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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.
Reasons Why Soccer Is Better than Baseball
Baseball is an old school sport that it started way back in America around the 1800s. The sport basically consists of two teams, a ball, a bat, and gloves. Yes, there is other equipment and gear other than those three, and this just goes to show that you need a lot to play baseball. Unfortunately, right? What sport can possibly consist of less equipment? Oh, I know—soccer! Only the best sport ever, because in order to actually play soccer, you need a ball... that's it. Hell yeah, that's it, because soccer is all about physical strength and skills, something that a sport is all about.
By George Nekilan8 years ago in Cleats
Important Lessons Learned Coaching Soccer
There's something magical about coaching young kids in a soccer team—kids who want to be the next Mia Hamm or Beckham. Soccer is a beautiful game, and when you're the one teaching kids the principles of that game, it's hard not to feel a bit honored.
By Iggy Paulsen8 years ago in Cleats
Reasons Why Soccer is Better than Football
Known as both soccer and football, soccer is an amazing, international sport that's loved by millions of adoring fans. As unique as this sport is, it comes with colorful and friendly fans, skillful players, and fair games that make it difficult not to love. Not to mention that soccer is an exciting game to watch both on the television and live in a giant stadium.
By Rachel Blanchard8 years ago in Cleats
Inspirational Soccer Quotes for Girls to Always Know
Ever since She's the Man, the world has started to take notice of girls who want to be taken seriously as soccer athletes. The truth is that women's soccer just doesn't get the same amount of attention and respect that regular old men's soccer does—and it can be very disheartening to be a girl in the game as a result.
By Iggy Paulsen8 years ago in Cleats
The Best Soccer Moments of 2017
2017 is coming to an end and with Boxing Day having just passed, it's time to look back on the year that was. In a year full of World Cup qualifiers and fantastic plays and moments throughout the year, here are the best soccer moments of 2017.
By Jacob Schneider8 years ago in Cleats
El Clasico: The Ultimate Showdown...
Growing up, my first memories of Spanish football and La Liga were in the 1996-97 season at the tender age of six years old, with my brother, watching the original Ronaldo wearing the ‘Blaugrana’ of Barcelona as he tore through defences at will.
By Steven Rao8 years ago in Cleats
Best Penalty Kicks of All Time
It takes an incredible amount of skill to score some of the best penalty kicks in soccer history. As some of the most exciting and nail-biting moments in soccer matches, spot kicks are a rare treasure to fans. Depending on both the talents of the penalty taker and the goalie, the chances of 50/50.
By Sherry Campbell8 years ago in Cleats
Barcelona's Greatest La Liga Memories at Vicente Calderón Stadium
Each Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona match is nothing close to boring. With fans on the edge of their seats, and some of the most intense energy in the stadium, we have narrowed down some of Barcelona's greatest La Liga memories.
By Sherry Campbell8 years ago in Cleats
The Beauty of Soccer
My parents always told me, “no hands,” so I would run around the front yard with my hands up saying, “no hands.” That was the moment I became a soccer player. Soccer has been a part of my life for 17 years. This sport is what I know best and I surrounded my life around it and it will always be a part of my life.
By Leslie Arietta8 years ago in Cleats
Real Madrid and Recent Success
Real Madrid has always been one of the best teams in the world and currently is the best. The rivalry that they have with Barcelona has always attracted millions of fans from around the world because of the level that these guys play at. After Zidane was made Real Madrid's coach, their game went to a whole new level. Real Madrid has won two consecutive Champions League titles in the last two years, an amazing feat because the Champions League contains the worlds best soccer teams.
By Tiago Souza8 years ago in Cleats
Best European Soccer Jerseys of 2017
Jerseys are important in sports, especially European soccer where the jerseys aren't just used to express the team's spirit, but to also promote corporate advertisements. Some may think this is ruining the sanctity of the uniform, however, when done right the best jerseys avoid looking like simple billboards. So, what are the best European soccer jerseys of 2017?
By Joseph Farley8 years ago in Cleats
