Blogs: Soccer

Download the New SI Kids 3D App Now! 41

GearHead
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December 17, 2010, 1:35 PM

Hold on to your seats! The SI Kids IN YOUR FACE 3D App is throwing you right into the action. You don’t have to be a sports fan to appreciate the exciting 3D photographs that jump out from your iPad. Based on the popular book, these 3D photos will truly make you feel like you’re part of the game. Get ready to catch a pass from Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, block a shot with NBA star Carlos Boozer, and cruise down a mountain with Olympic snowboarders.

Adidas MLS All-Star Game Boots 23

GearHead
Posted by: Duane Munn
July 27, 2010, 4:16 PM

Check out the All-Star editions of (from top) Gonzales, Morales and Angel's soccer boots!
Courtesy of Adidas

Basketball superstars sporting souped-up versions of their signature sneakers has pretty much become an NBA's All-Star Weekend tradition (one that's way more exciting than the eventformerlyknownastheSlamDunkContest, imo).

But if three of Major League Soccer's big-time players have their way, customized kicks will soon become a major part of MLS' All-Star festivities as well.

Javier Morales of Real Salt Lake, Juan Pablo Angel of the New York Red Bulls and Omar Gonzalez of the LA Galaxy will each be wearing modified models of their Adidas soccer boots during the 2010 MLS All-Star game, which takes place tomorrow night in Houston. The boots will boast all-new colorways, as well as the initials and numbers for each player...

World Cup Finals Breakdown 15

Posted by: Sarah Braunstein
July 9, 2010, 5:59 PM

Toot toot! You hear that? That’s the sound of me tooting my own horn after I picked the Netherlands to win it all at the 2010 World Cup. While everyone else was focusing on South American teams, I knew that the Orange had it in them the whole time.

I’m sticking with my original pick, but read on for a preview of the final that will help you pick a side.

The Goal Heard 'Round the World (Cup) 26

Posted by: Sarah Braunstein
June 23, 2010, 1:16 PM

I am supposed to be a writer, but I have no words for this.

I feel like I should talk about how many chances team USA had to score in their pivotal match again Algeria.

But all I want to say is WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOO!

Death to the Draw! 13

Professor Ulane
Posted by: Paul Ulane
June 15, 2010, 1:59 PM

Count me amongst the many people who have come down with a severe case of World Cup fever. I’ve been watching every minute of footy action since last Friday’s kickoff game between host South Africa and Mexico. And yet as intense as the action has been so far, the opener underscored my biggest beef with the World Cup…

The tie game.

Brazilian Soccer Star Marta Talks to SI Kids! 5

Posted by: Sarah Braunstein
June 15, 2010, 10:46 AM

It’s probably hard to find a bigger fan of the World Cup than Marta. The best female soccer player in the World, she leads the WPS in goals, has her new team FC Gold Pride in first place and still finds time to sit down and watch as much World Cup action as she can. SI Kids caught up with Marta at PUMA City NY right before the Italy/Paraguay match yesterday. Read on to see how she feels about two teams, FC Gold Pride and Brazil.