It is thought that women have been playing soccer for as long as the game has existed as they were painted in frescoes playing a similar game called tsu chu dating as far back as the Han Dynasty. In the UK, the “first golden age” of women’s soccer occurred in the early 20th century with some matches pulling in 50,000…

Have you ever wondered why some people call the game football and others soccer, or why some call it a field and others a pitch?  Football is known as “soccer” primarily in countries that have their own versions of football – namely the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Ireland.  While the terms “soccer field” and “pitch”…

Soccer is far and away the most popular sport on the planet.  If you don’t believe me, consider this.  Last year, 1.5 billion viewers watched Argentina take down France in the World Cup Final, which was about 1.38 billion more than the number that watched the Chiefs beat the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, and 1.49 billion more than the…

The game of soccer can be traced back to China, Greece, and Ancient Rome in the 2nd and 3rd centuries.  In its early days, kicking, gouging, and even punching opponents was part of the game, which led to injuries and even deaths.  In fact, the sport became so violent that in 1314, King Edward II banned it in England. “As…

Welcome to the 2023-24 JV Girls Soccer Season!   Last year’s team started strong with a 4-0 record and continued the momentum throughout the season, ending with 13 wins, 4 losses, and 4 ties.  Most notably, the team was a remarkable 5-1 against rivals Campolindo, Miramonte, and Las Lomas, with the only loss a tight 2-1 defeat to Las Lomas in…