When it comes to playing through the midfield in soccer, the team has to have an identity. There needs to be a purpose and understanding, not only when playing the pass to the mids, but also what to do before and after. How to Play Through the Midfield in Soccer Playing through midfield requires timing, movement, spacing, and decision-making. Teams…
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As a sports parent myself who cares about the development of youth soccer, I’d like to talk about a problem we face in most of America. At a young age the system is practically forcing kids to “pay to play”. Meaning joining club/select at a young age (7-10 y/o). Don’t get me wrong, I think select leagues are important and…
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Soccer in Virginia has always been strong. From youth clubs to college programs and professional environments, the level of play in the state is consistently high. Many Virginia players earn spots on U.S. Youth National Teams, and several clubs produce players who go on to compete at top college programs. Below we look at some of the best youth soccer…
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When it comes to the best college soccer teams, we have to look back 30+ years, but also most recently. Some of the top teams now are just experiencing success, while other schools have fallen off. Meanwhile there are the college soccer giants who consistently are top 25 schools. It’s also important to know that there are many good soccer…
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When it comes to higher level futbol, breaking the lines is key because it puts your opponents under tremendous pressure. There are three lines, the first being the strikers. You can see where this is going, midfield is the second and the defense is the third and final. Protecting your lines defensively When playing a technically superior team you want…
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One of the most important things to do in soccer is get the ball wide. Too often players all ages want to play directly down the middle. To play good futbol you need to have a mix of getting wide, passing back and going forward. This spreads the field, allowing for more space to dribble, pass and create chances. U19…
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Like most U.S. states, the best soccer clubs in Massachusetts are located near the largest cities. So here, Boston, Worcester and Springfield are the three biggest cities. Although, some of the clubs have teams spread as far west as Berkshire and Hampshire County. Others have teams in Rhode Island and New Hampshire. Below you’ll find what these clubs have to…
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