History
How long is a traditional soccer game?
A traditional soccer game is 90 minutes long. But all professional games add on stoppage time.
What is the official name for a World Cup?
FIFA. This stands for Federation Internationale de Football Association.
This man is commonly referred to as "The king of soccer."
Pele. Pele was recruited to play professionally at the age of 15.
What position does Kaitlyn play?
Midfield.
How long is a regulation soccer pitch?
120m or 393.701 feet
How many player are on the field at once? (Per team)
11 players per side.
What are the FIFA qualifiers called?
CONCACAF. This stands for Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football
What mens team has played in every single World Cup?
Brazil. They have played in all 21 world cups.
What academy does Kaitlyn play for?
Soccer Elite Academy.
What percent of the world plays soccer?
Roughly 4% of the world plays soccer. That is about 265 million players.
True or False? The World Cup is held every 2 years.
FALSE. It is held every 4 years in a different country each time.
What does USWNT stand for?
United States Women's National Team.
Why do I like to coach soccer?
Because I like helping the little kids improve.
What is the one part of your body that only 1 player can use?
Your hands.
True or False? A traditional soccer ball has 32 panels.
True. And traditional soccer balls were made in black and white so that they were easier to see on a black and white television screen.
Who won the first women's World Cup?
The United States Women's National Team won.
This man is ranked as the number 1 soccer player right now.
Lionel Messi. He plays for Barcelona.
Who are my two favourite kids to coach?
Kareem and Cas.
Early versions of soccer where played this many years ago.
3,000 years ago some of the first versions of soccer were played.
True or False? The first women's World Cup was on May 15, 1990.
FALSE. The first women's World Cup was on November 16, 1991. In China.
Who is the number 1 ranked female soccer player right now?
Megan Rapinoe. She plays for the USWNT.
What is the more specific position that Kaitlyn plays?
CAM or CDM... Centre attacking mid or Center defending mid.
Can a goalkeeper use their hands on the whole field?
No. Only in the 18 yard box.