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{{Infobox website
{{Infobox website
| name = BigSoccer
| name = BigSoccer
| favicon =
| url = {{URL|https://www.bigsoccer.com/}}
| logo = <!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:bigsoccer.gif|BigSoccer logo]] -->
| screenshot =
| caption =
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| url = http://www.bigsoccer.com/
| alexa = 66,742 ({{as of|2017|11|29|alt=November 2017}})<ref name="alexa">{{cite web|url= https://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/bigsoccer.com |title= Bigsoccer.com Site Info | publisher= [[Alexa Internet]] |accessdate= 2017-11-29}}</ref>
| commercial =
| type = [[Internet forum]]
| type = [[Internet forum]]
| registration = 150,000
| owner = Big Internet Group LLC
| owner = Big Internet Group LLC
| author = Jesse Hertzberg
| author = Jesse Hertzberg
| launch_date = 2000
| launch_date = {{Start date and age|2000}}
| current_status = Active
| current_status = Active
| revenue = undisclosed
}}
}}
'''BigSoccer.com''' is a [[Association football|soccer]]-related [[Internet forum]] in the [[United States]]. The site has more than 150,000 registered users, and had over 1.2 million unique visitors during the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]]. Forty percent of the site's traffic comes from outside the United States, with the site having particular popularity in [[Canada]], [[Mexico]], [[United Kingdom]], [[Australia]] and [[Germany]].
'''BigSoccer.com''' is a [[Association football|soccer]]-related [[Internet forum]]. The site has more than 150,000 registered users, and had over 1.2 million unique visitors during the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]]. Forty percent of the site's traffic comes from outside the United States, with the site having particular popularity in [[Canada]], [[Mexico]], [[United Kingdom]], [[Australia]] and [[Germany]].


==Influence in American soccer==
==Influence in American soccer==
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BigSoccer is read by prominent members of American soccer, including players, officials and coaches, as well as members of the media.
BigSoccer, described by Richard Deitsch of [[Sports Illustrated|SI.com]] as "arguably the nerve center of American soccer",<ref>
{{cite news
|last=Deitsch
|first=Richard
|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/richard_deitsch/07/20/media.arena/index.html
|title=Vocal Coach
|publisher=SI.com
|date=2006-07-20
|accessdate=2007-01-18
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}}</ref> is read by prominent members of American soccer, including players, officials and coaches, as well as members of the media.


Former [[Chicago Fire S.C.|Chicago Fire]] general manager [[Peter Wilt]] regularly used the site to communicate with the club's supporters, and [[D.C. United]] senior vice president Stephen Zack does the same.<ref>
Former [[Chicago Fire S.C.]] general manager [[Peter Wilt]] regularly used the site to communicate with the club's supporters, and [[D.C. United]] senior vice president Stephen Zack does the same.<ref>
{{cite news | last=Hruby | first=Patrick | url=https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2003/may/21/20030521-125924-1233r/ | title=It came from the message boards | work=[[The Washington Times]] | date=May 21, 2003}}</ref>
{{cite news

