How APFC is changing the way youth players learn the game in Southern California

I’m sitting with Co Founder of APFC, Bernat Franquesa. His program includes camps, training and private lessons, player video analysis, cognitive virtual reality, European tours, consulting for youth clubs/academies and courses for coaches. Full disclaimer: I have known and spent time on the pitch with Bernat for the past 3 years. His vision is clear […]

2017 Holiday Soccer Gift Guide

With the holidays well and truly upon us, the expectations for gift giving have never been higher. So what do you get the soccer lover in your life? We’ve gone through all the latest and greatest products of 2017 to bring you our best 11. You could even save money whilst finding them the perfect […]

Coming to America: Denis Silva and the Barça Mentality

When I sat down with Denis Silva, Technical Director of Arizona’s new Barcelona Academy, back in September, I never dreamed I’d be publishing on the heels of the United States Men’s National Team’s cataclysmic implosion in World Cup qualifying. I didn’t plan it, and certainly Silva didn’t either, but the wisdom of this man, who […]

adidas Launches Nemeziz

With the Nemeziz, adidas has created a revolutionary cleat design for the most agile football players in the world, such as Lionel Messi, Renato Sanches and Roberto Firmino. The shoe takes inspiration from the ritual of taping, used in dance and in sport, and is meant to emphasize fluid motion on the pitch. Nemeziz has […]

ADIDAS MESSI 16+ PURE AGILITY FG TURBOCHARGE

Lionel Messi is a phenomenon like none other the soccer world has ever seen. More force of nature than homo sapien, the kid from Rosario has risen to the pinnacle of the world’s game and naturally, only the most elite footwear is fit for the man who will likely go down in history as the […]

SoccerNation’s Top 16 of 2016 – (8 & 7)

Around the world of soccer, 2016 has been the year of the Cinderella Story. From Portugal in the European Championships to Leicester City in the Premier League, the unexpected and seemingly impossible became the norm in the global footballing landscape. Fairytales like Wales and Iceland’s runs in the Euro’s coincided with Chile’s wild run to […]

Eat Like Messi, Play Like Messi

The human body is the most sophisticated machine on the planet, and is comprised of several different systems working harmoniously. Like any machine it requires energy and maintenance to function at its best. The body uses food to produce energy that fuels it to perform; however, some energy sources are better than others, particularly when it […]

Copa America Semi-Final: U.S. Outclassed by Dominant Argentina

The United States were knocked out of the running for the Copa America title after a 4-0 semi-final dismantling in Houston at the hands of Argentina. A crowd of over 70,000 at NRG Stadium was treated to a masterclass performance from Argentine captain and international soccer poster child Lionel Messi, who with the help of […]

Flashback Friday: Kits of Days Past

As a jam packed summer of international soccer approaches, with the Copa America Centenario, the European Championships, and the Olympic Games all taking place, soccerloco.com has you all set to be rocking your favorite country’s kit. These 2016 kits are sleek. They have a high-performance style, and represent a new era of soccer apparel. Nate […]

Creating with Platinum Adidas – Messi 15

[quote_center]Out of this world. Magisterial. Best in the Universe. Genius.[/quote_center] Adjectives to define the best soccer player ever. The best player in world just had his named called for a record 5th time at the Ballon d’Or ceremony, beating out eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo. Adidas soccer celebrates the massive win over Nike athletes Ronaldo and […]

San Diego’s Very Own Parisi Speed School

Alex Morgan, Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Lionel Messi, Eden Hazard, Sergio Aguero Raheem Stirling. What do they all have in common? SPEED. Each one of these players has forged a reputation for having eyebrow raising, defense tormenting, game changing speed. Sure, they were probably born with a high base of athleticism, but if you think they […]

New Look Cleats For the World’s Finest Player

The year 2015 has been good for Leo Messi. Barcelona won the league, cup, UEFA Champions League & UEFA Super Cup, and his Argentina side finished second at the Copa América in Chile. The greatest player on the planet has been out injured for the last six weeks but is due to make his return […]

adidas Announces Limited Edition Messi 10/10

Lionel Messi is the greatest number 10 in the history of football, with four Ballon d’Ors to his name and a fifth one firmly in his sights. To celebrate his unparalleled impact on the beautiful game, adidas Football has today announced the Messi 10/10, a super limited edition boot with just 100 pairs produced worldwide. […]

adidas Release New MESSI15 Boots

With the premier of the new collection of adidas cleats, the brand’s latest release will be on display during the Champions League Final this Saturday in Berlin. adidas has defined the categorization of two types of soccer players in this new series, with the exception being that of one of the greatest players to ever […]

Copa del Rey Final – FC Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao

The Copa del Rey final is this Saturday, and FC Barcelona is seeking to win its second treble in seven years. Recent injury concerns regarding the status of Luis Suarez have been eased as he participated in training today after suffering a slight hamstring injury against Bayern Munich. All first team players participated in training, […]