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Why It Can Be Intimidating to Be a Female Football Fan
The World Cup is here and I, a female, am loving it. Despite almost all of my girl friends showing little to no interest in the proceedings, I have unashamedly watched several hours of match-play every day for the past fortnight. But having no one interested enough to discuss it apart from my dad has made me think about the position of women in football.
By Lucy Tansell8 years ago in Cleats
Best Soccer Cleats for Playing in the Rain
With the World Cup currently happening in Russia, we begin to wonder how these players got there in the first place. They trained their whole life for this moment. To score a goal in front of millions of fans and viewers around the world, they had to start from the beginning. That means learning everything from scratch.
By C.C. Curtis8 years ago in Cleats
4 Signs That Point to Soccer's Continued Growth in the United States. Top Story - June 2018.
With news breaking that 2018 World Cup TV rankings in the United States have dropped as much as 44 percent since the 2014 World Cup, it would be reasonable to conclude that soccer may not be on the rise as was once believed. What this number doesn’t take into account is the fact that Brazil, the host country of 2014, is in a much more similar time zone to the United States than Russia, this year's host. More obviously, in 2014 the USMNT not only was in the tournament but was highly competitive, making it out of the group stage. Ultimately, the TV ratings shouldn’t be considered a major factor towards soccer’s growth in the US. Instead, what should be considered are these four signs that point toward substantial growth for soccer moving forward.
By Robert Bernstein8 years ago in Cleats
Croatia: The Least Surprising Dark Horses of Russia 2018
Croatia’s 3-0 win over Argentina in their second World Cup group game may have come as a shock to many in the footballing world, but to those who have kept a keen eye on the recent performances, the scoreline would have been the perfect example of how well they can play.
By Patrick Hollis8 years ago in Cleats
It Began With Dinho
During my childhood, I heard many kids talk about their sports idols! I heard the names like Derek Jeter, Lebron James, Tom Brady, Tiger Woods, Michael Phelps, Floyd Mayweather, and to me at the time, these amazing athletes never stuck with me for some odd reason. Now, out of all these amazing athletes, only one stuck for me, and his name was Ronaldinho! Now, many people are going to read this and say, "well of course dude, you were probably a soccer fan," but that actually wasn't the case. I knew of soccer obviously but I had never played or watch the sport as a fan. To me the sport that stuck when I was young kid was basketball, but the only thing I truly knew about it professionally was that Michael Jordan was in Space Jam and he was a freak of nature. Now, that being said, I never got to witness this phenom play live, only got to hear about how amazing he was, and got to see some clips of him in the playoffs. So, that wasn't so affectionate to me because I hadn't experienced it during my time.
By David Puca8 years ago in Cleats
Best College Soccer Teams in the World
Collegiate sports are great for athletes, students, and sports fans alike. They provide an outlet for competition, an exciting entertainment option, and a great method of exercise. And at the Division I level, soccer can be intense—for both college athletes and fans. So whether you're looking to play or watch, you'll want to be in the know about the best college soccer teams you should be keeping your eye on.
By Nicola P. Young8 years ago in Cleats
Evolution of the Soccer Cleat
You might take a pair of soccer cleats for granted, yet the history of soccer cleats is pretty diverse and interesting. In this brief article, we'll look at the evolution of the soccer cleat and some of today's best options. Whether you are in the market for a pair of soccer cleats or simply curious about these odd shoes, you'll find a lot of interesting details.
By Stephen Cleary8 years ago in Cleats
Best Cleats for Soccer in 2018
On the soccer field, nothing is more important to a player than their cleats. Not just any cleats will work. Many soccer players around the world will share that the soccer shoes they use are key to their success on the field, like the best soccer cleats for wide feet. Every player can agree that a high quality pair of cleats can be a game changer. From Adidas to Nike, and brands alike, finding a high quality pair of cleats, AKA soccer shoes, is essential on game day. In addition, getting the right pair of cleats to help control the ball, firmly plant into the ground, and assist with fast paced change of direction the game demands is all part of the process in choosing the right shoe.
By Salvador Lorenz8 years ago in Cleats