|last=Hruby
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In October 2006, [[Major League Soccer]] commissioner [[Don Garber]] invited BigSoccer readers to submit questions, and his answers, whose subjects ranged from the league's marketing strategy to expansion, were posted on the site.<ref>{{cite news | last=Bell | first=Jack | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/11/sports/soccer/11soccer.html | title=Wait May Be Solution, Not Obstacle, for U.S. | work=[[The New York Times]] | date=October 11, 2006 | url-access=subscription}}</ref>
|first=Patrick
|url=http://www.washtimes.com/sports/20030521-125924-1233r.htm
|title=It came from the message boards
|publisher=The Washington Times
|date=2003-05-21
|accessdate=2007-01-18
}}</ref> Former [[United States men's national soccer team|US national team]] head coach [[Bruce Arena]], who was introduced to BigSoccer by his successor [[Bob Bradley]], said the site "helps me with some reports from Guatemala. I can find out more about their team over the Internet than just about any other way."<ref>
{{cite news
|last=Wahl
|first=Grant
|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/inside_game/grant_wahl/news/2000/09/06/wahl_insider/
|title=Hankinson: A latter-day Dick Howser?
|publisher=SI.com
|date=2000-09-07
|accessdate=2007-01-18
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}}</ref> And in October 2006, [[Major League Soccer]] commissioner [[Don Garber]] invited BigSoccer readers to submit questions, and his answers, whose subjects ranged from the league's marketing strategy to expansion, were posted on the site.<ref>
{{cite news
|last=Bell
|first=Jack
|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/11/sports/soccer/11soccer.html
|title=Wait May Be Solution, Not Obstacle, for U.S.
|work=New York Times
|date=2006-10-11
|accessdate=2007-01-18
}}</ref><ref>
{{cite news
|last=
|first=
|url=http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?t=419851
|title=The Answers
|publisher=BigSoccer
|date=2006-10-06
|accessdate=2007-01-18
}}</ref>


==History==
==History==


Founded by Jesse Hertzberg as personal hobby in 1995 with Ethan Beard joining in 1997, the site was originally located at www.inch.com/~huss and was created in the wake of the [[1994 FIFA World Cup]] in the United States and in anticipation of the launch of [[Major League Soccer]] (which eventually was delayed from 1995 to 1996). The site was used to post links to MLS and US Soccer related news, with a particular focus on his local MLS team in New York (soon to be announced as the [[MetroStars]], now known as the [[New York Red Bulls]]).
Founded by Jesse Hertzberg as personal hobby in 1995 with Ethan Beard joining in 1997, the site was originally located at www.inch.com/~huss and was created during the [[1994 FIFA World Cup]] in the United States and in anticipation of the launch of [[Major League Soccer]] (which eventually was delayed from 1995 to 1996). The site was used to post links to MLS and US Soccer related news, with a particular focus on his local MLS team in New York (soon to be announced as the [[MetroStars]], now known as the [[New York Red Bulls]]).


In the beginning, a significant number of BigSoccer posters came from the North American Soccer (NAS) [[listserv]]. In the early to mid-90s, the NAS list was one of the best sources of information and one of the few opportunities for community for supporters of the [[United States men's national soccer team]]. With the advent of MLS, the NAS list soon sprouted listservs for many of the teams in the new league as well. As the "bulletin board" technology advanced, the listservs soon faded away.
In the beginning, a significant number of BigSoccer posters came from the North American Soccer (NAS) [[listserv]]. In the early to mid-90s, the NAS list was one of the best sources of information and one of the few opportunities for community for supporters of the [[United States men's national soccer team]]. With the advent of MLS, the NAS list soon sprouted listservs for many of the teams in the new league as well. As the "bulletin board" technology advanced, the listservs soon faded away.
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The site evolved in two directions, becoming two distinct sites, MetroFan.com and SoccerBoards.com (which evolved into the current BigSoccer.com). While MetroFan continued to focus on the local MLS squad and eventually evolved into MetroFanatic.com, SoccerBoards invited other MLS fan clubs to join an interactive forum where they could share news, gossip, opinions, etc. about their local MLS side, the league, and US Soccer, as well other soccer teams and leagues around the world.
The site evolved in two directions, becoming two distinct sites, MetroFan.com and SoccerBoards.com (which evolved into the current BigSoccer.com). While MetroFan continued to focus on the local MLS squad and eventually evolved into MetroFanatic.com, SoccerBoards invited other MLS fan clubs to join an interactive forum where they could share news, gossip, opinions, etc. about their local MLS side, the league, and US Soccer, as well other soccer teams and leagues around the world.


