SoccerDroid Emagazine April 2013 by Donovan Gordon

April 2013

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Valderrama Known as El Pibe

"The Kid“ …p. 39

PFC Copa U16 Boys, Boys,

State Cup Round of 16s

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SoccerDroid Digital “SHOTS”

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SoccerDroid Player of the Month Strategies, Philosophies and Principles Over Formation

PFC Men’s Team Adidas The New York Cosmos signed Juan Gonzalez…

PFC Youth Soccer Program

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PFC U16 Copa Boys team – FYSA State Cup, Round of 16s On the Side Lines… Four Words to Avoid saying…

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US SOCCER –100Year of Soccer

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Soccer world News

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Inside News and Reports on Players and Clubs.

.37 The United States Women's Soccer Team … Carlos Alberto Valderrama

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History of the legendary Soccer players.

SoccerDroid Autonomy… Players with dynamic skills

The History of the Game…

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Soccer Ball (Football), revolute from kicking skulls… SPORTS – Exercise tips for Athletes

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11. Brad Guzan Age: 28 Birth date: Sept. 9th, 1984 Birthplace: Evergreen Park, USA Position: Goalkeeper Height: 6’ - 3” (1.93m) Weight: 209 lbs (95kg) Appearances: 162, Saves: 617 Debuted: Aston villa FC 2012 International: U S A SoccerDroid eMagazine - April 2013

I am amazed by the amount of times I hear people talk about the 4-4-2, 4-4-1-1, 4-3-3 as if they are different formations, they are the same! Deployed differently depending upon PLAYERS (quality, strengths, and weakness) and COACHING beliefs! Teach the 4-4-2 and you will teach a central striker to drop in (4-4-1-1, 4-3-3), teach a 4-3-3 and you will teach a midfielder to break beyond (4- 4-2) and your midfielders to play on different lines (4-4-1-1) teach a 4-4-1-1 and you’ll teach your striker in the hole to stretch first (4-4-2). At any given moment depending on your strategies / beliefs you will enter a mix of all formations.

Roy Hodgson has recently raised lots of debate over the use of the 4-4-2 system in the National side, the recent performance v Belgium had Graham Taylor saying this “England’s rigid 4-4-2 formation concerns me. We need to have more flexibility. We didn’t see the wide men come in, they stayed there. Against the very, very good national sides we would definitely be in trouble playing this way” I totally agree with Graham Taylor and I read the script after the opening two minutes as to how the England team would play with all 11 players sat in their own half, opting to defend deep and attack through possible counters. However if you observed WBA under Hodgson playing this system it was very different. The wide players would come in off the line, full backs provided width while front players would come short into pockets to receive, the ‘front’ 4 would often rotate thus confirming my opening statement. It is apparent Roy Hodgson is gearing towards playing a shape and game style to deny and not to discover, maintaining a solid base and an approach that seems to err on the side of caution. Yes Roy’s shape appears to be a 4-4-2 / 4-4-1-1 however you will see his defending / out of possession philosophy and strategy as opposed to his favourite shape. WBA played 4-3-3 on numerous occasions last season, however the roles and responsibilities without the ball were no different to how England are playing now. Of course game plans and opposition will dictate how much ball possession you have, when, where, why and how you engage the press etc. SoccerDroid eMagazine - April 2013

Observe a Roy Hodgson coaching session he will get his wide players to stretch, a front man spinning another front man in the ‘hole’, take an aerial photo of this and players would be arranged in a 4-3-3 formation. I am a believer in playing the game with attacking and creative finesse based upon possession dominance, all 11 players should be OUTSTANDING ball managers and have an ability to manage the ball in and under any circumstance against strong resistance. Alongside this (quote Brendan Rodgers) players / team should always play with tactical discipline, and have a clear identifiable defending strategy. There is no doubt the offensive side of the game is based on CREATIVITY, the defensive side of the game more SCIENTIFIC. I have recently been asked what formation I plan to play next season to which I replied no set formation. I don’t want to get bogged down with a specific formation, yes certain players may be given set roles and responsibilities, in particular set roles and responsibilities when offering security behind the ball when we are attacking. My teaching will be based around attacking / defending strategies and philosophies, players will be encouraged to make independent decisions and play / position themselves in areas related to our philosophy thus enabling an array of formations and ultimate flexibility. Of course my team will take up a 4-3-3 shape, 4-4-2 shape, 4-4-1-1, 3-3-4 shape I just intend this to happen a thousand times per game, dictated by PLAYERS making effective DECISIONS!

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PFC's elite Team Adidas The New York Cosmos signed Juan Gonzalez, with his versatility for the NASL next fall.

