Superstar soccer player Neymar da Silva Santos ... and create opportunities for counterattacks. There are a number of different formations teams use depending on their personnel.

In American football numbers indicate what position you play. Linebackers are 40s/50s, receivers are 80s, running backs and DBs are 20s/30s/40s, etc. In soccer as the shape of formations changed ...

So, what are the 11 positions in soccer? Below you’ll find the details ... their role remains consistent across formations. But in high-pressing setups, they may need to act as a “sweeper ...

US Youth Soccer announces age group changes. Following extensive review and discussion, US Youth Soccer, AYSO, and US Club Soccer have collectively decided to move to an age group player formation ...

Though many will say soccer isn't a game of numbers, it certainly changes when tactical formations start getting tossed around. 4-4-2, 3-4-3, 3-5-2 -- they are all just numerical combinations.

SAN JOSE, Calif. – It’s a seemingly endless debate in soccer circles – which formation is best? Which is in vogue? How should my team line up? The discussion is certainly being had among ...