10 simple soccer footwork drills

Read more
All equipment FIFA lacrosse soccer soccer ball soccer goal soccer rebounder soccer tournament training
The Best Female American Soccer Players

The Best Female American Soccer Players

While soccer is a growing sport in the United States, it continues to lag behind Europe and South America when it comes to the development of the game, and few American male soccer stars have yet to emerge.

With the women, though, it has been different, and the USA has established itself as the most international team of all, with four World Cups (including in France this year), four Olympic gold medals, and eight regional CONCACAF Championships to their name.

Tagged: soccer
Who are the best soccer players in the world currently?

Who are the best soccer players in the world currently?

One of the most debated topics in football is who the best players in the world are? Everybody will have their views and prejudices, formed in part by where they live, who they support, and who they have seen them play, either live or on television. 
There can be no definitive list. However, here are three suggestions for players that would, at least, make the shortlist for many.
Tagged: soccer
Famous Soccer Player Numbers

Famous Soccer Player Numbers

Numbered shirts were first worn in professional soccer by Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday in 1928. At that time, the numbers 1 to 11 were assigned to starting players according to their position on the field, with substitutes, which were not allowed until 1965, given higher numbers. 

Fixed numbers given to each player, were first introduced during the 1954 World Cup. However, the practice of using 1 – 11 was not abandoned, in England at least, until the 1
Tagged: soccer
Rules of Soccer Explained

Rules of Soccer Explained

Soccer's rules and regulations are maintained and updated annually by an organization known as IFAB (the International Football Association Board). The board consists of eight members, four of which come...
Tagged: soccer
The Greatest Soccer Goals In History | Photo by Franco Monsalvo

The Greatest Soccer Goals In History

Like any low scoring sport, goals are what win soccer matches. Everybody has their own criteria when it comes to defining what makes a great goal. For some it can be a moment of individual brilliance by a gifted player, whilst, for others, it is the aesthetic of a team move that inspires them.

The context of a soccer match also counts. Whilst a great goal scored in a regular league can be memorable in its own right, one scored in a vital cup game, or in a championship decider has more weight because of its significance.

Tagged: soccer
Where is soccer most popular?

Where is soccer most popular?

In a 2018 study, 43% of the world’s population identified themselves as soccer fans, while more than 250 million people play the game on a regular, organized basis. The so-called “beautiful game” is the world’s most popular sport and shows no signs of slowing down, as it begins to make its mark in markets which have traditionally been resistant to its attractions. 
Tagged: soccer
The Best Soccer Video Games

The Best Soccer Video Games

While soccer is loved and played by millions, it is a sad fact that few people are any good at it. Even the best amateur players will never get to experience the pleasure of pulling on the colors of their favorite team or winning a trophy in front of an adoring crowd.
Tagged: soccer
Regulation Soccer Goal Sizes

Regulation Soccer Goal Sizes

It may come as a surprise to some to learn that soccer goals can vary in size and dimensions and that different soccer organizations have their own requirements when it comes to the goals used within their private leagues and age groups. Generally, goals used for youth or indoor soccer are not the same size as a standard soccer goal but are narrower and less tall.
Tagged: equipment soccer
Soccer Ball Sizes

Soccer Ball Sizes

Contrary to popular belief, soccer balls come in different sizes; there are five standard sizes in all, ranging from 1 to 5. The reason for that is that international soccer federations around the world are concerned with youth development, and to make sure that the size of balls they use are appropriate to the age and state of physical maturity of those playing the game.
Tagged: equipment soccer
Backyard Soccer Training

Backyard Soccer Training

The more you practice soccer, the better at it you will become. And while it is excellent to have organized coaching sessions with others, there is no need to have a group, or anybody else at all, if you want to develop your skills or improve the fundamentals of your game. 
Tagged: soccer training
Top Ten Soccer Players of the Last Decade

Top Ten Soccer Players of the Last Decade

While the history of football is littered with great players, those lucky enough to have watched soccer in the past decade have been spoiled for choice in terms of watching masters at work. In part this is because soccer is now a global game, so more and more people are getting the chance see these stars in action, with television audiences around the world showcasing their talents and feats every week throughout the season.
Tagged: soccer
The Best Female Soccer Players of All Time

The Best Female Soccer Players of All Time

The 2019 World Cup in France has shone the global spotlight on women’s football like never before, and the sport continues to grow in popularity, both in terms of participation, and spectators, as it continues to spread throughout the World. It has also encouraged more people to look back at the history of the game and to ask who have been the best women soccer players ever.

Tagged: soccer