Sport in the USA

Sport is a term that’s used to describe many activities and sports, including athletics, running or jogging, soccer or football, cycling or cycling related sports (including BMX and track racing), hockey and ice hockey or winter sport, skiing and snowboarding as well as some martial arts. The USA is one of the biggest industrial nations in the world, with an extremely complex and robust infrastructure that facilitates its citizens’ lives. Sports thus play an important role in everyday life with the constant need for keeping fit. Many Americans go to the gym after work and use their weekends to participate in sports activity, whereas others prefer running at home in order to stay healthy and fit.

There are many different sports in the United States, but the most popular ones are football and baseball. Football is a very old game that has been played by over 100 countries throughout the world. Baseball was created in America and it is also a very popular sport in many regions worldwide.

With more than 9 million active participants and 112 million TV views, American Football, or Gridiron, is truly the most loved and most played sport in the United States. Basketball, with more than 25 million active participants, and Baseball, with more than 23 million participants, also deserve their mentions among the most popular sports in America right now.

American Football (NFL) – Most Popular Sport in the USA

American football, or simply football as it is referred to in America, is by far the most popular sport in America, and its Major League, NFL, is the league that runs TV. The sport is an evolution and merging of two sports, soccer and rugby, that already existed. It started gaining traction in America in the 1860s and became popular in the 1920s when the NFL was formed. During the 2022 Super Bowl, the equivalent of the FIFA world cup finals in the NFL, had 112 million Americans tuned in to watch the show, making it the most-watched sports show in America. The NFL is also by far the most profitable Professional Sports league globally. Below is its profile.

National Football League Profile Summary
    – Founded: 1920
    – Number of teams: 32
    – Commissioner: Roger Goodell  
    – Team with most titles: Green Bay Packers
    – Current Champions: Los Angeles Rams
    – Greatest Player of all time: Tom Brady

Dallas Cowboys American football team

The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The Cowboys compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league’s National Football Conference (NFC) East division. They are the reigning World Champions, having won Super Bowl XLV in 2011.

The Cowboys have made eight Super Bowl appearances, tied for the second most in NFL history, and have an overall playoff record of 34–19, tied for the third most in NFL history.

New England Patriots American football team

The New England Patriots are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area. The Patriots compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league’s American Football Conference (AFC) East division. The team plays its home games at Gillette Stadium in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts, which is located 28 miles (45 km) southwest of downtown Boston.

The Patriots are also headquartered at Gillette Stadium. An original member of the American Football League (AFL), the Patriots joined the NFL in the 1970 merger of the two leagues. The team changed its name from the original Boston Patriots after relocating to Foxborough in 1971. The Patriots played their home games at Foxboro Stadium from 1971 to 2001, then moved to Gillette Stadium at the start of the 2002 season.

The Patriots have appeared in the Super Bowl ten times in franchise history, winning six of them. The Patriots have since become one of the most successful teams in the NFL, winning 14 AFC East titles in 16 seasons since 2001, without a losing season in that period. The team owns the record for the most Super Bowl appearances (ten) and the most Super Bowl wins (six) by a head coach–quarterback tandem, as well as the most consecutive division titles (ten, tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers).

The Patriots have had some of the biggest stars in the NFL over the years, including Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, Randy Moss, and Rob Gronkowski. The team has also been involved in some of the biggest controversies in the NFL, including “Spygate” and “Deflategate.”

Pittsburgh Steelers American football team

The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional American football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers compete in the National Football League (NFL), as a member club of the league’s American Football Conference (AFC) North division. The team plays its home games at Heinz Field on Pittsburgh’s North Side in the North Shore neighborhood, which also hosts the University of Pittsburgh Panthers. The Steelers have won more Super Bowl titles (six) than any other AFC team.

The Steelers were founded in 1933 by Art Rooney and are the oldest franchise in the AFC. In 1938, the team won its first NFL Championship. Since then, the Steelers have had many successes, including winning an NFL-record eight AFC Championships and playing in the franchise’s 21st Super Bowl in 2020. The team has an intense rivalry with the Cleveland Browns.

