[Rum Tum Tugger]

Back in the 1970's and 1980's professional soccer was very popular here in Tampa and throughout the US. Big name European and South American players made up most of the teams. The league used a modification of the off sides rule that created high scoring games.

Then, the league decided to adopt the international off sides rule so that it could compete against international teams. Scores immediately dropped to the low scores we see in the international game today, and attendance at games fell to almost nothing.

IMO, that one rule change destroyed the pro league in the US.

[Hegewisch Dupa]

Tampa Bay Rowdies!! One of the best sports team names ever.