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Original Laws
The first laws were drawn up in London in 1863. It changed soccer because it made a standard all players used -
Goal Kicks
Goal-kicks were introduced in 1869. It changed the strategy goalies use the clear the ball -
Limiting Goalkeepers
1912 rule preventing goalkeepers from handling the ball outside the penalty area. This impacted soccer rules today, and how goalies clear the ball -
Uniform Code and IFAB
The four British associations agreed on a uniform code and formed the International Football Association Board. This gave a standard for all teams to adhere to, which is still followed today. This also formed IFAB -
Referees
Before, each team had an umpire which they could appeal to. That led to many disagreements as the umpires would argue with each other. Then, in 1891, 1 person with power over the entire game was introduced as an impartial referee. It impacted soccer by creating an organized way of making sure the game was played properly -
Soccer played in the Olympics
Soccer played in the Olympics for the very first time, now it has changed into a huge part of the Olympics -
FIFA
FIFA was founded, which oversees soccer -
First US Women's League
Our Women's teams originated here, which has grown immensely -
The American women's team won the first-ever women's soccer event at the Olympics.
Impacted the world's perception of Women's soccer, changed the playing field for American Women -
Increased Competition
The game became more competitive and less forgiving. For example, a rule was made where the fierce tackle from behind became a red-card offense. This changed the way players tackle each other
