As Fall arrives it marks the beginning of soccer season. whether you are trying out for a team or simply getting ready for the upcoming season, we have some tips that may help you get ready.

1.Running 

No matter what position you play, running is very important. You should be trying to run everyday. At least run 1 mile per day everyday, 2 miles every couple of days and shoot for a 3 mile run at least once a way to really build up your stamina. Try to also mix in your runs with jogging and suicides to really build up those muscles.

2.Drink water

Get in the habit of drinking water everyday, the last thing you want is getting cramps in practice or game.

3.Agility drills

Agility drills will help you improve your foot speed and coordination. You want to partner up with a friend and have him or her run randomly, change pace and direction. Stay a couple of yards away and shadow every movement from your partner. Try to do this everyday if possible.

4.Cut soft drinks

No soda, if you enjoyed nice soft drinks during the summer is time to give it up. There's no point in doing the steps above if you are going to be drinking soft drinks.

5.Play some pick up

Playing pick up soccer is a great way to get back into soccer shape. If you can find some competitive games even better.

As you can see, getting into soccer shape is not complicated, and the sacrifices made are well worth it.

Many times when we find ourselves looking for a Soccer Uniform for your team, club or just for yourself we try to find the best deal. Many times this leads to looking for the best price, the cheapest soccer uniforms we can find. As a result we sacrifice quality for the sake of saving money. Well, what if i told you good quality and low price can be had? at eSoccerOutlet we carry different brands of soccer uniforms that are made by U.S. manufacturers and made in the USA. In this article i would like to highlight a few of the affordable soccer uniforms we carry from Score Sports.


New for 2013 is the Scotland Soccer Uniform Kit No.217. This great Uniform features a mandarin collar, raglan sleeves, piping finish, ActiveMesh enhanced inserts and a Cooltec body. The jersey comes in 23 different color combinations and it includes the back numbers and free shipping anywhere in the continental U.S.


Next is the France Soccer Uniform Kit No.295. This Soccer Uniform also comes in a Sleeveless version called Versailles No.296. It features a Cooltec contrast panel as well as a Cooltec body. Both versions come in 25 different color combinations and include the Sydney 117 shorts,our solid 800 socks, Back numbers and free shipping.

Our Germany Soccer Package No.270 is one of our best selling Uniforms. It features a fire pattern, crew rib knit collar, bias hem finish and a Cooltec body. Comes with out Sydney Shorts and Solid 800 socks as well as the back numbers and free shipping. Jerseys come in 22 different color combinations


The Belgium Soccer Package No.250 features a two-tone beehive V-neck collar, raglan sleeves, pipping finish and Beehive body. It includes our Sydney Shorts 117, Solid Socks 800 as well as Back numbers and free shipping. Jerseys come in 25 different color combinations.



Another very popular Soccer Uniform is the Costa Rica No.235. Featuring a V-neck rib knit trim collar and a Coolstich body. It includes our Sydney Shorts 117, Solid Socks 800 as well as the back numbers and free shipping. Comes in 25 different color combinations.



Finally, we have our best selling Soccer Uniform for the Months of June and July. The Belize Package No.221, features a crew rib knit collar, raglan sleeves, traditional stripe pattern and a Cooltec body. Comes with our Sydney shorts 117, Solid Socks 800 as well as the back numbers and free shipping. This great Uniform comes in 23 different jersey colors.
As you can see, cheap soccer uniforms as eSoccerOutlet, does not mean low quality. These and many more great Soccer Uniforms are available with everything you need to look great on the field and compete.

When looking for a soccer uniform for your team, league, club or even just for yourself, there are so many choices in the marketplace. eSoccerOutlet is proud to carry Soccer Uniforms made in the USA by U.S. manufacturers. We like to take this opportunity to introduce some of our new Uniform Kits made by Score.





Next we have our Brazil Soccer Uniform Kit No.565, our jerseys come in 15 colors and feature an extra comfort collar, contoured set-in sleeve, active mesh inserts and active max 24/7 body. our choice shorts for this uniforms is the Lisbon No.130A, which features and elastic drawcord waistband, athletic cut, enhanced mesh inserts and active max 24/7. our Elite Socks No.828 complement this great Soccer Uniform.



