Soccer 101 Crossword

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  1. 4. An essential skill in soccer that involves working together with teammates.
  2. 6. A top professional soccer league in England.
  3. 8. Scoring a point in soccer involves kicking the ball into this.
  4. 12. A soccer game is played in two of these, usually 45 minutes each.
  5. 15. What players cannot touch the ball with, except the goalkeeper.
  6. 17. The second-largest soccer event after the World Cup, held for club teams in Europe.
  7. 22. A skill soccer players use that involves creativity and control.
  8. 24. A piece of equipment every soccer player needs to wear on their feet.
  9. 27. The organization that wrote the first official soccer rules.
  10. 29. An action that helps move the ball to teammates.
  11. 30. A term for the specific soccer league in the United States.
  12. 31. A type of free kick awarded after a foul occurs.
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  1. 1. Young athletes can join these local groups to start playing soccer.
  2. 2. The only player allowed to use their hands in soccer.
  3. 3. The most famous women’s soccer player mentioned in the essay.
  4. 5. The rectangular area where soccer is played.
  5. 7. The number of players on each team in a soccer game.
  6. 9. A brief break halfway through the game.
  7. 10. The country where the FIFA World Cup is hosted changes every four ________.
  8. 11. Ancient versions of soccer were played in this country.
  9. 13. A move where players hit the ball with their head.
  10. 14. The FIFA ________ League involves top clubs from Europe.
  11. 16. Another name for soccer used in most countries.
  12. 18. The act of scoring in soccer.
  13. 19. Soccer is often called the world’s most ________ sport.
  14. 20. Breaking a rule in soccer can result in this.
  15. 21. Modern soccer began in this country.
  16. 23. What players do to move the ball besides kicking.
  17. 25. The number of minutes in a professional soccer half.
  18. 26. The most famous soccer tournament, held every four years.
  19. 28. A move where the ball must cross this to score a goal.