Aidan Russell A former professional player and current manager, Pia Sundhage, hails from Sweden. In addition to playing as a forward for most of her career, Sundhage also played as a midfielder and sweeper for the Sweden national team. 10 Greatest Female Soccer Players I… Please enable JavaScript 10 Greatest Female Soccer Players In History Playing Career … Read more
Although it may seem like yesterday to some, it is over 50 years since the 1970 Brazil team wrote itself into the history books by winning the Jules Rimet trophy for the third time. Not only did they win the World Cup, but they also did it in considerable style, producing some of the most … Read more
Which national women’s team are FIFA Women World Cup past winners? Have you ever wondered which national teams have won the FIFA World Cup in the past? Our FIFA Women’s World Cup Winners List is here to help you if you haven’t already. The eight FIFA Women World Cup past winners have been won by … Read more
One of the most recognizable and accomplished clubs in the world, Juventus is the gold standard in Italian soccer. They’ve had the distinction of winning the Scudetto more than any other club in Serie A, as they’ve been the best team over 30 times. That level of excellence has put Juventus on the map whenever … Read more
There is a long history behind football (or soccer as it is sometimes called). In the middle of the 19th century, football became what it is today in England. Football history includes alternative versions of the game that existed much earlier. Football Pre-History Football has ancient origins. Indeed, almost every culture has enjoyed kicking a … Read more
Spain and the Netherlands contested the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final on 11th July 2010. The venue for the final was Soccer City, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. To reach the final, the Netherlands finished first in Group E, winning three matches, then defeated Slovakia in the round of 16, Brazil in the quarterfinals, and … Read more
With the 2014 World Cup returning to Brazil, the country had much to prove since it had suffered two consecutive quarterfinal exits in the preceding competitions. The Brazilians were eager to abandon Dunga’s defensive play to return to their natural attacking style of football. Brazil went further in the 2014 World Cup but couldn’t beat … Read more
The 2018 World Cup was one for the record books despite heavy hitters like Germany, Brazil, Argentina, Spain, and Portugal failing to live up to expectations. However, the underdogs, including Peru, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Mexico, stepped up and bridged the perceived gap between the minnows and whales. The result was one of the most … Read more
The history of Burnley FC was formed in 1882 when it changed from Burnley Rovers Rugby Club to Burnley Football Club. They were a founder member of the Football League in 1888. Following other sports clubs in the area that had switched to football, Burnley Rovers members voted at the Bull Hotel in Burnley on … Read more
Our closed, isolationist, anti-competitive professional sports league model has been misapplied to US club soccer for over a century. While the rest of the world adopted open leagues, independent clubs, promotion, and relegation, the American Soccer League has failed time and time again, never reaching their vast potential. As club soccer grew to dominate the … Read more