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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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How much does a soccer player squat?

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If you're talking about the act of squatting then "some" is probably the answer. There isn't a lot of squatting in soccer, but it can happen. If you're asking about the amount of weight a soccer player can squat, it varies with each player. Remember that speed is sought, and endurance is mandatory for soccer players. That means they won't be "pumping up" to drastically increase their muscle mass. Reps are much more important, and will be much more often recommended for those who are driving iron in conjunction with other training aimed at better soccer performance.

What are some defensive kicks in soccer?

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well it is a complicated question but: Goal kicks corner kicks free kicks indirect kick direct kick kick off bicycle kick bending ball lob ball and etc etc you have to know the game if you want to know what these mean

Faster soccer player in the world?

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in 2010 its between Lionel messi or Cristiano ronmaldo

What are parts of the soccer field?

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There is the field of play, which is the rectangular area bounded by the sidelines and the goal lines, and the two end zones. Anything else is just markings on the field or markings of the boundaries.

Where does soccer cleat leather come from?

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The leather of most soccer cleats come from kangaroo skins The leather of most soccer cleats come from kangaroo skins

Is it a goal if there is a shot and it deflects off the defenders hand and into the goal?

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Yes. The referee will award the goal.

If the referee believes it was done deliberately the defender would be cautioned for unsporting behavior. A send off would not be warranted in this case because no goal-scoring opportunity was denied.

When did mia hamm have twins?

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Mia Hamm's twins, Ava Caroline and Grace Isabella, were born March 28, 2007.

Does a goalie in soccer get two points for scoring on the other team?

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It depends on how you play, some people add 2 points on goalie shots others don't.

How do you get drafted into a mls team after playing soccer college?

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You will need unbelievable skills, and you will have already been noticed playing college (or, very rarely, high school scoccer) and you probably will have an agent. The air is extremely thin up there. Those who have a shot already know it. If you're coming up, don't worry about anything but skills, both individual and team ones. You have to be the best to play with the best. An agent can only help you with how much you get for playing. He cannot help you with how well you play. That's up to you and your coaches. Good luck.

What is the best brand of soccer cleats?

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There are a number of reasons for having kids wear soccer cleats. Shoes (or boots, if you're from the other side of the pond), with their integrated cleats, provide traction for accelerating and maneuvering on the field. Anyone who is running and changing speed and/or direction as constantly as a soccer player will benefit enormously from the advantage afforded by cleats. And if a kid is going to keep playing as he turns into an older kid, a highschool kid, a college kid and/or a professional soccer player, he's gonna be wearing these at every game. Might as well get used to them. Though the shoes can be a bit uncomfortable at times, especially in the beginning, a reasonably good pair will provide adequate support and become fairly easy to wear. There are some safety issues regarding the cleats. Players (and officials, but that's another story) can get hung up a bit because of them, and then they twist something or trip and fall. Ouch! But players who are wearing shoes without the cleats can slip and fall big time when trying to play the game without the traction benefits of soccer shoes. (Especially on grass, and even more so on grass that is wet!) That hurts, too. The performance advantages have generally been judged to outweigh (and by far) the extra burden of having to get the littler kids to wear them and to learn and deal with the risks the cleats impose. The hazards posed to other players by someone wearing cleats are pretty straight forward. Ask older players if they've ever had a collision where they ended up coming away with a cleat mark on a body part. Chances are good they have. But we generally play with our cleats down, and besides, the rules (Laws of the Game) require that tackles be made with the shoes (cleats) down. That's a specific burden placed on the players to minimize the possibility of injury to an opponent. If a player slides in to make a tackle and aims one of his cleats at his opponent's leg and ends up spiking him, it almost certainly will result in discipline from the referee. A caution is probably guaranteed, and it isn't hard for the official to justify a red card and the subsequent send off for that offending player who deliberately (or even inadvertently) lifts his cleats in a tackle. But little kids are not allowed to slide tackle anyway. Oh, and someone has to buy the cleats, too. Don't forget that. The good news is that a lot of soccer clubs, especially recreational ones, have shoe swaps. And there are thrift stores and second hand sports stores. There are a lot of good used shoes out there. What little kid doesn't outgrow his shoes before he wears them out? Don't forget to pick up a can of spray shoe disinfectant. It's that stuff like they use at the bowling alley. Anyway, little kids should be wearing soccer cleats when playing soccer. The risks are minimal, and can be managed by the player, the coach and the officials. As to the benefits of cleats? No "real" soccer player, young or old, recreation or competitive, would dream of playing in a match without them. Lastly, there's this. What soccer kid is gonna wanna play the game without the proper shoes, the shin guards, the long socks and the uniform? I've never met one. Ever.

