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ABPL DAY 3: ABPL Phase 1 Finale Delivers Sensational Football Action!”

Austin BD Soccer — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 01:28:56 +0000

In a captivating finale to ABPL Phase 1, last Sunday witnessed two exhilarating matches that left fans on the edge of their seats. The games between RRP FC and Austin United South, as well as Leander FC and Austin Arsenal, showcased the competitive spirit and determination of the teams involved. With intense battles, remarkable comebacks, and stunning goals, these matches provided a fitting conclusion to an action-packed phase. Let’s delve into the highlights of these thrilling encounters that left fans craving for more.

RRP FC vs Austin United South:

The game that took place on Field #10 witnessed an intense battle between RRP FC and Austin United South. Both teams displayed great determination, resulting in a highly competitive and hard-fought match. In the end, Austin United South emerged victorious with a 2-0 scoreline. Despite RRP FC’s valiant efforts, goals from Sabbir Jr. and Rezwan sealed the victory for Austin United South. RRP FC fought bravely but were unfortunate to concede two goals.

Leander FC vs Austin Arsenal:

The other ABPL game of the day that took place on Field#9 was nothing short of a spectacle as Leander FC clashed with Austin Arsenal. This thrilling encounter showcased the true spirit of ABPL, with both teams leaving no stone unturned in their quest for victory. Leander FC showcased their resilience and determination by making a remarkable comeback three times. Ultimately, they secured a thrilling 4-3 win over Austin Arsenal. Mukit proved to be a key player for Leander FC, finding the back of the net twice, while Sabbir and Liton also contributed with a goal each. On the other side, veteran player Masud Kamal opened the scoring for Arsenal, with Aziz and Deedar adding two more goals.

With these exciting matches, ABPL Phase 1 came to a close. We witnessed incredible performances, spirited comebacks, and goals galore. As we take a break for the 4th of July weekend, we eagerly await the start of Phase 2 on July 9th. Stay tuned for more thrilling action and memorable moments in the next phase of ABPL!

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ABPL Teams’ Positional Analysis: Goalkeepers

Austin BD Soccer — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 16:08:48 +0000

Overview

This is the first of a series of position by position analysis of the ABPL Teams player pool now that we have list of all the players of all four teams. We will start with our analysis of Goalkeeper. With last year’s Austin BD Soccer tournament is still fresh on mind, we have provided a review of all goalkeepers of all the four teams.

During ABPL, all goalkeepers will have twelve weeks to show their magic and impress the managers of Austin BD Tournament that is scheduled for September this year. It’s inevitable that between now and then, some new keepers will emerge, and some of them will shine or fade away and while we hope that none of them get injured. During these twelve weeks of ABPL, all goalkeepers will have a ton of opportunities to impress the selector of Austin BD national team that may play a match against Houston’s BD team sometime in July or August. Here is a high level overview of what will be going on from now until end of July:

Munir (RRP FC)

ABPL (Austin BD-Soccer Premier League) is a friendly-competitive social soccer league for Austin’s Bangladeshi Community’s amateur soccer players. Austin has seen a major growth of Bangladeshis in recent years and there has been an increase in the number of amateur/recreational soccer players. In the past, most players played soccer once or twice a week but playing Sunday evening, known as Sunday soccer, is common for most players. During the end of 2021 seasons, some of the players thought it would be a good idea to introduce a soccer league with 4 teams. This is how the idea of soccer league first came up. So, with 4 teams (based on four different parts of Austin), the first ever Austin soccer league (known as ABPL) will kick off on May 15^th (Sunday) with all four teams playing on the same day.

