History of the MLSRegulation and Rules of Soccer

By: Klajdi Osmani

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ObjectiveThe purpose of this is to learn the history of soccer in the

MLS and the regulations and rules of soccer. After learning the material there will be a practice quiz

for you to take. Next week will have a exam in class covering the topics in this lesson.

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• In 1996 the MLS started with 10 teams.

• In 1998 there was two more teams added the the league.

History of the MLS

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• December 1993 22 cities in the United States submitted a bid for an MLS team.

• Almost two years later in 1995 only 10 cities won the bid and got a soccer team.

• The first season started in March of 1996.

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• The first champion of the MLS league was D.C. United in 1996.

• The last team that has won the title is the Colorado Rapids.

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• The 1996 MVP was Carlos Valderrama.

• The 2010 MVP was David Ferreiran.

MVP’s

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• The most goals ever scored by one player in a season was 27 in 1996 by Roy Lassiter.

Record

Roy LassiterContinue

• Today there are 18 teams in the MLS. There are nine teams in each conference.

EastNew England RevolutionPhiladelphia UnionNew York Red BullsChicago FireSporting Kansas CityToronto FCColumbus CrewD.C. United Houston Dynamo

WestColorado RapidsLA GalaxyReal Salt LakeVancouver WhitecapsSan Jose EarthquakesSeattle Sounders FCChivas USAPortland TimbersFC Dallas

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• The field is 100 yards long and 60 yards wide.

• The field is divided into two halves by a center line.

Regulations

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Center Circle • There is a circle in

the middle of the soccer field that is 10 yards. The opposing players have to stand outside the circle during a kick-off.

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• This is a rectangular box that is centered according to the goal.

• The goalie can only use his hands in this area.

• It is 44 yards wide and 18 yards deep.

• The penalty dot is located in the center 12 yards away from the goal.

The Penalty Area

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• This is a one yard quarter circle marked on each corner of the field.

• This area is marked with a corner flag.

Corners

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• The goal is 24 feet wide and 8 feet tall.

• They are located on each ends of the field exactly in the middle.

The Soccer Goal

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• The game of soccer has a lot of rules. Most people learn the rules as they play the game as you will next week. Right now we are going to cover some of the basic soccer rules.

The Rules to Soccer

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• There are 11 players on the field at a time for each team.

• The home team has to wear white jerseys.

• The away team must wear solid color jerseys.

Number of Players on the Field

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• In a official soccer match a team is only allowed to make three substitutions a game.

• In high school soccer there is no substitution limit.

Substitutions

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• Players must wear shorts, a jersey, and long socks.

• Players must wear approved shin-guards under their socks.

• The cleats cannot have studs in front of the boot.

Equipment

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• There are two 45 minutes half in professional soccer.

• Teams switch end at half time.

• Half time is 15 minutes long.

Duration of a Soccer Game

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Yellow Card• A player can receive this

for:– A hard foul– Multiple fouls– Arguing with the referee– A intentional hand ball – A yellow card is a

warning to the player– Two yellow cards equal a

red card.

Red Card• A player can receive this for:

– A very hard foul– Fouling a player on a

breakaway– Fighting – After receiving two yellow

cards– Red card kicks a player out of

the game and the player is suspended for the next game.

Cards

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• A free-kick takes place after a foul has taken place. Opposing player must stand ten yards away from the ball.

• If the foul is committed inside the penalty box, a team is rewarded a penalty kick.

Free-Kicks

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• When a team kicks the ball behind their own goal, the other team is rewarded a corner kick.

• A player must kick the ball into play from the corner area.

Corner Kicks

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• When a team kicks the ball behind the other teams goal, that goals team is rewarded a goal kick.

• The ball has to be placed on the ground in front of the goal.

• The ball has to be kicked in play.

Goal Kick

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Now that you have learned the history of MLS and the regulations and rules of soccer, it is time to put your knowledge to the test. Here is a quiz to help you prepare for your exam next week.

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• In 1996 how many teams did the MLS start with?

Question 1

108

12

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• Who was the first MLS champion in 1996?

Question 2

D.C. United

Colorado Rapids

L.A. Galaxys

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• What is the most number of goals a player has scored in one season?

Question 3

25

27

26

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This is Correct!!!

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• What are the dimensions of a soccer field?

Question 4

100 x 60 yards

150 x 80 yards

70 x 40 yards

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• How many times can a team substitute in a High School game?

Question 5

You cannot substitute

Three

There is no Limit

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True or False

Shin-gourds are a suggestion and not a requirement.

Question 6

False

True

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• You have completed the soccer lesson. Next week in class you will be tested over the material covered in the presentation.

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• MLS History. Web. Apr. 2011. <http://www.oleole.com/ussoccer/mls/history/ehicf.html>.

• "Soccer: Learn All about the Sport of Soccer." Ducksters: Fun Kid Site with Safe Search, Sports, Games, Hobbies, Homework Help,.. Web. 14 Apr. 2011. <http://www.ducksters.com/sports/soccer.php>.

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