Just like it is in other sports, soccer has rules that define how players should play. In the course of a soccer match, you will notice the referee stopping the game and having it resume moments later. Why is this the case? The reason for the sudden stopping of the game can either be because of the need to take …
Quick Guide on Picking a Soccer Jersey Number
Did you know that a soccer jersey’s number means a lot to a soccer player? Yes, it’s not just about playing soccer, but also being confident of the number behind your jersey. Indeed, there’s a reason why you’ll never see a player with a jersey that doesn’t have a number at the back. That is why picking a soccer jersey …
15 TipsTo Get Recruited For College Soccer
Soccer in the United States is increasingly becoming a big deal. The success of American soccer players internationally is fueling a great interest in the sport. That is why there has been a massive investment in college soccer. Upcoming players want to emulate the achievements of those who have gone before them at a professional level. Just like any other …
Is Juggling a Soccer Ball Helpful or Important At All?
One of the questions that soccer enthusiasts ask themselves is whether juggling a soccer ball is important or helpful at all. If you love the sport of have some knowledge about it, you’ll bear me witness that it requires a lot of skills for one to become a professional. These skills are diverse and require a considerable amount of effort …
When Is It Too Late to Become A Professional Soccer Player?
Just like it is for many things, you’ll find that there’s a time when becoming a professional soccer player is easier than other times. For a sport like soccer where the level of competition is too high, becoming a professional player requires you to meet certain requirements. While anyone can work hard to enter into the expert player category, what …
8 Reasons Why Soccer Players Don’t Go to College in Europe
Did you know that soccer players don’t go to college in Europe? Well, this has been the case for a long time now. The history of European players entering the world of soccer at a tender age and graduating to become professionals without ever stepping into college is a well-known fact. This is quite interesting, especially if you compare it …
How Long Does It Take To Be Good At Soccer?
Life has taught me that nothing just happens! As a soccer fan, I acknowledge that it takes time to become good at it. Ask the best players of the game out there and they will confidently tell you that it doesn’t happen by sudden flight. Rather, it takes a lot to master the skills to be successful in the sport. …
How Often Professional Goalkeepers Change Their Gloves?
Goalkeeping gloves are by far the most essential equipment for any goalkeeper in soccer. Every professional has a few pairs of gloves sitting in their kit bags. The reason for keeping extra gloves is to have separate pairs for training purposes. Soccer is a sport that is followed by billions around the globe. Professional soccer players are treated by fans …
When Does The Referee Stop The Clock in a Soccer Game?
As a long time soccer enthusiast, I have always thought about why the clock in soccer games seem to never stop. It might be something hard to understand for fans of other sports like Basketball and American Football where there countless rules that talk about how time should be managed during the game. So, when does the referee stop the …
Why The Best Soccer Players Wear 10? The Sacred Number
The jersey #10 gives prestige, class, sense of superiority to the players that wear it. It is probably the most respected number in the history of soccer. I remember when I was only 11 years old and my coach decided to give me the 10. I felt like it was a prize for me, everyone even congratulated me for having …