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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
Craziest Fans in World Football
The meaning of the term "crazy" has loosened a bit in recent years, especially when it comes to sports. The same could be said for a lot of words that have been repackaged by the world of athletics. Think about it, sports have rebranded: sick, nasty, filthy, and even disgusting, to refer to players or plays that are tremendous or incredible.
By Jesse Kinney8 years ago in Cleats
Best Soccer Cleats For Goalkeepers
For a position as important and unique as the goalkeeper, it is crucial to look into equipping yourself with the best gear, especially cleats. Finding the right pair of cleats for your position can seem tricky, but it only takes a few steps: discover the best style for performance, test the fit, and consider the brand.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Cleats
Soccer vs Football
When people hear the word football, what comes to mind? Well, people in the United States would think about big men running to each other, but in pretty much every other country people think of men kicking around a ball. It would make sense for people to call it football since you use your feet. If we are going to understand why the U.S calls it “soccer”. We need to know where the sport first started.
By Miguel Flores8 years ago in Cleats
When Was Soccer Invented?
We all know that soccer is an international sport that's loved by a wide range of people from different cultures and countries. Even though it's either called soccer or football in certain countries, it's still the exact same sport with the same concept and regulations. We know the basic rules of soccer and some of us know a few of the cool tricks they pull off on the field. While some of us enjoy playing the sport, the majority of us lose our minds when watching it on television or live in the stadium. We root and cheer for our beloved teams, curse out the other teams, and even become life-long friends with some of the people who love the teams as much as we do.
By C.C. Curtis8 years ago in Cleats
