Early Doors
Slang & CultureBritish slang referring to the early stages of a match or a season.
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Boot It
Instruction often yelled by parents or coaches in youth soccer implying the player should kick the ball as hard and far as possible.
Journeyman
A player who has played for many different clubs throughout their career.
Cap-Tied
When a player has played a competitive match for a national team and is no longer eligible to switch nationalities to play for another country.
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