RANA sr (Leander Bandits SC)

Rana sr (/aka Rana bhai) will most likely will be the main keeper of Leander Bandits SC though he had not played any soccer since 2019 Austin BD Soccer Tournament when he lead his team Roaring Texas to win the championship. However, he had too many shaky moments in my opinion, but he’s also made some big saves when he’s needed to, specifically in both semifinal and final matches of the tournament. against Mexico. He will be the #2 if the other keeper Tasneem plays for the Bandits, but he will definitely get enough play time for the Bandits

Tasneem (Leander Bandits SC)

Tasneem (aka MK) is one of the finest keepers that Austin had seen in many years. He is renowned for his consistent performances throughout his career, and for his concentration and calm composure under pressure. He has adapted his game with age and used his intelligence to become better positioned and less reliant on instinct, while keeping up with the trends of the modern day goalkeeper.

Abu Sohel (Austin Arsenal)

Abu Sohel is a versatile sportsmen who can play any sports in any position and in soccer most teams usually relies on him for his experience as a keeper. He is an intelligent and efficient goalkeeper, who is regarded above all for his physical presence, handling, positional sense, composure and consistency, as well as his ability to communicate with his teammates, organize his defense, and inspire confidence in his back-line. Austin Arsenal (aka North Austin) did not have a first pick goal keeper in their lineup and so they had to loan him from RRP FC.

In last year’s Austin BD Soccer Tournament, he performed really well but his team Roaring Texas got knocked out by a lone goal by Texas Thunders.

He possess significant physical strength, which made him an imposing presence in the area, despite not being the tallest of goalkeepers. Furthermore, he is known for his agility, and also possess excellent reflexes, and good shot-stopping abilities. He is known for his work-rate, mentality, discipline in training, and physical conditioning.

Noor ( RRP FC)

Noor (/Noor E Alam Sohel) may or may not play as a keeper (as his team has Munir) but there is always a possibility that he will be on that spot at least for couple of games in the league. Noor played his first soccer tournament in Austin last year and surprised everyone by performing brilliantly in that position.

Noor is described as a goalkeeper who “boasts lightning reflexes and good decision-making” and is “a formidable opponent in one-on-one situations”. His playing style, and in particular his speed when coming off his line to anticipate opponents and clear the ball, has led him to be described as a sweeper-keeper.

Fayez (United South Austin)

Fayez (also known as Shantonu) has a big summer ahead. He has been transferred to United South Austin (USA) from his original club RRP FC as South team has star players for all positions except a keeper. Fayez had lived and played in South for quite a long time and when USA team started looking for a keeper from other teams, Fayez obviously became their first choice. Fayez played as a keeper for Texas Warriors in last year’s Austin BD Soccer Tournament. He conceded four goals in two matches as his team was on the bottom of the group point table. However, Fayez played well and saved his team from conceding more goals. Fayez is physically strong, complete and athletic goalkeeper. On his day, he can deliver a lot of excellent saves. But he is often criticized for his lack of commitment/unavailability.

Every old goalkeeper loses a step at some point, but you can gain that back through experience.

I couldn't have been a great goalkeeper without power, agility and quickness.

As a goalkeeper you need to be good at organising the people in front of you and motivating them. You need to see what's going on and react to the threats. Just like a good manager in business.

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Italy Fails To Qualify 2nd Straight Men’s world Cup

Austin BD Soccer — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 14:05:00 +0000

Italy was a fixture at the men’s World Cup for six decades, qualifying for soccer’s premier tournament without fail and winning its third and fourth titles. It established itself as one of the sport’s giants, culturally and competitively. It built a flourishing domestic league and a feared national team that seemed impervious to colossal failure.

And yet, on Thursday in Palermo, that team failed to qualify for its second consecutive World Cup.

It lost to North Macedonia, a former Yugoslav republic that has never qualified, and until this year never even came close. Aleksandar Trajkovski scored a stoppage-time goal to sink the Italians. His teammates spilled onto the field as an entire nation of 60 million emulated the Italian players, their hands on heads, their psyches stunned.

The 1-0 defeat eliminated Italy from the European playoffs, just as a loss to Sweden had four years ago. But that failure hadn’t been entirely unforeseen. That Italian team had stumbled through a qualifying group that included Spain, and succumbed to an eventual World Cup quarterfinalist. It promised to never let this happen again.