Ice Hockey (NHL) – Most Played Sport in America

It is known as “hockey”; the name “ice hockey” is used in countries where “hockey” generally refers to field hockey. It is the 4th most popular sport in America. Hockey is most prevalent in areas of North America (particularly Canada and northern parts of the United States) and Europe. Ice hockey was developed in Canada, most notably in Montreal, sometimes in the 1870s, before spreading south to their Immediate neighbours, the USA.

In North America, the National Hockey League (NHL) is the highest level for men’s hockey and the most popular. America Won its first Gold Medal in Winters Olympics. With the introduction of artificial ice rinks, hockey has today become one of the most popular pastime indoor sports.

Stanley Cup, America’s oldest professional sports trophy, awarded to National Hockey League playoff champions, is considered by the International Ice Hockey Federation as one of the most important championships available.

National Hockey League Profile Summary
    – Founded: 1917
    – Number of teams: 32
    – Commissioner: Garry Bettman
    – Participating countries: Canada (7 teams) and the USA (25 teams)
    – Team with most titles: Montreal Canadiens
    – Most recent champion: Tampa bay Lightning
    – Greatest player of all time: Gordie Howie

Boston Bruins Ice Hockey Team

The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the oldest American team in the NHL. They are also one of the Original Six teams, along with the Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Bruins have won six Stanley Cup championships, the fourth-most of any team in the NHL. The Bruins have played in the Stanley Cup Finals ten times, winning the Stanley Cup in 1929, 1939, 1941, 1970, and 1972. The Bruins have also won the Presidents’ Trophy in 2002 and 2014 as the team with the NHL’s best regular season record.

The team has a fierce rivalry with the Montreal Canadiens, and the teams have met in the Stanley Cup Finals nine times, with the Bruins winning seven of those series.

New Jersey Devils Ice Hockey Team

The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Devils play their home games at Prudential Center in Newark.

The Devils were founded as the Kansas City Scouts in 1974. The franchise relocated to Denver, Colorado in 1976 and became the Colorado Rockies. In 1982, the Rockies relocated to East Rutherford, New Jersey and became the New Jersey Devils. During the 1982–83 season, the Devils made their first Stanley Cup playoff appearance, led by forwards Mel Bridgman, Aaron Broten, and Steve Caufield. The Devils qualified for the playoffs in five of their first six seasons, but missed the playoffs in 1988.

In the 1990s, the Devils became a powerhouse, making the playoffs in eight of nine seasons, reaching the Eastern Conference Finals five times, and winning the Stanley Cup in 1995. Led by forwards Brendan Shanahan, Scott Stevens, and goaltender Martin Brodeur, the Devils won the Cup again in 2000 and 2003. In the 2002 Stanley Cup Finals, the Devils defeated the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in seven games, winning their third Stanley Cup.

In the lockout-shortened 2012–13 season, the Devils qualified for the playoffs for the ninth time in ten seasons. They were defeated in the first round by the eventual Eastern Conference champion Boston Bruins.

The Devils have appeared in the Stanley Cup Finals five times, winning in 1995, 2000, and 2003. They have won the Eastern Conference championship nine times, most recently in 2012.

Washington Capitals Ice Hockey Team

The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Capitals are owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment, headed by Ted Leonsis. From 1974 to 1997 the Capitals played their home games at the Capital Centre, in Landover, Maryland. In 1997 the team moved to the arena now named Capital One Arena, their present home arena in Washington, D.C.

The Capitals were founded in 1974 as an expansion team, and their first season was the 1974–75 NHL season. They reached the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in 1998. The Capitals have won the Southeast Division regular season title seven times, most recently in 2015–16, and have qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs in twenty-one seasons since their founding, most recently in 2016–17. They have won two Presidents’ Trophies as the team with the most points at the end of the regular season, in 2009–10 and 2015–16. The Capitals have won three Stanley Cups, all during the Ovechkin era; they were the first team from the Washington metropolitan area to win a Stanley Cup.