Juan Gonzalez, Gonzalez, 25, is a left sided defender from Cali, Colombia who spent his college career at Nova Southeastern University and former Plantation FC midfielder in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Savarese spotted Gonzalez at this year’s NASL Combine before inviting him to the Cosmos Combine where he turned in another impressive effort. “Juan is a versatile defender who can help solidify the depth we plan to have on our team,” Savarese said. “He’s a hardhard-worker that I expect will grow well with the Cosmos.” The New York Cosmos will return to the NASL, beginning play at James M. Shuart Stadium on the campus of Hofstra University in the 2013 NASL Fall Championship Back on the ‘Hunt Again’ PFC Team Adidas found themselves in sixth position once more in the CASA Super League. After snatching the 2011-12 championship for the first time entered. PFC Team Adidas, ironically in the same position again. But the question is, can they pull it off once more. Coaches Anis Jerbi and Michael Barton knows they have a lot on their hands, With four games played and six more games to go. Record: 2-0-2 SoccerDroid eMagazine - April 2013

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PFC Copa U16 Boys, round of 16s, it’s ON!…Florida Youth Soccer Association - State Cup 2013, at Palm Coast Soccer complex April 27th thru 28th.

PFC U16 Copa Boys are among sixteen teams that will compete for the Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) – 2013 State Cup round of 16 on the weekend of April 27th thru 28th at Palm Coast Soccer Complex in Florida. The U16 Copa Boys qualified after winning all three games in the State Cup round of 32. The round of 16 challenge will begin with a single--elimination play, with the winners advancing to the Elite 8 for single day two, and the winners from the Elite 8 pairings advance to the Championship weekend to be crowned as State Cup Champions. The Victor will be one of the teams representing Florida in the Region III Southern Regional Championship. SoccerDroid eMagazine - April 2013

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_________ Four Words to Avoid saying… It’s as if parents are hoping to hear an answer like this EVERY single day: "Oh I had the best performance of my life today! I was unstoppable, incredible, unbeatable! I also learned six new skills and scored the winning point!" Wouldn’t that be nice? But that’s not how sports or school – or life – goes. Sport is fun, but learning new skills is messy, slow, uncooperative, and almost always uneven. There are above average days, below average days, and a ton of just average days as the process of improvement moves along slowly. The patient and persistent athlete is rewarded for putting in a consistent effort, even on the days it feels like "I’m not getting any better."

It’s amazing how powerful a little phrase can be. Some phrases can be very encouraging, while others are equally deflating. Comments like "I’m proud of you" or "I believe in you" are obvious winners, just as "That’s just like you" and "You are so lazy" are obvious losers. However there are also some commonly used phrases that are so innocent sounding, and yet intimidating for a child to hear day after day. I’m referring to the questions parents often ask after a practice or a game that in very subtle ways make it less fun for a child to come home. Here are various versions of questions that kids don’t really want to hear every day from their parents: "How did you do?" "How did it go?" "Did you win today?" "How was your _______ (backhand, corner kick, curve ball, or round-off back hand spring)?“A child’s view of these questions, especially when delivered immediately upon arrival, is "Here comes the interrogation" or "I’m expected to give a good press release about today’s performance." In spite of your good intentions, it’s all too easy for a child to get the feeling that he or she is being judged by the quality of the day’s performance.

There are several alternatives that work better than an inquisition. Try this: "It’s good to see you!" when your child jumps in the car after practice or a game, and then turn on your internal radar to catch the mood of your child. He or she may wish to sit in silence in the safety of your presence for awhile. "Tell me about practice" is a much less intimidating statement than "How did you DO?" This allows your child to share what feels safe to share at the moment. Tell a short story about your day to get the conversation going. If the game or practice comes up, ask a safe question like "What was your favorite part?" The goal is to create such a safe environment, so free from judgment that your child wants to open up and share anything and everything about his or her experience in a fearless way. When this happens your child will know your acceptance is unconditional, and you’ll know you’re getting the inside scoop on the things that really matter to your child – without grilling like an ESPN reporter.

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The history of soccer in the United States has numerous different roots. The modern day game, is often considered to have been brought to the United States through Ellis Island during the 1870s. However, some variations of the sport began well before than, with Native American tribes, primarily the Algonkin and Powhatan tribes playing a variation of the sport known as pasuckuakohowog. Pasuckuakohowog, literally meaning "kicking ball sport" was reported to be played on fields a half mile in diameter and as long as nearly a mile. Teams would have nearly 100 people. Some believe that the Pilgrims played this sport during the original Thanksgiving festivities. The Oneida Football Club was established in 1862 by Gerrit Smith "Gat" Miller, a graduate of the Latin School of Epes Sargent Dixwell, a private college preparatory school in Boston. At the time there were no formal rules for football games, with different schools and areas playing their own variations. This informal style of play was often chaotic and very violent, and Miller had been a star of the game while attending Dixwell. However, he grew tired of these disorganized games, and organized other recent preparatory school graduates to join what would be the first organized football team in the United States. The team consisted of a group of Boston secondary school students from relatively elite public (state) schools in the area, such as Boston Latin School and the English High School of Boston. Organization served the club well, and it reportedly never lost a game, or even allowed a single goal.

