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December 22, 2025 · 5 min read
Every coach has been there: you check your tracking data after training and think, “There’s no way that was just jogging.” A winger hits a stop-start move, explodes down the line, cuts sharply inside—and the GPS report labels half the effort as “moderate running.” A new study helps explain why this happens—and what we can […]
Every coach has been there: you check your tracking data after training and think, “There’s no way that was just jogging.” A winger hits a stop-start move, explodes down the line, cuts sharply inside—and the GPS report labels half the effort as “moderate running.” A new study helps explain why this happens—and what we can […]
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The is a potential neurological risk associated with one of soccer’s fundamental techniques: heading the ball. Recent studies have highlighted the various impacts of repeated soccer heading on brain structure and function, raising concerns about the long-term health implications for players. The Neurological Effects of Heading: What the Science Says A comprehensive study conducted by […]
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In the fast-paced world of professional soccer, one issue that continually plagues both players and medical professionals is the incidence and management of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries. As the sport evolves and female participation increases, understanding the differences in injury dynamics between male and female soccer players becomes imperative. This study from The Knee […]
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Here’s a scene every coach knows: it’s mid-season, training loads look normal, no red flags on GPS, and yet…another non-contact muscle injury. The staff reviews footage, checks wellness surveys, and still can’t pinpoint why it happened. Now imagine if part of the answer isn’t in the warm-up, the workload, or the tactics—but inside the player’s […]
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A coach once told me, “You can spot a futsal kid in five seconds—they think faster.” He wasn’t wrong. Across youth academies worldwide—from Brazil to Spain to rising programs in the U.S.—futsal is becoming the secret weapon for sharper touches, quicker decisions, and smarter movement. But why does it work? And what does the science […]
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If you’ve ever watched a winger explode down the sideline and plant hard to send a defender the wrong way, you’ve seen one of the most dangerous moments in soccer: the sudden side-cut. Players make these cuts hundreds of times per match: at full speed, under pressure, often while fatigued. And every one of those […]
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You’ve seen it. One parent shouts, “Ref, open your eyes!” Another pumps a fist after a great pass. A third quietly claps, smiling as players hustle back on defense. Same game—completely different lessons. A new study from Sweden by Erik Andersson (Sport, Education and Society, 2020) explores how parental behavior in youth soccer not only shapes kids’ […]
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Say hello to the newest symbol of American soccer pride: a spirited Chesapeake Bay Retriever, chosen to represent the grit, energy, and heart of all 27 U.S. National Teams. And here’s the best part: U.S. Soccer Insiders get to choose its official name. As the country gears up for the massive wave of soccer energy […]
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Here’s a stat that might surprise you: When a club gets relegated, fans don’t pull away—they actually feel more connected to their team. That’s what a major longitudinal study of German Bundesliga supporters discovered. And for coaches, club leaders, and player-development directors, this insight is more than interesting trivia—it’s a roadmap for building healthier, stickier […]
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