| While soccer--or football as the rest of the world | | | | best moments via YouTube. And instead of official |
| happens to call it--might have already been a big deal | | | | websites, where your satellite internet connection will |
| in other countries for years, Americans are just now | | | | be put to use with pre-clip commercials, YouTube lets |
| getting into the spirit of the game. And while youth and | | | | you skirt that trouble. |
| recreational soccer for youngsters has been on the | | | | - The International Football Federation is in charge of |
| rise for a couple of decades at the very least, | | | | the World Cup, but is also a treasure trove of |
| professional teams and their big days aren't nearly as | | | | information on the sport's history, its current major |
| big of a deal to most people. While other countries | | | | players, and fierce rivalries that date back decades. |
| might spend their free time Googling top players or | | | | While the video on here might require sitting through |
| watching the gossip rags for their every move, | | | | the same commercial countless times, the quality is |
| Americans are still getting adjusted to the concept of | | | | definitely worth the wait. |
| treating soccer players like serious rockstar athletes. | | | | ESPN Soccernet - For a name that you trust, ESPN is |
| But whether you're trying to impress friends who are | | | | a great source for all of the latest information, as well |
| recently home from study abroad or are simply | | | | as a history of why exactly soccer has managed to |
| interested in the skills and techniques that it requires to | | | | become such a big deal in the United States. |
| maneuver a field so large for such an extended period | | | | Particularly helpful for fanatics who want to track stats, |
| of time, it's a whole lot easier to learn about--and to | | | | but don't know where to begin. |
| follow--soccer today than ever before. For those with | | | | - One of the long-time favorites for serious soccer |
| satellite internet and other high-speed connections, | | | | fans, brings together all of the coverage with the sort |
| there are countless sites out there with everything | | | | of insider scoop that you'd hope to get if you are |
| from FAQs on what might end up being your favorite | | | | serious about your team. Flash-heavy graphics |
| team to recap video footage of this year's World Cup | | | | definitely run a whole lot easier if you're using a higher |
| and previous major matches. Here are five great | | | | speed connection like satellite internet. |
| websites for anyone who is getting into the game. | | | | Wikipedia - Sure, it's an open-source encyclopedia, but |
| YouTube - While official soccer websites are a great | | | | if you really want to get to the nitty gritty, you can use |
| place to get your stats, photos, and some video clips, | | | | this to find out a whole lot more than just today's best |
| the fact is that fans often rule making tribute videos. | | | | players. Learn the entire history of the Argentine |
| So whether you're interested in the career of a | | | | squad, from their first big triumphs to the controversial |
| certified star like David Beckham, Pele, or Maradona or | | | | "Hand of God" goal, or simply track the rise of Brazil's |
| the latest new talent--Messi is practically the Michael | | | | national team and some of its major players. |
| Jordan of the pitch--you can catch up on all of the | | | | |