When comparing soccer fields to football fields, there are a few key differences and similarities to consider. Their size and lines are crucial for the rules and game. Even though the two fields are similar in length, they differ in width and surface area, which affects the gameplay. Soccer fields, also known as football pitches, … Read more
A friendly game of soccer or a friendly match in soccer is just that, friendly. It’s like playing a game of pickup basketball but for soccer. What is a friendly soccer match? Or what are soccer friendlies? A soccer friendly is a noncompetitive game played outside or beyond any recognized soccer competition. A soccer friendly … Read more
One of the most exciting plays in all sports is the penalty kick in soccer. Or “PK” for short. You will see “PK” in stat sheets for soccer matches as a short-term abbreviation for a “Penalty Kick”. The same goes for “OG” which means “Own Goal”. There’s so much drama and excitement for any penalty … Read more
New fans and casual fans of soccer have probably asked why the match clock runs up, rather than down. In the U.S. we are used to watching and playing sports with clocks winding down. Football, Basketball, and Hockey for example all have match clocks that run down. With the clock starting and time running out, … Read more
You’ve probably been in awe while watching a football match with how big the pitch is. And probably wondered how big a football pitch is in acres. It’s huge, especially if you’ve watched American football or other sports. A baseball field is large, and an American football field is large too. But both hardly compare … Read more
When you watch a soccer match, many times you will see players “flop” or “take a dive”. The player who fell to the ground looks and acts injured. With exaggerated wincing, arms flailing, and body rolling around, you might think the player is truly injured. Or are they faking? Then you see the replay and … Read more
You’ve probably heard the term “hat trick” at some point around sports, particularly in soccer and hockey. These are the two most common sports where you’d hear “hat trick”. What is a hat trick? Or, what is a hat trick in soccer? A hat trick in soccer is when one player scores three goals in … Read more
If you’re an American sports fan, most likely soccer isn’t your favorite sport. In fact, it ranks 5th behind Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Hockey. It’s very close in popularity with Hockey. However, worldwide soccer is by far the most popular sport. Especially in Europe and Latin America. Many Americans ask though, why is soccer so … Read more