This one, just eight months ago, had won a European championship. It looked like a World Cup contender, a giant awoken from a slumber. It had Lorenzo Insigne, a magician, and Federico Chiesa, a relentless winger on the other side. It had Jorginho, the world’s pre-eminent conductor, and a rock-solid back line. It had Gianluigi Donnarumma, a sprawling shot-stopper, and more.

They conceded just once in their first six qualifiers. Their plans for Qatar were in place. They entered November with margin for error in Europe’s final qualifying window. A win over Switzerland at home, in Rome, at the vaunted Stadio Olimpico, would confirm those plans.

But it was there, on Nov. 12, that everything began to unravel. Jorginho missed a 90th-minute penalty that would have clinched qualification. Italy settled for a draw with the Swiss. It entered the final day of group play knowing that a win over Northern Ireland would likely be sufficient, but then couldn’t find a goal. Frustration simmered. Nerves tightened.

Switzerland won its match that day and sent the Italians to the playoffs. A semi-random draw put them on a collision course with Portugal. The last two European champions would meet head-to-head in a playoff final; one would go to the World Cup, the other wouldn’t.

But Italy never got there.

First, it had to beat lowly North Macedonia — population 2 million, GDP one-150th of Italy’s.

On Thursday, it couldn’t.

It bossed the game. It took 32 shots to North Macedonia’s four, and 16 corners to North Macedonia’s zero. It stared at gaping nets, but couldn’t hit them.

It created chance after chance, and induced roar after roar from 30,000 people in Sicily.

It converted none, and those roars became moans. The 30,000 became antsy.

Their fear, for much of the second half, was that the Italians had run out of ideas; that a 0-0 deadlock would not be broken; that extra time would come and go, and that a terrifyingly random penalty shootout would determine World Cup survival.

But again, Italy never got there. Trajkovski latched onto a second ball. His bounding bullet caught Donnarumma flat-footed.

It flew past the Italian keeper, and players employed by clubs in Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Romania and Moldova flew toward their goal-scoring hero, who himself plays for a Saudi club at a 7,000-seat stadium.

Players employed by clubs like PSG, Chelsea, Juventus and Inter Milan tugged their jerseys over their faces, and shoved heads into hands.

Hundreds of traveling Macedonian fans thrusts fists into the sky and waved flags rapturously. Thousands of Italians booed and whistled. Donnarumma stared at the turf. Emerson Palmieri lay on it. Jorginho shook his head. Marco Verratti wiped away tears. Some fans surveyed the scene, distantly, their butts stuck to seats, their faces shellshocked.

The eldest among them had witnessed 14 consecutive men’s World Cup appearances, eight semifinals and four titles dating back to the tournament’s pre-World War beginnings.

As they stood still, paralyzed by anguish and disbelief, they confronted the unthinkable: That Italy, mighty Italy, will go 12 whole years without seeing a men’s World Cup.

“It’s a nightmare,” Verratti said postgame. “We had the players to challenge for the tournament [title], yet here we are talking about a disaster.”

Jorginho, who’d missed two costly penalties in group play, said they would “haunt me for the rest of my life.”

Last summer’s European title run had been “the most wonderful experience of my life,” head coach Roberto Mancini said. “This was the biggest disappointment.”

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Who’s the Most “Expensive” Player in 2022?

Austin BD Soccer — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:30:25 +0000

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world and as such is a high-grossing game where players and coaches get paid huge amounts depending on their popularity and talent.

There are also vast endorsement deals with mega-brands who wish to work with the players as well as promote their image as a brand. This results in incredible sums of money being paid to these superstars on a regular basis.

With that in mind, we thought to provide details of the highest-paid players in the world in 2022. Overlyzer provides data from the top sports betting sites and this article was also put together using their amazing matrics.

Lionel Messi

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is unsurprisingly the highest-paid player in football as he stunned the world last summer with his shock exit from Barcelona due to many financial complications ranging from the club’s dire financial situation and La Liga’s wage restrictions.