Before the creation of the United States Soccer Federation, soccer in the United States was organized on regional levels, with no governing body overlooking regional soccer leagues. The first non-league organizing body within the United States was the American Football Association (AFA) which was incarnated in 1884. The AFA sought to standardize rules for teams competing in northern New Jersey and southern New York. Within two years, this region began to widen to include teams in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts

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Within a year of its founding, the AFA organized the first non-league cup in U.S. soccer history, known as the American Cup. Clubs from New Jersey and Massachusetts dominated the first twelve years. It would not be until 1897 that a club from outside those two states won the American Cup. Philadelphia Manz brought the title to Pennsylvania for the first time. Due to internal conflicts within the AFA, the cup was suspended in 1899, and it was not resumed until 1906. The conflicts within the AFA led to a movement to create a truly national body to oversee American soccer. Drawing on both its position as the oldest soccer organization and the status of the American Cup, the AFA argued that it should be the nationally recognized body. In October 1911, a competing body, the American Amateur Football Association (AAFA) was created. The association quickly spread outside of the Northeast and created its own cup in 1912, the American Amateur Football Association Cup. That year, both the AFA and AAFA applied for membership in FIFA, the international governing body for soccer. In 1913, the AAFA gained an edge over the AFA when several AFA organizations moved to the AAFA. On April 5, 1913, the AAFA reorganized as the United States Football Association, presently known as the United States Soccer Federation. FIFA quickly granted a provisional membership and USFA began exerting its influence on the sport. This led to the establishment of the National Challenge Cup that fall. The National Challenge Cup quickly grew to overshadow the American Cup. However, both cups were played simultaneously for the next ten years. Declining respect for the AFA led to the withdrawal of several associations from its cup in 1917. Further competition came in 1924 when USFA created the National Amateur Cup. That spelled the death knell for the American Cup. It played its last season in 1924

1924 US cup final River Fall vs Vesper Buick (St Louis)

Andrew M. Brown The soccer peacemaker 1927 The initial issue with the ASL had been the scheduling of the National Challenge Cup, which had been straining for the ALS season schedule. Typically, the National Challenge Cup had been played during the ASL's offseason, which made it difficult for ASL clubs to compete in the tournament. Consequently, the ASL boycotted the 1925 Challenge Cup due to scheduling conflicts, and the lack of cooperation the USFA inflicted on the ASL. American soccer historians claim that the real issue was the ASL vying to be the premier soccer body in the United States. In 1927, the issue intensified as ASL clubs were accused by FIFA for signing European players who were already under contract to European clubs. Due to the conflict and apparent corruption in the ASL, USFA president (at the time), Andrew M. Brown traveled to Helsinki, Finland for the 1927 FIFA Congress in the hopes of removing any penalizations imposed on the ASL and USFA. Other issues regarding the soccer league involved the closed league model and the lack of American soccer players dominating the league. It resulted in ASL owners wanting to run their soccer clubs more like Major League Baseball teams, as many ASL owners owned MLB franchises. According to owners of ASL clubs, they saw these rulings as restrictions imposed on themselves, including the National Challenge Cup.

