Matthäus was a box-to-box midfielder for most of his career, though, renowned for his perceptive passing, positional sense, well-timed tackles and powerful shot, often employed from the edge of the box. "He's the best rival I've ever had. I guess that's en...
In soccer, the term CAM means Central Attacking Midfielder (aka Center Attacking Midfielder), and it is considered one of the most glamorous and difficult roles to play in professional soccer. Usually, a role reserved for the most gifted players, a central attacking midfielder is often a fan f...
such as the "seventh-inning stretch (七局伸展操)". The song "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" is played so that everyone can get up after sitting for a long time. The break is also a good time for a snack. Hot peanuts are a hit with hungry baseball fans, but the hot dog is the...
In soccer, a clean sheet is achieved when the opposing team fails to score even a single goal during the entire duration of a match. It is a testament to the goalkeeper’s skill, reflexes, and ability to organize the defense effectively. A clean sheet is not limited to a 0-0 draw; i...
So why? You may ask, do both exist and what makes them unique? Well, those are both very good questions, and ones that we hope we can address for you in this article! The origins and styles as well asthe equipmentof futsal (also known as five-a-side soccer) and indoor soccer (or...
Also of note:Thembi Kgatlana, who like Magaia, has two goals under her belt so far in this tournament – good enough to put her in the running for the Golden Boot. Spain: Alexia Putellas, midfielder This back-to-back Ballon d'Or winner is one of the best players on the planet, pe...
"Most of the people on my team have athletic scholarships," says Mackenzie Jones, a midfielder on the women's soccer team atGrand Valley State Universityin Michigan, a Division II school. "I don’t know about anyone else, but I know that personally, I combine athletic and academic scholars...
For San Diego Wave midfielder Taylor Kornieck, even the temptation of having a PS5 at the training facility often isn't enough to get her teammates to take the EA FC plunge. "We don't really want be seen playing games instead of watching film," quips Kornieck, who actually does...
It has been just 77 days since New York City FC lifted the MLS Cup in Portland, but the 2022Major League Soccerseason begins this weekend.Much has changed in this short offseason. Some big names have left, some bigger names are en route, there's a new team, and an old team has a...
The distinctive pink, black and white color scheme – or “Rosanegra,” to use Spanish-language soccer convention – is influenced by the city’s sleek style as well as its colorful sunrises and sunsets. It makes Miami one of the few pro teams in North America to wear pink. ...