The 34-year-old made a stunning move to PSG where he is now the best-paid footballer in the world. Messi is reportedly on a whopping £960,000 per week and it will take a mammoth outlay for the world’s first £1million-a-week player.

Neymar

Messi’s teammate and great friend comes second with his mega £606,000 per week salary after the Brazilian superstar signed a contract extension in 2021.

Neymar is arguably the most marketable football player in the world and with three years to run on his new deal, the 29-year-old could yet be in line for another sensational salary raise in the near future.

Although it might take a stunning move away from Europe or another extension with the French giants, Neymar is set to remain high on this list for years to come.

Oscar

The attacking midfielder has been on the books of Shanghai Port since he left Chelsea in 2017 where he is earning a whopping £540,000 per week in the Chinese Super League.

Having admitted the shock move to Asia was motivated by the need to secure the financial future of he and his family, Oscar is close to making a move to Barcelona this winter which should see him drop from the top 10.

The 30-year-old Brazilian, though, has more than stood his ground in the list of highest-paid players for the last few years.

Gareth Bale

The Welshman is the most decorated British football player ever and that distinction resonates in his massive wages since he signed a record-breaking transfer with Real Madrid in 2013.

Bale signed a new contract in 2016 that took his salary to £528,000 per week and the four-time Champions League winner’s deal is set to expire in the summer.

The 32-year-old is reportedly considering the possibility of retiring depending on what happens with his national team regarding World Cup qualification and it is safe to say he doesn’t have to work for the rest of his life having been on eye-watering wages for the last nine years.

Cristiano Ronaldo

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is the highest-paid player in the Premier League as he earns a mouth-watering £480 000 per week at Manchester United after returning last summer.

The 36-year-old’s allocation made the club wage bill rise by 23 per cent which signifies his place in the game as a football superstar and global brand.

Ronaldo is perhaps the most marketable over-30-year-old player in world football and he could retain his place in the top ten list till he finally hangs up his boots.

Kylian Mbappe

The 23-year-old is football’s next superstar and his wages reflect that of a young man who cannot quite know what to do with such a huge outlay.

Mbappe is on a salary of over £410,000 per week at Paris Saint-Germain and that is set to rise whether he signs an extension at the French capital or makes an expected move to Real Madrid on a free in the summer.

Hence, the World Cup winner will surely rise in the top five highest-paid players’ list and he might be the one to break that £1 million barrier in the coming years.

Kevin De Bruyne

The Belgian is arguably the best player in the Premier League and his latest contract reflects that standing at £350,000 per week.

De Bruyne is the ace of the pack in Pep Guardiola’s incredible Manchester City team and is duly the second highest-paid player in the Premier League after his latest contract signed in 2021.

Eden Hazard

Over two years after joining his dream club, the Belgian is yet to sparkle consistently for Real Madrid due to a number of significant injuries. Yet, Hazard is recipient of a mammoth £381,000 per week having signed a 5-year deal in 2019.

Much has been made of the 31-year-old’s high wages but Hazard was one of the world’s best in his position only a few years ago and duly deserves his place in the top ten earners in world football.

Should he get over his injury hell and regain fitness for a prolonged period of time, there is no doubt Hazard will begin to repay his worth to the Madrid faithful.

Philippe Coutinho

The Brazilian turned out to be an expensive flop at Barcelona since he signed from Liverpool for a record fee. Coutinho is on a £380,000 per week contract which expires in 2023 but he might be about to end his disappointing spell via a loan stint at Aston Villa.

The 29-year-old joined Steven Gerrard’s side in January where they are thought to be paying close to £125,000 of his weekly wages. Should he successfully complete a permanent move for ₤40million in the summer then Coutinho would significantly drop down this list.

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The Best Moments of 2018 World Cup Tournament

Austin BD Soccer — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:52:42 +0000

France won the World Cup for the second time after beating Croatia 4-2 in a pulsating final in Moscow that included a controversial use of VAR.

Russia 2018 will be remembered as a tournament where football dazzled. Giants of the game suffered early exits, goals flew in late at an astonishing rate and England almost convinced football to come home.

