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The 10 Best Ankle Shin Guards
Our ankles are fragile. As much as we may train and try to prevent injury, our ankles are always fragile. They're also sensitive, and they don't have nearly as much fat or muscle to protect them as other parts of our bodies. Fortunately, whether you're concerned about injury or just avoiding discomfort, there are a lot of ankle guards that you can pair with your favorite shin guards.
By Brad Gould7 years ago in Cleats
10 Must Haves for Youth Soccer Players
Once upon a time, I was a youth soccer player, going from league to league and annoying the crap out of my parents in the process. Throughout my young playing career, there were tons of things I wish I did differently. Mostly, when it comes to preparation.
By Connor Brighton7 years ago in Cleats
Can Sunderland Come Back?
Relegation from the Premier League in the 2016/2017 season saw Sunderland placed in the second tier of English Football, the championship. A few of the clubs better players left during the summer, including Whabi Khasri and Fabio Borini, both on loan before securing permanent moves away. After sacking David Moyes and bringing in Simon Grayson, in hopes of getting promoted straight back to the Premier League, he actually became Sunderland's shortest serving manager, being hired on the June 29 and being sacked on October 31, following a 3-3 draw with Bolton Wanderers. The following week, we saw Robbie Stockdale take charge and the Black Cats succumb to a 1-0 defeat to Middlesborough.
By Potential Punts7 years ago in Cleats
The Best Gifts for Soccer Players
If there's one thing soccer fans love, it's a good soccer-based gift, whether that be quality merchandise from their favorite team, the latest version of FIFA, or some high quality, long lasting training gear. This makes it easy to shop for soccer lovers, as you have a ton of great gifts for soccer players that any fan is sure to love, which you can also personalize most of the time with their favorite teams, brands, merchandise, and other things that soccer players tend to have at least somewhat strong opinions on. To that end, here are just a handful of the great options you have to gift to the soccer lover in your life.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Cleats
The Best Workout Gear for Soccer Players
While soccer remains one of the world's most popular sports, there is, no doubt, an overall lack of talent in the US. This can be attributed to the simple fact that it just doesn't maintain the same levels of popularity in America that it does throughout the rest of the planet. Sports like American football, basketball, and even baseball have all trumped soccer in terms of demand and staying power.
By Brad Gould7 years ago in Cleats
Best Slip-In Soccer Shin Guards
Shin guards are some of the most important pieces of soccer gear for any player, be it for those just starting out as a young player or a seasoned professional. That said, there are a lot of different options when it comes to shin protection, so it is vital to know how to choose soccer shin guards for you. But undeniably, one of the best, most convenient, and most popular guards in shin protection are slip-in soccer shin guards because they offer an easy protection option that doesn't take up too much space in your soccer bag.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Cleats
10 Things Every Travel Soccer Player Needs to Have
Being a travel soccer player has been a huge part of my life since I was six years old. I've played on a variety of leagues throughout my life, and even into my early 20s, I'm still going strong. Currently, I'm in a travel club team, and let's just say we're dominating.
By Ringo Mendoza7 years ago in Cleats
Meet FieldWiz: The Soccer Tracker That Helps Optimize Your Team's Performance. Top Story - January 2019.
Over the past several years, the landscape of sports—both professionally and recreationally—has drastically changed. This can be attributed to two huge shifts in the culture: a new reliance upon analytics and data, and the corresponding technology that comes with it.
By Connor Brighton7 years ago in Cleats
Must Read Books About the World Cup
It is estimated that 3.4 billion viewers worldwide watched the 2018 World Cup, and it really comes as no surprise. Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world, and the World Cup is a quadrennial matchup where countries come together to compete for the title of best international soccer team in men’s soccer. Books about the World Cup have been written to commemorate this historical event, give knowledge on how it all works, and inspire fans and novices alike to get involved in the camaraderie that the World Cup can create. If you’re looking for a soccer book to read, these books are excellent choices.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Cleats
The 10 Best Books for Fans of Women’s Soccer
While there is a plethora of soccer books on the market, the vast majority focus almost entirely on men's soccer. While women's soccer was organized much later on a national and international pitch, it has proven to be just as entertaining and inspiring as its counterpart. Its star players; like Mia Hamm, Abby Wambach, and Hope Solo; are certainly no less compelling. That's why books for fans of women's soccer provides readers unique insights onto these players and their journeys.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Cleats
