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I guess that a significant number of soccer fans have seen the acronym FC being associated with the names of favorite soccer clubs and occasionally SC also comes into play. The truth is that many fans can't help but wonder how the terms FC and SC came about in soccer as well as what FC means in soccer, and also what SC means in soccer. Regardless, FC means Football Club in soccer and this would have been guessed by many folks that are interested in the game of soccer.  In the MLS, some of the teams prefer the use of SC over FC and we will be giving a thorough explanation of what these terms mean in soccer. A Brief History of how the terms FC and SC originated  In late nineteenth-century England, groups of people who were members of an Association Football team would refer to themse...

The priority of teams in a soccer match is to score as many goals as possible and emerge victoriously. Therefore, the attackers in the team would put in the effort to score the goals that would ensure that their team comes out tops.  In this case, you may find a player scoring three goals in a single game before the full 90 minutes plus added time elapses.  When this happens in a game, there is a term for it and it is called a hat-trick in soccer. In this article, we will throw more light on the concept of a hat-trick in soccer. In soccer, a hat-trick is defined as the player scoring 3 goals in a single match. It is a very rare feat, but it does happen from time to time. A hat-trick is more common among professional players.  However, a hat trick in soccer is not as complicated...

Soccer balls have a standard and come in different sizes. Based on information from Wikipedia, the regulation size and weight for a soccer ball are a circumference of 68–70 cm (27–28 in) and a weight of between 410–450 g (14–16 oz). The ball should be inflated to a pressure of 0.6 and 1.1 bars (8.7 and 16.0 psi) at sea level.  Regardless, constantly pumping up a soccer ball is a surefire way to damage the interior. Especially when you’re doing it to the point where the ball is so full of air that it’s almost bursting at the seams. This can cause the ball to split at the seams or even come apart completely. If you ever find yourself in this unfortunate situation, here are a few tips on how to deflate a soccer ball and keep the fun going: How to deflate a soccer ball with a needle? A...

Traditionally, the ball played in soccer usually appears black and white. The ball is nearly a complete circle with hexagonal and pentagonal black and white shapes wrapped around its surface.  This pattern of the ball's appearance in the game of soccer has been in existence for over a long time now. So, therefore, in this post, we shall be looking closely at the origin of the ball in soccer as well as the history of its black and white nature. The Origin Of The Ball In Soccer  The History Of The Black And White Soccer Ball.  What Is the Purpose Of The White And Black Colors On Soccer Balls?  What Is The Significance Of The Hexagonal And Pentagonal Shapes Of The Colors? READ: What is a Scrimmage in Soccer? The Origin Of The Ball In Soccer  Soccer as a game came into ex...

The game of soccer is usually played by professionals in different positions of play on the field, and for a team to win any match, it must have players that officially recognize the spot they perfectly fit in to encourage good ball alignment.  Soccer is one sport where every player on the pitch has a designated position and task to perform on match day. The better you perform, the higher the chances of your team emerging tops against the opponents of the day. Several categories of players make up what we consider a team in soccer. Some of the major positions of soccer players in a field are listed below: The Goalkeeper The Midfielder  The Defender The Forward Defensive players are arguably the most important and valuable in a soccer team. I bet a good number of socc...

Every game or sport has its way of calculating goals scored or attained in a match, and this may differ from one sport to sport. Therefore, the question of how many points is a goal worth in soccer has to be answered. Let's refer to another ball sport. In basketball, there are different goals with different points, like the 2-point field goal, which is any field shot made usually from the inside of the 3-point line. Such goals are usually attained with higher jumps, layups, or possibly a good dunk.  In other words, the 2-point field goal is the regular basketball official goal, which usually gets 2 goal points every time one is scored in the game. This is the case with the game of soccer and we will be explaining how it works in this article. How Many Points Is a Goal in Soccer?  W...

Soccer continues to rise in popularity at a global level and it is a no-brainer that the sport has the highest number of fans in the world. The game can be exciting, enthralling, captivating, and is one of the sports that fans look forward to with utmost expectations. As expected, the game has its terms that a significant number of fans and those who are beginning to take a liking to it, do not fully understand.  One of them is the concept of a clean sheet in soccer. What is a clean sheet in Soccer? The question has been begging for answers and we'll provide you with the best answers to the questions regarding this aspect of soccer. What is a Clean Sheet in Soccer? This is the major question and you'll get the best answer here. A clean sheet refers to a situation where no goal is s...

The game of soccer has been a major source of entertainment to sports fans around the world, and most importantly, the fans of the game. I could even say that soccer has entertained for centuries and continues to do better in recent times.  However, some folks who weren't fans of the game in the past but are beginning to come around would have questions regarding how many players are on a soccer team at any point in time. This question can be answered by folks and professionals who are conversant with the round leather game and this article will answer all questions in this regard.  A soccer team consists of 11 players that can be on the field at any point in time. Therefore, when both teams on the soccer field are considered, we'll have a total of 22 players on the field at any p...

Relegation in soccer is very common in league competitions in Europe and other continents and can be described as soccer's justice system. The latter is so because the concept ensures that the worst-performing teams in a league season do not play any part the following season but are demoted to the next lower league. Meanwhile, it comes as no surprise that many Americans are not familiar with the concept of relegation in soccer. This is down to the fact that  Major League Soccer and other American soccer leagues do not embrace the concept of relegation.  Therefore, in the MLS, teams are not relegated. This article will throw more light on what relegation means and will enhance your understanding of relegation in soccer. Relegation is said to have occurred when a soccer team loses ...

This is an article on the history of the Mexico El Súper Clásico soccer derby: Chivas Guadalajara vs Club América - who is better in all-time history including Head to Head (h2h) between the two teams? These two sides are arguably the most popular sides in Mexican club soccer. They will also make the list f the most popular sides in the history of the game in North America. About Chivas Guadalajara Chivas Guadalajara are a Méxican professional soccer club based in Guadalajara, Jalisco and Compete in the Liga MX. They are the second most successful football club in Mexico and have won 12 Liga MX titles, 7 Campeón de Campeones, 4 Copa MX, and 2 CONCACAF Champions Leagues. They believe in the concept of Mexican-born players only. About Club América Club América is a professional Mexican s...