Why is Coordination Important in Soccer?

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There are a lot of core factors that contribute to the overall completeness of a soccer player’s set of skills and abilities, and one of these core factors is the coordination between the different body parts of the player. If a soccer player has good coordination, it means that they’re more likely to perfectly perform … Read more

When does the Clock Stop in Soccer?

When does the Clock Stop in Soccer

Time tracking is one of the most essential requirements for a soccer game to take place. A soccer game’s minimum time is 90 minutes long, and the game can extend beyond that if an extra time is needed. If you’d like to learn more about a game’s duration, check out this article. Soccer is known … Read more

6 Reasons Why Soccer Requires Agility

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There are many soccer skills and attributes that define how good a soccer player is. One of these skills is the player’s agility. In other words, how well can the player change direction without losing control over the ball and their body is a major contributor to how good a soccer player is. But, why … Read more

Can a Goalkeeper Score in Soccer?

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As you can probably tell, a goalkeeper’s main job as a soccer player is to protect their team’s net and prevent the opponent team from scoring a goal. However, a goalkeeper’s job can sometimes go much beyond only blocking an opponent’s attempts to score. A goalkeeper can score goals in their opponent’s net like any … Read more

5 reasons why there isn’t More Scoring in Soccer

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Soccer is the most popular sport around the world without a doubt. Literally billions of people watched the last soccer world cup that took place in Russia in 2018. However up until this date, soccer isn’t the most popular sport in the United States. Many people claim that one of the reasons behind the less … Read more

Why do Soccer Players Retire Early?

Why do Soccer Players Retire Early

Soccer is one of many sports that forces an early retirement age for most of its players. Generally speaking, soccer players retire in their mid-30s or their late-30s. Compared to other work fields, retiring at the age of 35 for example can be considered very early, and if you’re a soccer fan, you already know … Read more

At What Age Do Soccer Goalkeepers Retire?

At what Age do Soccer Goalkeepers Retire

Soccer is one of those sports that demand a lot of physical effort from it’s players. As you can very easily tell, goalkeepers will have to retire from their soccer career at an earlier age than the average retirement age in many other disciplines. Generally speaking, good soccer goalkeepers usually retire somewhere around the age … Read more

Why is Soccer so Popular in Brazil?

Why is Soccer so Popular in Brazil

Even if you don’t have any idea about what soccer is, you probably at least know how popular the game is around the world. Especially in Brazil. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, and Brazil is known to be one one of the most famous countries when it comes to soccer. Brazil … Read more

Why are there no Cheerleaders in European Soccer?

Why are there no Cheerleaders in European Soccer

If you’re American, then you probably got used to seeing cheerleaders everywhere around you. Cheerleaders are around you from when you start school till when you watch your last sports match ever. In Europe, it’s a different story. Specifically in European soccer, cheerleaders haven’t been able to take major rules during European soccer games for … Read more

Most Dangerous Position in Soccer

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Let’s face it, as much you may enjoy playing soccer, there’s always some risk of injury involved if you’re not careful enough during a soccer match.  As you can tell, injuries aren’t exclusive for soccer, and they exist in most of the other worldwide sports. However, we’ll be focusing in this article on soccer injuries. … Read more