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The finish remains the team's best World Cup result and is the highest finish of any team from outside of CONMEBOL and UEFA, the South American and European confederations, respectively. Due to FIFA not wanting interference with the newly founded FIFA World Cup no official tournament was fielded in the 1932 Olympic Games. FIFA claimed the tournament would not be popular in the United States, so it would not be cost efficient to assist in the running of the tournament during struggling economic times. As a result, an informal tournament was organized including local rivals with the United States finishing first, followed by Mexico and Canada. The Olympic Tournament was reinstated in the 1936 Olympic Games. In 1989, FIFA named the United States as the host of the 1994 World Cup, it’s like the rebirth of American sccer The US squad at the 1930 World Cup but it did so under significant international criticism The United States and Canada played at Newark, New because of the perceived weakness of the national team Jersey, making it the first international match held outside and the lack of a professional outdoor league. This of the United Kingdom; the Canadians won the match 1–0. criticism diminished somewhat when a 1–0 win against The following year, a fixture at the same venue resulted in Trinidad and Tobago, the U.S.'s first away win in nearly the U.S. winning after scoring the only goal of the game. two years, in the last match of the 1989 CONCACAF Neither match was officially recognized. Thirty years later, Championship, earned the United States its first World the United States played its first official international Cup appearance in 40 years. match under the auspices of U.S. Soccer against Sweden in Women's Soccer has become just as popular as men's Stockholm, which the U.S. won 3–2, with goals from Dick soccer, worldwide because they are both competitive Spalding, Charles Ellis and Harry Cooper. leagues. the United States women's team has came from The U.S. won both the silver and bronze medals in men's nothing to a gold medal team. soccer at the 1904 Summer Olympics held in St. Louis, Before the 1990s, women did not play any team sports. Missouri. The tournament featured only three teams: Galt Sports to women were pick up games that started in the F.C. from Canada and Christian Brothers College and St. neighborhood or at school for physical education class. Rose Parish from the United States. Galt defeated both However, men got to play soccer or any sport. They were American teams to win the gold. Christian Brothers considered born with the right to play any sport. Women defeated St. Rose in a third match after two scoreless could play soccer but it was very difficult to. First women draws. would have to find a team, coach, and team's to play. In the 1930 World Cup, the U.S. finished third, beating Some high schools had a women's soccer team but they Belgium 3–0 at Estadio Gran Parque Central in Montevideo, were not noticed that much, the boy's team got all the Uruguay. attention. The professional men's team got bonuses for In the next match, the United States earned a 3–0 victory tournament's if they placed one through three. The over Paraguay. For many years, FIFA credited Bert 1990s women's team only got bonuses for a gold medal, Patenaude with the first and third goals and his teammate and their bonuses were only half of what a bronze (third) Tom Florie with the second. Other sources described the medal was for the men's team. second goal as having been scored by Patenaude or by The history of women's soccer changed in the 1990's.The Paraguayan Ramon Gonzales. In November 2006, FIFA women's national soccer team of the 1990s earned announced that it had accepted evidence from "various women their rights to play soccer as more than a historians and football fans" that Patenaude scored all recreational sport played in school or in the backyard. three goals, and was thus the first person to score a hat The team played in the FIFA M and M World Cup, Rose trick in a World Cup finals tournament. Bowl tournament and other tournaments and games not Having reached the semifinals with the two wins, the broadcasted to America. The USWNST (United States American side lost 6–1 to Argentina. Using the overall Women's National Soccer Team) won most of their tournament records, FIFA credited the U.S. with a third tournaments and became more noticed by the press. place finish ahead of fellow semi-finalist Yugoslavia. SoccerDroid eMagazine - April 2013

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Barclays Premier League players were on the scoresheet in matches outside Europe. Aston Villa's Brad Guzan saves for the US against Costa Rica

Daniel Alves of Brazil in action during the international friendly match between Italy and Brazil on March 21, 2013 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Gareth Bale, Another superb display by inspired Tottenham Hotspur to a valuable 2-1 win over Swansea City that lifted them to third in the Barclays Premier League. Bale set up Jan Vertonghen for his seventh minute opener then flicked home a superb 21st-minute effort to increase his side's lead. Michu had given Swansea hope with a 71st-minute header. March 30 2013

All All--time leading USA goalscorer Landon Donovan said on March 28th, he wants to return to the national team setset-up after a four--month break four from football as the Americans try to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazilâ&#x201E;˘.

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Austria Football; The Vienna League, SC Wiener Victoria remains on its triumphal and proposes now the team of the moment, the SV Danube. Goals from Nigel Blair (Second left), and Kapeller Ungerbรถck the Meidlinger win 3:1 against the Mujakic Troupe.

Mario Gรถtze (R) of Borussia Dortmund shields the ball during their UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg against FC Shakhtar Donetsk

David Beckham and Paris Saint-Germain FC team-mates warm up before the start of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg against Valencia CF 3/12/2013

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CONCACAF FIFA World Cupâ&#x201E;˘ qualifiers 2014 The United States withstood a frantic finish by Mexico to register a surprising scoreless draw in a World Cup qualifier at the Estadio Azteca on March 27th 2013. It was only the second time the Americans managed a result in a qualifier here, having played to a goalless tie in a 1997 qualifier. The tie improved the U.S.'s record to 1-1-1 and four points, while the disappointing Mexicans played their third consecutive draw in as many games in the CONCACAF hexagonal round, their second successive 0-0 tie at home. The result could place additional pressure Mexico head coach Jose Manuel de la Torre, who had guided El Tri to a 6-0-0 in the semifinal round. The Mexicans attempted 15 corner kicks against the U.S. defense that bent, but never broke.

Panama shocked the CONCACAF zone by surging to the top of the Hexagonal standings with a 2-0 win over previously unbeaten Honduras. The result keeps Panamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unbeaten streak in the Hexagonal alive and puts them in rarefied air at the top of the table. SoccerDroid eMagazine - April 2013

Panama's Luis Tejada is challenged by Jamaica's Rodolph Austin during their 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match in â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Officeâ&#x20AC;? Kingston March 22, 2013 with Jamaica end losing to Panama 2-0.