The Capitals were founded in 1974 as an expansion franchise. The team’s first head coach was Danny Belisle, who led the team to a 34–40–8 record in its first season. The team started off poorly, winning only four of their first 21 games. However, they improved dramatically as the season progressed, finishing fourth in the Adams Division with a record of 38–26–14. The team qualified for the playoffs for the first time in team history with 96 points, but were quickly dispatched by the Boston Bruins in the first round, four games to two.

In the 1981–82 season, the team finished first in the Patrick Division with a record of 41–27–12, but were once again knocked out of the playoffs in the first round by the New York Islanders. The team’s leading scorer was Robert Picard with 30 goals and 59 assists. The 1982–83 season saw the Capitals finish first in the Patrick Division for the second consecutive season with a record of 50–23–7. The team set a then-NHL record for most points in a season with 107, but were once again defeated in the first round of the playoffs, this time by the New York Rangers.

Connor McDavid

Connor McDavid is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and captain of the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is considered one of the best players in the world by many colleagues and peers. McDavid was drafted first overall by the Oilers in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, and has since won the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL’s leading scorer twice, the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league’s most valuable player twice, and the Ted Lindsay Award as the NHL Players’ Association’s most outstanding player three times.

At the age of 15, McDavid was the captain of the Midget AAA Erie Otters. In 2012–13, he led the Otters to the OHL championship and was awarded both the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award as the tournament’s most valuable player and the CHL Memorial Cup MVP. In his second season in the OHL, he was named the league’s most outstanding player and led the Otters to the playoffs. McDavid was named captain of Team Canada for the 2015 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he helped Canada win gold.

McDavid made his NHL debut in 2015–16 and was named the Rookie of the Month for October 2015. He was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team at the end of the season. In his second season, McDavid won the Art Ross Trophy and Hart Memorial Trophy as league MVP. In 2017–18, McDavid again won the Art Ross Trophy and led the Oilers to the playoffs. He was named the NHL’s most valuable player for a second consecutive season.

McDavid is a fast and skilled player who is able to make plays at high speed. He has been described as a “generational talent” and has been compared to Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux.

Sidney Crosby

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Nathan MacKinnon

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Baseball (MLB) – Most Popular Sport in America

There was a time baseball reigned supreme and was the number one sport of interest in America. However, the sport went through commercialization, disputes, and disinvestment, until it lost its soul and public interest. Though its origins are heavily disputed, sports historians indicate that the sport was invented in the 1700s by an army general. Though its popularity has been declining, baseball is still one of the dominating sports in America, with some cities such as New York and Cincinnati being referred to as Baseball cities. The majority of people in these cities prefer baseball over other sports. The foremost and most popular baseball league in America is Major League Baseball (MLB). It is the oldest professional sports league globally.

Major League Baseball Profile summary
    – Founded: 2000

    – Number of teams: 30
    – Commissioner: Rob Manfred
    – Participating countries: USA (29 teams) and Canada (1 team)
    – Team with the most titles: New York Yankees
    – Most recent champion: Atlanta Braves
    – Greatest player of all time: Babe Ruth

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in New York City. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. They are one of two Major League clubs based in New York City; the other club is the National League (NL)’s New York Mets. The Yankees began play in the 1901 season as the Baltimore Orioles (no relation to the modern Baltimore Orioles). In 1903, Frank Farrell and Bill Devery purchased the franchise after it ceased operations and moved it to New York City, renaming the club the New York Highlanders. The Highlanders were officially renamed the New York Yankees in 1913.

The team is famed for having a long and storied history, with 27 World Series titles (more than any other team in baseball history) and 40 American League pennants (more than any other team in the AL). The Yankees have also been led by some of baseball’s greatest players, including Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and Derek Jeter.

Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. The Red Sox have won nine World Series championships, tied for the third-most of any MLB team, and they have played in 13. Their most recent appearance and win was in 2018. The team has played in Fenway Park since 1912.

