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Are you trying to understand the different soccer positions and their roles better? It can be very confusing with the different formations and tactics coaches install into their team. In this article, we’ll lay it all out for you in order to help you better learn the different positions in soccer. Some people regard soccer […]

Soccer is certainly an exciting sport that is played and watched by millions of people across the globe. There’s not a lot of goals being scored from match-to-match. When there is, the crowd erupts! Many special moments happen over the course of the game including possible fouls inside the penalty area. This results in a […]

In soccer, the only player that is allowed to touch the ball on the field with their hands is the goalkeeper. However, if the pass back comes from their teammate and subsequently picked up by the keeper then it is considered a ‘back-pass’ violation. There’s one caveat to this rule. A player of the same […]

A goalkeeper (goalie or keeper) is obviously a very important part of a soccer team. Understanding the soccer goalie rules has a significant impact on the match that is played. When it comes to soccer positions, the goalkeeper is the only player who can touch the ball with their hands. But, this isn’t always the […]

What is a clean sheet in soccer? It’s when a team holds the opposing team to zero goals in a soccer match. It is also referred to as a “shutout” in the U.S. If you’re a goalkeeper or defender, there’s a good chance you’ve heard this term “clean sheet” when walking off the pitch. If […]

Understanding and learning the youth soccer positions is essential for coaches, parents and players. With each position there is a certain role, pace and formation a player must play with to better the team. Our team will breakdown each position and some of the skills needed for a player to find success. Soccer Position By […]