When Do College Soccer Coaches Stop Recruiting?
Are you in high school and feeling like time is running out? You may be worrying for no reason! Generally, college coaches stop recruiting…
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Can I Wear Tiny Shin Guards in Soccer? Clearing the Air
Yes, you can wear the smallest shin guards possible. There’s no hard rule against them. But, should you? Tiny shin guards are all the…
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Does Eating Bananas Before Soccer Games Help with Cramping?
We’ve all heard that bananas help with cramping but is it true? If Mom or Dad say it is then it usually is. From…
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Why Good Footwork is Important in Soccer
As you can imagine, good footwork is extremely helpful in soccer. Soccer is one of the rare sports that’s played mostly from the waist…
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Can You Play College Soccer Without Playing in High School?
In today’s youth soccer landscape, there’s a trend among male players…many of them are opting to forgo playing for their high school. Instead, they…
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MLS NEXT Development Grant Program
MLS NEXT recently announced a new initiative to recognize the contributions of MLS NEXT Elite Academies (not part of MLS Academies) in their role…
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What is Pressing in Soccer?
Pressing in soccer is when a team applies pressure to their opponents who have possession. It’s a team strategy that can be used in…
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What is Shielding in Soccer?
Shielding involves using your body to protect the ball from the opposing player. This allows you to get or maintain possession of the ball…
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You’ll Rarely Have the Perfect Shot
You’ll rarely have the perfect shot in soccer so just take it! I’m not sure what it is but one of the things I’m…
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What is a Wingback in Soccer?
A wingback is a player who operates in the wide areas of the soccer field. They are typically in a defensive role but can…
