Soccer History Lives Here is a curated archive of stories, images, and research documenting the roots of soccer in working-class and immigrant communities across the United States with a focus on Illinois and the Midwest
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The Soccer History Lives Here logo emphasizes the project themes of labor solidarity, Illinois history and the global soccer community
The First Men's World Cup
In 1930 the United States men's national soccer team reached the semi-finals of the inaugural World Cup in Uruguay and finished in 3rd place
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