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10 Things Every Soccer Player Knows & Hates
There are some things every soccer player thinks to be annoying by playing the game day in and day out. These things don’t make playing soccer any less enjoyable; however, they are pet peeves that come with the sport. Any soccer player can relate to sweaty shin guards, aggressive opponents, and that one teammate that steals the back seat on the away bus every time. There are so many different things that come with playing soccer on the field and off the field that we just can’t stand. Here is the top list of things every soccer player knows and hates.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Cleats
How to Break in Soccer Cleats and Make Them More Comfortable
From a former athlete's perspective, I relate to the struggle of breaking in new shoes. Wrestling, track, and lacrosse, as you would probably expect, all have significantly different ranges of shoe-wear, and it is prudent to recognize that—even among football, soccer, and lacrosse—the cleats are specified to their sport. Going shoe shopping in the summer and winter of every year, I walked up and down the aisles of Sport's Authority looking at the range of athletic shoes I would need for the year, and I would always find that lacrosse cleats were directly next to the soccer cleats. Every so often, I would pick one of the soccer cleats up instead, trying them on and walking around the store—shopping in its most organic form. I found that, well into practice sessions preceding the season, I would eventually hit a comfortable stride, but I would always wind up wearing them out by the end of the year. Had I known these tips to break in soccer cleats, I would have saved myself a number of ice baths and been on the field like a flash of lightning well before game time.
By Ryan Whitaker7 years ago in Cleats
Why Soccer Players Dive & How To Do It Yourself
The recently finished FIFA World Cup has resurfaced an age-old question in the beautiful game—the question of why soccer players dive. Why do the best soccer players in the world risk their global reputation by resorting to cheating when nothing stays hidden from cameras in the modern game? The answer is not so simple, and we will try to explore why soccer players dive, as well as the complex art of diving.
By Ringo Mendoza7 years ago in Cleats
10 Best Soccer Cleats for Ball Control
If there's one aspect that all the greatest soccer players have shared throughout the years, it's impeccable ball control. You can't reach the highest levels of soccer without being able to dribble, pass, and shoot at high speeds. All of those skills may seem disconnected from one another, but when you trace them back to their roots, they all stem from the ability to handle the ball creatively and efficiently.
By Connor Brighton7 years ago in Cleats
Reasons Why Soccer Players Swap Their Jerseys
I've been an avid FIFA player for as long as I can remember, and became truly invested in following professional soccer after the 2010 World Cup. Landon Donovan scoring that last-minute goal against Algeria is what converted me to full-time fan status, and I mean, how could it not? I knew most of the rules and understood the tactics and strategies employed (not to brag, but I was pretty good at FIFA), but there was always one aspect I didn't quite know fully. After every major soccer game, I would see soccer players swap their jerseys with the opposing team and would always wonder why.
By Jesse Kinney7 years ago in Cleats
The Rise of Eden Hazard
“With his flair and swagger Eden Hazard has been thrilling his supporters for some time now,” and rightly so. Eden’s flicks and tricks have led to him winning it all in England, with the biggest of them all, the Premier League, twice.
By Interesting Stories7 years ago in Cleats
"Can We Join You Guys?". Top Story - August 2018.
Soccer, the most beautiful sport in the world, has gained an outstanding popularity here in the US over the last decade. It's also one of the simplest, yet, most complex sports known to athletes. It only consists of a ball, a goal, and the willpower to improve. Over the past few weeks, I've been hearing the statement, "Soccer is a rich, white kid sport." Me being an African-American who enjoys playing soccer, can both, support and combat this statement.
By Mark Howard7 years ago in Cleats
Clarke’s Corner: LUFC Rant or Rave, Sometimes Both
The look on Frank Lampard’s face after Derby’s 4-1 drubbing pretty much sums up the Mighty Whites' start to the season. Not only have Bielsa’s boys got rival championship managers quaking in their boots, they have somehow convinced me it is a good idea to get all my LUFC views out in the open. What you can expect from this weekly article are my thoughts and opinions on all the latest Leeds United results, transfers, and on goings down at Elland Road. So, without further ado, let's press on.
By Ryan Clarke7 years ago in Cleats
Who Is Maurizio Sarri?
Chelsea started life under a new Italian manager with an impressive 3–0 win away at Huddlesfield on Saturday, which, for many Chelsea fans, came as a surprise, as Sarri indicated that it would take three months for "Sarri Ball" to integrate into the new system at Chelsea.
By Callum Cook8 years ago in Cleats
The Takeaway: What We Learnt from the Premier League's Opening Weekend
Number one: The new boys are going to have to step it up. The three promoted sides had their first taste of Premier League action on Saturday. Wolves were able to pull out a 2–2 home draw against a ten-man Everton, but Cardiff and Fulham both suffered 2–0 defeats in their season openers.
By Will Luckett8 years ago in Cleats