Here, we take a look at the top 10 moments from a legendary five weeks but we want to hear from you, too – tweet us @BDSoccer

Ronaldo Magic

It was supposed to be all about pre-tournament favourites Spain – but the headlines were grabbed by a familiar name.

The six-time Ballon d’Or winner came to the party in a big way, hitting a hat-trick, dragging Portugal to a memorable 3-3 draw in Sochi and reclaiming the centre stage for himself. Those that declared this game the greatest ever in a World Cup wouldn’t be too far from the mark.

Spain were seemingly heading towards victory after coming from behind twice to lead 3-2 with just minutes remaining, but Ronaldo, who became the first player to score in eight consecutive major tournaments, denied them right at the death with a late free-kick that got the world off their seats. The tournament didn’t look back from that moment.

Messi Fails Against Iceland

After Ronaldo’s heroics against Spain, attention turned to Lionel Messi on the next day against Icelan.

That pressure seemed to take its toll on the Argentina maverick as he had to endure the ignominy of seeing his penalty saved as his side were held by World Cup newcomers Iceland in their World Cup opener.

When Messi stepped up, it seemed Hannes Halldorsson knew this was his moment. He grew in goal. The goalkeeper guessed correctly and dived full length to his right to keep out the penalty – the fourth time Messi has missed a spot-kick in his last seven efforts for club and country.

While Sergio Aguero scored a fine early goal, Argentina did not have the runners ahead of Messi, who had the look of a man trying too hard. Iceland got amongst him and Argentina had no answers. It set the tone for their underwhelming tournament that ended against France in the last 16.

Germans Crashing Out

The dramatic victory over Sweden had many people fearing that Germany might become unstoppable on their route to the final in Russia. However, in one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history, South Korea ended their tournament before the knockout stages.

With the game locked at 0-0 and Germany needing a win to qualify, Young-Gwon Kim bundled home from a corner and although the goal was initially ruled out for offside, a VAR review showed the ball coming off the foot of Kroos and the decision was reversed. Five minutes later, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer comically sauntered upfield and was disposessed before Heung-Min Son fired into an open net.

Japan Vs Belgium

It was a last 16 encounter that looked one-sided, but ended up producing one of the most exciting comebacks in World Cup history.

After an ineffective first half when Belgium’s golden generation lacked sparkle in the final third and found their best players restricted by Japan’s intensity, Roberto Martinez’s men were soon 2-0 down after a swift combo of ruthless attacks by the Japanese. It seemed yet another World Cup upset was on the cards.

Martinez turned to his bench and called for Marouane Fellaini. It was a game changer. As Japanese players began to tire, Belgium went direct and drew the game level. Surely time for Japan to shut up shop? Nope. They went for the win.

There were eight Japan players in Belgium’s final third as Thibaut Courtois launched the 94th-minute counter-attack by rolling the ball out to Kevin De Bruyne. The Manchester City man led the charge before Thomas Meunier’s cross was beautifully dummied by Romelu Lukaku and Nacer Chadli slotted in the winner.

England Finally Winning a TieBreaer

England won on penalties at a World Cup for the first time when coming through a dramatic shoot-out against Colombia in the last 16. It had a nation waking up the morning after, asking the question: “did that really happen?”

David Ospina saved Jordan Henderson’s penalty to put Colombia on the brink but Mateus Uribe blasted his effort against the underside of the bar before Kieran Trippier restored parity. A big left hand from Jordan Pickford then kept out Carlos Bacca’s fierce effort – leaving Eric Dier to slot home. A nation went potty. Football looked to be coming home.

Kane’s What IF Moment

England were 22 minutes away from reaching their first World Cup final since 1996 until Croatia dashed those dreams.

Ivan Perisic’s 68th-minute equaliser forced extra time in a tense semi-final that ended 1-1 after 90 minutes. England took the lead through Kieran Trippier’s wonderful fifth-minute free-kick and looked in control of proceedings but squandered big chances to finish Croatia off in the first half.

