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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.
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
Five of the Best Young Talents in English Football
With the 2018 World Cup now one month away, football fans from all four corners of the globe will be keeping an eye on the brightest young talent. International football’s biggest competition tends to attract plenty of hype and transfer activity after the tournament will be rife. We’ve looked at five of English football’s future stars; all of these men could light up the World Cup in the years to come…
By Patricia Sarkar8 years ago in Cleats
Reasons Why You Should Buy Authentic Soccer Jerseys
Replicas jerseys are cool and, with some slight differences, look pretty close to the real jerseys. They're less of a hassle, since they require less care as an authentic might, but why settle for something that is, in essence, fake? They may be far from inexpensive, but what the authentic jersey holds in personal value outweighs all other opinions under this conundrum: replica or authentic? The latter is probably something you would much rather not wear, possibly other than for soccer games. All true sports fans, soccer's included, know that nothing quite beats owning a piece of the real thing from their favorite sport. It's much like having a signed football, or baseball bat. Authentic jerseys are simply priceless in of themselves.
By Johnson Bernard8 years ago in Cleats
Best Transfers in World Football
It's hard to imagine some of the players that have been transferred in football. Sometimes a team's hands are tied by a superstar that wants a new challenge or wants to play for their childhood team. Sometimes bigger clubs just make ludicrous offers that cannot be rejected. Whatever the scenario, iconic and immensely talented footballers have been changing teams for decades. Not all of them have found success with different teams, but a lot have left legacies that will remain forever. Here are the ten best transfers in world football history, which are the ones that shook the foundation of world football and have people still talking about them today.
By Connor Brighton8 years ago in Cleats
