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Why do Americans call it soccer instead of football? Why isn't it the most popular sport in the country? And do Americans actually care about the World Cup?
In this episode, Shana explores the history of soccer in the United States, from youth leagues and soccer moms to Pelé, the 1994 World Cup, the rise of the U.S. Women's National Team, David Beckham, Lionel Messi, and the growing popularity of the sport today. Along the way, she shares personal stories from growing up playing soccer in California and compares American soccer culture with what she's experiencing in Brazil during the 2026 World Cup.
Why Americans say soccer instead of football
How soccer grew in popularity in the United States
The role of Pelé, Beckham, Messi, and the U.S. Women's National Team
What a soccer mom is
Why soccer became one of the most popular youth sports in America
How soccer culture in the U.S. differs from countries like Brazil, Argentina, and Germany
Whether Americans really care about the World Cup
Interesting soccer superstitions from Brazil
Useful English expressions related to sports and competition
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Why do Americans call it soccer instead of football? Why isn't it the most popular sport in the country? And do Americans actually care about the World Cup?
In this episode, Shana explores the history of soccer in the United States, from youth leagues and soccer moms to Pelé, the 1994 World Cup, the rise of the U.S. Women's National Team, David Beckham, Lionel Messi, and the growing popularity of the sport today. Along the way, she shares personal stories from growing up playing soccer in California and compares American soccer culture with what she's experiencing in Brazil during the 2026 World Cup.
Why Americans say soccer instead of football
How soccer grew in popularity in the United States
The role of Pelé, Beckham, Messi, and the U.S. Women's National Team
What a soccer mom is
Why soccer became one of the most popular youth sports in America
How soccer culture in the U.S. differs from countries like Brazil, Argentina, and Germany
Whether Americans really care about the World Cup
Interesting soccer superstitions from Brazil
Useful English expressions related to sports and competition
⭐ Start improving your English today! Learn more about the Academy.
⭐ Take part in our Free 14-Day English Slang and Expression Challenge.
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