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