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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.
The Spanish Connection
Think back to the summer; Chelsea had just signed Alvaro Morata for £58m from Real Madrid, a new club record. This sparked a lot of speculation: was Cesc Fabregas going to provide the same assists that he provided to Diego Costa previously? But no, instead it was Cesar Azpilicueta providing the majority of assists.
By Interesting Stories9 years ago in Cleats
The All Time Greatest Matches in Soccer History
We all know how thrilling and nerve wracking soccer matches are—especially when your favorite team goes head to head with your most hated team. Serious things can really go down. Either watching it live or through the television, you'll acquire the same feelings all throughout the game. Rage, joy, or even anxiety, soccer comes with so many mixed emotions, the sport is basically playing with everyone's heart. Yes, it's that serious. If you're not a fan of soccer, there's no way you can understand.
By C.C. Curtis9 years ago in Cleats
Tell-Tale Signs That You Grew Up Playing Soccer
Anyone who grew up playing soccer knows that there are a plenty of struggles when it comes to playing any sport, let alone one that involves a ton of running, weird tan lines, and suicide drills. But to combat this all, it also provides a built-in family.
By Leanna Davis9 years ago in Cleats
Reasons Why Soccer Is Better than Baseball
Baseball is an old school sport that it started way back in America around the 1800s. The sport basically consists of two teams, a ball, a bat, and gloves. Yes, there is other equipment and gear other than those three, and this just goes to show that you need a lot to play baseball. Unfortunately, right? What sport can possibly consist of less equipment? Oh, I know—soccer! Only the best sport ever, because in order to actually play soccer, you need a ball... that's it. Hell yeah, that's it, because soccer is all about physical strength and skills, something that a sport is all about.
By George Nekilan9 years ago in Cleats
Important Lessons Learned Coaching Soccer
There's something magical about coaching young kids in a soccer team—kids who want to be the next Mia Hamm or Beckham. Soccer is a beautiful game, and when you're the one teaching kids the principles of that game, it's hard not to feel a bit honored.
By Iggy Paulsen9 years ago in Cleats
Reasons Why Soccer is Better than Football
Known as both soccer and football, soccer is an amazing, international sport that's loved by millions of adoring fans. As unique as this sport is, it comes with colorful and friendly fans, skillful players, and fair games that make it difficult not to love. Not to mention that soccer is an exciting game to watch both on the television and live in a giant stadium.
By Rachel Blanchard9 years ago in Cleats
Inspirational Soccer Quotes for Girls to Always Know
Ever since She's the Man, the world has started to take notice of girls who want to be taken seriously as soccer athletes. The truth is that women's soccer just doesn't get the same amount of attention and respect that regular old men's soccer does—and it can be very disheartening to be a girl in the game as a result.
By Iggy Paulsen9 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 Schneider9 years ago in Cleats
