Table of contents :

I. Foreword ……………………………………………………………….…..1
II. Chapter 1 : Introduction …………………………….……………………...2
 Beginnings …...……………………………………………...3
 American leagues vs. European leagues …………………….3
 Youth soccer ………………………………………………...4
III. Chapter 2 : United States men's national soccer team …………………….5
 Early years , Home stadium , Competitive record …………..6
 Supporters, Rivalries, Uniforms ……….…………………….7
IV. Chapter 3 : United States women's national soccer team …………………8
 History , Player records ………...……………………..……..9
V. Chapter 4 : Major League Soccer …..…………………………………….10
 Competition format , Other competitions, Teams………......11
VI. Chapter 5 : Mia Hamm ……………………………………………………12
 Playing career ………………………………………………13
 Early life, Style of play, Retirement………………………...15
 Honors and awards, In popular culture, Philanthropy………16
VII. Conclusion ………………………………………………………………...17
VIII. Bibliography ……………………………………………………………...18