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SoCal Soccer: The Origin Story
Far Farshad on Preserving Southern California Soccer History
Soccer historian and lifelong supporter Far Farshad reflects on decades spent documenting the people, teams, and moments that shaped the game in Southern California. From the LA Wolves and Aztecs to the Greater Los Angeles Soccer League and the birth of MLS, he explains why preserving this history matters.
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From small crowds to global fandom, L.A. became a true soccer city.
Soccer in the U.S. was built by those who brought it with them.
What began as an amateur league became a national force.
Before the World Cup, LA soccer lived in parks and immigrant communities.