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Hustle Number 20
April 26, 2010 | Advice for Coaches | 1 Comment
I received an email from a visitor questioning parents referring to players by number instead of name. For example, a parent yelled out “hustle number 20″. Another parent advised that it is rude to refer to players by number. Players should always be referred to by name. Continue reading
WPS 2010 Season Preview
April 9, 2010 | Halftime Report | 1 Comment
The WPS kicks off its second season this weekend with the Washington Freedom hosting the Boston Breakers on Saturday. Sunday, Saint Louis Athletica will be hosting the FC Gold Pride, the two expansion teams Philadelphia Independence and Atlanta Beat will make their debut and the Sky Blue FC and Chicago Red Stars game will be broadcasted live on FSC. Continue reading
QUICK FACT: The Hand of God
March 31, 2010 | The Beautiful Game | No Comments
Did you know that Diego Maradona of Argentina infamously scored with his hand? In the 1986 quarter final against England, Maradona jumped in the air along with English goalkeeper Peter Shilton and punched the ball into the net. Neither the linesmen nor the referee noticed! Maradona referred to it as the “hand of God”.
QUICK FACT: First World Cup Final Penalty Shot
March 29, 2010 | The Beautiful Game | No Comments
Did you know that the first penalty shot in a World Cup Final was in 1974? The famous Cruyff of Holland was fouled in the box by Hoeness of West Germany. In the end however, West Germany won 2-1.
QUICK FACT: Uruguay
March 26, 2010 | The Beautiful Game | No Comments
Did you know that Uruguay are the only World Cup winners in history not to defend their title? Winners and hosts of the 1930 World Cup, they were upset that so few European countries attended the tournament. So they refused to attend the 1934 World Cup held in Italy.
QUICK FACT: Just Fontaine
March 17, 2010 | The Beautiful Game | No Comments
Did you know that Just Fontaine has the record for the most goals in a World Cup tournament? With a total of 13 goals in the 1958 World Cup tournament for France, it is a record that has yet to be broken. He is also the second player to score at least one goal in every game of the World Cup tournament.
QUICK FACT: FIFA
March 12, 2010 | The Beautiful Game | No Comments
Did you know that FIFA was founded by Robert Guerin? The French journalist founded (FIFA) Federation Internationale de Football Assocation on May 21, 1904. It is the international governing body of soccer around the world.
