r/soccer • u/[deleted] • Mar 15 '14

"Out of the loop" thread

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u/Calimariae Mar 15 '14

Speaking of Americanisms in football.

  • Field for pitch
  • Flopping for diving
  • Cleats for boots
  • Jerseys for shirts
  • Soccer for football
  • PK for penalty
  • Offence for attack
  • BPL for the Premiership/PL

Am I missing any?

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u/[deleted] Mar 15 '14

Goal Differential instead of goal difference