Generation X Soccer

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71244131124506800572012-02-16T02:41:53.206-08:00Generation X SoccerFor all your off the wall articlessocr20http://www.blogger.com/profile/14091880482899438626noreply@blogger.comBlogger51100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124413112450680057.post-58688600159592704522008-03-27T21:32:00.000-07:002008-03-28T18:49:06.565-07:00Youth Academies

Youth Academies aren't big in Europe, their huge. They accept kids into their academy starting at the age of 9. They recruit about 20 -30 players in each age group and train them to become professionals. Their main goal isn't to win state cup or nationals but to develop the individual and not the team. They don't teach down to the weakest link in their academy but instead teach beyond the age of

socr20http://www.blogger.com/profile/14091880482899438626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124413112450680057.post-9219679402912293232008-03-26T11:55:00.000-07:002008-03-26T15:32:58.129-07:00The LA Galaxy are Ruining Soccer in the U.S.

When the Galaxy acquired David Beckham in 2007, I have to admit I thought it was a huge step in creating better soccer in the States. Then I thought about the money, his age, and his overall goals. Lets start with the money. The LA Galaxy are spending over $5 million a year for him to wave to the crowd, fill some seats, and sell some jerseys. Beckham will turn 33 in May 2008 and he doesn't have

socr20http://www.blogger.com/profile/14091880482899438626noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124413112450680057.post-56933070655651471172008-03-25T14:31:00.000-07:002008-03-26T11:41:03.089-07:00Freddy Adu Screwed Himself

Any true soccer fan has to agree that Freddy Adu hasn't lived up to his hype. Whether he was hyped to much or just made bad decisions in his career. The reality of the situation is that both of those problems lead many soccer fans to be disappointed. Adu was proclaimed the future or star for the U.S. national team. He was told how amazing and talented he was and that he was the answer for the U.S

socr20http://www.blogger.com/profile/14091880482899438626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124413112450680057.post-45477818026488449692008-03-25T14:25:00.000-07:002008-03-26T11:40:12.081-07:00How U.S. Soccer will eclipse European soccer?

There is no doubt that U.S. soccer has come along way in the last decade but we are still light-years away from competing with the best whether club or country. In the 1994 World Cup the U.S. squad finished 3rd in their group behind the likes of Romania and Switzerland, not quality opponents. Then the appearance of the MLS in 1996 brought hope and aspiration to U.S. soccer. But four years later

socr20http://www.blogger.com/profile/14091880482899438626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7124413112450680057.post-90281614112362521652008-03-25T14:09:00.000-07:002008-03-25T14:15:40.260-07:0010 Ways to become a better soccer player

1. Interval Training -Interval training can increase your oxygen intake and increase your endurance during competitions2. 30 mins of juggling a day -Juggling everyday will make you have a better feel for the ball and a better touch during your games. Minimal or no mis- touches during your games3. Pick up games-The best way to improve your game is to play. Whether small sided games or

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