Sideline Soccer Articles

QUOTE: I am a member of a team…

Joshua — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:23:30 +0000

I am a member of a team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion. — Mia Hamm.

QUICK FACT: Tweet This!

Joshua — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:51:25 +0000

Did you know that by the end of the 2011 Women’s World Cup Final where Japan beat USA in penalty shots, 7,196 posts per second were being made on Twitter?! That is an all time high and one that other sports haven’t even come close to!

Another 15 minutes of fame for soccer in the US

Joshua — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:19:35 +0000

I decided to wait a bit before writing about the 2011 Women’s World Cup Final. I wanted to see what everyone else focused on first. Sure enough, many were negative about the whole thing. There were some positives too though. Many felt the US Women’s National Team weren’t playing the best soccer throughout the tournament....

2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup

Danie — Thu, 26 May 2011 14:14:52 +0000

The 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup groups and schedule have been announced along with the U.S. roster. The U.S., which were the runners-up in the 2009 Gold Cup, are in Group C and will be playing Canada, Panama and Guadeloupe. The U.S. will first take on Canada on June 7th at 8 p.m. EST at Ford...

2011 Women’s World Cup: U.S. National Roster Announced

Danie — Fri, 13 May 2011 17:45:54 +0000

The U.S. Women’s National team has announced the roster for the 2011 Women’s World Cup which begins next month. Goalkeepers: Hope Solo, Nicole Barnhart, Jillian Loyden. Defenders: Christie Rampone, Heather Mitts, Ali Krieger, Amy LePeilbet, Stephanie Cox, Rachel Buehler, Becky Sauerbrunn. Midfielders: Shannon Boxx, Carli Lloyd, Lindsay Tarpley, Megan Rapinoe, Lori Lindsey, Tobin Heath, Heather...

2011 MLS Top 10 Player Base Salaries

Joshua — Wed, 11 May 2011 18:36:44 +0000

Did you ever wonder how much the top players were being paid in Major League Soccer (MLS)? Well we have put together the top 10 base salaries for the 2011 season. Based on the list, it looks like midfielders and forwards are paid the most. This year we also have a defender with a hefty...

2011 USA Women’s National Team Jersey

Danie — Fri, 06 May 2011 13:59:20 +0000

With the 2011 Women’s World Cup coming up this summer, the US Women’s National Team has introduced a new uniform. The uniforms will be worn starting with the World Cup and into 2012. The jerseys feature the official USA team crest and Nike Swoosh logo on the front chest. The white jersey will be worn...

Major League Soccer Logo Icons

Joshua — Thu, 05 May 2011 13:00:58 +0000

This is a collection of free Major League Soccer Logo icons representing each team in the MLS! Each icon has a soccer ball and the logo of the specific team. Show your team pride with these icons by using them on websites, forums, blogs, etc. If you use these icons, a link back to Sideline...

2011 USA 3rd Jersey

Joshua — Wed, 04 May 2011 16:11:48 +0000

In 2011, Nike released a 3rd jersey for the US Men’s National Team. In my opinion, it should be the first jersey! The classic sash pattern is still present with a deep blue color. But it’s the “red all over” that really makes this jersey stand out. Red is the most emotionally intense color and...

Soccer Tricks: The Drag Back

Joshua — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:00:40 +0000

The Drag Back is a popular soccer trick which can be used to quickly change direction and avoid an opponent. With this article, we’ll provide step by step instructions as well as a video example. Drag Back while running Step 1 While you’re dribbling and at the moment you decide to change direction, place your...