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How the Fuck Are We Winning This?
Part 1: The Manager The Barcelona players had finally managed to get their captain off Louis’s star striker after the former had essentially attempted to murder the latter with his god awful tackle. Immediately he was over to the fourth official. "Is he gonna get sent off then?"
By Joseph Hart-Winks7 years ago in Cleats
How Soccer Cleats Should Fit
Your soccer cleats should fit like a natural extension of your feet. With your feet being your most valuable asset on the field, you'll want to be sure they are comfortable, secure, and even safe. Wearing ill fitting cleats can harm more than just the game; it can ultimately lead to injury, as well. Complete range of motion is a must, as is flexibility. From the shape of your cleats to the placement of your laces, you have to consider several factors before you commit to a soccer shoe.
By Brad Gould7 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 Porterson7 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 Gould7 years ago in Cleats
Best Soccer Goalies of 2018
If you were to rank soccer positions by importance, where would goalie place among the 11 players on the pitch? One should assume that goalie would be somewhere near the top of that list. Though it is the last line of defense from scoring by the other team, the performance, speed, and dexterity of the goalie determines whether or not the goal is ultimately scored. A good shot stopper is the last man back for a team when all else fails. Though the scoring process in soccer may seem to be the least sophisticated and the simplest in team sports, proper goaltending can make it quite difficult. As a truly global sport, it comes with no surprise that there is a great wealth of goaltending talent around the world to consider, especially in the World Cup this past year. While people will knock heads over things like the greatest goalkeepers of all time, it is a bit more productive to consider some of the most impressive soccer goalies of 2018.
By Fred Eugene Park7 years ago in Cleats
Best Soccer Balls for Juggling
If you can juggle a soccer ball or are looking to learn to juggle, there are many soccer balls that can help you do just that. In fact, the secret in juggling is not necessarily in the ball, but in your skills. It is all about alternating feet, using high knees as well as your dominant foot to kick the ball high in the air, and finding ways to control the ball in the air so it doesn’t hit the ground. To do all this, you’ll need the perfect soccer ball for juggling that keeps its air retention, holds its shape, and lasts a long time as you move up the field towards the goal.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Cleats
Best Premier League Signings of 2018-19 so Far
Riyad Mahrez (Leicester City → Manchester City) The Algerian winger has been an integral member for the Citizens. Despite a slow start at the beginning of the season, he seems to have found his place in Guardiola’s system, especially on the defensive side. Pressing and ball recovery are parts of his game that were always underrated but he has massively improved this season. According to Skysports, Mahrez is recovering possession of the ball on average, 7 times per 90 minutes which makes him the number 1 player in this category among City players. Offensively, he looks to have regained to confidence from his Leicester City days, although that was to be expected. With an in-form Mahrez, the Citizens can expect great things this season.
By Yannis Kanga7 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 Springer7 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. Westling7 years ago in Cleats
Best Soccer Players of 2018
Every year, soccer players across the world break new records for scoring and goalkeeping. It can be hard to judge what players are truly the "best," as soccer is truly a team sport, and each position carries its own unique weight. There are a number of soccer players of 2018 who stand a cut above the rest, however, as scorers, keepers, and team leaders.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Cleats