Finally in this list we have the Holland Soccer Uniform Kit No.580, our jerseys in this kit come in 16 colors. It features a cover stitch with pipping, V-neck enhanced Active Mesh, Active Max 24/7 body and Active Mesh inserts. Our choice shorts for this great Uniform are the Amsterdam No.180A, featuring and elastic drawcord waistband, athletic cut, active max 24/7 and a pipping finish. Our Elite Socks No.828 look great with this Uniform.

eSoccerOutlet carries over 35 styles or Soccer Uniform Kits along with a dozen or more color variations for each one. No matter what type of uniform you are looking for, you are sure to find it at eSoccerOutlet.

Playing back in High School i remember when i got my Soccer Uniform, well actually it was just a Soccer jersey. Actually it was a used soccer jersey that was fading a bit. I wondered in my own thoughts, why can we buy new ones? i mean we did car washes and donut sales and we still couldn't afford new uniforms? apparently we couldn't afford the brand name uniforms, so instead of settling with an unknown company we just used last year's jerseys.

When looking for soccer uniforms, whether for your team, league or club is very tempting to look at Brand name companies like Nike or Adidas just to name a few. You would be surprised to know however that there are quite a few manufacturers of soccer uniforms that have decades of making high quality products. Some of them actually supply many soccer clubs, high schools and individual teams. Nowadays you can find These uniforms of similar quality at half the price you would pay for a Brand name.




Many teams now carry 2 uniforms, however that doesn't mean you have to spend twice as much. One idea is to simply buy the main uniform you decide on and then also get an alternate jersey that would match with the shorts and socks. In this manner you don't have to buy two complete uniforms. See below.



Where can you find these great deals? well you might be able to find them at your local soccer store. But another way that is growing rapidly is Online. Stores like eSoccerOutlet carry more than one brand of soccer uniforms at great prices. What this means to you is a greater selection of products to choose from.

From as far as i can Remember i have always own at least a pair of Soccer Cleats. Originally Soccer cleats were designed to get a better grip on the grass fields and to be able to kick the ball harder, however with so many different types of fields, including artificial grass, turf, indoor and such we are almost force to own different type of soccer shoes in order to play in each of these types of fields.

Can you play soccer with regular sneakers? sure you can, in fact you can play barefooted if you want. However i don't recommend it. Playing with sneakers in a grass field can lead to a lot of slipping and frustration not to mention a higher risk of injury. Having the wrong type of soccer shoes can also lead to frustration and injuries. So how can you pick the right type of cleats? Are you a midfielder? Forward? play in only grass fields or a combination of fields?


Brands like Nike, Adidas, Puma and others offer a large amount of soccer boots to choose from that can assist you in deciding the right type for you. Personally i usually have 2-3 different pairs because i play in all types of soccer fields, and after many injuries i have found that using the right type is the way to go. You don't have to spend 100's of dollars for each pair you buy, i find enjoyment in looking for a bargain such as in amazon, or other sites. Just be sure you are not buying used soccer cleats as they have already formed around the previous owner's foot.

If you rely a lot on speed, maybe you are a forward? a lightweight pair of cleats like the Puma King SL  , might be just what you need. If you are a Midfielder and the Puma King Finale is a great option as well as the Puma King XL as they give you more cushion for the constant running that these positions require. At the end, you can find similar cleats from just about every major brand, it simply comes down to how they feel and what type of field of fields you will be playing on.


As always is important to wear Soccer Cleats so that you may enjoy the sport to the fullest. No matter what brand you choose, always look for the one that fits you and the field you play on, not what it looks like.

