Gloves
Gear & EquipmentProtective handwear worn by goalkeepers to improve grip on the ball and protect fingers from injury.
Related Terms in Gear & Equipment
Away Kit
The secondary uniform worn by a team when playing at an opponent's stadium to avoid color clashes with the home team.
Kit
The standard equipment and uniform worn by a player (Jersey, shorts, socks).
Soft Ground (SG) Boots
Boots with longer, fewer, and often removable metal studs designed to penetrate deep into wet or muddy grass fields.
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The U.S. Girls Youth Soccer Pyramid: A Parent's Guide to League Tiers in 2025/2026
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Play Club Soccer Staff
A parent's guide to understanding the tiered leagues in U.S. girls' youth soccer, from ECNL to recreational leagues.
Guide to the New MLS Next Divisions: MLS Next Homegrown and MLS Next Academy Divisions Explained
August 2, 2025
Play Club Soccer Staff
A clear breakdown of the different divisions within MLS NEXT, explaining the homegrown player rule and the academy structure.
Youth Soccer Birth Year vs School Year Change Explained
August 1, 2025
Play Club Soccer Staff
The age group cut-off date is moving from a January 1st birth year to an August 1st school year system.