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adidas Unveils Energy-Focused Nitrocharge Soccer Cleat (PHOTOS)

May 18, 2013 | Zosimo Maximo

adidas has just unveiled the Nitrocharge, a soccer cleat that launches the brand's first new "silo," or family, of soccer cleats since 2004's adizero F50. Designed to retain energy, improve lateral movement, sharpen on-field reactions, deliver added sprinting power and...

Male Soccer Players More Prone to Hamstring Strains

May 16, 2013 | Genevra Pittman

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men are more likely to strain a hamstring playing college soccer than women, according to a new analysis of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) injury records. The findings also suggest that games—as compared to practices—and preseason...

Morgan Maroney Is a Soccer Standout on the Rise

April 23, 2013 | Samantha Jones

In the second game of their season, the IMG Academy girls’ soccer team was down 3-1 against one of top teams in the league, Boca United, whose powerful forwards were in full attack mode. For newcomer Morgan Maroney, it was the...

Improve Your Soccer Intelligence

April 11, 2013 | David Carmichael

The world's smartest and most creative soccer players read the game and play ahead of their opponents. They possess excellent soccer intelligence, which allows them to predict how and where a play will unfold. They stay one step ahead of...

Nike Reveals Summer 2013 CR7 Collection

April 4, 2013 | Lana Bandoim

Nike has unveiled its summer 2013 CR7 collection. Inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo, the collection focuses on speed and includes new clothes and shoes. The collection's Mercurial Vapor IX boot sports a red and white upper accented by yellow and black stripes...

The In-Season Soccer Strength and Conditioning Program

April 3, 2013 | John Cissik

During soccer season, you have to find a way to maintain fitness while factoring in games and travel. If you fail to do this, your game will suffer and you may be at risk for an injury. (Learn more about...

Training Drills for Soccer Goalies

March 29, 2013 | Joe Taylor

Becoming an elite goalkeeper requires great reflexes, agility and coordination. During a soccer game, goalies are constantly in high-pressure situations. They know that one small misstep can cause their team to lose a game. Improve your performance, focus and effort with...

Become An NFL Kicker by Playing Soccer Off-Season

March 22, 2013 | Samantha Jones

Growing up, NFL placekicker Jeff Reed never had aspirations to play professional football. He didn’t even attempt a field goal until his senior year of high school. Yet Reed became one of the most consistent kickers in the league and...

Soccer Injuries: The Psychological Response

March 16, 2013 | David Carmichael

The majority of competitive soccer players suffer an injury at some point in their careers. Each soccer injury is unique, presenting its own set of complications, limitations, physical and mental obstacles, rehabilitation periods, traumas and outcomes. (See 5 Stages of Injury...

6 Drills to Improve Your Soccer Goal Scoring Skills

March 15, 2013 | David Carmichael

Creating familiarity with a variety of finishing techniques and game situations is important for the success of soccer athletes. By developing their instincts, we mold their mentality to take advantage of scoring opportunities whenever they present themselves. (See Essential Drills For...