2017 has been a transformational year for Manchester United. The team looks completely different from the side that finished a lowly sixth in last year Premier League. A lot of the credit for that transformation is the arrival of Nemanja Matic to the midfield. Chelsea let Matic go and have regretted that decision while United fans cheered the steal. Unfortunately […]
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Players look forward to new shoes every year. However, once you get a new pair of soccer shoes, it is important to remember that like all other shoes you need to break them in. When it comes to shoes for athletic performance, it is even more important to prepare your shoes before a live match. Here is a five step […]
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In yet another bad move, Barcelona is suing its former player for $10 million for breach of contract. FC Barcelona wants Neymar to return the bonus he took when he signed his five-year extension. The club also wants an additional 10% interest on the delay. “Barcelona have taken these actions in defense of their interests after Neymar’s contract was rescinded […]
» Read moreWith the 26th season of the English Premier League underway, we look at some of the top clubs and their expectations: Arsenal There was a lot of disappointment when Arsenal ended last season in fifth place and missing out on a place in the Champion’s league. However, that loss is less of a bitter pill to swallow after winning the […]
» Read moreWhen looking for a soccer ball, you will notice that you get cheap soccer balls and then you also get balls on the other side of the spectrum that are extremely expensive. There are good reasons for the large variance in pricing. It all depends on factors like size and environment. Here are some things to consider when buying soccer […]
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The typical amateur soccer player spends about two-thirds of the year playing soccer. However, the training does not end there, during the other months, players continue to train at different levels of intensity. Here is what the typical calendar looks like for a player: Pre-season training The point of early pre-season training is to get your body and mind ready […]
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One of the hallmarks of different soccer teams is their playing styles. You can immediately differentiate a Latin American or Spanish team from a German team just from the way they play. Here is a basic breakdown of how three different teams play: British Players from the UK are physical, quick and direct. It is a no-nonsense style of play […]
» Read moreIf you’re a parent who is new to the game of soccer, you might be wondering why youth soccer uniforms don’t have padding built in. You have probably seen footage of a soccer game, enough to know there is running and tumbling involved. Is this really a safer alternative to a contact sport like football? Actually, yes. In many respects, […]
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Unlike for soccer practice and matches, soccer tournaments are especially demanding. There can be as many as two to three games in a single day and you will need to be prepared for it nutritionally. Failing to do so can result in not being able to play effectively after the first one or two games. Here is a nutrition checklist […]
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Written by Soccer Garage As the game of soccer has become more popular among both sexes, there is now a wide range of women’s soccer jerseys available in stores and online. Soccer jerseys come as part of a kit, which includes shorts and socks, and as a single item. Here are a few areas to consider when buying a women’s […]
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