Soccer is a very interesting sport. It is played worldwide. Here in the US it is not very popular but in other countries it is the number one sport. Also many other places call soccer football. Soccer was first considered a sport in 1862. A game starts with 11 players on the field. You try to defend your goal, and score in your opponent’s goal. Each player has a certain position and job to do. This makes the games easier and more organized. Two famous players are Mia Hamm and David Beckham.