Given its significance, the history of the soccer ball has too often been overlooked. With that in mind, allow bundesliga.com to trumpet the fascinating backstory of the famous leather sphere in ...

Step into the world of soccer ball production, where precision and craftsmanship meet to create millions of balls each year. From the initial design to mass production, this process involves high-tech ...

But how has the ball design changed over the years? Here's a visual history of official match balls used throughout the years in regular league play (excepting special one-offs).

let's take a look at how MLS Cup match balls have looked every year since 1996. If you're interested in another trip down MLS Cup memory lane, too, check out our visual history of every Cup field ...