SoccerBoards continued to be a hobby for its founders until 2000, when, with financial backing from StarMedia Network, the business was renamed BigSoccer and became a full-time endeavor. The company acquired Matchday USA, a soccer magazine and online retailer, later that year. Though the magazine was subsequently shut down, the retail operations have grown substantially and today the BigSoccer Shop, in partnership with 365 and [[Eurosport]], carries over 10,000 products from dozens of countries and hundreds of teams.
SoccerBoards continued to be a hobby for its founders until 2000, when, with financial backing from StarMedia Network, the business was renamed BigSoccer and became a full-time endeavor. The company acquired Matchday USA, a soccer magazine and online retailer, later that year. Though the magazine was subsequently shut down.

In 2002, the site went down for a few days, causing concern among many fans.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.espn.com/magazine/bootroom_20020208.html | title=SuperDraft surprises? | first=Jeff | last=Bradley | work=[[ESPN The Magazine]] | date=February 8, 2002}}</ref>

The retail operations, launched in 2004, have grown substantially and today the BigSoccer Shop, in partnership with 365 and [[Eurosport]], carries over 10,000 products from dozens of countries and hundreds of teams.<ref>{{Cite press release |url=https://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/09/prweb155939.htm | title=BigSoccer, the Leading Online Destination for Soccer Fans, Launches an All-New Online Store: BigSoccerShop.com | publisher=PR Web | date=September 9, 2004}}</ref>

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In addition to NAS, many smaller online soccer communities migrated to BigSoccer. These include [[Soccer America Magazine]] Graffiti.


In 2003, BigSoccer partnered with [[News Corporation (1980–2013)|News Corporation]]'s Fox Sports World to become the network's official online community provider. The relationship was terminated in 2004.<ref>{{cite press release | title=Fox Sports World, the Home of World Class Soccer, Launches an All-New Web Site: www.foxsportsworld.lycos.com | publisher=[[Business Wire]] | date=March 5, 2003 | url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20030305005327/en/Fox-Sports-World-the-Home-of-World-Class-Soccer-Launches-an-All-New-Web-Site-www.foxsportsworld.lycos.com}}</ref>
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In addition to NAS, many smaller online soccer communities migrated to BigSoccer. These include [[Soccer America Magazine|Soccer America]] Graffiti.


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In August 2006, BigSoccer launched a partnership with Major League Soccer, to become the official supplier of online community tools to the league's and teams' official websites.
==Partnerships==


In August 2015, Hertzberg left the site.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://jessehertzberg.com/blog/goodbye-bigsoccer | title=Goodbye, BigSoccer | first=jesse | last=hertzberg | date=August 27, 2015}}</ref>
* In 2003, BigSoccer partnered with [[News Corporation (1980–2013)|News Corporation]]'s Fox Sports World to become the network's official online community provider. The relationship was terminated in 2004.<ref>{{cite press release
|title=Fox Sports World, the Home of World Class Soccer, Launches an All-New Web Site: www.foxsportsworld.lycos.com
|publisher=Fox Sports World
|date=2003-03-05
|url=http://www.emailwire.com/news/spo3434.shtml
|accessdate=2007-01-19
|quote=With the launch of its new site, FoxSportsWorld.com also teams up with BigSoccer, North America's premier soccer online community, to combine FoxSportsWorld.com content with BigSoccer's popular message board services to serve and encourage the growing community of soccer fans in the United States.
|url-status=dead
|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061118015559/http://emailwire.com/news/spo3434.shtml
|archivedate=2006-11-18
}}</ref>
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* In August 2006, BigSoccer launched a partnership with Major League Soccer, to become the official supplier of online community tools to the league's and teams' official websites.


==References==
==References==
{{reflist|2}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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* {{Official website|https://www.bigsoccer.com/}}
*{{cite web
| url = http://www.soccerloop.com/interviews/big.soccer/
| title = SL Interview: Jesse Hertzberg
| accessdate = 2007-01-19
| publisher = Soccer Loop
| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20070105224445/http://www.soccerloop.com/interviews/big.soccer/| archivedate= 5 January 2007 | url-status= live}}


[[Category:Association football websites]]
[[Category:Association football websites]]

Revision as of 19:10, 29 November 2020

BigSoccer
Type of site
Internet forum
OwnerBig Internet Group LLC
Created byJesse Hertzberg
URLwww.bigsoccer.com
Launched2000; 24 years ago (2000)
Current statusActive

BigSoccer.com is a soccer-related Internet forum. The site has more than 150,000 registered users, and had over 1.2 million unique visitors during the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Forty percent of the site's traffic comes from outside the United States, with the site having particular popularity in Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Australia and Germany.

