Soccer Lingo
What is the term for a player scoring three goals in a single game?
Hat-trick
How many times has the USWNT won the World Cup?
4 times
What are the names of Coach John's sons?
Connor and Dean
This soccer player is known for her iconic pink hair
Megan Rapinoe and/or Trinity Rodman
What is the offside rule?
If any part of a player's body is past the last opponent's defender on the opponent's half before the ball is played.
What is the term for cleats in Europe?
Boots
Which country won the most recent FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023?
Spain
Where does Coach Sydney go to college?
Towson University
This soccer player has a move named after him (we've done it at practice)
Diego Maradona
How many points does a team get for a win in the standings?
3 points
What is the term for where soccer is played on in Europe?
The pitch
Which NWSL team won the most recent NWSL Championship?
NJ/NY Gotham FC
Which national team will Coach John always support?
PORTUGAL!!
This professional soccer player became one of the main faces of the USWNT during her time; she wore the #9
Mia Hamm
What is the award given to the top goal scorer in most major soccer tournamnets/championships?
The golden boot
What is another term for a soccer uniform?
A kit
What's the highest number of goals the USWNT scored in one game?
13, in a 13-0 win against Thailand at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup
Who is Coach Sydney's favorite USWNT player? (Hint: she's retired)
Kelly O'Hara
Finish the saying that is based off of a professional soccer player: "Bend it like ______"
Beckham
What's the difference between a direct kick and an indirect kick?
With a direct kick, you can score directly by kicking the ball straight into the goal. With an indirect kick, the ball must touch another player (either team) before going into the goal.
What is the term for a player who scores two goals in one game?
How many teams are in the NWSL currently?
16 teams are currently playing, with 2 expansion teams in the works (Atlanta, Georgia, and Columbus, Ohio)
What form of drink is almost always found with the coaches on the sideline?
Coffee/caffine
The famous Canadian forward who holds the record for the most amount of international goals scored by any player ever.
Christine Sinclair
According to the official FIFA rulebook, how long can a goalkeeper hold the ball?
6 seconds