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24 Players I Think Should Be Called up for January Camp 2018
So here we are. 2018. A new year is always a chance at a new start, and for fans of the U.S. men's national team, the January camp represents a clean slate. We won't be going to the World Cup this year, but we have a chance to start putting the pieces of the puzzle together for 2022.
By Pete D8 years ago in Cleats
Biggest Soccer Scandals of All Time
Soccer (or football, internationally) is the most popular sport in the world. As such, it has a long, complex history, wrought with scandals and controversies from the Premier League to the FIFA World Cup. From game tampering all the way to murder, these are some of the biggest soccer scandals of all time.
By Taylor Markarian8 years ago in Cleats
Best Soccer Training Equipment for Your Team
Soccer is the world's game. Kids start playing soccer at young ages and some go on to have great careers in the sport. In order to become a great player, you need the best training equipment for soccer. This can be done with the best soccer training equipment on the market.
By Kevin Simpson8 years ago in Cleats
Best Soccer Goalkeeper Drills to Use
Goalkeeper is the most important position on the soccer field when you really think about it. An elite goalie can keep you in any game, even if the talent disparity is so wide where most think one team has no chance. You can control the game, if nothing passes you your team can't lose, it's that simple.
By Jake Pine8 years ago in Cleats
Best Soccer Goals of All Time
Soccer has a long and storied history, and with that history comes some of the most spectacular moments in sport. With the main objective of the sport being to put the ball in the back of the net, it's no surprise that some of these spectacular moments come in the form of jaw-dropping goals.
By Jacob Schneider8 years ago in Cleats
Biggest Premier League Upsets of 2017
Betting on soccer is a billion dollar industry, so it's safe to assume to biggest Premier League Upsets of 2017 cost many gamblers some serious money. It would be remiss of me not to mention the role sports gambling plays in the upset process, as what is deemed an upset is usually determined by odds set by sports books—both legal and illegal.
By Kevin Finn8 years ago in Cleats
Best Soccer Players of 2017
An amazing Boxing Day just passed, which means it's time to look back on the year that was in soccer. In a year full of World Cup qualifiers, fantastic plays, and incredible moments provided by the world's greatest players, let's countdown the best soccer players of 2017.
By Brad Gould8 years ago in Cleats
FIFA World Cup 2018: Group A Preview. Top Story - December 2017.
Russia The hosts will be desperate to impress this summer, having failed to get past the group stages in their last four appearances in the World Cup. The furthest Russia have gone is to the Quarter-Finals, doing so three times, but have not matched this feat since 1970.
By Dom Hynes8 years ago in Cleats
The Best Soccer Moments of 2017
2017 is coming to an end and with Boxing Day having just passed, it's time to look back on the year that was. In a year full of World Cup qualifiers and fantastic plays and moments throughout the year, here are the best soccer moments of 2017.
By Jacob Schneider8 years ago in Cleats
Essential Types of Soccer Balls Every Player Should Try
Every soccer ball is not alike, and depending on the scenario, there are a host of potential options. Being that the actual soccer ball is the most essential part of any soccer match, you're going to want to get this one right. More expensive doesn't always mean better, but a cheap ball can really hamper the liveliness of any competitive match.
By Joseph Farley8 years ago in Cleats
What is it with Cristiano Ronaldo?
He is, by his own admission, the greatest football player on the planet at this moment. Perhaps ever. Just to be clear, that’s unsourced, and in fact he might not hold that opinion of himself. But you can certainly imagine that he might.
By Simon Ward8 years ago in Cleats
Best Street Soccer Balls for Your Weekend Games. Top Story - December 2017.
Soccer (or football, depending on where you're from) is far and away the most popular sport in the world. It's incredibly simple and easy to understand, yet extremely difficult to master. Little equipment is required—not even soccer cleats—and the only mandatory element is the soccer ball itself. Because soccer can be played anywhere and by almost anyone, soccer balls have become more specialized to fit a particular environment.
By Amanda Stamper8 years ago in Cleats