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American Soccer

The world's most popular sport, football, is known as soccer in the United States. Ask questions about Major League Soccer as well as the US national team here.

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What is the soccer player's work schedule?

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2 hrs conditioning practice in the morning, 2 hrs strength workout, 4 hrs soccer drills and scrimmage, plus games.

What is a shoot out in soccer?

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Generally, shootouts are used only in knockout games, to decide who will progress to the next stage of a tournament, or who will win it. Usually extra time has been played first. The team to take the first kick is decided by a coin toss. All players other than the kicker and the goalkeepers must remain in the pitch's centre circle. Each kick is taken from the penalty mark, with the goal defended only by the opposing goalkeeper. The goalkeeper must remain between the goal-posts on his goal-line until the ball has been kicked, although he can jump in place, wave his arms, move side to side along the goal line or otherwise try to distract the shooter. Each kicker can kick the ball only once per attempt. If the ball is saved by the goalkeeper the kicker cannot score from the rebound (unlike a normal penalty kick). Similarly, if the ball bounces off the goal posts, the kicker cannot score from the rebound. Each tea must choose 5 players to take the kicks and 1 goal keeper.

What is an illegal touching using your arm in soccer?

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Using the arm to [deliberately] touch the ball is called deliberate handling and is a direct free kick offense. If a player commits a direct free kick offense within their own penalty area, then the direct free kick becomes a penalty kick.

Note that goal keepers are immune to this particular offense within their own penalty area.

What happens if a soccer player touches the ball on purpose?

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Well, what usually happens is that they warn them and give the other team a free kick, but if it is blocking a shot or intentionally doing it to stop or do something, they could could red or yellow carded.

What is the most important skill in soccer?

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These words from the FIFA Laws of the Game: "The decisions of the referee regarding facts connected with play are final." Actually, all 17 Laws of the Game are equally important. It could be posited that any match can hinge on the call by an official regarding any one of these rules; it could make a difference in the game. It could make the difference. Some of the silliest little things can translate into major difficulties. There is wisdom in casting the Laws of the Game as one single unit. They form a complete foundation upon which to build a fair and safe competition. One that may be enjoyed by almost anyone at almost any age and at almost any skill level. From the "busy" U-6 match where the ball cannot be seen through the forest of little legs to the swift, powerful and elegantly played match that may be a World Cup final, the game is predicated upon a common understanding that has as its basis the Laws of the Game. This spare and inspired set of restrictions and their interpretation permits the true stars of the game, the players, to emerge and show themselves. Permits them and those who follow the Game to derive a maximum of joy and satisfaction for having participated in something as large and as encompassing as Soccer (or Football), none of which is possible without the commonality of the Laws of the Game to bind participants together.

How many syllables does 'soccer is a fun game' have?

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soccer--2 syllables is--1 syllable a--1 syllable fun--1 syllable game--1 syllable 6 total syllables

Can a soccer player throw the ball into the net for a score?

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It has to touch a player in order for it to be counted as a goal.

How many football national championships do Virginia Tech hokies have?

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For the 2009 season, Virginia Tech is currently 9-3 with the Chick-Fil-A Bowl still to come on 12-31-09 against Tennessee. Since 1892, Virginia Tech's all-time record is 658-425-46.

Do Nike Tiempo Legend III FG run small?

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I wear size US 9.5 shoes and US 10 nike tiempos. I would go a half size bigger than shoe size

What is trapping when you play soccer?

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the ball dropping near you so that you can dribble or pass it if you want to

Is soccer considered a career or a job?

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It can be either depending on the skill and rive of the individual. As for myself, (probably just because I am exposed mostly to the NFL side of football) I am inclined to think of it as a career.

What channel is mls on?

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Asked by Flower8407

Well, i think it depends on which cable network you have. For me it is 470 but it may be different for you.

What are the clothes worn to play soccer?

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Outfield players where a football shirt which is esentialy a t-shirt with shorts, football socks which can come up to the knee and under them would be worn a shin pad to protect against hard tackles. The boots are basicly like track shoes but with roung studs on the soles to stick into the pitch fot traction. Goalkeepers will wear gloves to get a good grip on the ball.

How many people on major league soccer team?

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A Major League Soccer club's active roster is comprised of up to 30 players.

In soccer from a kick -off the player kicks the ball directily into the goal what is it?

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If he kicks it into the opponent's goal, then a goal is awarded and a kick-off is given to the opposing team.

If he kicks it into his own goal, then the kick was backwards and must be retaken.

In some youth leagues (under 8) there are no direct kicks, so if the ball were untouched into the goal, the kick would be retaken. If a defender touched it on the way to the net, the goal would count. This is similar to a throw-in, which cannot score a goal directly.

What is the line in the center of a soccer field?

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The line in the center of a soccer field is the center line.

What teams are in the MLS?

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Eastern Conference - Chicago Fire, Columbus Crew, D.C. United, Kansas City Wizards, New England Revolution, New York Red Bulls, Philadelphia Union, Toronto FC


Western Conference- Club Deportivo Chivas USA, Colorado Rapids, FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo, Los Angeles Galaxy, Real Salt Lake, San Jose Earthquakes,Seattle Sounders FC,

Expansion Teams- Portland 2011, Vancouver 2011

http://www.mlsnet.com/teams/

Why is Mia Hamm important?

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The way she helps people in need of bone or marrow transplants.

When should the technique of heading be used in soccer?

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Whenever the ball is too high for you to settle it with any other part of your body (excluding your arms, of course).

How many players on a middle school soccer team?

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According to Law 3 (IFAB's Laws of the Game), a team may nominate between 3 and 7 substitutes to sit on the bench. During the game, each team may use up to 3 substitutions.

These numbers are standard, but could vary under certain circumstances (amateur, youth, and master's leagues as well as certain scrimmages, exhibitions, and unofficial games).

A hand ball in soccer results in what?

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The specific infraction is "deliberately handles." Intent is not a criteria used to determine whether a handling infraction took place. This apparently unimportant distinction is critical to the referee's decision making process.