With soccer being a sport that has fewer points scored than many other sports, it’s understandable why scoring a goal is such an exciting event worthy of celebrating. While strikers might be used to scoring, there’s always a massive buzz about finding the back of the net. For some players, scoring a goal is a …
In a team game like soccer, some players inevitably have more skill than others, but thanks to there being eleven players on each team, it’s the sum of the parts that’s most important. A well-trained, organized team can, and often do, emerge victorious over a team that, on paper, at least, should be winning easily. …
One of the greatest strengths of a soccer team is its cohesion, with 11 players working together towards a common goal. It’s why a team that’s full of great individual players can become truly exceptional. The group becomes more potent when the individuals work together as a team. You can see the results for yourself, …
Egyptian soccer hero Mohamed Salah has become one of the most sought-after players in world soccer. Thanks to a scoring record at Liverpool that’s drawn admiring glances from every top club in the world, the Egyptian international is now one of the most important players in the Premier League. It’s not all been plain sailing, …
For those who think formations and tactics don’t make a difference, try playing a lone striker against a formation that has a five-person defense; it’s not going to be easy. Picking the correct formation to counter an opponent is just one of the tools a manager must make use of if they’re going to win …
Soccer is one of the most resilient sports around; it’s also one of the most accessible; all you need is a ball and somewhere flat to play it. From kids playing soccer in a car park to the biggest soccer stadiums in the world, everyone can play the sport of kings. A soccer game rarely …
The number 2 jersey is most commonly associated with the right-back position in soccer. Long before modern managers started using two full-back positions for a more attacking lineup, the right-back was often considered the least glamorous role on the soccer pitch. Be sure to vote for your favorite soccer player wearing the #2 jersey at …
The number 3 position in soccer is usually reserved for the left back. However, it’s not set in stone, as there have been several world-class central defenders and even defensive midfielders who have taken the number. Some of the best defenders in history have proudly worn the number three throughout their careers, making the left …
While US soccer may not be the most popular or wide-reaching in terms of its global interest, its status has been slowing each year since its inception. Over the seasons some of the best players in the world have played in the MLS to experience what playing in front of the famous US supporters is …
There’s something solid-looking about a lineup with five defenders in it; you’d assume that with five players to get past, the opposition would have their work cut out for them. And to a certain extent, you’d be right. The primary worry with a five-person defense is that it can either be too defensive or so …