On 30 minutes, Harry Kane was presented with the key chance when one-on-one with goalkeeper Danijel Subasic. His effort was parried out but the ball fell back to the feet of Kane a few yards out, with just Domagoj Vida on the line to beat. However, Kane could only smash the ball against the post and replays showed Subasic got the most decisive of decisive touches.

France – Winning The World CUP

A fantastic World Cup was capped off by a fantastic final, which was packed with both brilliant and controversial moments.

Croatia will have plenty of complaints about the penalty awarded against Ivan Perisic, with debate raging about whether that was the correct decision or not, despite the intervention of VAR.

But there was also brilliance from both teams, with Kylian Mbappe underlining his status as the world’s most exciting young player in the world.

A pitch invasion hinted at political problems but as a sporting spectacle, the 2018 World Cup will be one to remember.

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Preventing Soccer Injuries

Austin BD Soccer — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 16:48:32 +0000

Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world and the fastest rowing team sport in the United States. Although soccer provides an enjoyable form of aerobic exercise and helps develop balance, agility, coordination, and a sense of teamwork, soccer players must be aware of the risks for injury. Injury prevention, early detection, and treatment can keep kids and adults on the field long-term.

WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SOCCER INJURIES AND THEIR SYMPTOMS?

Injuries to the lower extremities are the most common in soccer. These injuries may be traumatic, such as a kick to the leg or a twist to the knee, or result from overuse of a muscle, tendon, or bone.

WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SOCCER INJURIES?

Lower Extremity Injuries

Sprains and strains are the most common lower extremity injuries. The severity of these injuries varies. Cartilage tears and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprains in the knee are some of the more common injuries that may require surgery. Other injuries include fractures and contusions from direct blows to the body.

Overuse Lower Extremity Injuries

Shin splints (soreness in the calf), patellar tendinitis (pain in the knee), and Achilles tendinitis (pain in the back of the ankle) are some of the more common soccer overuse conditions. Soccer players are also prone to groin pulls and thigh and calf muscle strains.

Stress fractures occur when the bone becomes weak from overuse. It is often difficult to distinguish stress fractures from soft tissue injury.

If pain develops in any part of your lower extremity and does not clearly improve after a few days of rest, a physician should be consulted to determine whether a stress fracture is present.

Upper Extremity Injuries

Injuries to the upper extremities usually occur from falling on an outstretched arm or from player-to-player contact. These conditions include wrist sprains, wrist fractures, and shoulder dislocations.

Head, Neck, and Face Injuries

Injuries to the head, neck, and face include cuts and bruises, fractures, neck sprains, and concussions. A concussion is any alteration in an athlete’s mental state due to head trauma and should always be evaluated by a physician. Not all those who experience a concussion lose consciousness.

HOW ARE SOCCER INJURIES TREATED?

Participation should be stopped immediately until any injury is evaluated and treated properly. Most injuries are minor and can be treated by a short period of rest, ice, and elevation. If a trained health care professional such as a sports medicine physician or athletic trainer is available to evaluate an injury, often a decision can be made to allow an athlete to continue playing immediately. The athlete should return to play only when clearance is granted by a health care professional.

Overuse injuries can be treated with a short period of rest, which means that the athlete can continue to perform or practice some activities with modifications. In many cases, pushing through pain can be harmful, especially for stress fractures, knee ligament injuries, and any injury to the head or neck. Contact your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment of any injury that does not improve after a few days of rest.

You should return to play only when clearance is granted by a health care professional.

HOW CAN SOCCER INJURIES BE PREVENTED?

