The United Soccer League’s (USL) team, the Vancouver Whitecaps has been announced as one of the new Major League Soccer’s (MLS) expansion teams. The Whitecaps will join the MLS in the 2011 season, making them the 17th team in the league, as well as the 2nd Canadian team. Continue reading
The 2009 MLS Season kicks off Thursday, March 19th with the 2008 MLS Cup finalists the New York Red Bulls playing the new Seattle Sounders at the XBOX Pitch at Qwest Field in Seattle. The season opener will be at 9pm (EST) and will be televised live on ESPN2. Continue reading
Did you ever wonder how much the top players were being paid in Major League Soccer (MLS)? Well we have put together the top 10 base salaries for the 2009 season. Based on the list, it looks like midfielders and forwards are paid the most. No defenders made the list as compared to the one that made it last year! Continue reading
March 13, 2009 | Drills | No Comments
The Gauntlet is a drill that can be setup and played in a few variations, but the concept is the same. Attackers must get through a series of defenders in different grids. The main focus of the drill is controlled dribbling and quick speed while maintaining awareness of defenders. Continue reading
I came across an article titled “How Soccer is Ruining America” and was quite astonished after reading it. Not only was it a full out bashing of the sport, but I feel as though the writer is somewhat of a hypocrite considering he has three children that play soccer and are supposedly quite good! I agree with Soccer Dad who says Ignorance Is Ruining America, Not Soccer. What are your thoughts on both sides? Feel free to leave a comment.
Sideline Soccer held the Funniest Photo Contest looking for the funniest comments about a photo. Congratulations to Charley for the comment “I’m sorry, but when they sing “Ole, ole, ole”, I just gotta DANCE!”. He has won a free Sideline Soccer t-shirt!
March 11, 2009 | Advice for Players | No Comments
Have you ever been in this situation? You are in possession of the ball but have no options available to you. The opposing team is closing down on you and you risk losing possession if you continue to hold onto the ball. What do you do? Continue reading
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