The race for the Premier League is well and truly on. Chelsea, Man City, Man United, Liverpool and Everton have all started strongly. Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s men currently top the table after four games but only by goal difference as three other teams also have 10 points on the board at this very early stage of …
Premier League Top Goal Scorer Odds: Who’ll Win The Golden Boot? Read More »
Soccer betting odds within the MLS have changed dramatically since the opening week of matchday action. We’re witnessing prices decline on New England Revolution and Seattle Sounders, as they’re both dominating their conferences, respectively. We cannot ignore the likes of Philadelphia Union, La Galaxy, or Orlando City had a chance at claiming this year’s MLS …
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History and brief overview of soccer ball sizes When we look at a Soccer ball, it is natural to assume it has only ever had one shape and size. Indeed, throughout Soccer’s history there really has been only one shape and size, unless you count the ‘oranges’ Pele used to ‘juggle’ or the ‘tin cans’ …
In order to best appreciate the following article, I would firstly recommend reading my previous article: Soccer positions numbers 1-to-11 for it will ensure you have a solid understanding of how the traditional ‘eleven’ numbered players take to the field in a standard 4-4-2 formation, the system from which all other formations developed. This will …
Soccer Formations and Tactics – the most used formations! Read More »
A brief history: England is traditionally referred to as the ‘Home of Football’ or ‘Soccer’. The basic fundamentals and development of the game have however actually evolved over ‘literally’ thousands of years of history. In this article, I will take a look at when was soccer invented and some of the countries which are credited …
There are many different markings on a Soccer pitch. From the complete size and width of the pitch itself, to the size of each half of the pitch, the ‘penalty’ area, and the size of the ‘six yard box/area’. More specifically, there is also the height and width of the goal posts, and the areas …
A number of European clubs have welcomed some new faces this season, while they’ve also sent some players packing. If the new acquisitions turn out to be valuable, some underdogs could be looking at a winning season as exciting as playing at a mobile jackpot casino. Some new moves to watch for include: Barcelona Barcelona, who …
The term ‘Offside’ in Soccer is much easier to understand if you have played the game than if you have simply watched it. For those that have only watched it and or are new to the game, it can be quite confusing to downright confounding and often infuriating! What then is a simple definition of …
Major League Soccer (MLS) was founded in 1993 as ‘part and parcel’ of the United States successfully hosting the FIFA World Cup Soccer finals in 1994. The men’s professional soccer league currently consists of 27 teams – 24 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada. Regulated by the United States Soccer Federation, the league is headquartered …
Top 10 Most Famous Major League Soccer Players Ever! Read More »
In my last article, I explored the highest scoring games in Soccer history by score lines. Whilst these were interesting, there have been some far more famous games which have enthralled, engaged and have become more emblematic in Soccer history. The scores in these game cannot compare on goals scored but in terms of their …
