Dates and details of major disasters in sports 1955June 11, Le Mans, France: racing car in Grand Prix hurtled into grandstand, killing 82 spectators.1964May 24, Lima, Peru: more than 300 soccer…
(Encyclopedia) rugby, game that originated (1823), according to tradition, on the playing fields of Rugby, England. It is related to both soccer and American football. The game is said to have…
(Encyclopedia) Harrison, town (2020 pop. 19,450), Hudson co., NE N.J., a suburb on the Passaic River opposite Newark; inc. 1869. Harrison's industries…
Name at birth: Alexandra Patricia MorganAlex Morgan is the speedy forward for the U.S. women's national soccer team whose long career has included two World Cup titles and two Olympic gold medals.…
Much-traveled soccer coach Bob Bradley is best known for leading the U.S. men's national soccer team from 2006 until 2011. Soccer has been Bob Bradley's focus since college: he played for four years…
Born: June 2, 1989Birthplace: GhanaSoccer professional soccer player, made history in April 2004, when he stepped onto the field to play in his first Major League Soccer game. His team, D.C. United…
Born: Apr. 10, 1939Soccer president of U.S. Soccer 1990-98; surprised European skeptics by directing hugely successful 1994 World Cup tournament; successfully got oft-delayed outdoor Major League…
Name at birth: Mary Abigail WambachAbby Wambach is the tall, talented and competitive American forward who scored more international goals than any player in soccer history. The youngest of seven…
