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This article discusses the most popular soccer teams in America. If you want to know whether your favorite team is on this list, continue reading.
Some of the most popular soccer teams for American fans play in different leagues worldwide, including MLS, Italy’s Serie A, Spain’s La Liga, English Premier League, and national teams.
All the data for the most popular teams in America are from official sources, so we’ve got an accurate list. Does your team make the top 10?
1. United States Men’s National Soccer Team
The United States Men’s National soccer team is the most popular team in America. This team represents the US in international men’s soccer competitions and based on its popularity no other team can compare.
The United States Men’s National soccer team has appeared in 10 different “FIFA World Cups.” The team won the 1950 World Cup against England.
In 2009 the United States Men’s National Soccer team defeated Spain which was the top-ranked team at that time. However, the United States teams lost the final to Germany.
Popularity Stats
- Likes by: 33 percent of people
- Disliked by: 10 percent of people
- Neutral opinion: 23 percent of people
2. Brazil National Soccer Team
Brazil National is the second most popular soccer team in America that’s administered by CBF (Confederação Brasileira de Futebol/Brazilian Soccer Confederation). Brazil is the most successful soccer team in the whole world.
This team has won 5 different FIFA World Cups, including 2002, 1994, 1970, 1962, and 1958. It’s the only team in the world that has won World Cups conducted on four continents including South America.
Popularity Stats
- Likes by: 28 percent of people
- Disliked by: 8 percent of people
- Neutral opinion: 21 percent of people
3. Chicago Fire Soccer Club
Chicago Fire Soccer Club America is one of the most popular teams in America. It’s actually a soccer club based in Chicago and it competes in MLS (Major League Soccer). It was founded back in 1997 and started playing as a team in 1998.
Interestingly this soccer team won the US Open Cup and the MLS Cup in 1998. Later on, the team also won 3 more US Open cups.
Chicago Fire didn’t stop there and won the MLS Supporters’ Shield in 2003 as well as the 2015 and 2016 MLS Wooden Spoon.
Popularity Stats
- Likes by: 26 percent of people
- Disliked by: 6 percent of people
- Neutral opinion: 20 percent of people
4. Italy National Soccer Team
Italy National is one of the most popular teams in the world of soccer that represents Italy in international men’s soccer competitions. This team played its very first match way back in 1910.
FIGC (Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio) is the governing body of this team that also hosts many home matches.
Italy is also considered to be a successful international soccer team that has won four different World Cups. Italy’s National soccer team has also won two different European Championships.
Popularity Stats
- Likes by: 25 percent of people
- Disliked by: 10 percent of people
- Neutral opinion: 21 percent of people
5. Manchester United Soccer Club
Manchester United Soccer Club isn’t only a popular team in America but it also has fans all around the world. This team has hosted and star players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Ole Gunnar Solskjær, and Michael Carrick.
Manchester United FC was previously called “Newton Heath LYR Soccer Club” but the name was changed in 1902. It competes in the Premier League and is considered to be one of the most successful soccer clubs in the world.
It has 21 FA Community Shields, 5 League Cups, 12 FA Cups, 20 League titles, 3 UEFA Champions League, and many more.
Popularity Stats
- Likes by: 25 percent of people
- Disliked by: 10 percent of people
- Neutral opinion: 27 percent of people
6. Mexico National Soccer Team
The Mexico National soccer team represents Mexico in international competitions as a member of CONCACAF. This team has appeared in 16 different World Cups, but it has never won any.
However, it has reached the quarter-final stage 2 times.
There’s not a single World Cup that the Mexico National soccer team has missed after 1994. Interestingly there are only 6 teams in the world to do so. This team played its first World Cup match in 1930 against France.
Popularity Stats
- Likes by: 24 percent of people
- Disliked by: 9 percent of people
- Neutral opinion: 24 percent of people
7. Los Angeles or LA Galaxy
The LA Galaxy is one of the most popular soccer clubs in the US, and it’s also a favorite team of many Americans. This team started playing back in 1996 and it now competes in MLS (Major League Soccer).
The LA Galaxy has won 5 MLS Cups as well as the regular-season Western Conference title 8 different times. Its other wins include 1 CONCACAF Champions’ Cup title, 2 U.S. Open Cups, 4 Supporters’ Shields, and MLS Wooden Spoon.
One of the most popular names in the soccer world, David Beckham, has also played for this soccer club. He left Real Madrid in 2007 and joined Los Angeles Galaxy.
It’s estimated that this club is one of the most valuable soccer clubs in America.
Popularity Stats
- Likes by: 21 percent of people
- Disliked by: 8 percent of people
- Neutral opinion: 20 percent of people
8. Real Madrid
Commonly referred to as “Real Madrid” but sometimes also called Royal Madrid, it is another soccer club, and it’s based in Spain. It was founded back in 1902, and it’s one of the most popular teams in America.
The most interesting fact about this soccer club is that it’s been operated and owned by Real Madrid’s members throughout history.
It has won 66 different titles in domestic soccer, and its other achievements include 1 Copa De La Liga, 1 Copa Eva Duarte, 11 Supercopa de Espana, 19 Copa Del Rey, and 34 La Liga titles.
Popularity Stats
- Likes by: 21 percent of people
- Disliked by: 9 percent of people
- Neutral opinion: 19 percent of people
9. New York Red Bulls
“New York Red Bulls” is yet another American soccer club that’s based in New Jersey, and it competes in Major League Soccer. This club was founded back in 1996 and has hosted many great soccer players throughout history.
Most MLS teams fail to perform consistently, but that’s not the case with the New York Red Bulls. It has even beaten Chelsea and has won the Supporters’ Shield (regular season) 3 times.
It has also managed to reach the US Open Cup final twice but couldn’t win.
Popularity Stats
- Likes by: 21 percent of people
- Disliked by: 8 percent of people
- Neutral opinion: 21 percent of people
10. Liverpool FC
Liverpool FC is an English soccer club that’s considered to be the top tier of soccer in England. It was founded back in 1892. However, it became popular between 1970 to 1980.
Now it has become one of the most popular soccer teams not only in America but also in the whole world.
The most popular rivals of Liverpool FC are Everton and Manchester United. It flaunts an excellent domestic record and has won 15 FA Community Shields, 8 League Cups, 7 FA Cups, and 19 League titles.
Liverpool FC also performs great in international tournaments and competitions and has won 1 FIFA Club World Cup, 4 UEFA Super Cups, 3 UEFA Cups, and 6 European Cups.
Popularity Stats
- Likes by: 21 percent of people
- Disliked by: 6 percent of people
- Neutral opinion: 21 percent of people
Source
All the data in this list is collected from the Official YouGovAmerica based on each team’s popularity.
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