Honduras scored twice during a five-minute stretch late in the second half to rally for a 2-2 draw with Mexico on Friday in a final round CONCACAF World Cup qualifier at the Estadio Olimpico Metropolitano. The result extended Honduras' unbeaten streak in qualifying to seven games, while Mexico has now tied its opening two Hexagonal games after going a perfect 6-0-0 in the previous round. In a fast-paced encounter, Javier Hernandez gave the visitors a 28th minute lead, heading a left-sided delivery from Andres Guardado past Honduran goalkeeper Noel Valladares.

Liverpoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Hendo & Stevie win it at Villa Park

The Reds trailed at the break after a Christian Benteke hit, but Jordan Henderson leveled the game before a Steven Gerrard converted a penalty to helped Liverpool come from behind to beat relegation-threatened Aston Villa from 12 yards to make it 2-1. Brendan Rodgers made four changes with Pepe Reina, Jamie Carragher, Lucas Leiva and Henderson all coming in. Liverpool with a 2-1 come from behind win, March 31, 2013 Swansea City 1-2 Tottenham: Vertonghen and Bale move Spurs up to third Andre Villas-Boas' men kept their charge for Champions League football alive as they held off a late rally from the Swans to take the points from a superb encounter The Belgian gave the visitors an early lead before Bale added a second with a spectacular longrange goal. Michu did reduce the arrears for the Swans, but they could not find the equalizer despite dominating much of the second half. SoccerDroid eMagazine - April 2013 33

The Gunners boss extolled the Ivorian's virtues after he had a hand in three of the four goals scored against the Royals. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has lauded Gervinho's performance in the 4-1 demolition of Reading, lavishing praise upon the Ivorian as he both scored and provided for the Gunners.

The secrets behind Ryan Giggs Giggs'' longevity, How the evergreen Man United midfielder been able to play at the top level for so long? “He is a open minded player”, That’s one, many secrets. SoccerDroid eMagazine - April 2013

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(L) of AC Milan vies with Lionel Messi (R) of FC Barcelona during their UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg, Barcelona win 44-0

Lucas has been at PSG FC for only three months but he has already made a big impression and hopes to summon the spirit of Brazilian compatriot RaĂ when Carlo Ancelotti's men host FC Barcelona on April 1st 2013 Mourinhoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Real Madrid averaging better than three goals per match at home in the Champions League. The Whites will be counting on the support of their fans and their great track record in home games. SoccerDroid eMagazine - April 2013

The United States Women's Soccer Team Sermanni Names U.S. WNT Roster for Matches in Germany and the Netherlands

After the 2013 Algarve Cup championship in Portugal, U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Tom Sermanni has named a 23-player roster that will travel to Germany on April 5th in Offenbach and the Netherlands April 9th at The Hague for friendly matches against two teams preparing for this summer’s European Women’s Championship.

William and Mary women's soccer senior midfielder Mallory Schaffer was selected in the second round (15th overall pick) by the Seattle Reign of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). The two--time Colonial Athletic two Association Player of the Year and twotwo-time AllAll-America selection becomes the seventh player from the College to be drafted into the professional ranks. Furthermore, she is now the highest drafted player to ever don the Green and Gold.

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Carlos Alberto Valderrama Most noticeably by becoming a pioneer inspired a wave of Colombian (as well Palacio, born September 2, 1961 in that as general foreign) footballers to play their Santa Marta, Colombia), also known talents in the league causing a huge as El Pibe ("The Kid") is a former influence of increasing both the popularity and strength of the league itself. To this Colombian football (soccer) day, he is a icon as one of the most player. decorated playmakers to ever play in the MLS. Valderrama was a member of the Colombia national football team in the 1990s. Between 1985 and 1998 he represented Colombia in 111 full internationals and scored 11 times, making him the most capped player in the country's history. Valderrama was known for the accuracy of his passing, his tactical brain which allowed him to have a strong presence without the necessity of running as much as it would be expected, his exquisite technique on the ball, and his ability to provide assists that were very immaculate. Valderrama played a huge role during the golden era of Colombian football during the 1990s. In 2004, Valderrama was included in the FIFA 100, a list of "greatest living footballers" chosen by PelĂŠ to celebrate the 100th anniversary of FIFA His mesmerizing mass of blond afro hair, coupled with his equally flamboyant and mesmeric technique on the ball, made him one of Colombia's most recognizable footballers, and arguably, one of the most recognizable footballers around the globe historically. Valderrama was well known during his time in the MLS. Perhaps one of the most noticeable foreign players to ever grace the MLS, he played a huge role in the uprising of the league itself during the 1990s. SoccerDroid eMagazine - April 2013

Valderrama began his career at Unión Magdalena of the Colombian First Division in 1981. He also played for Millonarios and Deportivo Cali before joining Montpellier of the French First Division in 1988. He then went on to play for Independiente Medellín and then Atlético Junior, for whom he won the Colombian championship in 1993 and 1995. In 1996, he went to the US to play for the Tampa Bay Mutiny (1996–97, 2000–01), Miami Fusion (1998–99), and Colorado Rapids (2001–02). While a member of the Mutiny, the team would sell Carlos Valderrama wigs at Tampa Stadium. In Major League Soccer, Valderrama scored relatively few goals (16) for a midfielder, but is the league's second all-time leader in assists (114) after Steve Ralston (121), a former teammate. In 2005, he was named to the MLS All-Time Best XI. He was also named one of the top players of the 20th century by Pelé in 1999.

