Cristiano Ronaldo, arguably one of the greatest soccer players in history, certainly in the top three, at any rate, has had a truly stellar career in top-flight soccer. A career spanning two decades certainly helps a player’s overall stats, but Ronaldo has a scoring record that many teams are envious of, let alone individual players. …

Assist In Soccer: An Overview Something that professional and amateur soccer players alike know: it isn’t just about the goal. The player who gets the assist is critical to the point, as well. But, what is an assist and how does it work? We’ll go through everything you need to know in this article. What …

The goalkeeper can be the most important position in any soccer team, the last line of defense, the difference between success and failure.  An at times lonely position that requires self-belief, consistency, and focus, the skills needed to be a top-level goalkeeper are varied and complex. And through understanding your role within the team, and …

Although many of us may have stood on the sidelines of our child’s or sibling’s soccer match and handed out orange slices at halftime, there is so much more to live soccer than that. Soccer is a profitable sport around the globe, and stadiums have been built as monuments to the game. However, fans may …

So you want to improve your defending skills? Like with most things in life, practice makes perfect, and by following the tips below you too could become a world-class defender. Being a defender can be a poisoned chalice at times, the smallest mistakes can be punished mercilessly. And because defenders usually work as part of …

Over the last decade, discussions surrounding the vast FIFA series have proven to be divisive. Much of the recent debate has been about the perceived focus on the Ultimate Team and its ability to make EA Sports significant revenues through in-game purchases For the purpose of this article, I felt it important that I looked …

There is no shortage of strange sports terms floating around, and one you may be less familiar with is what’s known as a brace in soccer. It isn’t something that the players wear to help support their legs or the name of a certain set piece that players would need to brace themselves for. In …

Major League Soccer has grown up fast. What started as a league playing in borrowed football stadiums has evolved into a world-class collection of purpose-built cathedrals. In the early years, some MLS teams also played in baseball stadiums and venues shared with other sports like NFL, CFL, and college teams, which often led to less …

There are so many weird facts about soccer that it’s hard to only choose 20. However, after looking through 100s of random facts around soccer, these were the most fascinating. Here are 20 random soccer facts that you probably didn’t know before. 1. The Name Soccer Originated In England. While being most associated with the …

Average Soccer Player Height and Its Impact on the Game Height is something that plays a role in just about every sport out there. It’s especially true for contact sports, as players are going up against others who might have some type of physical difference that gives them an edge. Height in soccer varies quite …