In this article we take a look at all the soccer field dimensions that exist, and the sizes of any other soccer fields that are relevant, and how they compare to each other. A soccer field size varies in shape depending on the governing body and level of play. In this article we will...
Every four years, the entire footballing world comes together for the ultimate soccer showdown featuring all of the best soccer teams in the world. Since the tournament began in 1930, there have been eight nationsto claim the title of World Cup championsin 21 runnings of the competition. Over...
Fouls are very loose in the game, as sliding tackles rarely result in a foul. There is a shoulder barge button that does usually give a foul, and I had a lot of fun seeing how many players I could get sent off the pitch. It turns out that after four players are sent off, you ca...
TheSporting KCman has been a member of the top tier of MLS center backs for a decade. Smart, strong in positioning and consistent to a fault, Besler is a foreboding presence who has averaged a gentlemanly 0.81 fouls per game over his career. No. 8: Jamison Olave Jamison Olave with R...
One of the biggest soccer's biggest rivalries is between Barcelona and Madrid, specifically when they play for the Spanish Cup in the Copa del Rey competition. In 2011, a new trophy was created for the winner, who happened to be Madrid that year. While celebrating in the streets of Madrid...
The Pickup Game as a Model for Peace? Sure, There Are Fouls and Penalties, but the Spirit of the Soccer Match Brings All Races TogetherByline: Nicholas O'Connell (O'Connell lives in Seattle.) Whenever I travel, I always pack a...O'Connell, Nicholas...
Lafayette Soccer Makes The Trip to DC It was an intense afternoon of hockey in which the umpires seemed to have difficulty keeping the play under control. In the end, the Leopard prevailed with a penultimate score in overtime by Lea Good assisted by Makenzie Switzer. The events leading up...
1:57 --Unique sequence near the end: the East fouls Blackman to stop the clock, then the West players celebrate the impending win (154-149 final) by hugging and exchanging high-fives as the crowd stands and cheers. I swear, this seemed like a playoff game. There's never been another...
Fouls are very loose in the game, as sliding tackles rarely result in a foul. There is a shoulder barge button that does usually give a foul, and I had a lot of fun seeing how many players I could get sent off the pitch. It turns out that after four players are sent off, you ca...