Jozy Altidore is on fire and the United States is riding the striker's newly found confidence as it inches closer to clinching a spot in next year's World Cup. After failing to score for the national team for two years, Altidore tallied his third goal in three games to jump start the U.S. to a much-needed 2-0 victory over Panama in a World Cup qualifier at CenturyLink Field on Tuesday. Eddie Johnson, who plays for the hometown Seattle Sounders, added the USA's second strike in the 53rd minute in front of 40,847 fans, the seventh-largest home crowd in U.S. World Cup qualifying history. "Obviously very pleased with our performance," U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann said. "Throughout the entire game, we were in control of every area on the field. The guys did their job." The U.S., which defeated Jamaica on the road five days earlier, moves into first place in the Hexagonal standings with 10 points following a draw between Mexico and Costa Rica earlier in the night. "Right now we're having fun. But most importantly we're on the same page and have one common goal which is qualifying for the World Cup," Johnson said. "We've got one more game to put ourselves in a good position to make that happen." Altidore opened the scoring in the 36th minute off a brilliant transition play. It started with Michael Bradley opening up the pitch before finding Fabian Johnson, who delivered a low cross to Altidore at the back post. Moments earlier, Altidore was denied a potential penalty kick. Coming off a 31-goal season at club AZ Alkmaar, Altidore had finally found his scoring touch with the national team after tallying against Germany in a friendly earlier this month and against the Reggae Boyz in Kingston on Friday. He had entered the camp on a 24-month run-of-play scoring drought. "I know how forwards think. These guys live for goals. They can give the same performance, but if one game they score, in the other game they don't, they're going to be happy when they score," Bradley said. "He's such an important guy for our team, even on nights when he doesn't (score)." Playing without Jermaine Jones, who suffered a concussion against Jamaica, and the suspended Graham Zusi, Klinsmann needed to make two changes to his lineup from the previous two games. It had been the first time in the Klinsmann era that the U.S. had the same starting XI in back-to-back games. Klinsmann decided to go with Geoff Cameron and Eddie Johnson as replacements, and his decisions paid off as the pair worked together to give the Americans a two-goal cushion early in the second half. Playing at the defensive midfielder spot, Cameron delivered a long, over-the-top pass to Johnson down the right side of the pitch, leaving the veteran one-on-one with Panama goalkeeper Jaime Penedo. Johnson controlled the ball and easily beat Penedo for his 11th World Cup qualifying goal. "I saw Geoff had time with the ball and it was on his strong foot... I knew I could make a run in behind and I like my chances running without the ball behind the defense," Johnson said. Panama, playing without leading scorer Blas Perez, struggled offensively for much of the night but did manage to nearly score an equalizer at the end of the first half when Luis Tejada got behind the U.S. defensive and beat Tim Howard, but the offside flag was up before the shot was in the net. Panama also nearly scored in second-half stoppage time, but Howard saved Rolando Blackburn's shot. The Americans will host Honduras next Tuesday night in Sandy, Utah.

Conmebol (South America) World cup qualifiers are widely considered one of the most competitive Regions, if not the most competitive to qualify from. 10 teams play home and away games for a total of 18 grueling matches to decide who goes and who stays. This time is no different, though only 9 teams are participating since Brazil is the host country. With only 3-4 games remaining there are still teams fighting to make it, nowhere is the fight more competitive than for 5th place. Let us look at each team's chances starting from the top of the table.

ARGENTINA- Mathematically Argentina can still be eliminated. Realistically that won't happen. Their next game will be at Paraguay and a tie or other results will officially put Argentina in the World Cup. Questions still remain about their defense and defensive midfield, however they have a year to figure that out and an attack that features Messi, Di Maria, Aguero and Higuain will give them a good chance to make it far in Brazil.

COLOMBIA- After a strong tie at Buenos Aires and a convincing win at home against Peru, Colombia is on the verge of returning to the World Cup for the first time since 1998. With players like Falcao, Rodriguez, and Elite Goalkeeping from Ospina, Colombia might just make past the second round in Brazil.

ECUADOR- Though Ecuador only managed 1 point in their last 2 games and have only one remaining home game, their lead over 5th place is large enough to pencil them for Brazil as well. Ecuador problems lie in their defense and suspect goalkeeping, however they have a potent offense that is sure to carry them far in Brazil with the likes of Benitez, Caicedo and Valencia among others.

CHILE- At one point Chile was out of the running, but thanks to a coaching change Chile is the hottest team in qualifying right now and sits in 4th place with 21 points (same as Ecuador). Though they have though games remaining Chile at this point will also qualify and hopefully have a good showing in Brazil. Players like Alexis Sanchez, Fernandez and others are sure make them a though out no matter what group they are drawn in.
URUGUAY- Like Chile, Uruguay was at the bottom of the table until a dramatic win at Venezuela put them in 5th place and in control of their own destiny. With world class players like Suarez, Cavani and Forlan Uruguay is the most talented of the 3 teams fighting for this spot. A crucial game in Lima against Peru can define who will win this spot and continue fighting to make it to Brazil.

VENEZUELA- The only team in South America to have never qualify to the World Cup. Having lost to Uruguay at home have complicated their chances of making their first trip. However 2 of their last 3 games are at home including the Peru game which could define whether they can make their first World cup or not. Either way Venezuela has only grown as a soccer country and it seems inevitable that they will make a World Cup if not now in the near future.