Have a pre-season physical examination and follow your doctor’s recommendations
Use well-fitting cleats and shin guards — there is some evidence that molded and multi-studded cleats are safer than screw-in cleats
Be aware of poor field conditions that can increase injury rates
Use properly sized synthetic balls — leather balls that can become waterlogged and heavy are more dangerous, especially when heading
Watch out for mobile goals that can fall on players and request fixed goals whenever possible
Hydrate adequately — waiting until you are thirsty is often too late to hydrate properly
Pay attention to environmental recommendations, especially in relation to excessively hot and humid weather, to help avoid heat illness
Maintain proper fitness — injury rates are higher in athletes who have not adequately prepared physically.
After a period of inactivity, progress gradually back to full-contact soccer through activities such as aerobic conditioning, strength training, and agility training.
Avoid overuse injuries — more is not always better! Many sports medicine specialists believe that it is beneficial to take at least one season off each year. Try to avoid the pressure that is now exerted on many young athletes to over-train. Listen to your body and decrease training time and intensity if pain or discomfort develops. This will reduce the risk of injury and help avoid “burn-out”
Speak with a sports medicine professional or athletic trainer if you have any concerns about injuries or soccer injury prevention strategies

[Source: https://www.stopsportsinjuries.org]

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ABPL Guidelines for Spectators

Austin BD Soccer — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 19:10:21 +0000

In addition to setting up rules for players and teams, ABPL Committee have also set up some expectations from the spectators

As spectators we will refrain from booing or yelling at officials at any time during a match AS:

Such behavior reflects on our part sets a poor example of sportsmanship.
Such behavior reflects negatively on our community, our team, our players and us.
Most of our officials have had limited experience and formal training and do the best job they can, given these limitations.
Most of our officials of ABPL are simply doing volunteer work. They should be respected.
We don’t really know how difficult it is to officiate a soccer match until we’ve run on the ‘pitch’ in the official’s ‘boots’.

During a match we will refrain from yelling at players on either team because we are aware of the following:

We are all recreational players here, and not soccer professionals, who, due to limited playing experience and great enthusiasm, may make mistakes.
Encouragement and praise should be made in public; constructive criticism is best made in private.
The coach is the best equipped to analyze and correct deficiencies in soccer skills. Our attempts to be helpful in this respect may only confuse the players.
The golden rule applies. Treat other players with the courtesy, respect and consideration, which we want other supporters to show our own players.

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Why Soccer is the Best Sport

Austin BD Soccer — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 17:42:27 +0000

Over the last couple of years, millions of sports lovers from different parts of the world have pitched their tents of loyalty with different sports teams. Football and soccer are the two most competitive sports that are placed one over the other. The fact that football is popular doesn’t make it the best sport. That is why we present to you this article to reveal some of the reasons why soccer is alternative to football – and indeed, the best sport in the world.

Soccer Has Fluid Play

Playing sports of any kind requires an eye for details so you can make the most out of every situation. That is one reason why soccer is one of the best sports in the world. The fluidity of the game means that there will be little or no occasional stops and distractions during the gameplay. Instead, both the clock/timing and the ball are in motion at all times. If for any reason the ball goes out of play, it will be put right back to play the next minute.

Less Exposure to Injury

Unlike football where injuries are sustainable, soccer doesn’t overly expose the players to injuries. The less likelihood of getting injured during a soccer game is because of the extra care taken during the team formation. When the injury rate is low, you can rest assured that more athletes will have a longer, healthier career.

Soccer doesn't require much equipment

Soccer players don’t need to break a bank to afford the equipment they need for the game. That is because of the inexpensiveness of this type of sports. The inexpensiveness of soccer is partly because of the few items athletes need and mainly because those items are affordable. For example, a ball and soccer cleats are the most important items to get for the sports. On the player’s part, they only need shin guards, jerseys, and shorts to play comfortably.

Soccer is popular

Despite the proliferation of football games, such as the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and English Premier League; it doesn’t change the fact that soccer is popular. It will interest you to know that soccer is considered one of the most popular sports in the world because of the 265 million players that play the game.

Rules are not complicated

Players already have a lot of things to worry about. From tackling other players to regain the ball to watching their goalpost and preventing shots targeted to create a goal – players have a lot to think of. So, it doesn’t make sense to overburden them by creating and implementing additional rules that would work them up. That is why we believe that soccer is a better sport because the rules aren’t complicated. The primary rules are to keep to the offside rule and never use your hands when playing.

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