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United States Soccer Federation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1117 words) |
 | The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) (trademarked as "U.S. Soccer Federation") is the official governing body of the sport of soccer in the United States. |
 | The USSF is also responsible for sanctioning referees and soccer tournaments for most soccer leagues in the United States. |
 | Major League Soccer is a first division soccer league in the United States. |
| Soccer - MSN Encarta (1353 words) |
 | Soccer, game played by two teams on a rectangular field, in which players attempt to knock a round ball through the opponents’ goal, using any part of the body except the hands. |
 | Soccer is the world's most popular sport, played by people of all ages in about 200 countries. |
 | Goalkeepers can use their hands within this area, but if they venture beyond the boundaries of the penalty area, they must follow the general rules applying to all players. |