Shine Bright Like a Diamond (Formation)
The diamond formation uses four midfielders in the shape of – you guessed it – a diamond. This effective formation is usually set up in a 4-4-2 or 4-1-2-1-2. This is a great setup for teams that want…
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The diamond formation uses four midfielders in the shape of – you guessed it – a diamond. This effective formation is usually set up in a 4-4-2 or 4-1-2-1-2. This is a great setup for teams that want…
The best way to deal with bad refereeing in soccer is not to deal with it. As a player, your focus should be playing. Defending, attacking, making tackles, and communicating with your teammates should be your focus. Naturally,…
The rosters for the 2024 Girls Academy Talent ID Event were just announced. The showcase features girls in the 2007 (U-17) to 2010 (U-14) age groups. Northwest Talent ID Details: Included in the rosters are players from the…
A box-to-box midfielder is a player who is responsible for covering ground in the central midfield area. They are tasked with defensive and offensive responsibilities. Put simply, this player is a “workhorse”. The box-to-box player is expected to…
MLS NEXT just released the TV schedule for the upcoming Generations Adidas Cup tournament. There will be twenty eight games streamed for Apple TV MLS Season Pass subscribers. Not a subscriber? You can sign up here for $14.99/mo…
I recently bought the Nike Phantom GX II Academy LV8 on soccer.com. Not for my son either! As a 40 year-old, these are the first pair of quality cleats I’ve purchased for myself in over a decade. I’ve…
Olivia Moultrie is a midfielder for Portland Thorns FC and a key contributor for the U.S. Women’s National Team. She has been in the national spotlight for female soccer for a while. Here are some accolades in her…
24 U-19 players have been called up for training camp and compete in a couple of friendlies. The USYNT will travel to Morocco for the event. They will play England on March 24, 2024 and Morocco on March…
An outfield player is any player on a soccer team who is not the goalkeeper. This means it could be the Striker, Left Winger, Right Back, or any other position except the keeper. What’s the responsibility of the…
Do you ever see or hear that parent that complains about every other kid? “Tommy or Sammy doesn’t kick the ball hard and my kid does. They should get less playing time.” JUST STOP! This will drive you…