Alejandro Bedoya
ussoccerplayers.com/player/bedoya-alejandroAlejandro Bedoya is a talented midfielder who followed Boston College teammate Charlie Davies' career path and went from the NCAA to the Swedish Allsvenskan league and eventually the USMNT.
Nick Rimando explains how a goalkeeper plays the wall
ussoccerplayers.com/soccer-training-tips/the-wallDon’t anticipate to one side because if you are leaning to one side, you won’t be able to get back to the other side.
The secret of the goalkeeper throw
ussoccerplayers.com/soccer-training-tips/keepers-the-throwRemember to follow through with your throwing arm to keep the ball on its projected path.
The steps to a successful soccer defense
ussoccerplayers.com/soccer-training-tips/defenseIf a defensive player is patient and remains on his feet between the opponent and the goal, the offensive team must slow down.
How to keep youth soccer stats
ussoccerplayers.com/soccer-training-tips/keeping-statsIf two or more goalkeepers participate in a contest where no goals are allowed, do not credit a goalkeeper with a shutout.
How to learn to dribble a soccer ball
ussoccerplayers.com/soccer-training-tips/dribbling-exercises-for-youth-playersOnce the goalkeeper collects the ball, he should roll it to his left in the path of the on-running player, who will then dribble the ball to the player in the line diagonally across from him.
The Chest Trap
ussoccerplayers.com/soccer-training-tips/the-chest-trap-2To execute the chest trap, first move into the ball’s path early and, as explained, come and meet the ball.
Selecting Soccer Positions And Formations
ussoccerplayers.com/soccer-training-tips/selecting-positions-and-formationsDefenders need to anticipate passes to opponents and step up to intercept passes.
The Long Ball
ussoccerplayers.com/soccer-training-tips/the-long-ballFor young soccer players who are participating in 4v4 or 5v5 games, learning how to kick and control the long ball is not as important as learning proper dribbling and passing techniques.
Soccer Terms
ussoccerplayers.com/soccer-termsNational team: The team for a given country that participates in international competitions.
Tim Gigl – Time In
ussoccerplayers.com/tim-giglHe was a year or two away from having the skills and experience to start for the Varsity Team, but…
Michael Bradley
ussoccerplayers.com/player/bradley-michaelIn 2006, USMNT coach Bruce Arena brought Bradley in as a practice player for the World Cup squad, training with them in Cary and participating in the friendly schedule, but not traveling to Germany with the team.
Heath Pearce
ussoccerplayers.com/player/pearce-heathHeath Pearce has extensive experience at the international level as a member of the Under-20 USMNT in 2002 and 2003, while also participating on USMNT youth teams from 1999-2001.
