Let’s take a trip down memory lane to the days of clay graphics, quirky voice lines, and the unstoppable force that was the "Melonheads."

The "Backyard" part of the title isn't cosmetic. Playing on the field meant navigating wrecked cars and oil slicks. The Rooftop field had no out-of-bounds—the ball bounced off billboards and air conditioning units. You had to learn the geometry of each level to win. This turned soccer into a smash-bros style arena brawler.

Looking back at the roster today is a fascinating trip through soccer history. The game featured the icons of American soccer at the time:

That game would sell millions. Until then, we have the 2001 original.

Backyard Soccer: MLS Edition typically refers to the classic 2000 video game