The Red Sox are consistently one of the top MLB teams in terms of attendance and have sold out every home game since May 15, 2003. They are seventh in the MLB in local television ratings and eighth in radio ratings.

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Central division. The team plays its home games at Wrigley Field, located on the city’s North Side. The Cubs are one of two major league teams in Chicago; the other, the Chicago White Sox, is a member of the American League (AL) Central division.

The Cubs, first known as the White Stockings, were a founding member of the NL in 1876, becoming the Chicago Cubs in 1903. The Cubs have appeared in a total of eleven World Series, winning two in 1907 and 1908 and again in 2016. The team’s four National League pennants since 1908 are the most in the NL. The Cubs have played their home games at Wrigley Field since 1916. It is the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball and the second-oldest active professional baseball stadium in the United States, after Fenway Park in Boston.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team in Major League Baseball (MLB). The Dodgers compete in the National League (NL) West division. They play their home games at Dodger Stadium. The team is currently managed by Dave Roberts and owned by Guggenheim Baseball Management.

The Dodgers are one of the most successful teams in baseball, having won six World Series titles and 21 National League pennants. They have also produced 18 Rookie of the Year Award winners, more than any other team in MLB. The team has the most retired numbers of any team in baseball.

Pablo Sandoval Baseball third baseman

Pablo Sandoval is a five-time All-Star and three-time World Series champion who has been one of the most popular and consistent players in Major League Baseball over the last decade. A fan favorite in San Francisco, Sandoval is known for his infectious personality and his ability to come through in the clutch.

One of the most popular players in the game, Sandoval is a five-time All-Star and three-time World Series champion. He’s known for his clutch hitting and his infectious personality.

Prince Fielder Baseball third baseman

Prince Fielder is an American professional baseball third baseman for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has also played for the Milwaukee Brewers and Texas Rangers. He is a six-time MLB All-Star, and won the Silver Slugger Award in 2012.

Fielder is a noted power hitter. He stands 6 feet tall and weighs 275 pounds (125 kg). As of the start of the 2016 season, he has hit 506 home runs, which ranks him 28th on the MLB all-time home run list. He is the son of former MLB player Cecil Fielder.

Fielder was born in Ontario, California, and played high school baseball at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was drafted by the Brewers in the first round of the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft. After spending a few years in the minor leagues, he made his MLB debut in 2005.

Fielder became one of the Brewers’ key players, and helped the team make the playoffs in 2008. He was traded to the Tigers in 2012, and won the Silver Slugger Award that season. He has also played in the MLB All-Star Game six times.

Jeff Fulchino

Jeff Fulchino is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Colorado Rockies, and San Diego Padres.

Fulchino was drafted by the Astros in the ninth round of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft out of St. John’s University. He made his MLB debut with the Astros in 2009. He was traded to the Rockies in 2010, and then to the Padres in 2011. He became a free agent after the 2012 season.

Basketball (NBA) – Most Watched Sport in the USA

Probably one of America’s biggest sports exports, if not the biggest, basketball has come a long way from its early days in Massachusetts. Basketball was an invention by a young physical education teacher named James Naismith in Massachusetts, in 1891. Before the founding of the NBA, the major basketball league in America, basketball was famous in college, and the only time to play major basketball was through college. To date, college basketball still plays an essential role in American sports culture. In the 1980s, cable TV’s introduction saw an increase in popularity and interest in basketball through its major league, the NBA. Below is its profile

National Basketball Association Profile Summary
    – Founded: 1946
    – Number of teams: 30
    – Commissioner: Adam Silver
    – Participating countries: USA (29 teams) and Canada (1 team)
    – Teams with the most titles: Boston Celtics and LA Lakers (17 titles each)
    – Current Champions: Milwaukee Bucks
    – Greatest players of all time: Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird

