Karoline Gore 
The interest in women’s soccer has grown dramatically in recent years, thanks in no small part to the success of the U.S. national team, which took home the victory at the Women’s World Cup in France (2019) and at three previous World Cups. Indeed, America is leading the way in the field, showing consistent growth and … Read more
Soccer offers children of all ages an opportunity to get out and enjoy fresh air, become more active, and learn a variety of skills. With over 4 million children in the U.S. under the age of 12 playing soccer, it’s quickly becoming one of the most popular youth sports in the country. In fact, soccer is … Read more
Soccer is often called the beautiful game, and with it has come a rich tapestry of photographs that document its colorful timeline. From the iconic Bobby Moore lift to Cristiano Ronaldo biting the metal of his first international medal, a glance at the Manchester Evening News’ own soccer tier list offers a glimpse into this incredible past. Photography … Read more
A recent survey done by OnePoll found kids are now spending twice as much time indoors than they were twenty years ago. Spending time at home gives families the ideal opportunity to take part in some games and hobbies together, and there are lots that have been inspired by soccer. These games are not only fun, … Read more
The recent experience of an amateur German soccer team that sent seven socially distant players to face a rival on the field showed that this measure probably won’t work too well for most (the COVID-19-fearing team lost 37-0). Soccer is by nature a contact sport; one in which players often have to get close together to defend … Read more
Real Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez was only twelve years old when he was told that his days of playing soccer were over, after being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2002. On the Monday after his initial diagnosis, Fernandez returned to the hospital where he was seen by another doctor. This time he received good news. … Read more
The term ‘Footballer’s Migraine’ has been around for about a decade, but very little is concretely understood about it. Loosely described as something similar to a cluster headache, Footballer’s Migraines are brought on by repeated blows to the head, whether by contact with the ball or other collisions over the course of play. While a great … Read more
Staying active in your 50s and beyond is one of the best ways to maintain your physical and mental health throughout your golden years. However, the majority of older Americans aren’t getting enough exercise, with the CDC reporting that about 31 million adults aged 50 and older are living a sedentary lifestyle. As adults need 150 minutes … Read more