Ask a European soccer fan what their league’s draft system is like, and they might stare blankly or confusedly at you. Draft days in North America are special […]
What is an Anchorman in Soccer? (Revealed!)
As soccer evolves, so do the positions within the sport. The dynamic nature of the game means that managers are ever-increasingly looking for balance in their line-ups, and […]
Building a Defensive Wall in Soccer (Explained!)
Each sport throws up unique terms and quirks that become ubiquitous within the sport, but have you ever given consideration to where they come from? Or why they’re […]
What is Zonal Marking in Soccer? (Explained!)
Have you ever switched on the game and heard the commentator describe how a team defending from a set-piece is using zonal marking? What does it mean? How […]
What is a Promotion in Soccer? (Explained!)
In most domestic league systems around the world, there are promotions and relegations. It’s only in a handful of leagues, including MLS, where the same teams compete at […]
What is ‘The Pitch’ in Soccer? (Revealed!)
Soccer, the game we love, has many distinctive qualities and curiosities that separate it from other sports, making it unique. One of those peculiarities is the word […]
4-1-4-1 Soccer Formation (Introduced!)
Us soccer fans think we’ve seen it all in the game, then the simple tweak of a position and a system revolutionizes the way the game is played […]
5-3-2 Soccer Formation (Explained!)
Selecting your side’s formation can be a headache. How you should line up depends on your team’s capabilities and the anticipated threat that opponents will pose. So what […]
Soccer Ball Colors (Explained!)
*Our published content contains affiliate links that may lead to a small commission. Full disclosure here. Think back to some of the greatest goals that you’ve witnessed either […]
6v6 Soccer Formation (Introduced!)
6 v 6 soccer, or 6-a-side soccer as you might see it called, is an increasingly popular format of the game which is often more accessible than 11 […]