James Cunningham

James lives in Chicago with his wife and three daughters. Originally from the UK, soccer has allowed him to travel the world. Now a youth coach, he fully enjoys teaching others about the game that he loves so much. His favorite team is Manchester United.
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What Do Soccer Players Wear In Cold Weather?

Across the world, soccer life is relentless. Weather patterns may change, but the most global game around spans from some of the coldest places on the map to the most sizzling beaches you’ll find on Planet Earth. Deep into the

Best 11v11 Soccer Formations

The first known and successfully used soccer formation was adopted by Wrexham FC back in 1880, which played in a 2-3-5 shape. That’s right; they played five attackers up top! Crazy, right! Known as the ‘pyramid,’ Wrexham would play two

Soccer Referee with Yellow Card

When Is A Yellow Card Given In Soccer?

How are policing, traffic lights, and soccer’s yellow and red cards connected? All three had a part to play in creating FIFA’s system of cautioning offending players in a way that everyone understands, whatever language they speak. Soccer players are

Sizes Of Soccer Balls For All Ages

If you are shopping for a soccer ball for your kid, you should know about soccer ball sizes. Many people don’t realize that soccer balls can be sized differently, and some think that ball size isn’t something to be bothered

How To Prepare for A College Soccer Scholarship?

All young soccer enthusiasts have been there: dreaming of playing professionally, scoring a goal in front of home fans, and winning a major trophy. I believe a reality check is necessary to contain these dreams. A lot (and I mean

What Are The Physical Benefits Of Playing Soccer?

Soccer is the greatest and most popular sport across the world. From an early age, I always knew that even if I never made the grade as a player, I wanted to help youngsters play the game to the best

Best 11v11 Soccer Formations

The first known and successfully used soccer formation was adopted by Wrexham FC back in 1880, which played in a