Soccer
Information on the popular sport of soccer, including information on teams, players, leagues and rankings. Also editorial on tips for coaching soccer and rules of play.
Soccer: The Implication of Injuries to ChildrenChildren participating in organized sports, such as soccer, remain at risk for developing significant sports injuries.
Footbal Vs SoccerAn age old debate comes to the fore once more- Italian Soccer Match Fixing ScandalThis article details the latest soccer scandal in Italy.
World Cup Soccer 2006The World Cup is upon us, and it is rightly named so since it actually involves the whole world. Or does it? Less than half of the population of America will be watching the Cup, and why is that?- Soccer is More Than a GameOh the humanity...there are 100,000 people dancing a singing, they are jumping a round hugging their grandparents, their children, and even people they don't know. What has brought on this foolishness?
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Why Americans Hate Soccer, but Not Golf, Bowling or NascarAn editorial that considers why Americans, despite being a nation of immigrants from soccer-loving countries, still can't be convinced by Nike, Walmart, Pepsi and the rest of our leaders into embracing this sport.
World Cup Soccer 2006: Will Anyone Be Watching on TV?The FIFA World Cup will played in Germany, aren't you excited? FIFA stands for Federation Internationale de Football Association (I had to look that up) and it is like the Major League Baseball of soccer, or as the rest of the world calls it, football.- Biography of Soccer Celebrity David BeckhamDavid Beckham was born on May 2, 1975 in Leytonstone, London, England. He has excelled in world soccer for the English national team, Manchester United of England, and Real Madrid of Spain.
- David Beckham? Football Anyone?An overview of football star David Beckhan, highlighting a few life events and professional milestones.
- 2006 World Cup Symbolizes More Than Just SoccerThis article is demonstrating the power that soccer has in transcending cultures and backgrounds. How it is truly the chance for everyone to represented, no matter how large or how small.
- Zibi and the Glory Days of Polish SoccerZibi is to Poland what Pele is to Brazil, Maradona is to Argentina, Puskas is to Hungary. As World Cup 2006 nears, Zibi's presence will grow to domination of the Polish sports media, for he is the country's link to past glory.
- The Soccer World Cup 2006 in GermanyThe World Cup is the most important competition in international soccer and is the most widely-viewed sporting event in the world.
The Milwaukee Wave: Indoor Soccer SuccessWith the relative instability of indoor soccer league teams, the Milwaukee Wave have been a success story in a town that is usually distracted by its beloved Packers and Bucks. The Wave are well worth a visit to the US Cellular Arena!- The Greatest Soccer Story You've Never HeardIn June of 1950, the last-ranked team at the World Cup, the Americans, faced off against the best, the English. The results were so shocking that the world press believed it was a hoax.
- US Soccer Ahead of USA Basketball AgainWhile the NBA attempts to rid itself of teenagers with an age limit, US Soccer expanded its rosters, encouraged young players to go pro and created an avenue for the players to train with professionals and get playig time through a Reserve league.