What is Bio Banding in Soccer?
Bio banding allows players to be positioned based on their personal maturity and biological age rather than only their chronological age. The thinking behind…
USYNT u15s Training Camp in Tampa, Florida
The U.S. Youth National Team u-15’s is headed down to Tampa, Florida to hold its first training camp of 2023. 23 talented players from…
What to Wear to a Soccer Game If You’re a Newbie
You may be planning on attending a MLS game or have the opportunity to watch a Premier League game in England. You’re so excited…
Treating a Soccer Shin Splint
Developing soccer shin splints is one of the most common injuries facing soccer players. Players who are diagnosed with Tibial Stress Syndrome, more commonly…
How to Deflate a Soccer Ball (With a Pump or Without)
You may run into times when a soccer ball needs to be deflated. According to the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), a professional…
How Many Miles Do Soccer Players Run in a Game?
On average, soccer players run about 7 miles during a 90-minute game. But, there’s more to it than that including the age and position of…
We Spent $7,615 on My Son’s Soccer in 2022
My son played on a U-14 MLS NEXT team in 2022 and loved it. He loved the coaching, teammates, soccer club, and competitive play….
What is a Brace in Soccer? No, It’s Not For Your Teeth.
A “brace” in soccer is when a player scores two goals in a single game. Following a brace is a hat trick where a…
What is MLS Next? Everything You Need to Know
MLS NEXT is a U.S. and Canadian youth soccer league that is organized and overseen by the Major League Soccer (MLS). It is the…
Can You Use Your Shoulder in Soccer?
Yes, you can legally use your shoulder in soccer. Your shoulder can be used to hit the ball or bump another player (I’ll explain…