How Much Do Soccer Players Run In Training?

Soccer players training sessions

We all know that running is a fundamental part of the soccer game. We see the players running all the time on the field during a soccer game. But what about the practice sessions that the teams do? Do the players run a lot during these sessions too?  How much the soccer players run during … Read more

7 Types Of Soccer Leagues And Competitions

World cup trophy

Soccer as a game is extremely simple to understand. However, the soccer leagues and competitions can sometimes be not so easy to comprehend. There are many different types of professional soccer leagues and competitions everywhere, and these large numbers of different competitions can sometimes confuse people who are new to soccer. If you’re asking, Why … Read more

Is Soccer Overrated And Boring?

Soccer fans celebrating

Even though soccer is arguably the biggest sport in the world when it comes to the number of fans, a lot of people claim that soccer is extremely overrated and boring. But is that really the case? The answer to this question is definitely subjective. It all depends on what you prefer and what your … Read more

The 6 Main Roles Of Soccer Coaches (Managers)

Soccer coach with their players

Throughout my early years of watching soccer, I always wondered what the role of a soccer coach was. I usually watched the coaches stand outside the field next to the sideline shouting and giving instructions to their players. However, I thought that the coaches didn’t have much impact on their team. I was wrong. The … Read more

Why Are Soccer Players So Dramatic? (The Core Problem)

injured soccer player

Dramatic actions by soccer players have caught the attention of many people around the world. I have met a lot of people who know nothing about soccer except the fact that soccer players usually act dramatically on the field. Throughout my entire journey with soccer, I have never felt more frustrated than when I watch … Read more

Do Soccer Players Get Paid During Off Season?

Soccer players

A soccer league is usually somewhere between 8 to 9 months long, which means that some soccer players will have no games to play during most of the remaining 3~4 months of a soccer year. Do these players still get paid during these off season months? It all depends on their contracts, But most of … Read more

Can You Pass A Penalty Kick In Soccer?

Soccer penalty kick

If you have been watching soccer for a while, then you have most probably seen at least a few weird scoring methods that made you question whether they are even legal in the first place. One of these scoring methods is passing a penalty kick for someone else. Is passing the penalty kick to another … Read more

Can You Be Offside From A Goal Kick? Why?

Goalkeeper taking a goal kick

The offside rule has always been confusing for the newcomers to soccer. However, even some hardcore soccer fans still do not know that the offside rule does not apply in certain scenarios. One of these scenarios is the goal kick. In soccer, you are not considered in an offside position if you get the ball … Read more

How To Score More Goals As a Winger?

Soccer winger

When you hear the word “Winger” as a soccer fan/player, one of the first things that come to your mind is a “a player who makes a lot of assists”.  Wingers in soccer are known for their ability to make great runs on the far sides of the field in order to cross the ball … Read more

How Many Players On A Youth Soccer Team?

youth soccer team

It’s widely known among the soccer fans that each team starts with 11 players during a soccer game. But that’s for the soccer teams with players aged 16 and above. What about the other age ranges? Specifically, what about the youth soccer teams? How many players are there on these teams? This is what this … Read more