Soccer
Youth Soccer Tournament Survival Guide
It flabbergasts me that I am writing a survival guide on youth soccer tournaments. For something that should be a fun and carefree enjoyment of the beautiful game, tournaments can, [...]
The Secret Behind Admiral Schofield’s Surprisingly Nimble Feet
Admiral Schofield is built differently. In an age when many NBA prospects are criticized for scrawny frames, the 6-foot-5, 241-pound Schofield is built more like a linebacker than a small [...]
How Good Coaching Grew a Young Tobin Heath’s Brilliance
Tobin Heath is fearless with the ball at her feet. The U.S. Women’s National Team and Portland Thorns midfielder is fueled by creativity, as she routinely pulls off dazzling displays [...]
Megan Rapinoe Overcame Three Torn ACLs To Become the Star of Women’s Soccer
Megan Rapinoe is the reigning queen of soccer. The 34-year-old forward just led the U.S. Women's National Team to its second consecutive World Cup title, earning the Golden Ball (presented [...]
What is ‘Scanning’? The Overlooked Skill That Builds the Foundation of Brilliant Soccer Players
“Pictures! Pictures!” That was what Frank Lampard, three-time Chelsea Player of the Year, grew up hearing his father shout from the sidelines. His dad, also Frank Lampard, appeared in 551 [...]
Tobin Heath’s Lower-Body Soccer Workout
Tobin Heath is the only member of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team who's won NCAA, NWSL, World Cup and Olympic titles. ESPN recently dubbed the 31-year-old midfielder the USWNT's [...]
How to Eat Like The U.S. Women’s National Team
If the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team goes the distance at the World Cup this year, they’ll spend more than a month on the road, playing a total of seven [...]
Every Soccer Player Should Know This Drill From the U.S. Women’s National Team
The United States Women’s National Soccer team is inspiring to watch. The creativity and precision they display with their passes is a big reason they’re the most dominant force in [...]
USWNT Star Christen Press on the Biggest Problem With American Youth Soccer
Stress and youth sports just don’t mix.
Building Sprint Speed for Soccer Players
During a match, a professional player may run 30 to 40 sprints. These aren’t like a 100-meter dash. Instead, they range from 1 to 4 seconds over a distance of [...]