What Does a Striker Do in Soccer?

Soccer striker

To put it in simple words, strikers in soccer are the scoring machines that each soccer team depends on to win a game. But let’s take one step back before we dive into what a striker does in soccer. If you have watched soccer before, then you very easily tell how large the soccer field … Read more

5 Soccer Games to Play by Yourself

Playing soccer alone

Since soccer is a group sport, you might find it hard to enjoy playing with the soccer ball if you don’t have any of your friends able to join you. However, there are still some simple soccer related games that you can play whenever you’re alone. Throughout my whole childhood, I played soccer almost every … Read more

Everything you Need to Know About Earrings in Soccer

Soccer and earrings

Earrings are one of the most common types of piercings and it’s not surprising to know that the number of people with earrings is huge.  If you or one of your children have earrings and if either of you are interested in playing soccer, then you’ll need to know what soccer says about earrings and … Read more

What is a Friendly Match in Soccer?

Friendly soccer match

When it comes to soccer, the type of the match that a soccer club is playing matters a lot. For example, there are matches that are considered life changing for the players and extremely entertaining for the audience (a champions league match). On the other hand, there are matches, friendly matches in particular, that are … Read more

6 Reasons Why Soccer Teams Switch Sides at Halftime

audience during a soccer game

Most of the sports that are played on a 2-sided field force the competing teams to switch sides at some point during a match. Soccer is one of these sports. In other words, the soccer rules force the competing teams to switch sides at halftime. But why? The quick and simple answer is that switching … Read more

Why do Soccer Clubs Change Jerseys Every Year?

soccer fan wearing a soccer jersey

If you have been watching soccer for at least a year, then you might have noticed that soccer teams change their jerseys almost every season. Usually, the colors on the main team’s jerseys are maintained because they are part of the team’s brand. However, these colors are used in a different way each year.  In … Read more

What is a Derby Day in Soccer?

Barcelona soccer stadium

Watching a regular soccer match can be super entertaining. However, watching a soccer derby is a whole new level of entertainment for soccer fans around the world. A derby day is a day that all die hard soccer fans wait for. The results of derby matches are usually all over the news the moment they … Read more

What is a Free Kick Wall in Soccer?

Soccer free kick wall

A free kick can be extremely dangerous to an opponent and may result in a goal if the free kick taker kicks the ball with enough accuracy and power. However, one thing that stands between the free kick taker and the net is what’s called a free kick wall in soccer, but what exactly is … Read more

What Happens if a Soccer Goalie Gets a Red Card?

soccer goalkeeper

A red card is a soccer manager’s nightmare. Soccer managers/coaches spend endless nights preparing strategies and formations for a soccer game. However, one red card can ruin the whole strategy. What makes it worse is if the player who receives the red card is the goalie themselves. So, what exactly happens if a soccer goalie … Read more