Terminology/Rules
The 18 yard box is how many yards from the endline?
18 yards
This player plays for Juventus and Portugal, and is considered one of the two best players of the last decade.
Cristiano Ronaldo
This team is located in the city of Pittsburgh
The Riverhounds
True or False: Teams only use one formation for both attack and defense
False
What would you call a goalkeeper who comes out of his box to win the ball?
Sweeper Keeper
What positional number is assigned to the striker?
Number 9
This player plays for Barcelona and Argentina, and is considered the other best player of his generation.
Lionel Messi
Name a team David Beckham played for.
Man United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan, PSG
A team that looks to win the ball high up the field will use a formation that allows them to what?
The number 8 will go from one end of the field to the other, and is known as this.
A box to box midfielder
Name 3 of the different types of set pieces
Direct Free Kick, Corner Kick, Goal Kick, Indirect Free Kick, Penalty Kick, Throw-in, Kick Off
This retired player spent his time most recently playing in a prison league, after he was arrested for trying to leave South America with a fake passport
Ronaldinho
Name the closest MLS team to Pittsburgh, in terms of distance
Columbus Crew (184.8 miles)
A 4-2-3-1 has what kind of pivot?
A double pivot
A fullback who gets forward in attack is called a what?
Wingback
Can you score directly off a throw in?
You cannot
This player holds the record for being the most expensive transfer of all time
Neymar
Name any of the last 5 winners of the English Premier League
Manchester City, Chelsea, Leicester, Manchester United, Arsenal
The first formation used was what?
2-3-5
A striker who drops into midfield and acts as an extra midfielder is called what?
What happens if you score a direct free kick into your own net?
The opposing team is awarded a corner kick
This player is best known for devising a move which involves dragging the ball backwards behind your plant foot. He also played for Ajax, Barcelona, and the Netherlands
Johann Cruyff
This team has won more European Cups than any other
Real Madrid (22)
This formation was used by Portugal in their game against Spain at the 2018 World Cup
4-4-2
Italian for "Director" this 6's responsibilities aren't just defensive, but include acting as a playmaker for his team.
Regista, or Deep Lying Playmaker