A complete soccer uniform (commonly called a kit) includes several pieces of gear, including a jersey, shorts, shin guards, socks, and cleats (also called boots or shoes). While other accessories may be worn, every soccer uniform will include these primary components.  The kit is one of the most iconic components of football, with legendary clubs and national teams strongly associated with their uniforms (many of which remain unchanged for decades). Whether you’re a new player or a seasoned vet, having a complete, appropriate uniform can help you play your best, avoid injury, and stay wit ..read more

The busiest year in football is coming to a close and what better way to celebrate the historic year than with our top 10 jersey picks of 2022. From club to country, the game’s top teams and brands worked together to give us some of the most inspiring and exciting jersey designs to date. 10. Manchester City Away Inspired by Manchester City’s class of 1969, these jerseys brought to life one of the most iconic squads to ever play for the club. Throughout this historic season, City was notorious for wearing their iconic black and red striped uniform. Wearing the infamous uniform in the 1969 FA C ..read more

Did you watch nearly every game of the World Cup and come down with a case of football fever? Don’t worry if you’re looking for more soccer to watch and places to watch all those stars of the tournament play you’ve got plenty of options.  There are plenty of top leagues across the globe, but the best are found in Europe. With nearly every team in the tournament there are players that have made their mark in these top leagues. Not sure about the leagues or just want to learn more? Let’s break it down for you.  Premier League Country: England/United Kingdom Date of Return: December 26 ..read more

The game’s greatest tournament has officially come to an end, but its ending was something not even Hollywood writers could script. Arguably the most exciting and extraordinary final, billions of fans across the globe could never seem to leave the edge of their seats.  Throughout the match fans felt nearly every emotion from excitement, heartbreak, passion, to everything in between. However, what truly made this match special was the fight from both sides throughout the entire match, whether they were up or down.  Starting off with France, the reigning World Champions started the ma ..read more

After one of the most exciting quarterfinals in tournament history, the World Cup Semifinals came and brought us more unbelievable and heartbreaking moments that will live in football infamy. While we saw a Cinderella story end and a legend of the game’s international career come to a close, we get to see the reigning champs go for a repeat and a legend fight for the cherry on top of a historic career.  Legend v. Legend – Semifinal #1 After both Argentina and Croatia made it to the semifinals in exciting penalty shootouts that left the world at the edge of their seats, we were hoping thi ..read more

This World Cup has left everyone on the edge of their seats and seen the biggest underdogs take down perennial football superpowers. After an already exciting Round of 16, the Quarterfinals proved to be the most exciting round of the entire tournament. With both of Friday’s matches going into decisive shootouts and Saturday’s matchups full of heartbreak, you couldn’t look away.  Friday – 12/9 If you would have told the team at the Center Circle both match ups would end in seriously nail-biting shootouts we would have believed you, but the way we got there was totally unbelievable.  ..read more

The World Cup has officially capped off its Round of 16 knockout stage matches. After what proved to be an exciting four days worth of match ups, we saw two overtime matches, a couple sets of PKs, and a great deal of heartache.  The United States and Netherlands kicked off the Round of 16 with an exciting matchup between a historical powerhouse and young underdogs. While the United States did not take home a win, they proved that they could hang with some of the biggest teams in the game. Their young midfield proved to be the bright spot throughout the game and tournament, offering fans ..read more

The Holiday season is quickly approaching which means you’ll need to get the soccer players in your life all the best gear. Whether you’ve got a player just starting out or a player lacing up for a big high school season, picking the perfect gift can be tricky. Don’t worry we’ve put together the ultimate gift guide to help you find the best gift for your favorite soccer player! Cleats The ultimate gift for any soccer player is a brand new pair of cleats from their favorite brand, but if you’re not familiar with the boots it can be difficult to find what’s best. Speed cleats, boots designed for ..read more

With the group stage quickly coming to a close you may be wondering, “What’s Next?” Don’t worry, whether you’re a soccer novice or football expert, it doesn’t hurt to have a refresher on what takes place after the World Cup group stages.  The Group Stage Getting out of the group stage can be a daunting task for any squad that hits the tournament, but what lies ahead is even more of a challenge. To get out of the group stage teams must sit as one of the top two teams in their group, which has come down to the final day of play for most of the groups.  With teams being neck and neck t ..read more

After 8 years, one missed World Cup, and a boat load of criticism, the United States has advanced to the round of 16. Their tumultuous group stage ended with a huge 1-0 win over Iran, but don’t let that score line paint the final picture of how the United States performed in the beginning stages of the tournament.  After a disappointing draw with Wales in their first group stage match, the US bounced back to one of their most outstanding performances in the past few years against England. Although the US and England would finish the match in a draw, it definitely proved that the stars an ..read more