If you think of famous French exports, you’ll probably think of great wine, great restaurants, and great bread, but French soccer players are easily on a par with all of these. Over the decades, France has produced and invariably exported some of the world’s greatest soccer players. Every great team invariably has a French player …
In 1919, Leeds United was formed to be the team that represents West Yorkshire. Throughout the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s, Leeds United was a staple team in the First Division league. In 1992, they were part of the inaugural season of the Premier League, where they stayed until 2004. They were then relegated, only returning …
As the top league in Germany, the Bundesliga has many fans from all over the world tune in for matches. There are a few dominant teams at the top of the table seemingly every year, with one team standing out far and above the rest. Each year, the competitiveness of the league improves. Knowing how …
Once upon a time, the role of fullback was the least desirable position on the soccer field, often allocated to the least gifted players on a team. In fact, there’s even a joke about being a left-back, with the punchline of being left-back (in the locker room). It’s a poor pun at best, but it …
Given that the Italian national flag is Green, White, and Red, you could be forgiven for wondering why the Italian national soccer team plays their home internationals in a blue jersey. Many nations use their national flag to at least some degree when choosing their jersey colors, but Italy stands out from the crowd in …
West Ham has long been associated with developing outstanding soccer players, supplying some of the best soccer players in the English leagues. Renowned for their superb youth teams, West Ham has always produced technically superb players, with many home-grown youngsters making their way into the England team. Several members of the only England team to …
In 1878, the Everton Football Club was formed. It has remained a staple at the highest levels of English soccer since then, with only four seasons spent in relegation. Everton is an institution in English top-flight football, holding second place on the record chart for the longest continuous playing team and third place in the …
Red Bull has somewhat quietly turned into one of the biggest names in sports team ownership. What started as a bit of a passion project has turned into a very successful venture for the brand in general. How Many Soccer Teams Does Redbull Own? Red Bull owns four soccer teams in four different countries. They …
You may be forgiven for thinking that Australia isn’t known as a powerhouse of world soccer, and to be fair, you’d be right. Cricket and rugby are more popular sports in the land down under, but while the Socceroos may not have always had the best team around, individually they have produced some superb soccer …
Heading into the weight room is just as important for soccer players as hitting the pitch to practice plays and passing drills. Many amateur soccer players may overlook the gym, but rest assured that professional soccer players do not. We know all the machines and exercise options can be overwhelming, so here’s a list of …
