football team

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A football team is a group of players organized to compete in football, whether American, association (soccer), or other variants.

The term extends beyond the players on the field to include coaches, staff, and the organization itself: She's been with the football team for three seasons.

In casual use, it often refers to a favorite or local team one follows: My football team finally made the playoffs.

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coach · quarterback · touchdown · huddle · fans · rivalry · mascot · cleats · gridiron · offense · defense · tailgate · game day · championship · Super Bowl · draft · training camp · goalkeeper

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Opposites
collective vs. individual athletic entity

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Athlete competing alone

one-man show · soloist · golf pro · boxer · free agent

organized sport vs. non-sport

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Group discussing shared literature

knitting circle · chess club · debating society · corporate board · symphony orchestra

Family

football, team, foot, ball, footed, footer, footing, footwork, balls

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