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Greatest Goalkeepers of All Time
Every athlete's dream is to play their sport to their best ability and to make history while doing so. These goalies have successfully left their mark on the sport. What makes the greatest goalkeepers of all time so impressive? Portraying qualities of leadership, concentration, pace, and bravery. These athletes will forever be remembered as the most successful players in their position. Did your favorite make it to the list?
By Mark Turner8 years ago in Cleats
Russia 2018 World Cup. Top Story - November 2017.
Every four years, the world turns its eyes to the world cup, a sports event that gathers 32 of the world's best soccer teams to compete against one another, leaving the last team standing the world champion. Soccer might not be super popular in the U.S., but in recent years it has been getting a lot more attention. Around the world, it's the most popular sport, especially in Europe and South America and there is always a big fuss when the world cup is approaching. In some countries, like Spain and Brazil, soccer is their culture and winning the world cup isn't just a sports event, it's a national accomplishment.
By Tiago Souza8 years ago in Cleats
Best Strikers in the Premier League
The Premier League is filled with some of the best soccer players of all time. A striker's skills are considered strictly by their statistics, ability, and athleticism. Narrowed down to only the most successful, these are the best strikers in the premier league, and what makes them so great.
By April Demarco8 years ago in Cleats
Best Soccer Movies Ever Made
As one of the world's most popular sports, soccer is bound to the be the topic of many popular movies. Filmmakers portray the beautiful sport in many different ways, allowing sports fans to view their favorite through the vision of different directors, minus being cliche or simple.
By Mark Turner8 years ago in Cleats
Coolest Gifts for Soccer Fans for Any Occasion
Those who know a soccer fan or is a soccer fan themselves know exactly how passionate soccer lovers are. They're so dedicated to their favorite team that some of them even risk their lives standing up for it and for their love of the game. I've actually seen a bar fight occur that involved two fans from opposing soccer teams, the two got kicked out — that's how serious they are about the sport. Just like any other sport, actually, there are some diehard fans that own jerseys, sneakers, shorts, hats, even a huge flag representing their most cherished soccer team.
By C.C. Curtis8 years ago in Cleats
Best European Soccer Jerseys of 2017
Jerseys are important in sports, especially European soccer where the jerseys aren't just used to express the team's spirit, but to also promote corporate advertisements. Some may think this is ruining the sanctity of the uniform, however, when done right the best jerseys avoid looking like simple billboards. So, what are the best European soccer jerseys of 2017?
By Joseph Farley8 years ago in Cleats
Best Soccer Books Every Fan Must Read
Football, as it's more prominently known in Europe, has a global following that idolizes players, clubs, and individual leagues, like Americans and their own home sport. There's loads of football books to choose from, but not all of them are as interesting or as worthwhile for all the various types of football fans. Depending on whether you want an autobiography, or something a little more broad, like something on the history of one particular team, it's easy to get bogged down by the less sensible texts floating out there.
By Donald Gray8 years ago in Cleats
Most Successful Clubs in Premier League History
With their elite entry policy and excellent attire, clubs in the Premier League are known around the world for bringing quality players to the forefront. Fans love these members for their ability to score goals, add defense, and just be epic public figures.
By Alicia Springer8 years ago in Cleats
What Next for American Soccer?
The game of futbol in America took a huge hit in October 2017. The United States Men’s National Team fell to Trinidad and Tobago 2-1, eliminating them from World Cup competition for the first time since 1986. This was more than a horrible loss for the United States; this was a catastrophic setback for the sport here in America. After reaching the round of 16 in the previous World Cup, falling to the eventual champion Germany, the game had finally gained some traction in the mainstream. It was expected that the United States would build upon that momentum, flaunting a new young savant in Christian Pulisic on their way to joining the rest of the world. Instead, they will not compete at all and instead will fall into two years of friendlies and meaningless soccer.
By Kyle Jordan Ferguson8 years ago in Cleats
The Complete List of Major League Soccer Teams
Major League Soccer represents United States and Canada's highest level of the sport. It consists of 19 teams from both countries, but this list is only the best of the best. This is the complete list of major league soccer teams that will get you pumped up to watch your favorites teams during this soccer season.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Cleats
