The effects of the World Cup in the United States today might not be as obvious, given the presence of two thriving professional leagues and active youth leagues across the country.
In 1994, Cle Kooiman and Thomas Dooley marked a significant moment by celebrating a 2-1 victory over Colombia during the FIFA World Cup held in the U.S.
Before hosting its first World Cup, the U.S. needed to establish a second professional soccer league. During the late 1980s, prior to being awarded the 1994 World Cup, American officials committed to FIFA to create a professional league. This was a key condition set by FIFA.
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