Joel Powel 
There are many young people in the world who aspire to be professional soccer players as their idols and play on the best teams in the world as well as participate (and win). The most important team and personal trophies. It’s normal for a young person to dream to achieve these types of objectives, so …
Although simple soccer is straightforward, the skillset and moves of an advanced player are vast. Soccer is a little more complicated in the advanced stages. Here I will take you through 23 advanced moves, that not even the best pros can perform. If you can have some of these in your locker, you’ll be the …
Red cards in soccer totally change the way a game goes. That extra player makes big a difference. This can make an interesting game, while one team tries to break down the opponent as they defend and they try to counter-attack. When do you get a red card in soccer? A red card is given …
Soccer referees sometimes get a hard time on the field with 22 testosterone-fueled players. Is their salary enough for their role? Their job seems quite simple and enjoyable, although you do need to keep level-headed during the heated moments. Players, managers, and fans rarely give plaudits to the referee, is it worth it? How Much …
Whether listening to professional announcers, general soccer fans, or people who don’t know much about the game, you’ll hear a lot about the goal-scoring forward. In soccer, a lot of the conversation and recognition revolves around forwards, but is that really where the strongest players on the team play? In reality, every soccer position has …
The size of a soccer field can vary and teams use different sizes to suit their style of play. A small field can restrict an opponent from playing their natural game. For instance, Barcelona has one of the largest fields, this is ideal for their passing game where they can open up the opposition with …
When I first played soccer, it was with friends at school and there were few rules to be concerned about. You had to get the ball from one end to another and kick the ball in the goal. It was simple, to begin with, but once I played for the school team, the rules changed! …
One of the biggest challenges I dealt with as a youth soccer coach is how to handle weaker players. Coaches of a professional team may tell you the best place for a weaker player is the bench. That’s not really an option for youth teams, nor is it a good strategy for developing passion or …
In 2008, Croatia beat England against all odds. The Croatian side beat England in 2008 Euro Qualifies 2-0 and 3-2, which prevented England from qualifying. This remarkable feat was not a stroke of luck, but a smart call by manager Slaven Bilic. How did he do it? By leveraging the 4-1-3-2 soccer formation. The 4-1-3-2 …
What do Dortmund, Lyon, Paris St Germain, Arsenal, and Valencia all have in common? They all are known to use the 4-2-3-1 formation. It’s also the formation Spain used to clinch the 2010 World Cup Title. Top club and national teams leverage this formation in favor of its possession-oriented, setup. The 4-2-3-1 provides great numbers …
