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Kick around about all things soccer; explore football's storied history, current events in the soccer sphere, the intricacies of the game and more.
Best College Soccer Teams in the World
Collegiate sports are great for athletes, students, and sports fans alike. They provide an outlet for competition, an exciting entertainment option, and a great method of exercise. And at the Division I level, soccer can be intense—for both college athletes and fans. So whether you're looking to play or watch, you'll want to be in the know about the best college soccer teams you should be keeping your eye on.
By Nicola P. Young8 years ago in Cleats
Evolution of the Soccer Cleat
You might take a pair of soccer cleats for granted, yet the history of soccer cleats is pretty diverse and interesting. In this brief article, we'll look at the evolution of the soccer cleat and some of today's best options. Whether you are in the market for a pair of soccer cleats or simply curious about these odd shoes, you'll find a lot of interesting details.
By Stephen Cleary8 years ago in Cleats
Somers Wins Section One Title With Thrilling 1-0 Victory Over Pearl River
On Saturday afternoon, the third seeded Somers Tuskers took to neutral ground at Lakeland High School for the Section One, Class A Soccer Final versus the top seeded Pearl River Pirates. Eighty six minutes passed before either side gave any ground as each team thrilled on equal footing. But it would be the Tuskers who literally put their heads together and got the game’s only leg.
By Rich Monetti8 years ago in Cleats
Songs, Scarves, and "Allez, Allez, Allez"
If you follow football, or soccer as its known in the US, you almost undoubtedly watched the UEFA Champion's League Final match on Saturday (26th May 2018) between the favorites Real Madrid and the underdogs Liverpool FC. And if you follow football and didn't watch it— well, shame on you.
By Rhys Morgan8 years ago in Cleats
10 Best Soccer Blogs Every Fan Should Follow. Top Story - May 2018.
I haven't always been into soccer. I grew up watching baseball with my dad, and was a die-hard Yankees fan for a long time. He was never really into soccer, so I didn't care about it much. Once I got into high school though, I had a lot of friends who were really into the game and so, like any impressionable teenager, I got into it too. I'm glad I did though, because now I'm a huge fan of the sport.
By Ringo Mendoza8 years ago in Cleats
Best Motivational Soccer Quotes to Remember Before a Game
GODDAMN THIS WHITE SUPREMACIST PATRIARCHY! But God bless the United States women's national soccer team. They've won three Women's World Cups, including the first one; and four Olympic gold medals (including the gold medal from the first time it was an Olympic event). They're why I still play soccer to this day.
By Chica Reyass8 years ago in Cleats
Five of the Best Young Talents in English Football
With the 2018 World Cup now one month away, football fans from all four corners of the globe will be keeping an eye on the brightest young talent. International football’s biggest competition tends to attract plenty of hype and transfer activity after the tournament will be rife. We’ve looked at five of English football’s future stars; all of these men could light up the World Cup in the years to come…
By Patricia Sarkar8 years ago in Cleats
Reasons Why You Should Buy Authentic Soccer Jerseys
Replicas jerseys are cool and, with some slight differences, look pretty close to the real jerseys. They're less of a hassle, since they require less care as an authentic might, but why settle for something that is, in essence, fake? They may be far from inexpensive, but what the authentic jersey holds in personal value outweighs all other opinions under this conundrum: replica or authentic? The latter is probably something you would much rather not wear, possibly other than for soccer games. All true sports fans, soccer's included, know that nothing quite beats owning a piece of the real thing from their favorite sport. It's much like having a signed football, or baseball bat. Authentic jerseys are simply priceless in of themselves.
By Johnson Bernard8 years ago in Cleats
Best Transfers in World Football
It's hard to imagine some of the players that have been transferred in football. Sometimes a team's hands are tied by a superstar that wants a new challenge or wants to play for their childhood team. Sometimes bigger clubs just make ludicrous offers that cannot be rejected. Whatever the scenario, iconic and immensely talented footballers have been changing teams for decades. Not all of them have found success with different teams, but a lot have left legacies that will remain forever. Here are the ten best transfers in world football history, which are the ones that shook the foundation of world football and have people still talking about them today.
By Connor Brighton8 years ago in Cleats
Soccer vs Football
When people hear the word football, what comes to mind? Well, people in the United States would think about big men running to each other, but in pretty much every other country people think of men kicking around a ball. It would make sense for people to call it football since you use your feet. If we are going to understand why the U.S calls it “soccer”. We need to know where the sport first started.
By Miguel Flores8 years ago in Cleats
When Was Soccer Invented?
We all know that soccer is an international sport that's loved by a wide range of people from different cultures and countries. Even though it's either called soccer or football in certain countries, it's still the exact same sport with the same concept and regulations. We know the basic rules of soccer and some of us know a few of the cool tricks they pull off on the field. While some of us enjoy playing the sport, the majority of us lose our minds when watching it on television or live in the stadium. We root and cheer for our beloved teams, curse out the other teams, and even become life-long friends with some of the people who love the teams as much as we do.
By C.C. Curtis8 years ago in Cleats
