Quiz: Which Cleat is Right For You?

In this day and age, there are a variety of options for soccer players to choose from when it comes to selecting the proper footwear for themselves. Different cleats have been designed for different types of players depending on whether you are a tough-tackling midfielder, a slippery winger, a lethal finisher or a midfield maestro […]
Episode 24 – Manchester United v Chelsea, Video Assistant Referees and Duarte Andrade!

Nate and Dike are joined on this 24th edition of THE SoccerNation Podcast by none other than Duarte Andrade to discuss Manchester United’s recent victory over Premier League leaders Chelsea. The conversation then shifts to Tuesday’s Champions League quarterfinal between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich and the guys make a comprehensive case for the implementation […]
With the Barcelona trio missing, which players will rule Copa America?

It really is a shame. All the publicity. All the hype. And now this. Over the last two seasons, the FC Barcelona front-line has been something to truly behold. When Luis Suarez joined Lionel Messi and Neymar as part of the Catalan set up in 2014, fans of the beautiful game had their mouths watering, […]
Why ISIS Declared War on Soccer

By ANDRÉS MARTINEZ It’s not surprising that the crazed “Soldiers of the Caliphate” terrorists selected the France-Germany soccer match at the Stade de France as the central target in their assault on Paris. For starters, the match was a high-profile attraction bringing together 80,000 fans, including French President François Hollande, in a tight space. And, […]
San Diego Soccer Start-Up Partners with Youth League

When it comes to youth club soccer, there is much more than meets the eye. To grow a sustainable youth soccer organization that takes American soccer to the next level, leaders must be creative and leverage both home-grown excellence and international expertise. In 2014, youth soccer organization Global Premier Soccer (GPS), a Massachusetts-based youth soccer […]