Soccer teams only find success if they are operating together like a well-oiled machine. For that to happen, all 11 players on the pitch must be playing their positions correctly. While formations will change the responsibilities of individual players, there are important positions for each team. Below is a breakdown of what defenders, midfielders, and …
Footwear for soccer players is extremely important. Not everyone has a ton of money to spend on the most expensive cleats available. Fortunately, it is not always a requirement to spend big money to get a great soccer cleat. In fact, there are plenty of great options for under $100 that are available right now. …
Looking at professional soccer players gives a lot of athletes at all levels inspiration to be the best they can be. As cliché as that sounds, it is impossible to be a top-level pro soccer player without training the right way. Hard work and dedication plays a considerable role, and the great thing about soccer …
The history of soccer has produced some exciting matches over the years. Whether it be international competition or club battles, a few stand out from the rest. This is a look at the 15 best soccer matches of all time. 1. Argentina – England, 1986 World Cup If there is one match everyone talks about …
For as popular as the sport of soccer is around the world, one common question many people have is just how big a soccer field is. Unlike many sports, not everything is as formal as a person might think, even at the highest levels. What is the size of a soccer field? FIFA officially has …
One of the quickest ways to know if a person is from North America is to listen for the word “soccer” when they are talking about the popular sport. The same sport that is called football, or even association football, ended up with a different name in only a relatively small area of the world. …
Adidas has been one of the leaders in soccer cleats for quite some time. Soon after officially launching, the Adidas Samba became the first soccer cleats on the market with a molded multi-side rubber sole. Shoe technology has advanced quite a bit since those early days, but Adidas has remained a significant player. There are …
There are challenging aspects of just about every sport imaginable. In soccer, people may initially think that it is easy to get into, and there is no denying that. However, one could make the case that it is the hardest sport in the world to master fully. What are some of the reasons why it …
No matter what level of soccer a player takes part in, warming up is an essential start for any practice or match. Without a proper warm-up, the body is much more susceptible to injury, and a player is also not going to be as sharp as they would like. Not everyone enjoys the warm-up process, …
Soccer is one of those sports that just about everyone plays at one point in their life these days. They might not stick with it too long past their youth, but there will always be those who really gravitate towards the game and will not go as far as possible athletically. Learning the game of …
