What you need to know about the soccer term “brace”
Brace comes from an old English word meaning "pair." Can you see where this is going?
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Why Is a Soccer Field Called a Pitch?
Why do soccer geeks call the soccer field a "pitch"? The Word Nerd (and soccer mom) explains.
What you need to know about the Origin of “Soccer”
My U8s asked where the name "soccer" came from and I had to find the answer! It's kinda cool, especially if you love soccer or words.
The Origin of the Soccer Term “Nutmeg”
Do you know where the soccer term "nutmeg" comes from? No, not the kitchen. Most likely from sneaky spice traders. Come learn more with me.
What you should know about the scoring term “Hat Trick”
What does it mean when someone says "My kid scored a hat trick"? How did this phrase come about? The Word Nerd, and soccer mom, explains.