Soccer
You Didn’t Know About The Most Dominant Team in U.S. Soccer (Until Now)
Carli Lloyd doesn’t play for the most dominant team in U.S. Soccer. In fact, you probably can’t name a single player on the squad. Although Lloyd and her teammates are [...]
How Yoga Keeps Jermaine Jones on Top of His Game
Jermaine Jones, a soccer star for the New England Revolution and the United States National Team, has built his career on being physical. A defensive midfielder, the 6-foot, 180-pound Jones [...]
Kalena Mueller Chased Her College Hockey Dream Across a Border and Back
Kalena Mueller had a tough decision to make. A day before Mueller was set to try out for the San Jose Junior Sharks, a competitive travel hockey team, the Bay [...]
The One Thing Young Athletes Are Lacking
Spoiler Alert: the answer is...Resiliency Not lack of coaching, availability to fitness equipment, or the support of overzealous parents who feel their...
Cristiano Ronaldo’s $7.1-Million House is a Palace Built for Athletic Performance
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best soccer players in history. Anyone who's taken a glance at his trophy case—you know, the one with the three Ballon d’Ors—can tell you [...]
When Is the Best Time to Stretch?
At some point, you've probably wondered whether you're better off stretching before or after your workout. The folks at DICK's Sporting Goods' "453 and a Half" blog put the question [...]
How Alec Milner Went From a Workout Novice to a Beast on the Offensive Line
To Alec Milner, a right guard/right tackle from Fallston (Maryland) High School, nothing says “I can do it better” than pushing a defensive lineman backward five yards. “You get a [...]
New Rules For U.S. Youth Soccer Leagues Aim to Reduce Concussions
One of the hottest topics in sports right now is concussions. As more research is being done, people are finding out how serious a concussion can be, and how often [...]
3 Rules Every Good Speed Training Plan Must Follow
If you're a strength and conditioning coach you'll have to frequently answer athletes questions about ways to get faster? And the reason athletes want...
USWNT Star Christen Press Offers Her Go-To Soccer Drills and Discusses What Inspires Her
Name: Christen Press Age: 26 You Know Me . . . As a forward for the Chicago Red Stars (NWSL) and the U.S. Women’s National Team Achievements I’m most proud [...]