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Reviews of products, accessories, and resources for the soccer fan inside all of us.
The 10 Best Soccer Balls for Beginners
The wrong ball can make your first day at soccer practice ten times harder. Learning to play soccer is a fantastic pursuit, but it's never easy to learn to play a new game. It's important to put yourself in the best position to succeed.
By Brad Gould6 years ago in Cleats
Best Goalkeeper Gloves Under $100
It takes a different breed of individual to want to play the goalie position. It’s not natural to want to stand in front of someone kicking a ball at you at extremely high velocity. The keeper’s gloves are the first and best line of defense, protecting the hands, along with the wrist, elbow, and shoulder joints.
By James Porterson6 years ago in Cleats
Best Soccer Balls for Training. Top Story - November 2018.
Soccer, like any sport, has gone through an evolution over the years. The game has become faster, as have the players, and the soccer ball itself has evolved as well. The best soccer balls for training are the same ones that are the best for playing the game.
By Brad Gould6 years ago in Cleats
Best Women's Goalkeeper Gloves
As much as we'd all like to admit that there are no gender gaps in our modern world, even the popular sport of soccer depicts that there still are. Just consider the wage gap between US Men's soccer players and the female team (which has won for championships) for instance.
By Alicia Springer6 years ago in Cleats
Best Soccer Balls Under $50
There are many high quality soccer balls under $50 that you wouldn't even believe were purchased at such a bargain. A good quality soccer ball has proper, machine stitching, good air retention that will allow the ball to stay firm throughout an entire practice or game, and a solid form that stays put no matter how many times it gets kicked around the field. But you don't need to spend a fortune to get those features. If you’re looking for a ball under $50 that will last a long time, one might just be under your feet.
By Morgan E. Westling6 years ago in Cleats
Best Cleats Under $50
Coming across heavy duty cleats under $50 can be hard. After all, most people are going to want cleats that don't just get them through the soccer or football season, but instead provide longevity for many years to come. Yet, when sports come into play, there's no telling how long cleats will last.
By Alicia Springer6 years ago in Cleats
The Best Selling Men's Soccer Shin Guards in 2018
You risk serious injury in the world of sports, if you do not have the right gear for your game. You wouldn't wear soccer cleats for baseball or ice skates for tennis. In any sport, there is critical equipment needed for either safety or performance, and one such item in soccer is the shin guard. Protecting one's shins from being kicked and other impact damage, the shin guard is an indispensable piece of gear; and when fitting for shin guards, it is important to consider a number of properties to see which guards will work best for you. Like any critical sportswear item, shin guards are available from a variety of companies with a litany of different features for enhanced comfort, protection, moisture wicking, and performance. When it comes down to the best selling men's soccer shin guards for 2018 though, this gear is in a league of their own.
By Fred Eugene Park6 years ago in Cleats
Best Shin Guards for Indoor Soccer. Top Story - October 2018.
We've all heard horror stories of broken fibulas during intense soccer games. That's why players, from youth age to the pros invest in quality shin guards to protect their legs. Shin guards for indoor soccer are easy to find, because shin guards used in soccer will be the same for both outdoor soccer and indoor soccer. Regardless of where you play, every soccer player needs the same protection. Soccer shin guards are used to protect soccer players not only from the soccer ball, but most importantly, from other player’s feet. While indoor soccer may be less risky because players aren’t wearing spiked cleats, you’ll still want protection on your shins from possible kicks.
By Morgan E. Westling6 years ago in Cleats
Nike Cleats-Raised On Concrete Colour Way Review
Inspired by the creativity and ball control forged in the small-sided game, the Raised on Concrete pack brings the energy of the court to the pitch. I will go through all the cleats that have endorsed this colour way, and rate them out of 10 on how they look.
By Hannah Lawrence6 years ago in Cleats
Best Soccer Cleats for Defensive Midfielders
When soccer players prepare for the season, they have many options to choose from when it comes to soccer cleats. Some of the main things they will consider in their ultimate decision will include the comfort of the shoe, how lightweight they feel when wearing them, the stud configuration and what traction it brings, and how these cleats will increase their performance on the field. Defensive midfielders may be looking for cleats that allow them to run fast and kick far. Here are some of the best soccer cleats for defensive midfielders.
By Morgan E. Westling6 years ago in Cleats
Best Nike Soccer Cleats of 2018
Much like any other major sport, the game of soccer is always advancing and setting new standards for the future. As new stars raise to amazing heights and test the boundaries of their equipment, players and manufactures look for solutions to problems both old and new. Unsurprisingly, the item receiving the majority of research and development is, perhaps, soccer shoes. Being such a specialized type of footwear, designers are always looking to make adjustments and improvements to provide shoes that are comfortable, supportive, and allow the player to maintain effective ball control while still following the latest styles. As the elites of this beautiful game find and solve the issues that plague them, this innovation is, in turn, filtered down to the public to help the young stars of tomorrow and enthusiasts alike improve their game and fitness. There are few major sportswear firms in the world that are as massive as Nike, who are known for making products for nearly every sport around. As such a driving force in the sports footwear industry, it comes as little surprise that Nike offers some of the best cleat designs available. Below are the 10 best Nike soccer cleats for 2018.
By Fred Eugene Park6 years ago in Cleats
