The fullback position in soccer is one of the toughest on the pitch… They’re expected to cover the entire flank while supporting the team in attack and remaining solid at the back. During a game, that’s a long list of responsibilities. Understanding when to push up and support the team out wide and when to sit back […]
Continue readingAs the last line of defence, the soccer goalie is the final obstacle standing in the way of the opposition team scoring a goal. As such, it’s a high pressure position where any mistake can mean disaster for the team. To keep a clean sheet and give their team the best chance of victory, the soccer goalie […]
Continue readingAlong with the goalkeeper at the back and central midfielders in front, the center backs form the spine of the team’s defense. With little regard for their own safety, center backs use their impressive physique and brilliant reading of the game to position themselves in the right spots to clear dangerous balls. In years gone by, center […]
Continue readingArguably the most important position on the pitch, the striker deals in the currency of the game: Goals. Their role of putting the ball in the back of the net is crucial to the team’s success. Without goals, all of the hard work the goalkeeper, defenders, and midfielders put in goes to waste. But there is much more to […]
Continue reading“Games are won or lost in midfield.” Talk to anyone who knows their soccer, and this will be one of your essential takeaways. In many ways midfielders in soccer are the heart, brains, and lungs of the team. They’re the engine that tirelessly drives the team forward. And they’re willing to put their bodies on the line for […]
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