The trend toward soccer among young kids

by IcyCucky

Sixteen years ago, my children were in need of some thing to do after school to keep active. We signed up for soccer, and fell in love with the sport instantly. Soccer is an easy, self-explaining, and beautiful activity ...read more

by Carol Noble

For a large percentage of people in the world, soccer is THE game to follow or play. In this, the US is playing "catch up". In the past, children would play the game using a variety of items in place of a ball - a tin ...read more

by Simon Wright

The article title doesn't specify it but I imagine that the creator of this article was referring specifically to the United States. My focus, in answering this question, will therefore be focused upon the North American s...read more

by Kimmee

I grew up, and currently live, in a town called "Soccer City". Soccer is played by 75% of the kids in town and that includes boys and girls. When the kids start playing at age 5, they are giddy about the parade that runs...read more

by Bob Schmidt

What could have more appeal to a young kid than running around kicking a ball? Soccer is probably the most kid-compatible sport of them all, and permits all kids an equal chance for success. The trend towards socce...read more

by Hilaire Playa

Competition. It's a great impetus that drives many people to do better. For athletes it can be the difference between good and great. As with many things, too much can be bad thing. Here in America we want more of ever...read more

by Steve Martin

I'm presuming that this article title comes from an American contributor. I am replying as an English contributor, England being a country where soccer is not a trend but an ingrained part of our psyche. Having grown up pl...read more

by Drew Price

Soccer allows its players more freedoms than many sports. It is a player-centered sport as opposed to coach centered sport. It is a sport where its players can choose to involve themselves as much as they want. Even th...read more

by Richard Serra

Soccer interest is at an all time high since the sport gained popularity in the United States. It's a fast moving game and highly completive which sits well for young children as they are full of energy and competitiveness...read more

by Logan Andrear

Over the past several years soccer has become one of the most popular youth sports in the United States. There are three main reasons for this boon in popularity. First, in it's most basic form soccer is a simple game ...read more

by Beachbumwriter

Although football is favored over soccer for spectators, soccer is more popular than football for children to play. This is because it is a safer sport. Children are not afraid of running around and kicking a ball compar...read more

by Alysia Waters

I'm one of those children who fell in love with soccer- all grown up now. I played for 10+ years and have coached for the past few years. Soccer doesn't take a tremendous amount of skill at lower levels. It teaches youth ...read more

by Jol Martyn-Clark

Soccer is played everywhere in the UK by almost every one who can kick a ball. It is the fastest growing girls team game too. Games are organised and played at dinnertimes and after work. Most school have impromptu games a...read more