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mapping out the future
For quite some time I’ve wanted to create a map that could graphically answer my oft recycled question, “what is American soccer?”
But there were two problems. First, the full cultural answer to that query is impossible to fully contextualize at TIAS, much less a single map. And secondly, while I am a certifiable freak for maps—I once created a map of Vermont’s glacial geologic history—I don’t know the first thing about making a map when you replace the colored pencils with a computer.
Enter Bill Turianski from Bill’s Sports Maps. A recommendation from Jeremy Rueter at Albion Road led me to Bill, who after I planted a seed, produced a map exclusively for TIAS depicting the professional soccer landscape for MLS and USL. Future maps are the obvious next step in this project, allowing one quick glance across the years to exhibit the growth or decline of the sport in this country.
A full size image for 2008 is after the jump.
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click the link below for the full version:
Arek
on Apr 2nd, 2008 - 2:53pm
Another great soccer resource and/or if you are really into maps is http://www.footiemap.com/
Lee
on Apr 2nd, 2008 - 7:02pm
That’s an awesome map Adam. Bill should be commended for a quite brilliant effort.
Bob S
on Apr 3rd, 2008 - 11:00pm
As a Pittsburgher and Riverhounds supporter I was ready to raise hell over the mispelling of our name but then I realized how little it mattered. Thank you for just including us, in our USL-2 existence, we as the Steel Army extremely appreciate it. We will hopefully become a respected supporters group but until then I have no problem being associated with the team or area we are from. But soon, it will be obvious that we are separate from the team and will have to be given our dues.
Adam
on Apr 4th, 2008 - 6:31am
All fixed Bob S; thanks for the catch.
Eric
on Apr 4th, 2008 - 8:18am
Looking forward to seeing the Austin Aztex on there next year! (along with the larger MLS version of the Seattle Sounders FC)
Hope you don’t mind that it’s now my desktop.
Eric
on Apr 4th, 2008 - 8:19am
One more thought — I’ll bet you could sell those. I’d love to have one up on my wall.
Sean
on Apr 4th, 2008 - 7:45pm
If only Arizona had a real spot on the map… as though its a bad place to put a team. I mean really phoenix has an enormous population and Tucson is on the uprise as well. Soccer teams are rampant throughout the state, and support can be drawn from across the border (as can be seen in the U.S. v. Mexico game in Glendale. Any thoughts adam?
trev
on Apr 7th, 2008 - 10:25am
hi. do you know if any of the clubs have open trails or if there is a wedsite that will let me know. thanks
Adam
on Apr 7th, 2008 - 10:29am
check out USL website for tryout info or contact their offices:
http://www.uslsoccer.com/
USL 1 & 2 teams def have try-outs but it may be too late for the 2008 season which begins shortly.
Footiemap
on Aug 1st, 2008 - 8:54pm
We offer much more detailed maps at our site. We have multiple season support, for USA we have MLS, USL-1, and USL-2. In addition, we currently map 93 countries, with more to come.
ibo vivien
on Oct 1st, 2008 - 3:36am
good morning my name is ibo vivien i has a football player having have a club because you good play football . having did video for give .excuse me i don’t speak very well english.
cb
on Oct 20th, 2008 - 7:26pm
I love soccer and maps, so this makes me very happy. Good job. It’s great to see the sport spreading across the US and Canada. Keep us posted with the expansions in Austin and Seattle next year.
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