Key Highlights
- Pelé entered a game on horseback in 1978.
- The sport has been characterized as the 'sport of the next decade' for over a century.
- The author, Pablo Iglesias Maurer, has joined The Guardian as a soccer correspondent.
American soccer is odd, growing, and endlessly fascinating | Pablo Iglesias Maurer
American soccer has a rich and evolving history, marked by unique cultural moments such as Pelé's iconic entrance on horseback in 1978. As the sport continues to grow in the United States, it reflects a blend of past influences and future potential.
Credit: Theguardian
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