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USA's Jozy Altidore goes to score a goal as he is challenged by Spain's Carlos Puyol, right, during
their Confederations Cup semifinal soccer match in Bloemfontein, South Africa, June 24, 2009.

Soccer: The World's Sport on the Web

The sport of soccer, known as football in most other countries, has earned its title as "the world's sport" for obvious reasons. Although Major League Soccer (MLS) is still trying to build soccer's popularity in the United States, the enthusiasm and intensity surrounding the sport is the most widespread in the world. Whether you want to see what the fuss is about, are a confused soccer parent, or just can't get enough of the sport, this guide takes you to the Web's best soccer sites. For a Spanish-language version of the Guide, click here.

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Buying Soccer Equipment and Apparel

There are many soccer-specific online retailers carrying all of the products you want to show your dedication as a fan, play the sport, or run a practice. Use these picks to find exactly what you need, whether online or locally. This section can help you make your purchases efficiently and cheaply, with discounts and shipping to places all over the world.

Dulcinea's Insight

Club and professional teams' official Web sites nearly always have a "store" section for purchasing jerseys, memorabilia, and more.

General online sports stores, such as the ones listed in the findingDulcinea Sports Guide, usually include soccer sections. Don't rule out sites just because they're not solely focused on soccer.

Many of these larger stores, as well as the equipment stores listed below, have apparel. Their selection is not as large as the apparel stores, however, and they might not offer authentic customization.

A large number of online sports supply stores feature memberships that provide various discounts. You can usually apply to these programs straight from the shops' Web sites.

Many sports stores offer catalogs featuring new inventory and products; these are usually available by request on their Web sites.

For more tips on shopping and keeping your personal information secure, see the findingDulcinea Shopping Web Guide.

Dulcinea's Picks

For equipment ...

Eurosport is one of the biggest online stores for everything a soccer player, fan, coach, or referee could ever need. Browse products by brand, size, player, team, or country, using the options on the left.

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Big Toe Soccer offers a huge selection of soccer shoes, organized by brand. Although the inventory is searchable, Eurosport has better methods for narrowing searches.

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SoccerEvolution.com offers goalkeeper equipment, teamwear, referee apparel, and more. This site sets itself apart with features such as soccer sounds, games, and other, unnecessary-but-appreciated accompaniments to your shopping.

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For apparel ...

Subside Sports offers the widest selection of club and national team jerseys on the Web. It's easy to find the team you're looking for using the list of continents on the top of the page, though many of the more obscure teams listed don't have merchandise available. A wide range of customization is available, however, including authentic numbering and lettering from many leagues and manufacturers. Subside ships from the U.K.; stateside shoppers might want to see if OnionBag or MLSGear have what they're looking for before ordering from Subside.

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The Onion Bag offers the same kind of authentic gear that Subside does, though the selection isn't as good. It is, however, based in the United States, so it's a good choice for American shoppers who want deals on apparel from MLS and popular European teams.

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MLSgear.com is the official shop of the MLS, offering a wide variety of products for all MLS teams. Its prices are a bit higher than Subside and The Onion Bag, however.

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