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It’s late summer, 2015. We had been practicing for months and finally we were playing games. It was supposed to be an easy game. We always win by six or seven points, but this time it was different. I’m Matthew Billing, and this is the story of the time I broke my elbow playing soccer. We start the game right on time six o’clock. We have been playing for probably fifteen to twenty minutes when it happens. I intercept a pass and start to make a run downfield. As I’m getting past midfield a…

As a young girl, I never thought I would become so attached to a sport, and definitely not soccer. My mother expected me to be like any other little girl with a barbie doll, which I was, but then I developed an obsession for the sport. I supplemented a very interesting passion for soccer when I reached the age of 8. From the good compliments I receive from my coaches, my family, and friends, I assume i’m a great soccer player skill wise. The reason I am mentioning how important soccer is to me…

Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story (2017) Taken from Me, The Tiffany Rubin Story (2017) is based on a true story starring Taraji P. Henson. The movie starts by showing happy family members and friends laughing, talking, and enjoying their time together at a cook out. The movie features a newly married woman, who has a six years old son Cody from a previous relationship. She has sole custody of Cody, but his father Jeff Lee has visiting rights for one week every summer. Jeff asks to…

I am addicted. Sometimes I wish I could quit, but every time I lace up, my blood starts rushing, my palms start sweating, and I can’t think of doing anything else. That’s what soccer does to me. That’s what soccer does for me. Even when it’s hard and ugly, when I’m the focus of hate and on the receiving end of angry insults from people who are older and who should know better, as a referee, I can not shrink. Life lessons can be found in the oddest places, like the well-manicured soccer fields…

Have you ever tried running across a 120 yard-long field? Soccer is the most challenging sport because it requires a lot of lower body strength and much more cardiovascular endurance. A ton of lower body strength is required when playing soccer, which means it can be very challenging, if the player’s muscles aren’t used to that type of exercise. Cardiovascular endurance is also very important and critical when playing soccer, which is also makes soccer a very challenging sport. While…

River, I am so honored and humbled that you are my son. Your accomplishments on and off the field have brought me such pride and happiness. Throughout the years as people would talk about that kid that could hit the ball a mile, not knowing you were mine, always made me bow my chest out a little more. I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to be your coach throughout the years. Those memories can and never will be forgotten. They are truly some of the best times of my life. I was…

I can still remember many a moment as my feet pounded across the pitch leaving cleat marks in my wake; these moments are what have shaped me for the many years I’ve been involved in soccer. The game has given me opportunities to teach as a coach, lead as a captain, learn as a player, and grow as a person. Over the eleven years I’ve played soccer, I’ve met some of my best friends and made some of my best memories. The sport has given me a wealth of diverse experiences to learn and grow from. As a…

The topic for my iSearch is how can I become better at dribbling in soccer. I chose this topic because soccer is one of my main interests, and one of my favorite aspects of the game of soccer is dribbling. One thing I hope to find out is how I can study and learn to play like some of the greatest players ever have. I will learn about my topic by studying and watching the technique and movements of the most elite players and then doing what I have to do to put that into action. Some sources I…

Soccer lovers can always start preparing for the next World Cup season by having the best-quality and much-needed World Cup accessories. After all, this is the biggest event that happens once in every four years. It would be wrong for you to not have the right accessories, because it will upgrade you to a hard-core fan from a mere soccer fan. Every soccer fans should have a good soccer ball. No matter who the detractor is, they will use the soccer ball for every match. You can look for the…

Soccer isn't just sport. It’s a lifestyle. Without soccer, I don't know where I would be today. The freshly mowed green grass underneath my cleats, the earthy smell of the dirt filling my nose, the pure, clean air all around engulfs me in its embrace. The sun rising in the horizon, our parents cheering on the sidelines, the blow of a whistle. Soccer isn't just a sport, it's MY lifestyle. Soccer is everything to me. I have so many good memories of my team and I together. My team and I…