
tenth World Cup in 1974. History
of the FIFA Women's World Cup
This
is a complete history of the FIFA Women's World Championships
since its inception in 1991 with the FIFA World Championship
for Women's Football until the 2003 FIFA Women's World
Cup. Jules
Rimet Cup
Two
years before the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930, the
newly drafted regulations stipulated that the winners
should be rewarded with a new trophy, with French sculptor
Abel Lafleur being assigned this prestigious task. |
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World
Soccer Origins
A chronology
of the world origins of the sport soccer came into existence. History
of the World's Game
The contemporary
history of football spans more than 100 years. History
of CONCACAF
CONCACAF “The
Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean
Association Football” is one of six continental confederations
of FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association)
and serves as governing body of football in this part
of the world.
Olympic
Soccer History
The first
official men's Olympic soccer tournament dates back to
the 1908 London Games, where Great Britain defeated Denmark
to claim the first soccer gold medal. Back to the
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M.A.C's
Hermann Award
This
is awarded to the top male and female Division I college
players. Men's
College Soccer Champions
This
is a complete listing of every men's college soccer champions
from NCAA Division I, II and III to NAIA to NJCAA Division
I and III.
Bill
Jeffrey Award
The
Bill Jeffrey Award is named for the former Penn State
coach who played a major role in shaping soccer and the
NSCAA.
NSCAA
Honor Award
The NSCAA
Honor Award is presented annually to the person who has
dedicated him/herself to the highest ideals of the NSCAA,
working tirelessly for the enhancement of the sport,
the quality of the coaching profession and distinguished
service to the game. |
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Robert
W. Robinson Award
This
award is named in honor of Robert W. “Robby” Robinson,
a Philadelphia area high school coach who has touched
virtually every aspect of the NSCAA.
Women's
College Soccer Champions
This
is a complete listing of every women's college soccer
champions from NCAA Division I, II and III to NAIA to
NJCAA Division I and III.
Mayor's
Cup
The Mayor's
Cup found in 1976, and the National Soccer Hall of Fame
have been intertwined almost from the beginning.
Women's
Mayor's Cup
In
1996, The women's version of the Mayor's Cup was founded. Since
the start of this Cup Oneonta State has won the Cup three
times. Back to the
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U.S.
Soccer History Archives
The American
Soccer History Archives are a comprehensive repository
of information, statistics and essays relating to all
aspects of the history of soccer in the United States
from the 1860's to the present. Cosmopolitan
League
Founded
in 1923, the Cosmopolitan Soccer League has provided
a high level of competitive soccer in the New York City
metropolitan area for more than 75 years.
Senior
Times Tribute
"Soccer
Great Believes Today's Game Needs More Action, Shooting" -
by Frank C. Pritchard. |
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International
Soccer Archives
The RSSSF
Archive consists of the following sections: Current International
Tournaments, Current Domestic Results, Historical Domestic
Results, International Club Results, International Country
Results, and other information.
Lamar
Hunt U.S. Open Cup
The 1997
U.S. Open Cup final marked the return of the Dewar Cup,
the championship's original trophy, which was first presented
in 1914 before being retired in 1979. Back to the
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