SOCCER TRIVIA
In countries other than the USA, soccer is called “football.” But do you know why Americans call it soccer?
There were two types of football games in England in the early 1800s. One was called “rugby football” and the other “association football,” so named because it was played according to the rules determined by [...]

SOCCER REVIEW: PART III
In the previous two articles you will have read about the soccer field, the roles the various players play and a little about how the game itself is played. Now you will read about fouls and penalties.
The referee’s duties include making sure that the game is played safely and fairly. If a [...]

SOCCER GLOSSARY
Like other major sports, soccer has a language of its own. Some of the words and phrases sports announcers and veteran fans use when talking about a game may be puzzling to a novice.
Here is a short list of some of these words and simple explanations of their meanings.

Anchor
A midfielder positioned just [...]

SOCCER REVIEW:  PART II
The previous article gave an overview of a regulation soccer field: its shape, size and markings. In this, the second of three articles, you will read about the players: their positions and their responsibilities, and also a little about how the game is played.
The players
Soccer is played by two teams, each having [...]

SOCCER REVIEW: PART I
If you’re a newcomer to soccer, some of the words news announcers use to describe a game may puzzle you. This is the first of three articles that will help to clear up any confusion you may have. If you’re a long-time soccer fan, you may find them a useful review.
The field. [...]