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Reviews of products, accessories, and resources for the soccer fan inside all of us.

Your Guide to Buying the Best Soccer Cleats
Pro soccer players spend around 90 minutes on the field. They run around to kick the ball while protecting their feet from getting hurt. This thing makes soccer cleats an essential part of a soccer player’s kit.
By Goal Kick6 years ago in Cleats
The 9 Best Soccer Clothing Brands
When it comes to the game of soccer; aside from talent, attitude, and determination; the right athletic clothing is a must for being number one. Things like mobility, comfort, and durability are just a few reasons how properly made apparel can impact a soccer player's game. Now, add in extras like sweat technology and climate protection, and you have yourself what the best soccer clothing brands on the market offer to those constantly looking forward to the greatest show on Earth—The World Cup.
By Jus L'amore7 years ago in Cleats
The 10 Best Built-In Shin Guards
Shin guards are an essential part of many athletes' uniforms. Whether you're playing soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, or any number of other sports, you'll need to choose a set of shin guards that will be best for you and your game. Shin guards are especially important in soccer, as you'll likely be kicked, the ball will fly wildly into your legs, and you could find yourself battling opponents for control of the ball at any given moment. Not only do you need shin guards, but you also need your shin guards to fit you properly (and avoid moving during gameplay), so that you can avoid worrying about anything other than getting that ball into the net.
By Wendy Knight7 years ago in Cleats
10 Best Female Soccer Player Autobiographies
Women have made incredible strides on getting closer to equality in the last few decades, and it feels empowering to see happening, but it's not easy to be a female athlete. While things are undoubtedly getting better, we're still not a point where the little girl who wants to be an Olympic athlete gets the same amount of attention as the little boy who has the same dream gets. If we look at a later stage of an athlete's early life, women's sports often don't get the same amount of attention as men's sports do.
By Trish Gilmore7 years ago in Cleats
10 Gifts for Soccer Moms
Ahhh youth soccer... those were the days. I'll never forget the first uniform I wore that was my own: A red uniform, far too large for my five-year-old body (the number escapes me at the moment). The "red team" would score zero goals that season—with the lone exception of an own goal. Seriously. That's a true story. Our only goal, for an entire season, was an own goal—and if you don't believe me, then just ask my mom. She'll tell the same old tale; but speaking of whom, she was the real MVP that season.
By Sean Reis7 years ago in Cleats
Best Gear for Liverpool Fans
I'd be lying if I said that Liverpool football wasn't on my mind all day, every day. As a former soccer player with bad knees, I can't get on the field as much as I once did, but I still have to get my soccer fix one way or another. I've opted to do this by literally watching as many Liverpool FC games as humanly possible. Being that I'm from the United States, it's difficult to see them live, but on the weekend I'll get up bright and early just to catch my favorite team in action.
By Connor Brighton7 years ago in Cleats
Best Gifts for Real Madrid Fans
If it wasn't for the sport of soccer, I don't know what I'd do. It's captivated me in so many different ways—as a player, a fan, and even a youth soccer coach. Soccer, football, or whatever you want to call it, breeds some of the most passionate and supportive fans across the world. While the US itself isn't necessarily the most soccer-centric, there are still a number of hardcore fans, like myself, who enjoy the game at its very core.
By Brad Gould7 years ago in Cleats
Best Gifts for David Beckham Fans
A lot of people say I look David Beckham. I really don't know why, maybe it's my ripped core or my luscious head of hair, but I cannot begin to tell you just how many times I've been mistaken for the former Manchester United star.
By Brett Tortorello7 years ago in Cleats
The 10 Best Gifts for Arsenal Fans
There is no doubt that enthusiasts of the Premier League are some of the most passionate fans not only when it comes to soccer, but global sports as a whole. While the league boasts a plethora of legendary clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United, perhaps the most polarizing team is the London-based Arsenal squad.
By Connor Brighton7 years ago in Cleats
The 10 Best Sleeve Shin Guards
Excluding a roundhouse kick to the groin, I'm not sure anything hurts more than a soccer cleat to the shin. After playing soccer for many years, I'm proud (or, not proud, not really sure) to say that I've sustained plenty of bumps and bruises on my dang shins. Retroactively speaking, I probably should have gotten some higher quality shin guards, or at the very least, shin guards that didn't constantly fall down my legs.
By Brad Gould7 years ago in Cleats
Best Gifts for Chelsea Fans
You don't have to be from London, England to have a passion for the Blues, but every fan should possess some Chelsea gear to represent their love for the professional football club. Winning is something that the Chelsea football club has grown accustomed to. Thus, you should settle for nothing less of a win when shopping for the Chelsea fan fanatic in your life!
By Gregory DeSantis7 years ago in Cleats
The 10 Best Ankle Shin Guards
Our ankles are fragile. As much as we may train and try to prevent injury, our ankles are always fragile. They're also sensitive, and they don't have nearly as much fat or muscle to protect them as other parts of our bodies. Fortunately, whether you're concerned about injury or just avoiding discomfort, there are a lot of ankle guards that you can pair with your favorite shin guards.
By Brad Gould7 years ago in Cleats