How much do soccer players get pay?

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It all depends on what league you play in and how good of a soccer player you are. Most players in the MLS receive a salary of $50 thousand a year. Although if you are one of the best players in the world, you get paid millions of dollars. For example, David Beckham has a 5 year contract with LA Galaxy for $250 million dollars.

Is it possible for a 15-year-old to become a professional soccer player in the US?

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Yes!! Because if you work very hard at least 2hours a day and if you want to be a pofessional you have to play every single chance you get!!

How many players are on the field in a regulation baseball game?

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You can have up to 11 players on the field but most of the time you have 9. There is the pitcher,catcher,third basemen,short stop,second basemen,first basemen,left field,center field,and right field. The way you get up to 11 players is if you put some in right center and left center field. They are in between right and left field to play more players.

What are the pros and cons of playing soccer profesionally?

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Pros: Professional players tend to make a much higher salary than the average non-athlete, achieve fame and popularity, and will most likely receive special attention in public such as in a restraunt or dance club, and endorsments. Cons: Will become a target for paparazzi and criticism by sports writers. Possible death threats if playing in a international league (such as soccer). Private life will be tampered with. High expectations from the public. Expect a higher chance of being a victim to robbery. Notes: A professional player must be fit at all times as a single absence or act of improper sportsmanship may cause a quick end to a professional's career. There is hardly or NO RETIRE pension pay for professionals as a professional athlete works strictly based on a contract, not a company.

David Beckham earn with Los Angeles Galaxy?

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He has currently signed a 5-year contract worth US$32.5 million in total or $6.5 million per year with L.A., despite the whole "$250 million" stunt. The $250 million was an estimate as to how much money Beckham could potentially make with endorsements, salaries and merchandise sales.

Who is the shortest mls player?

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Currently, Joao Plata (Forward - Real Salt Lake) is the shortest player in the MLS. He is officially listed as 5'2". He is the shortest player in MLS history, and the shortest of any player in the USA's five "major sports".

What does an average Major Leagues Soccer player make as a salary?

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A top premiership footballer can earn up to £150,000 a week (£7,500,000 a year). Most players don't get anything like that though.

That translates to over $250,000 in American dollars.

What is the training equipment for soccer?

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The training you have to do to be a soccer player is not easy.You must do much. First, you should practice diffrent moves every day if you want to get any better. You must also not give up and stop just because you are tired. You need to work hard and be a good team player. That is not exactly training but you must do it if you want to become really good.

Does Mia Hamm have kids?

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Yes she does. Twins Grace Isabella and Ava Caroline were born on March 28, 2007. they are sooooo cute..

She and husband Nomar Garciaparra welcomed their third child, a son named Garrett Anthony Garciaparra in January 2012.

Do semi pro soccer and pro soccer get paid the same amount of money?

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Soccer players are paid different rates depending on the team and league that they play for, and the country that they live in.

What the responsibilities of a pro soccer player?

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Here are a few ideas. Play the game. Well. Practice hard with a full measure of attention and effort. Eat and exercise according to a plan that will fully support the best possible physical performance. In particular, consider what one is eating and drinking when "out and about" or just chillin' at home. (Fun is okay, but indulgence for that sake alone is probably bad juju.) Avoid "extreme activities" where anything more than minor injury may be incurred. (A broken leg suffered on a ski competition long jump will be tough to live with.) Help train or coach or officiate - or just show up to inspire - where appropriate. Any player who plays in the best spirit of the game, and then lives the rest of his life in that same spirit, will build a testament to things good and worthwhile. And will be rewarded in ways he cannot possibly imagine.

Number of position in the soccer field?

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The International Football Association Board (IFAB) writes the Laws of the Game (LOTG) that FIFA adopts for International, World Cup play. The laws are published on 1 July of each year and available at http://fifa.com/. The field is described in Law 1.

As you called it "soccer", we presume you are from the USA, Canada, or Australia. In the United States, the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) have their own rule books for each sport including soccer. Their soccer rule books follow pretty closely with the field dimensions and markings as described in the IFAB LOTG Law 1 but there are differences. Youth soccer, as oversee by American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) and US Youth Soccer (USYS) follow the LOTG except they shrink all dimensions for players under 16 years of age.

How many points do you get in soccer?

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for every $10.00 you spend, you get one point

What are the places on a soccer field?

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The postitons of a soccer feild are goal tender, defense, midfeild, left and right wingers, and the striker. These positions are located below: l X l X X X X X X X X X X