Today in American soccer history (Nov. 1, 1917): The United States Football Association (now U.S. Soccer Federation) starts a chain letter campaign to raise money for provide "red-blooded young soldiers" fighting in World War I with "soccer football" equipment.⁠ ⁠ #WW1 #WWI #USMNT #USWNT #soccer #soccerhistory #OnThisDay #OTD