Sideline Soccer Articles

Pass and Receive

Joshua — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:00:43 +0000

Passing and receiving happens all the time in a game of soccer. So knowing how to do it successfully is important. This is a simple drill suitable for younger players but can be altered for older players as well. Setup Create small goals a few yards wide with cones in a straight line making sure there is [...]

QUICK FACT: Chile banned from World Cup

Joshua — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:00:28 +0000

Did you know that Chile was banned from the 1994 World Cup? During a qualifying match for the 1990 World Cup, Chile was down 1-0 to Brazil. A loss would mean elimination from the tournament. Around the 67th minute, the Chilean goalkeeper, Roberto Rojas, fell to the ground due to being hit by a firework. [...]

QUICK FACT: Estadio Nacional

Joshua — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:04:42 +0000

Did you know that the Estadio Nacional in Chile was used for more than soccer games? Unfortunately, the “games” being played were not so beautiful. After World War II, it was used as a clearing house for refugees from Europe. It also served as a detention center and a torture house. People were interrogated, left [...]

What’s in your bag?

Joshua — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 13:00:16 +0000

How many times have you been in a situation where a player forgot shin pads, needed a hair elastic, or needed a tissue? It happens all the time! But there’s something you as a coach can do about it. Be prepared! We’ve compiled a helpful list of items to include in your bag that will [...]

Happy Holidays!

Joshua — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:00:00 +0000

Sideline Soccer wishes you and your families Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year! We have reached 100 posts! Thank you for your continued interest and support and we look forward to providing you with much more in 2009!

Coaches Code of Conduct

Joshua — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:00:52 +0000

The game of soccer should always be a fair, positive, and enjoyable experience for all coaches, players, parents, and fans. As a coach, you are responsible for your players, parents, and fans. However, their attitude, the way they act, and the way they speak starts with you. Coaches should keep the following guidelines in mind: Before, during, [...]

Red Light Green Light

Joshua — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:00:21 +0000

Red Light Green Light is a fun and easy drill for the youngsters! It will help them learn how to dribble and stay in control of the ball while having some fun! Setup You can either designate a playing area or have players line up on the touch line with space in between each player. Every player [...]

Women’s Professional Soccer League (WPS)

Danie — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:00:52 +0000

The women are back but with a different name! The new Women’s Professional Soccer League (WPS) will have its inaugural game on Sunday, March 29, 2009, when the Washington Freedom take on the Los Angeles Sol at Home Depot Center in Carson, California. The WPS is the replacement of the Women’s United Soccer Association (WUSA), making [...]

What is the Algarve Cup?

Danie — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:45:46 +0000

The Algarve Cup is an annual women’s invitational tournament. It has been held every year in the Algarve region of Portugal since 1994. It is one of the most prominent women’s soccer tournaments, alongside the Women’s World Cup and Women’s Olympic Games. It has no equivalent to any of the men’s tournaments, given the fact that [...]

What is the SuperLiga?

Danie — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:52:01 +0000

The SuperLiga is a professional competition between the top teams from Major League Soccer (MLS) and the Primera División of Mexico. The competition is one that is controlled by CONCACAF, U.S. Soccer and the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol Asociación. The format of the competition consists of a Group Stage and Knockout Rounds. The tournament has an [...]