For millions of U.S. children, soccer is fast becoming their favorite sport, with participation rates reaching record levels around the country.
As with all other sports, parents have an enormous impact on young soccer players.
While most moms and dads have good intentions when guiding their kids through soccer, it can be a tricky field to navigate.
Continue readingFor many students, the soccer season is the highlight of their school year.
After-school practice, early morning conditioning, and gamedays with the team are moments that every player should treasure.
Whether you’re a serious athlete or a casual high school player, it’s important to know when the soccer season starts and finishes.
Continue readingSoccer is currently trending, becoming one of the most popular sports in the United States.
While it still has a long way to go before it reaches the likes of American football, basketball, or baseball, participation rates and fandom are at all-time highs.
The MLS has grown enormously over the past two decades and is now one of the most well-established professional leagues in the world.
Continue readingIf your little one spends their days running around the house, jumping between sofas, and tumbling on the carpet, you may be looking for healthy ways to channel their energy.
At 3 years old, many parents question whether it’s appropriate to introduce their child to sports.
Since children develop at different rates, the answer depends on the individual.
Continue readingTeams play soccer on a large rectangular field, or ‘pitch’, as it’s often called.
The dimensions of the field of play are outlined in the International Football Association Board’s (IFAB) official Laws of the Game.
Once players begin participating in 11v11 competitions, the governing leagues mandate that all fields fall in line with the official guidelines.
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