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Best Soccer Cleats for Bad Knees. Top Story - September 2018.
Let's be honest, most new players could probably use general tips for buying soccer cleats, and it's important to remember that even the best soccer players get injured from time to time. Whether the result of a medical condition, a specific injury, or simply too many years on the field, bad ankles and knees are an all-too-common ailment for soccer players. Thankfully, today's technology has allowed some of the largest soccer cleat manufacturers to design and produce footwear specially designed to reduce the strain soccer puts on your legs. Here are some of the best soccer cleats for bad knees to ensure you remain comfortable and effective on the field.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Cleats
Knockerball Is Bubble Soccer at Its Best
There is a new trend that is rising and it is called Knockerball. Yes, it is an extravaganza of fun that has many people talking and wanting to participate in. Knockerball is bubble soccer at its best, and it guarantees pure fun. Oh yeah, it is also considered to be exercise that is very challenging to many fitness enthusiasts.
By Bazooka Teaches7 years ago in Cleats
The 10 Most Hilarious Soccer Mom Memes
They are plenty of hilarious soccer mom memes gracing the internet these days that makes us want to get together and talk about memes. Soccer moms come in many different varieties, but the ones that come to mind that many find to be meme worthy are the white suburban-driving moms that are very passionate about their children playing soccer. Their whole life, seemingly, revolves around their children’s school and extra-curricular activities. In fact, for some of these soccer moms, sitting on the side of the soccer field is a middle-aged woman’s weekly social event. Some of them participate way too much in the game, while some of them care only about drinking on the sidelines with friends. Here are some of our favorite memes that mock the idea of being a professional soccer mom.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Cleats
Best Shin Guards for Soccer Goalies
While soccer goalies are required to have some specialized equipment, such as a unique jersey and goalie gloves, there are actually no particularly specialized shin guards for soccer goalies. Instead, the goalie should look for whatever shin pads or guards are most comfortable for their own body and playing style. Like any good soccer shin guards, goalie shin guards should be lightweight, breathable, and not restrict movement or comfort in any way. As goalies are prone to some pretty rough contact with the ball, it is important for them to have commensurate body, knee, shin, and ankle protection. Here are some shin guards well-suited to the needs of a goalie.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Cleats
Is Romelu Lukaku as Good as Didier Drogba?
After 104 Premier League goals in 224 games, Romelu Lukaku equalled Didier Drogba's league goal haul. However, it took the Ivorian 30 games more, leaving them both with just less than 0.5 goals a game. The Ivorian has 54 league assists, whilst Lukaku has 35. These stats show that Drogba was a slightly better creator than Lukaku, but Lukaku's finishing is his slightly superior talent.
By Potential Punts7 years ago in Cleats
Most Comfortable Soccer Cleats of 2018
Whether you're a recreational weekend player or preparing for the 2022 World Cup, you deserve to enjoy playing soccer. This enjoyment often comes down to what type of boots you have on. Uncomfortable pairs of cleats can really drain your energy and dampen your effectiveness on the field. With that in mind, here are the most comfortable soccer cleats on the market this year. Whether you're interested in a classic kangaroo leather boot or something modern and high-tech, any of these pairs of shoes will ensure you're still standing at the end of the game.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Cleats
Liverpool off to Record Start!. Top Story - September 2018.
After wins against West Ham, Crystal Palace, Brighton and Leicester City, Liverpool are actually off to the best start they've ever had to a Premier League season, much to the shock to many football fans around the world. The 2018/2019 season got off to a flyer for Liverpool, with a 4-0 routing of West Ham, before being followed with a 2-0 away win at Selhurst Park. A 1-0 win at home against Brighton, thanks to a Mohammed Salah goal, proceeded the record-securing game, a 2-1 win against Leicester City.
By Potential Punts7 years ago in Cleats
10 Things Every Soccer Player Knows & Hates
There are some things every soccer player thinks to be annoying by playing the game day in and day out. These things don’t make playing soccer any less enjoyable; however, they are pet peeves that come with the sport. Any soccer player can relate to sweaty shin guards, aggressive opponents, and that one teammate that steals the back seat on the away bus every time. There are so many different things that come with playing soccer on the field and off the field that we just can’t stand. Here is the top list of things every soccer player knows and hates.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Cleats
How to Break in Soccer Cleats and Make Them More Comfortable
From a former athlete's perspective, I relate to the struggle of breaking in new shoes. Wrestling, track, and lacrosse, as you would probably expect, all have significantly different ranges of shoe-wear, and it is prudent to recognize that—even among football, soccer, and lacrosse—the cleats are specified to their sport. Going shoe shopping in the summer and winter of every year, I walked up and down the aisles of Sport's Authority looking at the range of athletic shoes I would need for the year, and I would always find that lacrosse cleats were directly next to the soccer cleats. Every so often, I would pick one of the soccer cleats up instead, trying them on and walking around the store—shopping in its most organic form. I found that, well into practice sessions preceding the season, I would eventually hit a comfortable stride, but I would always wind up wearing them out by the end of the year. Had I known these tips to break in soccer cleats, I would have saved myself a number of ice baths and been on the field like a flash of lightning well before game time.
By Ryan Whitaker7 years ago in Cleats
Why Soccer Players Dive & How To Do It Yourself
The recently finished FIFA World Cup has resurfaced an age-old question in the beautiful game—the question of why soccer players dive. Why do the best soccer players in the world risk their global reputation by resorting to cheating when nothing stays hidden from cameras in the modern game? The answer is not so simple, and we will try to explore why soccer players dive, as well as the complex art of diving.
By Ringo Mendoza7 years ago in Cleats
10 Best Soccer Cleats for Ball Control
If there's one aspect that all the greatest soccer players have shared throughout the years, it's impeccable ball control. You can't reach the highest levels of soccer without being able to dribble, pass, and shoot at high speeds. All of those skills may seem disconnected from one another, but when you trace them back to their roots, they all stem from the ability to handle the ball creatively and efficiently.
By Connor Brighton7 years ago in Cleats
