I do not really know much about soccer.
I know a few things.  The neat thing about soccer is that only the goalkeepers are allowed to use their hands on the ball and only within the penalty area.  I use to play soccer as a kid.
Where did the sport originate?
It originated in Great Britain and spread from there!
Why do they call it football? Where did the term 'soccer' come from?
Same in Great Britain but it was referred to as association football.
That is interesting. I always get confused when I hear it referred to as football.
History of association football
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, can be traced to as far back as the ancient period in China (Han dynasty). The modern game of association football originates from cuju, an ancient Chinese football game, as recognized by FIFA. The formation of The Football Association was later implemented in London, England in 1863 based on multiple efforts to standardize the varying forms of the game. This allowed clubs to play each other without dispute and which specifically banned handling of the ball
List of NCAA Division I men's soccer career saves leaders
In association football, or soccer, a goalkeeper's primary role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring (moving the ball over the defended goal-line within the frame of the goal). This is accomplished by the goalkeeper moving into the path of the ball and either catching it or directing it away from the vicinity of the goal line. Within the penalty area goalkeepers are able to use their hands, making them (outside throw-ins) the