Valderrama from his days with Major League Soccer’s Tampa Bay Mutiny and Miami Fusion

As a player, Valderrama was known for his excellent field vision and elegance on the ball. He captained Colombia's national football team to victory in the 1994 FiFA World Cup CONMEBOL qualifiers. He always wore the number 10 jersey, and was a free kick specialist Valderrama was an elegant player on the ball, in the most unconventional way possible. Always was a slow player, but was blessed with electric, lightweight, feet, which compensated for the lack of pace. A two-footed player, with no obvious inclination towards the right or left foot.

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Standing at 5'9 he was of average height, but for a 5'9 player he was particularly wide, which from certain camera angles made him look even shorter than 5'9. The noticeable and characteristic width to his physical build, was perhaps a crucial factor, that could perhaps explain why Valderrama had such an unique ability.

In February 2004, Valderrama ended his 22-year career in a tribute match at the Metropolitan stadium of Barranquilla, with some of the most important football players of South America, such as Diego Maradona, Enzo Francescoli and José Luis Chilavert. Valderrama has since become assistant manager of Atlético Junior. On November 1, 2007, Valderrama accused a referee of corruption by waving cash in the face of Oscar Julian Ruiz when the official awarded a penalty to América de Cali. Junior lost the match 4–1, which ended the club's hopes of playoff qualification. A 22-foot bronze statue of Valderrama, created by Colombian artist Amilkar Ariza, was erected outside Estadio Eduardo Santos in Valderrama's birthplace of Santa Marta in 2006.

It's difficult to explain in words without necessarily drifting into a subjective persuasive argument, but Valderrama's ability of consistently holding the ball even when two to three opponents tried to take the ball away from him, was indeed described as "mesmeric" many times, particularly by English commentators who were not used to watching such an unusual player. As deterministic as it might sound, maybe a crucial factor as to why Valderrama could consistently hold the ball when it seemed impossible to do so, was due to the extraordinary width of his physique, which allowed him extra room of movement, when moving the ball from one foot to the other.

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SoccerDroid Autonomy… These players displays such dynamic skills and maneuvering on the field of play, were they “Transformed” medically to perform the way they do?

Wesley Sneiider

A top player with a fine range of passing and the ability to score the spectacular. A product of the hugely successful Ajax youth academy, Sneijder made his professional debut in a 20 win at Excelsior in December 2002. A deadball specialist, Sneijder carved out a reputation as a goal-scoring midfielder, and netted 43 goals in 126 games for the Amsterdam club.

He’s quick, strong and powerful with accurate shooting ability. Can play with both feet. Good with both feet and a real weapon from set-pieces, Sneijder possesses a brilliant shot in his armoury. Can destroy any team with his attacking ability. Name: Wesley Sneiider Squad No: 10 Position: Midfielder Age: 28 Birth Date: June 9, 1984 Birth Place: Utrecht, Netherlands Height: 5' - 6" (1.70m) Weight: 148 lbs (67 kg)

Thomas Muller's rapid development owes much to Bayern boss Louis van Gaal, a coach always ready to take a chance on youth, who gave him his first start for the club in the 2009-10 season. A model professional, his down-to-earth attitude has won him many friends, while his vision, technique and composure marks him out against his opponents. Quick, incisive, a fine passer and visionary midfielder.

Thomas Müller

Name: Thomas Müller Squad No: 13 Position: Midfielder Age: 23 Birth Date: Sept. 13th 1989 Birth Place: Weilheim, W Germany Height: 6'- 1" (1.86m) Weight: 163lbs (74 kg) SoccerDroid eMagazine - April 2013

Jozy Altidore

Eden Hazard, born into a footballing family, Hazard's youth career took in Belgian sides Royal Stade Brainois and Tubize before he settled at Lille as a 14-year-old in 2005. The following campaign was a real breakthrough year, though, as he went from impact sub to first-team talisman in the space of a few months, with his sparkling performances earning him an international debut for Belgium and the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year award. A defender's nightmare, Hazard can dribble at pace and, like Lionel Messi, he is 5ft 7in and has a low centre of gravity that helps him breeze past opposition players. He has an eye for the spectacular and has scored some memorable solo efforts. Eden Hazard