PERU- Rich in soccer history, Peru has not made a World Cup since 1982. There is hope that this squad can change that still. In my opinion this team is as talented as the 85 squad that almost made it. With players like Guerrero, Pizarro, Farfan and others it would seem that Offense would be a strength, however Peru has only averaged 1 goal per game in qualifiers. If they are going to qualify they must grind out wins like they did against Chile and Ecuador. Two huge matches loom, first, home against Uruguay and then away at Venezuela. One thing is for sure, This is the closest Peru has been in contention in quite a while.

BOLIVIA- Though not yet eliminated, for all intends and purposes Bolivia will once again finish another disappointing campaign. What's worse is that there isn't much young talent that can give Bolivia a sense that the future might be brighter, however things may change in a couple of years.

PARAGUAY- Probably the most surprising of all has been the huge fall from South America's most consistent team. Paraguay could always be counted to fight for spot in the World cup campaign after campaign. This time it seems like drastic changes will have to take place if Paraguay is to contend for a spot in 2018.

Predictions- The top 4 teams in the table, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador and Chile are pretty much in. Bolivia and Paraguay are out. The only remaining question is the half spot between Uruguay Venezuela and Peru. This is a though one, as there are crucial games between these teams that will decide that last spot. Logic tells me that when in doubt you go with the more accomplished team, in this case Uruguay is my pick to get this last spot and fight it out with the 5th place team in Asia to go to Brazil. What do you think? comments and questions are welcomed.

Soccer is regarded as the most popular sport in nearly every part of the world. The majority of  soccer fans identify themselves with certain clubs either at the club or international level. When selecting a gift for a soccer fan there are specific factors you need to put into consideration. It may be a good idea to know what the person already owns to prevent giving the same gift. You must learn the team anyone you wish to provide gift supports, favorite players and the famous achievements they have accomplish. Making a mistake when giving a present might cause disaster, as an example, giving a Liverpool fan a Chelsea gift.

One effective soccer gift that's unique is a personalized signed photograph, poster, or postcard from the fan's favorite Soccer team or player. They are soccer gifts that lots of  fans would appreciate. You can purchase a photo then send it to the team with a stamped envelope and a note explaining how the recipient is a great fan of the team. This can be accomplished with any picture you buy or get from the club, player or perhaps calendar. In the event you request an individualized dedication, many clubs will reply within a short time particularly those inside the premier league. The majority of the clubs possess a signing session once a week. Asking for a few dedicated words helps to personalize the gift for the person you might be giving the gift to.

Another soccer gift a large number of soccer fans appreciate are bibliographies with their favorite managers or players. They can be received through postage but they will set you back. However, there are additional unknown books which you can find that have such biographies. It is advisable you look on the internet find some websites that can assist you to acquire some rare book with player and club histories. The majority of the websites provide links on which is often bought on the web or give contacts from the stores to purchase from them.

There are many great soccer memorabilia that could become very effective soccer gifts. They reveal a brief history from the club along with other focus from the favorite team's history. For instance, listed below are DVDs with the greatest goals scored by the team, best goal scorers as well as other successes from the team or players. There are numerous stores that sell these items with convenient delivery methods.

You can also even give other common soccer gifts such as soccer scarves, Soccer ball or teams kits. These are typical soccer gifts that demonstrate to others that they're proud to belong to a certain team. These gifts are available is many Soccer sites. Finally some other ideas Soccer Gift ideas that you may have not thought about are Soccer mugs, cuff links, Clocks and Flags just to name a few.

A great way that loyal and dedicated fans of soccer show their support and allegiance to their team is by owning soccer flags. There are several kinds of flags available, ranging from small hand-held ones to huge flags made to be hung on a wall, or carried by someone. Regardless of size and style, however, all of them serve the same purpose. They all are created and owned to proudly show allegiance and loyalty to a specific club or national team.

Many people take their soccer flags to games, proudly displaying them for other supporters to see. The flags may bear the crest of the team, the club colors, a graphic of the player or manager, or popular slogans or chants symbolic of the club. Some fans can even write their unique messages around the flags for others to rate, particularly when they need to show their support to a certain player of the team. At high-profile games, some flags will appeal to the media and will be displayed on the tv screen after a live broadcast, or perhaps in a neighborhood or national newspaper the next day.

Fans sometimes wear their soccer flags as capes like superheros when attending games, and they're not invariably made it through to produce. During any given soccer game, you will have countless fans making use of their flags draped around their shoulders or bodies, showing their support on their favorite club by doing so rather than holding their flags high above their heads.

