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Emily Boyd GK/Fitness and Food Enthusiast
A 5'9" GK from Seattle, Washington, Boyd attended Nathan HS. She was a 1st All-Metro League player and played for CrossFire Premier Club in the ENSL. At California Berkley for her Senior year, her college accolades include that she was 2014 Pac12 All-Freshmen team, 2x Pac12 All-Conference 2nd team, 2nd team All-American. Boyd is the all-time leader in 26 Career shoutouts, and fourth in program history to make 200 saves with 216 saves in career total. Boyd had spent time with the US U20 Women's National Team's in the World Cup test run in preparation for the 2016 U20 Women's World Cup. She has also spent time in the US U15, U18, WNT's. At one time she was selected as 1 out of the 16 players for a 4-day National GK training camp in December of 2014. During the Summer in her college years, she joined the Seattle Sounders (women) in the WPSL. Since she is from Seatle Emily has looked up to Hope Solo the legendary Gk for the US Women's National Team and Seatle Reight(2013-2016) NWSL and Seattle Sounders Women WPSL Elite. It may be possible that she may have seen Hope in person. Boyd would get drafted by the Chicago Red Stars in the second round 15th overall pick in the 2018 NWSL College Draft. Towards the start of the 2018 NWSL season, the Chicago Red Stars would sign Emily Boyd.
By John McKeon8 years ago in Cleats
Top Indoor Soccer Shoes of 2018
There are plenty of reasons to play indoor soccer that are beneficial to not just soccer players, but anyone who wants find a fun, sports-driven hobby. If you already play in an indoor soccer league, you know what I'm talking about and have experienced those benefits firsthand. Whatever your relationship with indoor soccer is, having the best gear will only help your chances of success. With fewer players than traditional soccer, dribbling and speed become much more important. Having the top of the line indoor soccer shoes will only help your game and make you a force on the pitch.
By Connor Brighton8 years ago in Cleats
10 Nutrition Tips for Soccer Players
Sports and nutrition go hand-in-hand, especially soccer. Soccer is a rigorous game where the ball rarely stops moving. Even if it goes out of play or the goalkeeper makes a save, players move to get into whatever position the next play calls for. Considering a soccer match lasts over 90 total minutes, players need immense stamina and endurance to stay fresh until the end.
By Jesse Kinney8 years ago in Cleats
These 12 Soccer Training Products Will Take Your Game to the Next Level. Top Story - April 2018.
With so many soccer training products on the market, how do you know which are the best for your game? We have discovered the best training products that will transform your ability on the field. From GPS trackers that provide feedback, to training masks that will improve your endurance and strengthen your respiratory muscles, we've got it all.
By Stephen Cleary8 years ago in Cleats
Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Soccer Shin Guards
Choosing the right soccer shin guards is just as important as choosing the best soccer cleats. As a soccer player, you don't get much protection, so when it comes to choosing your equipment, you should take it seriously!
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Cleats
Best Shin Guards With Ankle Protection
If there's one thing Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have in common, other than being two of the best players in the world, it's that every defender is looking to stop them by any means necessary. Sure, they may have a few other things in common, but this one may be the most important. Both Ronaldo and Messi have seen their fair share of horror tackles and fouls, and have thankfully avoided major injury so far in their careers. It's just a fact of soccer: the most talented players garner the harshest challenges.
By Jesse Kinney8 years ago in Cleats
Best Lightweight Shin Guards
When it comes to soccer, we have to wear the best gear and protection that will benefit our performance on the field. Especially protection. Like the majority of sports, the chances of a player getting hurt is pretty high, such as soccer. It's one of the things every soccer player experiences. These players are literally barbaric on the field, so getting injured is expected at every match. But the only way to prevent getting hurt is by wearing the ideal protection, like shin guards. Since our legs are doing all the work and getting the impacts from the soccer ball and other players, our shins can easily get beaten up. That's why all players should wear shin guards, to protect yourself from a soccer injury.
By George Nekilan8 years ago in Cleats
8 Reasons Why You Should Wear Carbon Fiber Shin Guards
Just like almost every other sport, it's so easy for players to get injured by anything. From falling to the impacts from players, it's not surprising that many athletes get hurt in the midst of games. It's possible for them to get all bruised up or even get a broken limb. That's why it's certainly required for all players to wear proper gear to avoid getting injured while playing. And a sport that so many players get hurt playing is soccer. Since soccer is all about impressive footwork, you bet there will be legs getting injured on the field left and right. It's something soccer players experience all the time. This is why they should be wearing shin guards to protect their legs from impact from the ball as well as players!
By C.C. Curtis8 years ago in Cleats
NWSL Expansion Tracker: April 2018 Edition. Top Story - April 2018.
The NWSL, the third attempted professional women's soccer league, has started in its 6th season in 2018—the longest ever compared to its processors WUSA 2000-2003 and WPS 2008-2011. Despite the Boston Breakers folding after a failed attempt to get a buyer, the league has proven to become more stable long term thanks to the backing of the USSF and Canadian soccer association on the allocated player rule, and A&E 25 percent equity stake in the league which, in recent years, has gained a lot of interest for ownership groups mainly from MLS looking to expand into NWSL. Utah Royals FC, the newest club to enter the NWSL after FCKC, ceased operations for financial reasons, shifting the league's focus on big markets that have strong ownership groups with MLS ties
By John McKeon8 years ago in Cleats
Richest Female Soccer Players
There is always a lot of debate surrounding sport. None more than the most popular sport in the world, soccer. The most common debates involve questions like: who arethe best players in the world? Who are the fastest players in the world? What are the best teams in the world? One aspect that is not up for debate however, is the richest members of the soccer world. That is in black and white. Each player takes home a sum of money from their team, sponsors, endorsements, etc. Some of these players are more fortunate than others and earn enough to be considered the richest female soccer players in the world.
By Jesse Kinney8 years ago in Cleats
7 Reasons You Need to Try Custom Insoles in Your Soccer Cleats
Custom insoles in any shoes you wear automatically bring more comfort. Whether you have foot problems or you're looking for a more comfortable feel when wearing any of your shoes, insoles are your best bet to achieve those. They're usually made out of the best quality for maximum cushioned comfort that many of us seriously need—especially for sports. If you play nearly any sport, you're always going to be on your feet. Running, sprinting, jumping, etc., your feet will soon grow tired and feel very uncomfortable. And it's worse when you're feeling this way in the midst of a game and there's another hour left.
By George Nekilan8 years ago in Cleats
