Next Friday starts soccer practice for Jack and we hope that his shyness will go away long enough for him to participate with the other four year olds. We got his shin guards and shoes yesterday and he was so excited that we had to put them on last night and play some in the dark. To we got these shots and also made a funny video. We hope you enjoy it. Soccer Playing in the back yard View photos at...

We had a great time at the game Tuesday night. The men’s national team was playing quarter finalists in the 2010 World Cup Paraguay. The weather was cold about 50 and the on and off rain made it tough, but  we enjoyed having the chance to see our national team play in Nashville. The US lost 0 – 1 , but we still had a great time and can’t wait for the chance to see them...

Nike and US Soccer asked Twitter fans what the new US Men’s soccer team kit should look like…they responded Make it Red All Over So Nike said…say no more

This is just one story of how soccer is more than just a game for many children around the world. So many sports require lots of equipment to play. This equipment is expensive to buy and often if you haveg second hand equipment you are looked down on by other teammates or teams. But in soccer the only real piece of equipment you need is the ball, you don’t even need two goals as just about anything will do to mark the goal...

A red card sent Jonny Evans of Manchester United off as he took his studs to Holdens leg resulting in 26 stitches and ruining his chance to play for the US in their upcoming two games. I was looking forward to watching him play. Stu Holden injured vs ManUtd (March 19, 2011) from The Haptonstall Group on Vimeo. Update: United States midfielder Stuart Holden will be out six months with a knee injury following a horrific tackle suffered this...