Manuel Esposito

Once you become a fan, there’s no going back. And just like gridiron, baseball, basketball and hockey – soccer has so many levels, complexities and tribal rivalries, you won’t be able to get enough. Luckily … Read more

At first glance, soccer and basketball are complete opposites. Despite both sports being played with a ball, the similarities pretty much stop there.  Jerseys versus vests.  Five players on a basketball team. Eleven in a … Read more

Confidence is a fragile thing.  You can be riding the crest of a wave in one instant, enjoying the endorphins of a victory. Then in seconds, you can be wallowing in self-doubt and worry. For … Read more

What’s better than soccer? More soccer. There have been many different rules regarding the outcome of a soccer match when the scoreline is tied. But there has to be a winner. In domestic leagues, the … Read more

Soccer balls are tough. Really tough.  They’re built to take the mother of all beatings for 90 minutes at a time. They get kicked up in the air, get caught between two studded feet constantly … Read more

The countless jargon and terminology that is spouted during a sports match is infuriating for a large portion watching at home. And it doesn’t matter which sport you’re watching, the stream of phrases and terms … Read more

Is there a profession under more scrutiny each week than a referee? Every decision, picked apart by millions across the globe. Who would want that kind of pressure? And no matter what a referee decides … Read more

Mastering soccer is an unfinishable task. So much is required to make the top grade in the sport – that to master it would need unlimited years and an even bigger helping of dedication. Some … Read more

Soccer has had a hard time establishing itself in the US. With basketball, gridiron, hockey and baseball already ingrained in American households, another sport was always going to have a difficult time in sandwiching itself … Read more