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QUICK FACT: Khaki Cup Final

QUICK FACT: Khaki Cup Final

Did you know that the 1915 FA Cup Final was known as the Khaki Cup Final? This was during World War I and there were thousands of uniformed soldiers in attendance. Sheffield United beat Chelsea 3-0.

QUICK FACT: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Name

QUICK FACT: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Name

Did you know that Cristiano Ronaldo was named after Ronald Reagan? Cristiano’s father, Jose Dinis Aveiro, chose the second name of Ronaldo after the then president Ronald Reagan because he was his favorite actor! Cristiano’s full name is Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro.

QUICK FACT: The First Soccer League

QUICK FACT: The First Soccer League

Did you know that the first soccer league was formed in 1888? William McGregor gathered a number of teams and suggested forming a league. The first soccer league was born. It included Accrington, Aston Villa, Blackburn Rovers, Bolton, Burnley, Derby County, Everton, Notts County, Preston North End, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion, and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

QUICK FACT: The First Rules

QUICK FACT: The First Rules

Did you know that the first attempt to agree on a set of rules for soccer was done in 1848? Representatives from the major public schools that played met at Cambridge University. They agreed that the ball could be handled as long as it was immediately placed on the ground and kicked. They also agreed that kicking an opponent was illegal and an offside rule was drafted. Known as the Cambridge Rules, these rules became the basis of what we know today!

QUICK FACT: What’s a Derby?

QUICK FACT: What’s a Derby?

Did you know that a derby match is a match between two local rival teams usually within the same region? For example, Manchester City vs Manchester United is a huge local derby. The atmosphere is intense both for the players and the fans since they are big rivals!

QUICK FACT: Oldest Soccer Club

QUICK FACT: Oldest Soccer Club

Did you know that Sheffield FC is the oldest soccer club in the world? The Sheffield Football Club team was first founded in 1855.

QUICK FACT: Mia Hamm

QUICK FACT: Mia Hamm

Did you know that Mia Hamm is the youngest player to have played for the United States? She was only 15 years old when she started. In 2004, Mia retired from soccer, but left a legacy behind her. With 158 goals, she is the top scorer in Women’s soccer.

Wasting Time

Wasting Time

There’s only minutes left to play, but you have a 1 goal lead. Besides playing good defense, is there anything else you can do to keep that lead? For many coaches and players, the strategy of “wasting time” becomes an integral part of the game at this point. But how do you waste time the right way? Continue reading

Learn soccer tricks with 3d animation!

Learn soccer tricks with 3d animation!

Our sister site Search For Soccer recently added a new website called SoccerTrix. I must say, this is probably one of the coolest websites I’ve seen! Continue reading

2009 Most Popular Articles

2009 Most Popular Articles

Sideline Soccer has grown in 2009 and we thank you the visitors and fans for that! We hope to continue to provide helpful articles and information for years to come! Here are the most popular articles for 2009 based on statistics gathered over the past year. Continue reading

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