The 1920s are popularly known as the golden era in the history of American soccer. The establishment of American Soccer League in 1921 was a mark as there was now a league that could compete with European players. Soccer was gaining fame through out the United States by that time. Working class comunities adopted it. Soccer was 1st practiced in the U.S. after the civil war, gaining followers through out the camps. Universities and Colleges made teams for this sport. Soccer is now a days the most practiced sport.
In 1930, the US participated in the first World Cup in Uruguay, and the teams from Atlantic Coast league subjugated the roster. The roster by now had added famous players like Bert Patenaude and Billy Gonsalves who performed well both in the World Cup and all through the 1930's. In the thirties all the foundations for what we know now a days as soccer where founded. FIFA was created and all the rules were stablished and clear.
PD:If this had not happenned, we would all be walkin zombies with no reason for living.
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