Soccer

Soccer

Soccer is a competitive sport usually played between two teams of 11 players with a spherical ball. The object of the game is to kick the ball into the opposing team's goal. Participants are not allowed to use their hands to touch the ball with the exception of throwing the ball back into play after it goes out of bounds.

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marking

Sports; Soccer

guarding a player to prevent him from advancing the ball towards the net, making an easy pass or getting the ball from a teammate.

midfield

Sports; Soccer

the region of the field near the midfield line; the area controlled by the midfielders.

National team

Sports; Soccer

a team consisting of the best players in a country chosen to represent it in international competitions such as the World Cup.

NCAA

Sports; Soccer

National Collegiate Athletic Association governs and organizes sports at the collegiate level; has its own soccer committee.

near post

Sports; Soccer

the goalpost closest to the ball.

NPSL

Sports; Soccer

National Professional Soccer League a U.S. indoor league that plays its games in a modified hockey rink, much like the former MISL; plays by non-traditional rules to create a faster-paced, ...