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The 10 Best Gifts for Arsenal Fans
There is no doubt that enthusiasts of the Premier League are some of the most passionate fans not only when it comes to soccer, but global sports as a whole. While the league boasts a plethora of legendary clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United, perhaps the most polarizing team is the London-based Arsenal squad.
By Connor Brighton7 years ago in Cleats
The 10 Best Sleeve Shin Guards
Excluding a roundhouse kick to the groin, I'm not sure anything hurts more than a soccer cleat to the shin. After playing soccer for many years, I'm proud (or, not proud, not really sure) to say that I've sustained plenty of bumps and bruises on my dang shins. Retroactively speaking, I probably should have gotten some higher quality shin guards, or at the very least, shin guards that didn't constantly fall down my legs.
By Brad Gould7 years ago in Cleats
The Richest Team in History
They went from punishing teams to the point where they were seen as dirty to losing so badly that the oft-used cliche: «The Laughing Stock Of The League» was theirs from appx 2005 — present. In fact, during the past several years there was a little talk that their performance had gotten so bad that the team wouldn’t be able to support itself and would have to relocate and start over again.
By Matthew Evans7 years ago in Cleats
Best Gifts for Chelsea Fans
You don't have to be from London, England to have a passion for the Blues, but every fan should possess some Chelsea gear to represent their love for the professional football club. Winning is something that the Chelsea football club has grown accustomed to. Thus, you should settle for nothing less of a win when shopping for the Chelsea fan fanatic in your life!
By Gregory DeSantis7 years ago in Cleats
The 10 Best Ankle Shin Guards
Our ankles are fragile. As much as we may train and try to prevent injury, our ankles are always fragile. They're also sensitive, and they don't have nearly as much fat or muscle to protect them as other parts of our bodies. Fortunately, whether you're concerned about injury or just avoiding discomfort, there are a lot of ankle guards that you can pair with your favorite shin guards.
By Brad Gould7 years ago in Cleats
10 Must Haves for Youth Soccer Players
Once upon a time, I was a youth soccer player, going from league to league and annoying the crap out of my parents in the process. Throughout my young playing career, there were tons of things I wish I did differently. Mostly, when it comes to preparation.
By Connor Brighton7 years ago in Cleats
Can Sunderland Come Back?
Relegation from the Premier League in the 2016/2017 season saw Sunderland placed in the second tier of English Football, the championship. A few of the clubs better players left during the summer, including Whabi Khasri and Fabio Borini, both on loan before securing permanent moves away. After sacking David Moyes and bringing in Simon Grayson, in hopes of getting promoted straight back to the Premier League, he actually became Sunderland's shortest serving manager, being hired on the June 29 and being sacked on October 31, following a 3-3 draw with Bolton Wanderers. The following week, we saw Robbie Stockdale take charge and the Black Cats succumb to a 1-0 defeat to Middlesborough.
By Potential Punts7 years ago in Cleats
The Best Gifts for Soccer Players
If there's one thing soccer fans love, it's a good soccer-based gift, whether that be quality merchandise from their favorite team, the latest version of FIFA, or some high quality, long lasting training gear. This makes it easy to shop for soccer lovers, as you have a ton of great gifts for soccer players that any fan is sure to love, which you can also personalize most of the time with their favorite teams, brands, merchandise, and other things that soccer players tend to have at least somewhat strong opinions on. To that end, here are just a handful of the great options you have to gift to the soccer lover in your life.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Cleats
The Best Workout Gear for Soccer Players
While soccer remains one of the world's most popular sports, there is, no doubt, an overall lack of talent in the US. This can be attributed to the simple fact that it just doesn't maintain the same levels of popularity in America that it does throughout the rest of the planet. Sports like American football, basketball, and even baseball have all trumped soccer in terms of demand and staying power.
By Brad Gould7 years ago in Cleats
Best Slip-In Soccer Shin Guards
Shin guards are some of the most important pieces of soccer gear for any player, be it for those just starting out as a young player or a seasoned professional. That said, there are a lot of different options when it comes to shin protection, so it is vital to know how to choose soccer shin guards for you. But undeniably, one of the best, most convenient, and most popular guards in shin protection are slip-in soccer shin guards because they offer an easy protection option that doesn't take up too much space in your soccer bag.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Cleats
10 Things Every Travel Soccer Player Needs to Have
Being a travel soccer player has been a huge part of my life since I was six years old. I've played on a variety of leagues throughout my life, and even into my early 20s, I'm still going strong. Currently, I'm in a travel club team, and let's just say we're dominating.
By Ringo Mendoza7 years ago in Cleats
