Soccer has been in your blood for so much of your life. The ball is ALWAYS at your feet. You live for game day. You’re halfway through your high school career and already looking at colleges to play at the next level. Maybe you have a coach guiding you through the process. Maybe you have … Read more
Feeling not-so-thrilled about the fact that it’s Monday? Welp, pick your chin up, fam because there are two (2) awesome women’s soccer things happening right on this very February 1 the year of our lord 2021. First, NWSL preseason starts today. And second, the USWNT SheBelieves roster is out today. Not bad for a Monday … Read more
All soccer positions have a specific role in making the team work. Goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, forwards. Every piece of the puzzle is crucial to the team’s success. If you’re not on the same page as the rest of your team or don’t really know what your role on the team is, there’s really no way … Read more
Is your goal to become captain of your soccer team? Many Socceristas share this desire. I was honored to captain my high school and college soccer teams. To me, being soccer captain was everything. It was the goal that kept me motivated day in and day out of practice and games. Double sessions and doubleheaders. … Read more
To those hoping to become professional soccer players after college, there are a few points and words of advice I’d like to share with you. First, use your time in college soccer as a way to learn who you are as a player. Second, have a clear idea of your short- and long-term goals, including … Read more
It’s the dreaded day no one really talks about. The day your identity shifts, the pregame rituals stop, the team locker room shenanigans end. The last day the crowd chants your name as you step onto the field, score a goal, save a goal, or defend the goal. The day you hang up your cleats … Read more
If you were to talk to any professional soccer player, I’m sure they would have a story of at least one unfavorable soccer coach they’ve had in their career. Dig deeper into the story, and you’ll likely learn how the player responded in that moment. Some accounts would be positive responses to a difficult situation, … Read more
Let’s cut to the chase. What is 2021 going to look like for the Soccerista? You’ve been on pause. You’ve waited. You’ve played in a “new” environment. You’ve been working to keep your skills crisp, your development strong, and your fitness level solid, despite all the adjustments you’ve had to make for COVID. First, give … Read more
As we all know by now, the world took a turn over the past year. There are several new norms, and we’ve all had to quickly adapt. As many high school juniors and seniors prepared for a summer filled with tournaments and showcases, COVID-19 made it impossible for these events to take place. Without these … Read more
Winter is in full swing, but that’s never stopped a Soccerista from hitting the field. Instead of waiting for it to get warmer, suit up with some essential cold-weather soccer gear. Over-ear headband Are you tired of your ears being all red and frostbitten after practice? An over-ear headband is exactly what you need. These … Read more