Altidore made his professional debut in 2006 at the age of 16 with the New York Red Bulls. In the middle of his third season with New York, in 2008, he made a transfer to Villarreal. During his time with Villarreal, he left on three loan stints – with Spanish Segunda División club Xerez in February–May 2009, English Premier League club Hull City for the entire 2009–10 season, and Turkish club Bursaspor where he went on a six-month loan. In the summer of 2011, he made a switch to AZ Alkmaar. Altidore surpassed Clint Dempsey for most goals by an American in a European club season with his 24th goal of the 2012-2013 campaign

F. Name: Josmer Volmy Altidore Squad No: 17 Position: Forward Age: 23 Birth Date: November 6, 1989 Birth Place: Livingston, N. Jersey, USA Height: 6'- 1" (1.85m) Weight: 163lbs (74 kg)

Full Name: Eden Hazard Squad No: 17 Position:Forward Age: 22 Birth Date: January 7th, 1991 Birth Place: La Louviere, Belgium Height: 5’-6” (1.70m ) Weight: 145lbs (66 kg) SoccerDroid eMagazine - April 2013

Soccer Ball (Football), revolute from kicking skulls, animal bladder to today’s synthetic type Balls… Imagine kicking a skull or pig's bladder around an open field to pass the time. If you lived in medieval days or even prior to the twentieth century, that's what you may have been doing. The history of the soccer ball dates back to ancient times. From a couple centuries BC to about 200 AD, the Chinese used balls made from animal skins in a game called 'tsu chu', in which players had to pass them through a net stretched between two poles. The ancient Greeks, Romans, and even the Egyptians are recorded to have enjoyed a similar game that involved kicking a makeshift ball. Legend has it, entire villages got involved in a violent game of skull-kicking. And it was customary to play a game much like hackysack. But instead of using the feet to keep a bean bag aloft, the object was to keep a pig bladder in the air.

The Oldest Football in the World Leather / Pig’s bladder 1540s

In 1836 Charles Goodyear patented vulcanized rubber. Prior to this, balls were dependant on the size and shape of the pig's bladder. The more irregular the bladder, the more unpredictable the behavior of the ball was when kicked. However; it would not be until the twentieth century until most balls were made with rubber bladders.

1855, Charles Goodyear designed and built the first vulcanized rubber soccer balls (footballs). The following picture shows the Charles Goodyear ball that was on display at the National Soccer Hall of Fame which was located in Oneonta, NY, USA

It wasn't until the twentieth century that most soccer balls were made out of rubber. Charles Goodyear in 1855 created the first vulcanized rubber soccer ball. Panels similar to that of today's basketball were glued together at the seams. Before that, the soccer ball game was at the mercy of the size and shape of the pig's bladder. That presented problems. The ball rarely went where players intended for it to. So in 1862 a fellow by the name of H. J. Lindon developed an inflatable rubber bladder. Now the soccer ball would be easier to kick. And it could endure the regiments of the game without losing its shape. SoccerDroid eMagazine - April 2013 46

By the 1900's, soccer's growing popularity demanded that balls be strong enough to withstand the roughest play. Up until now most soccer balls were made from rubber bladders, and from leather-covered inner tubes. Covers were constructed of tanned leather carefully handstitched together in 18 sections of six panels, with three strips per panel, and with a small slit on one side allowing for an inflated bladder to be inserted into it. Hand-crafted soccer balls were a work of art. Problem was, they were neither safe nor reliable. A team was lucky if a soccer ball made it through a game. And varying grades of leather made choosing the right ball a strategy unto itself. In fact, it's thought that the outccome of the first World Cup played in 1930 between Argentina and Uruguay had a lot to do with the quality of the soccer ball used by each team. The early 1940s was a time of further change in the history of soccer ball. Improvements were made to strengthen and enhance control of the ball by adding a carcass made from strong materials inserted between the bladder and the outer casing. Older balls also had a problem with water absorption. So by coating the soccer ball with synthetic and non-porous materials, balls absorbed less water. And a new valve replaced the laced slit on the sides of the soccer ball.

Leather ball used in the football tournament at the 1936 Summer Olympics

In 1951 soccer enjoyed better visibility with the official introduction of the white soccer ball, although they had already been in use since 1892. The soccer ball was made white simply by whitewashing the leather. And if a team had a certain propensity for playing soccer in the snow, well there was even a ball for that. It was orange, rather than white. And it's on to the synthetic soccer ball made in the 1960s. But it would be 20 more years before the first soccer ball made entirely out of synthetic materials was manufactured. Such a ball was able to similate the quality and feel of leather, but offered a more reliable performance and less water absorption.

