Known for his creative playmaking, adaptive ability to play a number of positions on the pitch, and undeniable knack for finding the back of the net, Paulo Dybala is a crucial piece of any club he plays for. Whether starring alongside Messi on the Argentinian national team, breaking goal-scoring records for Juventus, or making waves for Roma, Dybala is instantly recognizable for his offensive value and undeniable style. Now, you can bring some of that style to your own wardrobe. In this guide, we cover a few essentials to help you dress just like Paulo Dybala—both on and off the pitch. Copa Cl ..read more

When you support your favorite national team, professional team, or youth club team, you may notice patterns in the layout of the 11 players on your squad. These are called formations, and they’re crucial in defining a team’s playing style, strategy, and overall effectiveness on the field.  Over the years, various formations have risen in popularity, each with its unique strengths and weaknesses. This short guide will delve into some of the most popular formations in professional soccer today, focusing on their structure and tactical advantages—as well as a few notable examples of teams o ..read more

From the youth club circuit to the international stage, it’s the goal-scorers, high-IQ passers, and quick dribblers that get a lot of the credit. That said, real football fans know that the defensive players are just as important to a team’s success. They’re the anchors. And among their ranks, no two positions are more anchoring than positions 4 and 5. In this short guide, learn all about these two all-too-important positions—where they are on the pitch, what they do during gameplay, and different player examples for each. Position 4: The Center Back The heart of virtually every defensive sche ..read more

The season of jersey drops is officially here! Over the past couple of weeks your favorite clubs have dropped their latest jerseys that take inspiration from history and the club. Let’s take a deep dive into the jersey drops that have rocked the football world over the past few weeks! Bayern Munich – Home Nostalgia is at the forefront of design for Bayern this season’s home jersey. Throwing it back several decades this season, Bayern Munich is using a classically inspired kit this season.  Instead of the classic red base, this season’s kit uses a white base with a red color blocked desig ..read more

Fans around the world are looking to represent their favorite team or player with a new jersey. That’s where The Center Circle comes in. We’re going to break down the top 7 jerseys that players are wearing out on the field, so that you can properly represent your favorite sport in style.  Ajax Home The Dutch team’s white-and-red “apron” style used for its home kit has been a long-time classic, having been first used in 1911! For this season, adidas added a little bit of flair with golden touches on the trim and club crest, as well as on the player’s names and numbers on the back. The gol ..read more

After an exciting Champions League draw, the group stage is set and is already proving to be one of the most exciting years yet. Some teams have an easy road to the knockout stage, but there are some that will need some serious luck to even grab a win in their group. Let’s dive in and take a deeper look at the groups this season.  Group A Ajax, Liverpool, Napoli, Rangers Difficulty: 7.5/10 Arguably one of the powerhouse groups of the tournament, it will be interesting to see who takes home the glory of Group A. While Liverpool have been showstoppers in the Champions League, a very sluggi ..read more

2022/2023 Juventus Away Kit from adidas The 2022/2023 season has brought us some totally unique and showstopping jerseys perfect for a historic year. Juventus is definitely not an exception to this trend with their new away jersey from adidas. Under the Lights When you talk to any athlete their favorite games are the games that are played at night. Stepping onto the field under the lights is one of the most exciting feelings in the world. This year’s away jersey for Juventus takes inspiration from the magic of playing under the lights and stars. The black jersey is taking a step back from the ..read more

A step towards a more traditional PSG home design, but with modern technology. Paris Saint Germain returns to the Hechter stripe after axing the age-old design last year. The design is flipped for this particular home jersey to make it stand out. It should have no problem being popular with Mbappé making a big money contract and a certain GOAT (and we are not talking about their new sleeve sponsor) on the team. Messi and Mbappé will look to light up the City of Love with a brand New Jersey from Nike that we love. This design features Nike’s Dri-Fit ADV technology for engineered breathability ..read more

Well, another World Cup year is upon us, with the top men in the world scheduled to compete in Qatar this fall, and the world’s best women taking the pitch the following summer in Australia and New Zealand. Of course, it will technically be winter there, but you get our point. If you’re like most American soccer fans, you’re probably focused on following MLS or one of the big European leagues, with the national team situation taking a backseat for the moment. For you, the experts at The Center Circle have put together a little cheat sheet to help you stay up to date with everything that’s goin ..read more

Leagues Making Their Way Back Finally! soccer is about to resume after a long hiatus, and we are here to keep you up to date on all the leagues starting back up and everything you might need to know to get used to the new normal in world soccer. La Liga has just started back, and Italy and England are not far behind. So let’s get caught up on some soccer! What does the New Normal look like? The excitement of the return of action in some of the biggest soccer leagues in the world is palpable. But with the new normal that we are facing, a return to play looks a lot different under these unusua ..read more