Los Angeles Lakers Basketball team

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most iconic basketball teams in the world. They have won 16 NBA championships, and have had some of the greatest players in history wear their jersey, including Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, and Shaquille O’Neal. The Lakers are a global brand, and their games are must-see TV. They are one of the most popular teams in the NBA, and always have a large and loyal following

Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors are a professional basketball team based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Warriors compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league’s Western Conference Pacific Division. The Warriors play their home games at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

The Warriors were founded in 1946 as the Philadelphia Warriors, a charter member of the Basketball Association of America (BAA). They were acquired by businessman Peter A. Tyrrell in 1962 and moved to the San Francisco Bay Area, changing their name to the San Francisco Warriors. In 1971, the Warriors drafted NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry in the first round. Barry helped the Warriors win their first NBA championship in 1975, and won another one with the team in 1987.

The Warriors have won three NBA championships since moving to the Bay Area, in 2015, 2017, and 2018. The Warriors have also reached the NBA Finals five times, winning in 2015, 2017, and 2018.

The Warriors are one of the most popular teams in the NBA, and are known for their “Splash Brothers” backcourt of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Other popular players on the Warriors include Draymond Green, Kevin Durant, and DeMarcus Cousins.

Miami Heat

The Miami Heat are a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida. They compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league’s Eastern Conference Southeast Division. The Heat play their home games at American Airlines Arena, and have won three NBA championships.

The team began play in the 1988–89 NBA season as an expansion team. The Heat have appeared in the NBA Finals six times, in 2006, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2020, winning the NBA championship in 2006, 2012, and 2013.

In addition to their three NBA championships, the Heat have also won two division titles, in 1997 and 2004. The Heat hold the record for the NBA’s third-longest winning streak, having won 27 straight games from February 3 to March 13, 2013. The franchise has also posted the NBA’s fourth-longest streak of regular-season victories, which stood at 20 straight games from April 9 to May 14, 2014.

Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics are one of the most successful basketball teams in history, with a record of seventeen NBA championships. The team has a long-standing rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers, and the two teams have met in the Finals a record twelve times. The Celtics have a core of star players, including Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown. The team is coached by Brad Stevens, who is widely considered one of the best coaches in the NBA.

New York Knicks

The New York Knicks are a professional basketball team based in New York City. The Knicks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games at Madison Square Garden, an arena they share with the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). They are one of two NBA teams located in New York City; the other is the Brooklyn Nets. Along with the Boston Celtics, the Knicks are one of only two original NBA teams still located in its original city.

The Knicks were successful during their early years and were constant playoff contenders under the leadership of future Hall of Fame head coach Red Holzman. Following Holzman’s retirement in 1977, the team struggled in the late 1970s before acquiring center Patrick Ewing in the 1985 NBA draft. The Knicks quickly became a powerhouse in the East, culminating in a 1990 Eastern Conference Finals appearance, which they lost in five games to the eventual NBA champion Detroit Pistons. The Patrick Ewing era Knicks appeared in the NBA Finals twice, losing in 1994 and 1999.

After Ewing was traded in 2001, the Knicks entered a rebuilding period. In the 2002 NBA draft, they acquired Canadian-born college star Amar’e Stoudemire. After stocking their team with several young players, the Knicks returned to playoff contention under head coach Mike D’Antoni. In 2012–13, the Knicks won their first division title in nineteen years, and won a playoff series for the first time since 2000. However, they were again ousted in the Eastern Conference Semifinals by the Indiana Pacers.

Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are a member of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and play in the Eastern Conference’s Atlantic Division. The 76ers have won three NBA championships, with their first coming in 1955. The team has also reached the NBA Finals nine times, winning the championship in 1967 and losing in 1977, 1980, 1982, 2001, 2002, and 2003.

LeBron James

LeBron James is one of the most popular and talented basketball players in the world. He is a four-time NBA MVP and has won three NBA championships. He is also a two-time Olympic gold medalist.

LeBron James is an amazing player and his story is one that many people can relate to. He came from a humble background and worked hard to become one of the best basketball players in the world. His talent, determination, and hard work have inspired millions of people around the world.

Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association. He is a six-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA Most Valuable Player. Curry is also a two-time NBA champion, winning back-to-back titles in 2017 and 2018.

Curry was born in Akron, Ohio, to Sonya (Adams) and Dell Curry. He grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, where his father spent most of his NBA career with the Charlotte Hornets. Dell Curry was a two-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year during his 16-year NBA career. Stephen’s older brother, Seth, plays for the Dallas Mavericks.

Curry played college basketball for Davidson College from 2006 to 2009. In his junior year, he set the NCAA record for most three-pointers in a season with 162. He was twice named Southern Conference Player of the Year and was a consensus first-team All-American in 2008–09. After his junior year, he declared for the NBA draft, and was selected by the Warriors with the seventh overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft.

Ja Morant

Ja Morant was born in Dalzell, South Carolina, to Tee and Jamie Morant. He has an older sister, Jaden. His father played basketball at Morris College, while his mother played volleyball at Clarendon College. Morant attended Crestwood High School in Sumter, South Carolina, where he was a four-star recruit. He played AAU basketball for the South Carolina Hornets.

Morant played one season of college basketball for Murray State University, where he was a consensus first-team All-American and the Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year. He was the first Murray State player to be named an All-American since Pop Gates in 1948. Morant led the Racers to the 2019 NCAA Tournament, where they upset fifth-seeded Marquette in the first round before losing to Florida State in the second round.

Morant was selected with the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. He made his debut for the Grizzlies in October 2019 and was named the Western Conference Rookie of the Month for October and November. Morant was named an NBA All-Star for the 2020–21 season, becoming the first Grizzlies player to be selected as an All-Star since Pau Gasol in 2006.

Morant is known for his highlight-reel dunks and acrobatic layups, as well as his flashy passing. He has been compared to Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway and Russell Westbrook.

Soccer/Football/Association Football (MLS)

Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world. Soccer is the fifth most popular sport in America. It still has enormous viewership and participation in soccer. After introducing great soccer players like David Beckham and Wayne Rooney, MLS has witnessed a sharp increase in viewership.

Soccer, commonly know as ‘football’ in other parts of the world, is not a relatively new sport in America. The Major League Soccer began in 1996 with just 10 participating teams, and has experienced its ups and downs ever since. However, it is now enjoying profitability with 28 teams from USA and Canada. In terms of popularity and viewership, the sport has come a long way, and currently, 7% of Americans say they enjoy watching soccer. Furthermore, the viewership rate is projected to grow by 3% annually to the peak in 2026 when America hosts the FIFA World Cup. Below are some interesting facts about soccer in America.

Major Soccer League Profile Summary
    – Founded: 1996
    – Governing Confederation: CONCACAF
    – Number of Participating Teams: 28
    – Current MLS trophy holder: New York City FC
    – Team with the most MLS trophies: LA Galaxy-5 titles
    – Most Capped Player: Nick Rimando
    – Top goalscorer: Chris Wondolowski- 171 goals

List of Most Popular Sports in the United States

Sports have always been at the forefront of modern American culture. Millions watch sports almost every day, and numerous leagues hold significant popularity and are quite profitable. Aside from the professional level, millions of Americans partake in amateur or recreational sporting activities each year.

While the phrase “Baseball is America’s National Pastime” was made famous by New York Yankee MLB legend Lou Gehrig back in 1939, it may not be as accurate today as it was then. The four major sports that get the most national coverage and participation today are basketball, American football, baseball, and ice hockey. This is in large part due to the popularity of professional sports leagues like the National Basketball Association (NBA), National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB), and the National Hockey League (NHL).

Each of these leagues varies in degrees of popularity. Still, currently, the fan and viewership trends have favored the NFL, with 37% of the population claiming football is their favorite sport. The NBA trails in second by a fair margin but still gets about 105 million views per game. Some common household names in the NFL and NBA are Tom Brady, Deion Sanders, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan.