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Traditionally, football in Britain was a weekly event: from Monday to Friday, fans would look forward to Saturday afternoon, when at 3pm they would visit their local ground and watch their team play. The match would be followed by celebrations or commiserations, a glance at other results, and some chat about the game, but attention would soon return to everyday life. Nowadays, technological advancements, huge cash injections into the...
Learning how to communicate about football means understanding a wide variety of different words, phrases, acronyms, and abbreviations that might mean little to those uninterested in the sport. It’s almost like a brand new language; from initialisms like xG and PPDA to position-specific descriptors like inverted full-back , deep-lying playmaker or inside forward, more and more of these terms are entering the game as the importance of...
Gone are the peak years of the archetypal 'big man, little man' strike partnership, where Premier League coaches opted for simplistic attacking pairings based on a tall, physical forward focused on hold-up play, and another set on finishing chances and knock-downs. In the modern era, it's very rare to see a top-level manager utilising two centre forwards at once, not just because this approach can be predictable, but also because it can...
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15 Dec, 2025
Volunteer
Edinburgh City FC Edinburgh City FC, London Road, Edinburgh, UK
Role Purpose To support the mental health, wellbeing, and safety of Academy players in line with the Scottish FA Child Wellbeing and Protection Standards. The role promotes a positive, child-centred environment where young people feel respected, listened to, and supported both on and off the pitch. Reports to: Head of Youth Academy and Child Wellbeing and Protection officer Key Responsibilities Wellbeing & Mental Health Support ·       Provide a consistent, approachable point of contact for players needing emotional or pastoral support. ·       Carry out informal wellbeing check-ins and identify early signs of distress, confidence issues, stress, or anxiety. ·       Promote a safe, inclusive culture where players feel comfortable talking about mental health. Child Wellbeing & Protection ·       Act in accordance with Scottish FA Child Wellbeing & Protection Policies, ensuring all children’s rights, dignity, and...
15 Dec, 2025
Intern
Minnesota United FC Golden Valley, MN, USA
Position: The Experiential Marketing Associate is part of the Marketing & Communications department for Minnesota United FC (MNUFC), a sports business located in the Twins Cities area of Minnesota and a member of Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier soccer league in North America. Position Summary: The Experiential Marketing Associate will assist the Marketing and Communication team in executing event marketing initiatives designed to increase fan engagement, brand visibility, and excitement surrounding Minnesota United FC. This role will help plan, promote, and execute events that elevate the fan experience and support the team’s marketing objectives. This position offers hands-on experience in event planning, marketing strategy, and cross-department collaboration, with exposure to a wide variety of events. This is a part-time, seasonal position, based in Golden Valley, MN reporting to the Experiential Marketing Coordinator. Why...
15 Dec, 2025
Full time
Chicago Fire FC Chicago, IL, USA
The Chicago Fire Football Club (Chicago Fire FC) is an American professional soccer club that competes in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top U.S. domestic league. Founded on October 8, 1997, on the 126th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, the Club began play in 1998 as one of the League’s first expansion franchises. The Fire have won six major domestic titles, including the 1998 MLS Cup; the 1998, 2000, 2003, and 2006 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cups; as well as the 2003 MLS Supporters’ Shield.   The Club recently announced plans to build a $650M+ privately financed downtown stadium in Chicago in 2028. The stadium will anchor Chicago’s newest neighborhood, the 78, a 62-acre development and entertainment district located along the Chicago River just south of Roosevelt Road. For more information on our bold plans, visit  DearChicago.com . Additionally, the Club recently opened the state-of-the-art $100M Endeavor Health Performance Center in March 2025 that...
15 Dec, 2025
Intern
D.C. United Washington, DC, USA
Position Summary D.C. United Human Resources has an exciting opportunity for a hard-working, organized undergraduate or graduate student to learn about full-cycle recruiting by joining us for the Spring 2026 internship. D.C. United  HR Intern  will be introduced each step of the recruiting process and will have the opportunity to participate in many of the steps.    Compensation This is an unpaid internship, and only individuals who are eligible to receive course credit for the internship qualify.    Location Available to work at Audi Field during normal office hours at least 2 hours per week.    Schedule Flexible schedule, 8 – 15 hours per week   Essential Duties and Responsibilities  (including but not limited to the following): Researching recruiting sources Reviewing, revising, and posting job postings Learn about, create, and potentially conduct screening...