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How to Be More Than a Soccer Parent – Support, Motivate, and Inspire

Being a soccer parent can carry significant responsibility in your child's life, but it can also be incredibly rewarding and exciting when approached correctly. As a parent, you have the…

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7 Big Mistakes Every Soccer Parent Should Avoid

As a soccer parent, you may have grand visions of your child becoming the next Messi or Ronaldo, or at the very least, playing to the best of their abilities.…

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5 Exciting 1 v 1 Soccer Drills for Youth Players to Improve Skills

If you’ve ever watched young soccer players light up the moment a coach says “1 v 1,” you’ve seen firsthand how exciting and competitive this part of training can be.…

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7 Best Soccer Camps for Girls in 2025 – Top Picks for Young Players

If you're a parent of a soccer-loving girl, you probably know the struggle: Most soccer camps have traditionally been geared toward boys. However, I have good news: the tide is…

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How to Train Your Weak Foot in Soccer – Key Drills and Exercises

If you’ve ever played soccer, you know the frustration of receiving the ball on your weak foot. That split-second hesitation, the awkward touch, or the missed shot- it can make…

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24 Youth Soccer Clubs Promoted to ECNL for 2025–2026

The Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) continues to set the standard for youth soccer development in the United States. For the 2025-2026 season, 24 new clubs will earn promotion to…

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How to Stay Academically Eligible To Play College Soccer?

Do you dream of playing college soccer? That’s awesome! But here’s the reality check: your grades matter just as much as your footwork. You could be the next Messi on the…

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Which Is Harder – Playing Soccer or Tennis?

You’ve either asked this question or argued about it at some point: “Which is harder - tennis or soccer?” It usually starts casually, maybe after watching a five-hour Grand Slam…

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Can You Push in Soccer? Rules on Using Arms & Shoulders Explained

You’ve just started playing soccer, or maybe your kid has, and someone on the field yelled “No pushing!” right before the whistle blew. You’re wondering: Wait, is pushing illegal in…

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How Much It Costs to Run a Youth Soccer Team – Complete Guide

If you're a parent, coach, or someone looking to start a youth soccer team, you've probably already realized something important: running a youth soccer team isn’t cheap. What might begin…

Heads in the Clouds: English Football’s 10 ‘Most Delusional’ Fanbases

10 Famous Soccer Clubs That No Longer Exist

7 Soccer Players Who Became Referees: From the Pitch to the Whistle

How FIFA World Rankings Are Calculated (Detailed Guide)

5 Reasons Why Amorim’s Manchester United Looks Lost Compared to Ten Hag’s Era

Champion Barcelona: Key Moments That Defined 2024/25 La Liga Season

How Do Commentators Know Soccer Players’ Names & Stats?

Tactical Comparison: False 9 vs. Traditional Striker in Today’s Game

7 Most Demanding Positions in Soccer (And Why They’re So Hard)

Why Do Soccer Players Shave Their Legs? Explained