International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Football
Learn about the rules, moves, field, players, and scoring in the popular sport, soccer--also known as football. This presentation provides details about the sport that casual viewers may not already know. A good resource for those...
Other
Bundesliga: German National Soccer League
Official homepage of the German National Soccer League (Bundesliga). Contains news and information, video, live radio, and quizzes.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: "Boy Juggling a Soccer Ball" by Christopher Merrill
This poem is an evocative description of a boy in love with the sport of soccer.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Soccer Speaks Many Languages" by Dianna Geers
This informational text, discusses Innocent Ndayizeye's love for playing soccer while living in a refugee camp and after he relocates to America. A specific purpose for reading and vocabulary notes are provided. This site offers links to...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Body and Mind: Activity Cards
Learn about sports and activities you can participate in to get in shape and have fun. Click on the name of a specific sport and read an "Activity card," with information on sports gear, safety, and more.
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Fifa
The FIFA organization was developed in 1906 in Paris. The association is a strong force in the development of international soccer regulations and protocol.
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Eurosport: Us National Team Forward Mia Hamm
Informative and interesting interview with soccer great Mia Hamm, followed by a page of vital statistics.
PBS
Pbs Teachers:soccer: Kickin' Butts!
Learn the health benefits of soccer as well as the effects of tobacco smoking on athletic performance. Consider and discuss statistics about health, sports and making a difference for inner-city youth.
California State University
Soccer Safety Tips
California State University provides current research that is finding that heading the ball too often can lead to diminished brain function over time. Heading drills in practice can cause further damage.
Other
Major League Soccer
This is the official Major League Soccer homepage that provides up-to-date news in the soccer world. It also provides links to each team in the league with detailed information about the team and their players.
Other
Vocabulary Training Exercises
This site contains multiple vocabulary tests of 100 words each that drill word sets from animals to words of the soul. It also contains grammar quizzes and a personalized test generator.
Other
Soccer america.com
Link off to many soccer web sites, press releases, news articles, and more.
Other
Ocsl: Summary of Mini Soccer Rules [Pdf]
A brief summary of rules for the game of mini soccer are provided. They include the regulations for player substitution, kicks and the size of the ball and game field.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Sports: Learn More About Your Favorite Sport
Kids learn more about their favorite sport. Baseball, tennis, football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and more.
Ducksters
Ducksters: David Beckham Biography: Footballer
Kids learn about David Beckham's biography and his football (soccer) career. Fun facts about the MLS player.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Mia Hamm: Us Soccer Player
Learn about Mia Hamm and her US Women's Soccer career.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Soccer: Learn All About the Sport of Soccer
Learn all about the sport of Soccer with links to Gameplay, Glossary, Strategy, and Rules.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Soccer for Kids: Controlling the Ball
Kids learn about controlling the ball in soccer including the first touch and how to trap the ball.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Soccer for Kids: Dribbling
Kids learn about dribbling the ball in soccer including tips on fakes, turning, and shielding.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Soccer for Kids: Team Drills and Games
Kids learn about team games and drills for soccer. Fun games to play at practice that helps improve your soccer skills.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Soccer for Kids: Equipment
Kids learn about soccer equipment. The kit includes jersey, shin guards, shoes, cleats, socks, and shorts.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Soccer for Kids: Formations
Kids learn about soccer formations and player positions and responsibilities. Which soccer formation is best?
Ducksters
Ducksters: Soccer for Kids: Goalkeeper or Goalie
Kids learn about soccer position of goalkeeper, goalie, goaltender, and keeper. The last line of defense.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Soccer for Kids: Goalkeeper Goalie Rules
Kids learn about the rules for goalkeepers in soccer. Special rules apply to the goalie.