soccer
(originally UK, late 19th C, now, chiefly, US, Australia, Ireland, Philippines, and other countries; see usage notes) Association football.
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Born ~1885 · 1 year of recorded useSeen in the wild
Portland Thorns vs. Denver Summit FC Live Stream of National Women's Soccer League - CBS Sports
Absolute scenes in Chicago! 🔥 Stars FC lock in Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium as their NWSL home for 2026 🏟️⚽️ A class act move for the expansion side. Can Chicago become the next powerhouse in women'…
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Watched my kids first ever soccer training and it poured with rain. No wonder the poms are always grumpy.
BOYS SOCCER: Clinton's big shot downs Bethany at state BETHANY — Throughout the 4A state tournament opener between Bethany and Clinton, the Red Tornados constantly attacked on the Bronchos' side of the pitch. westmetr…
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(originally UK, late 19th C, now, chiefly, US, Australia, Ireland, Philippines, and other countries; see usage notes) Association football.
“Portland Thorns vs. Denver Summit FC Live Stream of National Women's Soccer League - CBS Sports”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Absolute scenes in Chicago! 🔥 Stars FC lock in Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium as their NWSL home for 2026 🏟️⚽️ A class act move for the expansion side. Can Chicago become the next powerhouse in women's soccer? 💥”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Sentinels soccer picks up first ever win over Majettes 3-2 | News, Sports, Jobs https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/651209/ Minot High senior defender Bianca Cofell (left) and Sentinel seventh grader Brengiei Lonning (right) fight for control of…”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Watched my kids first ever soccer training and it poured with rain. No wonder the poms are always grumpy.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“BOYS SOCCER: Clinton's big shot downs Bethany at state BETHANY — Throughout the 4A state tournament opener between Bethany and Clinton, the Red Tornados constantly attacked on the Bronchos' side of the pitch. westmetrosports.com/2026/05/06/c... #okpreps”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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(Australian rules football) To kick the football directly off the ground, without using one's hands.
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— Bluesky· May 2026“Which is the original Football : American Football or Soccer?”
— r/AskReddit· May 2026
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