Chicago’s skyline isn’t the only thing lit up this year — the Fire’s payroll is burning hot, too. At $20.8 million in base salaries (and $23.1 million guaranteed), they’re the 4th-highest-spending team in MLS, right behind money-laden giants like LAFC and Atlanta United. But the real question isn’t how much cash they’re shelling out — …
If money really could buy happiness, Austin FC fans might still be waiting for the receipt. With a payroll north of $15.6 million in guaranteed compensation, the Verde and Black sit middle-of-the-pack in MLS money talk — 22nd in the league, to be exact. That puts them behind the league’s lavish spenders like Inter Miami …
The number 5 is one of the most important in the sport of soccer, it has often been worn by legends of the game that have excelled in both defensive and midfield positions. The number is most commonly used to represent a central defender, with them often partnering with the number 4 player in the …
If you’ve been keeping up with things here on SoccerPrime.com, you’ll already be aware of our latest miniseries documenting some of the lesser-known squad numbers in global soccer. So far, we have covered a range of numbers such as 12, 13, and 19; today we will continue to count upward by looking at the number …
Welcome back to another edition of our latest miniseries documenting some of the best players to have worn some of the less iconic jersey numbers in soccer. We have already covered a wide range of numbers, including 12, 13, and 19, with us looking at seven soccer players to have worn the number 16 today. …
As mainstream soccer jersey numbers go, there is no number less seen on the field than the number 13. There are a variety of reasons why this is the case, first relates to the fact that it is traditionally reserved for a team’s second-choice goalkeeper who is usually a player that isn’t seen very much …
Choosing the best ankle braces for soccer can be a difficult task with so many options to choose from. Protecting your ankles before playing soccer can be one of the most important things you can do. Picking up a severe ankle injury could put you out of action for a long time. In some extreme …
When you’re young playing sports like soccer can be one of the best ways to build your strength and make friends and is something that I would encourage all children to get involved with if it is an activity that you think they’ll love. You may not think that kitting out your toddler in the …
Just like having sore ankles, heel pain is a common problem for soccer players of all ages and abilities. Injuries of any kind can prove to be major issues for those wanting to play soccer regularly, with some heel-related injuries keeping people out of action for months. This doesn’t always need to be the case, …
In the good old days, soccer players would line up from number 1 (the goalkeeper) up to number 11 (the striker), and if you weren’t in the starting eleven, you’d at best be on the substitutes bench. As the goalkeeper was designated the number 1 jersey, it would then go to the right back at …