Influence in American soccer

BigSoccer is read by prominent members of American soccer, including players, officials and coaches, as well as members of the media.

Former Chicago Fire S.C. general manager Peter Wilt regularly used the site to communicate with the club's supporters, and D.C. United senior vice president Stephen Zack does the same.[1]

In October 2006, Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber invited BigSoccer readers to submit questions, and his answers, whose subjects ranged from the league's marketing strategy to expansion, were posted on the site.[2]

History

Founded by Jesse Hertzberg as personal hobby in 1995 with Ethan Beard joining in 1997, the site was originally located at www.inch.com/~huss and was created during the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States and in anticipation of the launch of Major League Soccer (which eventually was delayed from 1995 to 1996). The site was used to post links to MLS and US Soccer related news, with a particular focus on his local MLS team in New York (soon to be announced as the MetroStars, now known as the New York Red Bulls).

In the beginning, a significant number of BigSoccer posters came from the North American Soccer (NAS) listserv. In the early to mid-90s, the NAS list was one of the best sources of information and one of the few opportunities for community for supporters of the United States men's national soccer team. With the advent of MLS, the NAS list soon sprouted listservs for many of the teams in the new league as well. As the "bulletin board" technology advanced, the listservs soon faded away.

The site evolved in two directions, becoming two distinct sites, MetroFan.com and SoccerBoards.com (which evolved into the current BigSoccer.com). While MetroFan continued to focus on the local MLS squad and eventually evolved into MetroFanatic.com, SoccerBoards invited other MLS fan clubs to join an interactive forum where they could share news, gossip, opinions, etc. about their local MLS side, the league, and US Soccer, as well other soccer teams and leagues around the world.

SoccerBoards continued to be a hobby for its founders until 2000, when, with financial backing from StarMedia Network, the business was renamed BigSoccer and became a full-time endeavor. The company acquired Matchday USA, a soccer magazine and online retailer, later that year. Though the magazine was subsequently shut down.

In 2002, the site went down for a few days, causing concern among many fans.[3]

The retail operations, launched in 2004, have grown substantially and today the BigSoccer Shop, in partnership with 365 and Eurosport, carries over 10,000 products from dozens of countries and hundreds of teams.[4]

In addition to NAS, many smaller online soccer communities migrated to BigSoccer. These include Soccer America Magazine Graffiti.

In 2003, BigSoccer partnered with News Corporation's Fox Sports World to become the network's official online community provider. The relationship was terminated in 2004.[5]

In August 2006, BigSoccer launched a partnership with Major League Soccer, to become the official supplier of online community tools to the league's and teams' official websites.

In August 2015, Hertzberg left the site.[6]

References

  1. ^ Hruby, Patrick (May 21, 2003). "It came from the message boards". The Washington Times.
  2. ^ Bell, Jack (October 11, 2006). "Wait May Be Solution, Not Obstacle, for U.S.". The New York Times.
  3. ^ Bradley, Jeff (February 8, 2002). "SuperDraft surprises?". ESPN The Magazine.
  4. ^ "BigSoccer, the Leading Online Destination for Soccer Fans, Launches an All-New Online Store: BigSoccerShop.com" (Press release). PR Web. September 9, 2004.
  5. ^ "Fox Sports World, the Home of World Class Soccer, Launches an All-New Web Site: www.foxsportsworld.lycos.com" (Press release). Business Wire. March 5, 2003.
  6. ^ hertzberg, jesse (August 27, 2015). "Goodbye, BigSoccer".
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