Well, little did I know that the sport had roots older
than I thought, at least in the U.S. Last week, in celebration
of the signing of the charter for the U.S.Soccer Federation at the onetime Astor Hotel, a weeklong celebration was
held in New York City. Events included the ringing of the bell at the New York
Stock Exchange, a press conference at City Hall, the lighting of the Empire
State Building, and a WNT Watch Party at Nevada Smith’s.
This photo caught the action last Thursday at Times
Square, when fans could play soccer on a small-sided field; sign their name and
make a pledge to the future of U.S. Soccer; take pictures with the 1991 and
1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup trophies; and share their favorite soccer stories
with U.S. Soccer. We'll see what the next 100 years holds for the sport here.
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