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Kick around about all things soccer; explore football's storied history, current events in the soccer sphere, the intricacies of the game and more.
Christian Pulisic: The Next-in-Line?. Top Story - July 2018.
When you consider the footballers that have graced the US Men’s National Team in recent years, their star players have rarely stood out anywhere other than in the US. The likes of Clint Dempsey, Jozy Altidore, Freddy Adu, Jermain Jones, etc., graced European football, and whilst all of them were seen as the best the US has to offer, none of them set the world alight.
By Jack Dixon8 years ago in Cleats
Best Soccer Bars in NYC
Americans are no strangers to sports fanaticism. But for many years, soccer has taken a very limited, secondary role in the hearts of American fans. Instead, the United States largely invested their interests in football (the American kind), basketball, and baseball. But now, the number—and intensity—of soccer fans is rapidly growing, with soccer expected to overtake baseball in overall popularity in just the next few years.
By Nicola P. Young8 years ago in Cleats
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
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
Somers Wins Section One Title With Thrilling 1-0 Victory Over Pearl River
On Saturday afternoon, the third seeded Somers Tuskers took to neutral ground at Lakeland High School for the Section One, Class A Soccer Final versus the top seeded Pearl River Pirates. Eighty six minutes passed before either side gave any ground as each team thrilled on equal footing. But it would be the Tuskers who literally put their heads together and got the game’s only leg.
By Rich Monetti8 years ago in Cleats
Songs, Scarves, and "Allez, Allez, Allez"
If you follow football, or soccer as its known in the US, you almost undoubtedly watched the UEFA Champion's League Final match on Saturday (26th May 2018) between the favorites Real Madrid and the underdogs Liverpool FC. And if you follow football and didn't watch it— well, shame on you.
By Rhys Morgan8 years ago in Cleats
10 Best Soccer Blogs Every Fan Should Follow. Top Story - May 2018.
I haven't always been into soccer. I grew up watching baseball with my dad, and was a die-hard Yankees fan for a long time. He was never really into soccer, so I didn't care about it much. Once I got into high school though, I had a lot of friends who were really into the game and so, like any impressionable teenager, I got into it too. I'm glad I did though, because now I'm a huge fan of the sport.
By Ringo Mendoza8 years ago in Cleats
Best Motivational Soccer Quotes to Remember Before a Game
GODDAMN THIS WHITE SUPREMACIST PATRIARCHY! But God bless the United States women's national soccer team. They've won three Women's World Cups, including the first one; and four Olympic gold medals (including the gold medal from the first time it was an Olympic event). They're why I still play soccer to this day.
By Chica Reyass8 years ago in Cleats
