With people being so busy with work schedules and family life, it can be very difficult to find time to take a weeknight or weekend coaching course. Luckily, MASS Youth Soccer now offers an online G coaching course! This new method of providing instruction online will reach more coaches and help advance their education, which is the mission of Sideline Soccer!
With the spring just around the corner, the Major League Soccer (MLS) has released the 2009 Schedule. The season opener, on Thursday, March 19th will be the first ever MLS game for the Seattle Sounders as the 2008 MLS Cup finalists New York Red Bulls goes to Seattle to introduce them to the league. The opener will be at 9pm (EST) and will be televised live on ESPN2. Continue reading
Outdoor Explorations, a non-profit organization that provides people with cognitive and physical disabilities the opportunity to participate in outdoor activities, is holding a co-ed soccer tournament to raise money. Continue reading
January 28, 2009 | News and Updates | No Comments
Score for a Cure is a women’s charity soccer tournament to raise money for breast cancer research. This is a one-day, 6v6 tournament held indoors at the JunglePlex in Plymouth, MA. on Saturday, April 4, 2009. For more information, please visit Score for a Cure.
Can you believe the planning for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup is already in the works? February 2nd is the final date for potential hosts to register to be considered. Each country has until March 16 to submit a bid on one tournament or both, and then they have until December 2009 to submit detailed applications in the form of a binding hosting agreement. The winners will be chosen by FIFA in December 2010. Continue reading
January 26, 2009 | Drills | 1 Comment
Many could argue that the goalkeeper is one of the most difficult positions on the soccer field. A goalkeeper’s fitness, endurance, and reflexes are tested every game. To prepare for that, they need some intense training. Here’s a typical goalkeeper practice for the Men’s U.S. National Team. Continue reading
We here at Sideline Soccer like to post quick facts about soccer. Well, after doing a quick search, I noticed we have quite a few of them now. So here is a list of 17 quick facts about the beautiful game that you might have missed! Continue reading
Want to help name the new 2010 MLS Philadelphia team? The new Philadelphia team plans on joining the MLS for the 2010 season. It will be representing the greater Philadelphia region. Check out the choices and choose your favorite, cast your official vote! Voting ends on February 6th at 5pm. Continue reading
Did you know that Ramon Unzaga of Chile was the first player to perform a bicycle kick? It is a very difficult kick where a player throws his/her body in the air, while moving the legs in a scissor like motion, in order to kick the ball backwards over their head. Ramon first performed this kick in 1914 at El Morro Stadium in Talcahuano, Chile.
You can’t play soccer without a ball right?! And yes, size does matter when it comes to choosing one. But which size do you choose? The proper size will depend on the age group, but be sure to check with your league for size requirements as it may differ. Continue reading
