Rules

A slide tackle in soccer is legal if it is not considered a dangerous play. For example, a foul will be called if a defender slide tackles with their cleats up. This is a BIG no-no. In many youth soccer games, you can hear the screams when a slide tackle is performed. Most parents think […]

What is a kit in soccer? In soccer, a “kit” refers to the uniform worn by the players. The uniform typically consists of a shirt, shorts, and socks. The kit is often designed to reflect the team’s brand colors and may feature the team’s name or logo. In many cases, players have two different colored […]

What is a throw-in in soccer? A throw-in is awarded to a team when the opposing team touches the ball and it crosses over the touchline either on the ground or in the air. If you watch soccer games frequently, you’ve probably noticed the players using different moves and techniques. Still, there are some set […]

What is VAR in soccer? VAR stands for ‘video assistant referee’ and is a soccer match official who assists the field referee in the event there is a clear error or missed incident related to a goal or penalty. During a single match, there are many crucial plays over the course of 90-minutes that could […]

As a player, parent, coach or a fan, it’s important to understand the soccer rules and regulations. Not only will it help you follow the game better but you’ll also be able to pass on your soccer wisdom to the younger and older generations. The rules of soccer are fairly straightforward. While much attention is […]

What is a red card in soccer? A red card is given to a player who has committed a severe foul that results in ejection from the match.  Additionally, the player could be suspended from the subsequent game(s) but that in accordance to individual league rules. If you are relatively new to soccer or just […]

When a team scores in soccer, they will receive one point. This is how much a goal is worth in soccer! All popular sports have their own distinct scoring systems. However, a feature of many of these well-known sports’ scoring systems is that they award a variable amount of points for each successful play made […]