In 1904, a man called Gus Mears attempted to make the Stamford Bridge athletics stadium into a soccer ground. It was supposed to be for nearby club Fulham, however they turned it down. So Gus Mears decided to establish his own soccer club to play in the stadium. Since there was already a team called Fulham, Gus Mears decided to call his new team Chelsea. He also considered … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC-The history of the club
Best Soccer Shin Guards 2024
Soccer is one of the biggest sports in the world and is played in almost every country. Having the right equipment is vital for many players and one of the most important pieces is a pair shin guards. They have been used for centuries and this article discusses the best soccer shin guards available in 2024.Quick Comparison**You can find more detailed reviews in the article … [Read more...] about Best Soccer Shin Guards 2024
What are the Best Offside Trap Drills?
Defending fast paced players such as Neymar or Messi can be quite an uphill task. Luckily the offside rule ensures that attacking players do not have an upper hand when receiving passes while positioned ahead of the last defender. To enhance the defensive capabilities of their teams, many coaches have come up with clever ways of capitalizing on the offside rule in their favor … [Read more...] about What are the Best Offside Trap Drills?
Goalkeeper Training on your Own : The Best Solo Goalkeeper Drills
We regularly receive questions from our readers and one that we seem to be getting repeatedly relates to ways of training alone as a goalkeeper. Soccer players sometimes find themselves in situations where they want to train but do not have anyone to workout with. For this reason we have taken some time out to put together a couple of tips that will guide you when engaging in … [Read more...] about Goalkeeper Training on your Own : The Best Solo Goalkeeper Drills
What is the Best Formation for 8v8 Soccer?
8 v 8 soccer is sometimes classed as the biggest of the small sided games offering opportunities to blend tight ball skills in intricate situations with more expansive play. This means it isn’t always straightforward to decide what the best formation for 8v8 soccer is.Playing the right formation that suits the players in your team is important to ensure you’re as competitive as … [Read more...] about What is the Best Formation for 8v8 Soccer?