Soccer flags are not only popular for domestic league games but they are also popular for international matches where people wish to proudly show support for their national team. These flags may contain the country's crest as displayed on the badge of the team's shirt, or it may just be the country's flag. In the national anthems sung before every international game, is extremely common to see a lot of flags, if not more, held high by loyal supporters to present encouragement on their team ahead of the match.

 Not all soccer flags make it to games, however. Not all fans have the opportunity to visit games to guide their team personally, but that does not mean they're not real fans and cannot show their allegiance in different ways. It's not uncommon for soccer fans to have flags displayed inside their homes so that their friends and family can see where their loyalty stands. Soccer flags look fantastic when hung on the walls of the bedroom, or perhaps a living room of people who are truly dedicated. Some people even choose to hang their flags inside their windows to show their support to any passers by.

There are several ways that soccer flags can be utilized to exhibit true support to a team. They come in a range of shapes and sizes, nevertheless every soccer fan who owns a flag does so for any common purpose: to exhibit undying love, loyalty and support on their team. Owning a soccer flag is a true show of dedication, pride and commitment to a soccer team.

Soccer fans are die hard fans of the sport. They live for the World cup and other big soccer tournaments. Fans support their teams in all weather conditions; rain, sleet, or snow all around the world.

The question is, why do soccer fans choose soccer scarves to demonstrate their loyalty to their favorite country or club soccer team? When wearing soccer scarves, what message is the soccer fan sending to the rest of the sporting world and their fans?

*Essential soccer item
Soccer scarves is the one accessory to which soccer fans are uniquely identified by from other sport fans. The soccer scarf is like a boy scout badge of honor for the die hard soccer fan spanning the globe. This is a century old tradition originating in England. Fans of the sport would adorn them selves with their country or club soccer scarf and the new tradition rapidly spread across the world to other soccer fans.

*Iconic
The soccer ball is known as the tool to play the game. Soccer scarves are known as the iconic cultural accessory amongst fans. Soccer scarves generate pride within the fan base.

*Quiet understanding
A soccer game with stands filled with fans wearing soccer scarves is a quiet understanding. The avid soccer fan knows when one wears the scarf, there exists an understanding and appreciation for the tradition of the sport. There's not a noise machine to measure the quiet sound of fan culture. The fans of this sport demonstrate their loyalty for their team, their respect for their team, and their love for the game by wearing the soccer scarves. This fan knows what to expect of the game. This fan knows the importance of the entire soccer game being played, not just a half. This fan loves, understands, and is an unwavering supporter of the sport. Yes, this feeling is all demonstrated by simply wearing the soccer scarves.

*Camaraderie
Soccer scarves go beyond the physical activity of wearing the scarf. Prior to and immediately after the playing of a soccer game, fans will raise their soccer scarves high into the sky to demonstrate their pride for their country or club soccer team. This pre and post game activity has become the universal language of solitude the soccer fans have for their country or club team.

There's not another sport around the world that has such an amazing way to engage their fans. Soccer scarves are an essential clothing item for soccer fans. Scarves have been and will continue to be sold by the millions. Don't expect to attend a country or club soccer game without showing your team pride and wearing your soccer scarf. If you bring your family, friends, co-workers, or clients, be sure to offer them a soccer scarf. You will surely offend the avid soccer fan and appear out of place without your scarf on hand.

This long standing tradition that began centuries ago continues to grow. Fans will continue to come together to demonstrate tradition, pride, complete and intimate understanding for the game, along with fan camaraderie.

What can you do? If your son likes soccer, then you must find the right club for him. Most soccer clubs have a recreational program, one where kids of all skill levels can participate and play the sport. Usually these practices are run by volunteers coaches who usually have their own kids in the same club. What’s important here is the club’s mission and how they emphasize the growth of your son in his soccer life. Many clubs have a minimum of playing time for the players on game day. Usually everyone must play half the time, so if a soccer match is 60 minutes total, every kid must play at least 30 min. however that doesn’t mean the coaches follow that mission, I have coached and watched many games where coaches have decided to play only their best players. In an attempt to get a meaningless win, they are sacrificing the development, growth and enjoyment of the kids on the bench. If your kid is new to the sport, he may find himself in this predicament, especially if he’s on a U8 team or older. My advice, visit the nearby clubs, talk to the directors watch their games especially for your son’s age group. Are the coaches concerned about the result? Or are they playing every kid and encouraging everyone to do their best? It always breaks my heart to see kids quit year after year, even though is normal for some to quit the sport. When we put the development of our kids ahead of results everyone benefits.