Sideline Soccer Articles

QUICK FACT: Khaki Cup Final

Joshua — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:00:39 +0000

Did you know that the 1915 FA Cup Final was known as the Khaki Cup Final? This was during World War I and there were thousands of uniformed soldiers in attendance. Sheffield United beat Chelsea 3-0.

Lace up for AIDS

Danie — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:00:41 +0000

Nike is sponsoring the Red Laces Campaign for AIDS in Africa. Nike is selling Red Laces and will contribute 100% of its profits to the Global Fund and to soccer-based programs that help fight AIDS in Africa. The Funds are received by programs like Grassroots Soccer, which uses football as a framework to teach youths how [...]

QUICK FACT: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Name

Joshua — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:00:35 +0000

Did you know that Cristiano Ronaldo was named after Ronald Reagan? Cristiano’s father, Jose Dinis Aveiro, chose the second name of Ronaldo after the then president Ronald Reagan because he was his favorite actor! Cristiano’s full name is Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro.

QUICK FACT: The First Soccer League

Joshua — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:00:30 +0000

Did you know that the first soccer league was formed in 1888? William McGregor gathered a number of teams and suggested forming a league. The first soccer league was born. It included Accrington, Aston Villa, Blackburn Rovers, Bolton, Burnley, Derby County, Everton, Notts County, Preston North End, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion, and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

QUICK FACT: The First Rules

Joshua — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:00:12 +0000

Did you know that the first attempt to agree on a set of rules for soccer was done in 1848? Representatives from the major public schools that played met at Cambridge University. They agreed that the ball could be handled as long as it was immediately placed on the ground and kicked. They also agreed [...]

QUICK FACT: What’s a Derby?

Joshua — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:02:15 +0000

Did you know that a derby match is a match between two local rival teams usually within the same region? For example, Manchester City vs Manchester United is a huge local derby. The atmosphere is intense both for the players and the fans since they are big rivals!

QUICK FACT: Oldest Soccer Club

Joshua — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:00:14 +0000

Did you know that Sheffield FC is the oldest soccer club in the world? The Sheffield Football Club team was first founded in 1855.

QUICK FACT: Mia Hamm

Joshua — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:24:15 +0000

Did you know that Mia Hamm is the youngest player to have played for the United States? She was only 15 years old when she started. In 2004, Mia retired from soccer, but left a legacy behind her. With 158 goals, she is the top scorer in Women’s soccer.

2010 WPS Schedule

Danie — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:00:56 +0000

The Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) league has released the entire 2010 regular season schedule. The season opener will be on Saturday, April 10 when the Boston Breakers go to Maryland to face the Washington Freedom at 7pm (EST). The 8 WPS teams playing in the 2010 season are based in Atlanta (GA), Bay Area [...]

Akon’s 2010 World Cup Anthem ‘Oh Africa’

Danie — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:49:36 +0000

American R&B singer/songwriter/producer Akon has been hired as the musical director of the 2010 World Cup. Akon, who is of Senegalese origin, was chosen to produce the official World Cup 2010 anthem and oversee all the official music. He will be overseeing the World Cup anthem and all music at the ceremonies. The 2010 World Cup [...]