Why do people like soccer so much?

So the first thing first some people may ask is what is soccer? Soccer is a sport that is based on players getting into two teams, and kicking a soccer ball around trying to score it into the opponent’s net, trying to score more points than the opponent to be able to win the game.

Some people ask when did soccer start to become a popular sport in the United States? According to metroleague.org, it states, “America’s love affair with soccer began in the early days of the 20th century. The game underwent a rapid transformation from an elite European pastime to a mainstream American sport during the 1920s…Football became popular in the 1920s due to its association with American culture.”

A lot of people ask why do people play soccer to begin with? There are many answers to this question. One reason some people may play soccer is because it is a way to have fun. Another reason that some people play soccer is because they have an emotional connection to the sport. According to wsasoccer.org, Anna Fulton states, “I play soccer because it makes me stronger physically, mentally, and spiritually.” People don’t only play soccer because of the connection they have with the sport but also because of the benefits it can bring you. According to betterhealth.vic.gov.au, “Soccer is a good sport for maintaining health, fitness, and strength.”

There are also many interesting facts about the sport. One fact many people don’t know about is that soccer is over 2,000 years old. Another interesting aspect that make people interested in soccer is the World Cup. The World Cup is the biggest sporting event in the world.

In conclusion, everyone has many different reasons why they may like soccer and every reason counts since there are many reasons to like soccer.