The "Buckeyball", designed by archicect R. Buckminster Fuller, lends its name to the evolution of the synthetic soccer ball. In fact it became the model from which the modern soccer ball is mass-produced to this day. Twenty hexagonal, and 12 pentagonal pieces were fitted and stitched together to form a sphere. The black spots designed into it helped players learn how to curve a soccer ball and track its swerve. FIFA's first World Cup soccer ball, the Adidas Telstar, and the first World Cup Buckminster model soccer ball were used in Mexico's 1970 World Cup competition. Developments to the soccer ball's intricate design didn't stop there. Enhancements have continued into the twenty-first century, and today companies are still researching better designs for optimal performance while meeting FIFA standards. SoccerDroid eMagazine - April 2013 47

Elements of the football that today are tested are the deformation of the football when it is kicked or when the ball hits a surface. Two styles of footballs have been tested by the Sports Technology Research Group of Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering in Loughborough University; these two models are called the Basic FE model and the Developed FE model of the football. The basic model considered the ball as being a spherical shell with isotropic material properties. The developed model also utilized isotropic material properties but included an additional stiffer stitching seam region.

First fully synthetic FIFA World Cup ball and first hand-sewed ball 1986

Adidas telstar 1974 soccer ball

Today’s footballs are more complex than past footballs. Most modern footballs consist of twelve regular pentagonal and twenty regular hexagonal panels positioned in a truncated icosahedron spherical geometry. The inside of the football is made up of a latex bladder which enables the football to be pressurized. The ball’s panel pairs are stitched along the edge; this procedure can either be performed manually or with a machine. The size of a soccer ball is roughly 22 cm (8.65 inches) in diameter for a regulation size 5 ball. Rules state that a size 5 ball must be 68 to 70 cm in circumference. Averaging that to 69 cm and then dividing by pi gives about 22 cm for a diameter.

Nike also offers soccer balls for more serious players, including professionals around the world. The Total 90 Aerow II Ball is a FIFAapproved soccer ball that has enthusiasts hooked. This brightly colored Nike soccer ball boasts GEO Balanced Technology, which claims to create a rounder soccer ball and a truer, more accurate flight path. It is also advertised to improve aerodynamics and players’ ability to "precisely ‘shape’ shots and passes." The brightly colored ball also makes it easier to see in all lighting situations. There is also a Nike soccer ball that features the colors and logo of the popular team Manchester United and the United States National Team SoccerDroid eMagazine - April 2013 48

Exercises To Help Prevent ACL Injuries A Physical Therapistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Perspective: Physical therapists recommend that athletes perform a series of exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and coordination, as well as to counteract incorrect existing patterns of movement that may be damaging to their joints. These movement patterns may put them at greater risk for injuring their Anterior Cruciate Ligaments (ACL). These exercises demonstrate a sample of an injury prevention program and are not intended as a substitute for a treatment program designed by a physical therapist or other health care professional

1. Single Leg Balance: Stand on one leg with your knee slightly bent and attempt to maintain your balance for 15 to 30 seconds. Keep your hip, knee, and foot aligned with hip over knee over foot. Do 1-3 sets of 8-12 repetitions on each foot. As this task becomes easy, make it more challenging by increasing the time you stand on your foot and by standing on a soft surface, such as a pillow or foam pad.

2. Heel Touches: Stand on one foot on a solid and sturdy box or a step with the other foot off the edge. With your hands on your hips, bend your stance leg and lower your body down until your opposite heel, on the hanging leg, touches the ground and then push back up. Keep your hips level and your hip, knee and foot aligned while you execute this exercise. Do 2-3 sets of 8-12 repetitions on each foot. If you feel pain in the front of your knee, select a lower step heightor discontinue this exercise. SoccerDroid eMagazine - April 2013

3. Lunge Step: Stand with your feet together and step forward with one leg, bending your knee to 90 degrees after your foot hits the ground. Make sure the front knee remains over the ankle and does not go past step foot. Continue moving your body forward by bringing your back (stationary) leg forward, then together with your step leg. Alternate legs with each step. Do 2-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions.

4. Broad Jump: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and jump forward, landing on both feet. Focuson taking small, controlled jumps and landing with equal weight distribution on each leg. Concentrate on soft, quiet landings and maintaining your lower extremities in good alignment, with your hips over your knees, and knees over your feet. Make sure your knees do not come together when you land from this jump. Over time, this exercise can be progressed by increasing the length of the jump. This exercise should be monitored either by a partner or with a mirror.

Physical therapists are health care professionals who diagnose and manage individuals of all ages who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. Physical therapists examine each individual and develop a plan of care using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. Physical therapists also work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility by developing fitness-and wellnessoriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles. The American Physical Therapy Association is a national organization representing physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students nationwide. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapist education, practice, and research. Consumers can access physical therapy news and information at www.apta.org/consumer.

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