BOWIE, Md. - On October 6, 2018, the International Educational Office and Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation created the Bowie State University Cup of Nations for our BSU students. We had four teams sign up for the BSU Cup of Nations however, only three of the teams came out to participate. Participants were Team Saudi, Team Africa and Team USA.What the rest of the world calls football, is known as soccer here in the United States of America. This sport is arguably the most popular game on earth, its internal controlling body (FIFA). Soccer is Bigger than baseball, American football, and basketball combined, soccer is the most watched sporting event in the world, even more than the Olympics. Soccer is one of the most popular sports in Africa and Europe. It has a vivid and interesting history in the world of sports. Soccer, it would seem, is not just a game, but a global event with wide political, national, and economic influence.

Soccer has a number of rules that must be respected in order to play the game. The game starts in a rectangular grass-like field divided by a middle white line and surrounded by border other white lines...
BSU Cup of Nations Tournament was very successful and out students had a great time. Team Saudi was the winning team and have the cup until next BSU Cup of Nations takes place. Before and during the game, we made sure our students were well hydrated as it was a warm day for soccer. The players provided Power Aid, Water and Sport drinks from Coco Cola. All are looking forward to the next tournament.
Special thanks to BSU President Dr. Aminta Breaux, Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Mr. Clyde Doughty Jr., and Ms. Rene Howard for coming out to support our students.

Had it not been for the BSU Cup of Nation Soccer Tournament, most of our students who participated would not have met each other. It is beautiful how one thing can be so popular and joyful all over the world. Some people look at it with passion and simply love it. This sport is absolutely for every person that likes to be active. It keeps you in great shape, and also improves your mental skills to analyze different moves. What does it take to play soccer? Only a ball, pair of shoes and a little bit of space.