Photos: Soccer Fields Around the World ALAN TAYLOR JUN 14, 2018 31 PHOTOS IN FOCUS One of the most appealing aspects of soccer is its simplicity—a ball, some open space, goal markers, and you can play. As the 2018 World Cup kicks off in Russia, with matches held in massive modern arenas, here is a look at the beautiful game in action in some smaller and more unusual venues around the world, including pitches built on a glacier, on a beach, floating in a river, made of straw, on a rooftop, and more. HINTS: View this page full screen. Skip to [...]

Long Time Pro, Successful Coach & Now Academy DirectorJason Wilcox on Raising Youth Soccer Players To Become Professionals Former Blackburn winger Jason Wilcox was appointed as Manchester City‘s Academy Director last year. The former Man City Under-18s Head Coach Wilcox was overjoyed when his club won this year’s Premier League title. Man City’s victory probably brought back fond memories of when he won the Premier League title with Blackburn in 1995. This former pro turned coach and now Academy Director shares his views on player development and what catches his eye when he scouts youth players. THE POTENTIAL TO GROW SOCCER IN [...]

SOCCER LOVERS BOOK REVIEW: North American Soccer Guide 2018 Edited by Charlie and Linda Cuttone In-depth – Expanded – Historical. Published by Sports Vue Interactive — On Sale: Now The North American Soccer Guide 2018 is packed full of soccer data and offers readers a timely perspective on the beautiful game in the USA. From a recap of the contentious and unprecedented campaign, an election for the presidency of U.S. Soccer to team information on the Richmond Kickers and average attendance figures for nearly every team in the country, the North American Soccer Guide is unique and a must-have on the shelf [...]

Youth Soccer Players – Here is the Greatest Psych Power Tool EVER A must-read for all soccer parents and youth soccer coaches who want to bring out the best in their youth soccer players. Global sports psychologist and author specializing in soccer, Dan Abrahams is based in England and has helped hundreds of professional soccer players – many of them who play in the English Premier League (EPL). Players from Crystal Palace, QPR, Fulham, and West Ham United among other clubs have benefited from Abrahams insights and advice. As a regular columnist for GoalNation, Abrahams wants to help youth soccer coaches and players reach their [...]