Athleticism and skill can only help a soccer team's defense so much. Here is the main reason defenses succeed--and it's something everyone can do.
As one of the top up-and-coming players on one of Major League Soccer's top teams, Geoff Cameron is realizing his dream at a young age. Find out his secret to making it to the top of his sport.
Many young players takes their skills to an international camp. Sound like a good idea? Make sure you know what hurdles to clear before you can head overseas.
A player who's already good at juggling can be challenged even more. Find out how to make a good ball handler even better with these juggling drills.
Goalkeepers perform their best when they're 100 percent prepared. Use this guide to organize an ideal pregame warmup for your keepers.
The best soccer players will learn skills and eventually be able to execute them without thinking. Learn the secret to boosting a young player's instincts.
How does an elite professional soccer team prepare? Active.com was given inside access to a practice featuring the star-studded Los Angeles Sol of Women's Professional Soccer. Here's how it all went down.
U.S. national team midfielder Eddie Lewis has been known to make a sweet move or two on the field. Here are a few tips on how to improve your ball-handling skills.
Soccer players have limitless potential when their foot skills are emphasized at a young age. Find out how to fill a young player's soccer tool box so they can grow up to be all-stars.
When it comes to hydrating athletes, being picky with fluids is a good idea. Here is one doctor's take on how to get the most out of athletic performance through hydration.
What is the best way to blast one past the goalkeeper? Find out where exactly you should aim your shot and pick up seven other tips for better goal-scoring skills.
Soccer players can maximize their potential through good eating habits. Learn the framework of a great diet and watch your game reach a higher level.
Professional freestyle players are fun to watch, but hard to imitate. Learn the tricks of freestyle soccer, and find out how it came to be so popular.
Taking some time off? Don't let the fitness level you worked hard for go away during the downtime. Here are some tips to staying in shape until soccer starts up again.
When you don't have a field to work with, practice can still go on. Learn different soccer practice drills that coaches can conduct even when there's no room to roam.
