In our previous article, we discussed the idea of FIFA changing or removing the offside rule in order to increase the game’s lack of goal scoring. Another possible way we could help increase the number of goal scoring opportunities is by limiting the amount of players allowed in a wall during free kicks. Continue reading
We’ve all been there. It’s just you and an open goal up ahead. You receive the pass, overly excited to put the ball in the net, and then all of a sudden the worst happens. You either miss the ball or miss the net! The following is a compilation of some of the worst misses! Continue reading
Did you know that Hungary is the country with the most Olympic Gold medals? Since 1908, Hungary has won 3 times. However, Argentina, United Kingdom and Uruguay are close behind, each winning 2. The United States Women’s team has made it to every final match in the Olympics since 1996. They have won 3 out of 4 Gold medal finals, only losing to Norway in 2000.
In case you haven’t noticed, we’ve added two new categories to Sideline Soccer: Advice for Players and Water Cooler. Advice for Players is meant to provide helpful information to players on all aspects of soccer, including information pertaining to college. Water Cooler is meant to be a place to gather around and discuss various soccer topics, hopefully increasing interaction between visitors and the Sideline Soccer team. Enjoy!
Soccer, known outside of the USA as football, is the number one played sport in the world. However, within the United States, I hear and read articles stating that the beautiful game is just too boring. One underlying reason as to why is its lack of scoring. So what can we do about it? I think we should start with the offside rule. Continue reading
September 23, 2008 | Advice for Players | 2 Comments
Red shirting is when a player does not participate during a college season. A player may be red shirted at any point in his/her college career. College players are only eligible to play for four years within a 5 year period, making red shirting important if a player misses a season. Continue reading
Eligibility for college sports has become increasingly strict. It is important that you continue your pursuit of academic and athletic excellence through high school. The most important thing to remember is for you to be proactive throughout the process. Continue reading
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