James Cunningham

The heartbeat of any soccer team? That’s right; it’s the goalkeeper. The last line of defense, the one who can turn defeat into victory with a single save. As a high-school soccer coach with two decades of experience under my

Roll the ball out on any pitch worldwide, and there’s a good chance the 4-3-3 formation will be the game plan. Its popularity in the beautiful game isn’t by chance. The 4-3-3 formation is a tactical darling of modern soccer,

Did you know soccer is the world’s most popular sport, with over 250 million players in over 200 countries? That’s a lot of kids kicking balls! More than a mere hobby, soccer can bring impressive benefits, shaping your child’s health,

Friends, every once in a blue moon, a strategic shake-up like the false 9 comes along and revolutionizes the world of soccer. Far from being a fleeting trend, it’s a game-changer that transforms traditional formations and reframes our understanding of a striker’s role. Back in the day, the

As a soccer coach, players’ friends and families sometimes approach me to figure out the game. It’s understandable. How are you supposed to support a loved one during a match if you have no clue what’s going on?  Besides that,

From Piraeus to Johannesburg, soccer or football as it is known throughout much of the world, is truly a global game. As such, there are many legendary pitches that can make a ‘best of’ list. But what truly constitutes a