the real football

Welcome to my world, one in which the “thinking man’s sport” is king. Call it what you will, Soccer, Football, Futebol, Futbol, Voetbal, Fussball, Calcio, etc… but it is the world’s greatest game for a reason – it truly is the best player’s sport in the world!

Sure, coaches get to name the team, decide on the system for the day, set the strategy or game plan.  After that, though, it is a game that is more left to the players than any other major team sport on the planet.  Not the right players on the field, coach?  Too bad, you only get to make three player changes, and you better be careful – no exceptions to this rule for injury.

Over time, I will regale/bore you with thoughts, stories, news, and opinions about the game of soccer in all of its forms.  I have been a lifelong fan of the game, played it from an early age, and have been fortunate enough to have the role of a coach at various levels of youth soccer over the past 20+ years.  Hopefully I will provide entertainment and maybe even a bit of useful knowledge for you here at the real football.