SPRING 2024 Season Coming Soon!

SPRING 2024 Season Coming Soon!

Soccer Legion FC Men

Our Men's program launched in 2021, and with our top Men's team recently completing their first season in the 3rd division of the historic Cosmopolitan Soccer League, one of the oldest and most established men's amateur leagues in the country.   We also field a 2nd team that plays in Division 2 in Gotham Soccer League, playing weeknights.  Our competitive objective is to earn promotion, continually push the level of our top team, while also offering pathway to our players to all levels to join the club, play, develop and push their own individual level higher if they choose.  We also participate in local leagues across Brooklyn, both full-sided and small-sided.

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Using the video footages of our talented coaches, we create e-learning opportunities for young players anywhere via our Legion TV channel (below). Our goal is to continue to create ever more engaging content to teach and inspire young soccer players everywhere!

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  • Evade Pressure with this Skill | The Inside Hook Turn
    2/9/24

    Evade Pressure with this Skill | The Inside Hook Turn

    Learning how to do a hook turn in soccer can help you become a more press resistant player. Hook turns enable a player to quickly change directions with the ball and escape from pressure.

  • Cut Through Defenses w/ The Inside Chop
    2/3/24

    Cut Through Defenses w/ The Inside Chop

    In situations where a player is closely marked, using the chop can be a clever way to maintain possession of the ball and escaping pressure.

  • Getting Out of Tight Spots | Use The Cryuff Turn
    1/26/24

    Getting Out of Tight Spots | Use The Cryuff Turn

    The Cruyff turn is a dribbling move named after the Dutch player Johan Cruyff. It is an evasive move that involves feigning a pass before dragging the ball behind the standing leg, turning 180 degrees, and accelerating away. The move is simple, effective, and unpredictable, making it one of the most commonly recognized dribbling moves in modern football.

  • Breeze Past Your Opponents | Learn La Croqueta
    1/19/24

    Breeze Past Your Opponents | Learn La Croqueta

    La Croqueta is a great skill when it comes to moving in and out of tight spots. Essentially, it amounts to shifting the ball quickly from one foot to the other. But There's more to it than just a bit of fancy footwork.

  • Use This Skill To Beat The Press | The "Outside Hook"
    1/18/24

    Use This Skill To Beat The Press | The "Outside Hook"

    The outside hook turn is a great technique to escape pressure from an opponent while preventing the opponent from making a tackle. Done right, the outside hook turn buy you time and space on the ball.

  • Getting Around Defenders in Style w/ The Sombrero
    1/18/24

    Getting Around Defenders in Style w/ The Sombrero

    The sombrero flick is an advanced soccer skill that is typically only performed by the most ambitious and technically gifted footballers. It enjoys a pretty special place in the hearts and minds of certain skills-loving football fans, and for good reason.

  • Learn The Maradonna | La Roulette de Marseille
    10/18/21

    Learn The Maradonna | La Roulette de Marseille

    The Maradona, also known as La Roulette or Zidane Spin, works best when defenders are coming at you from an angle or from your side, not straight on. It is a dribbling skill where players pirouette over the ball as a way of beating an opposition defender, particularly if that defender is approaching them at an angle.

  • Learn This Fundamental Soccer Skill - Using Your Body as a Shield
    • 10/29/21

    Learn This Fundamental Soccer Skill - Using Your Body as a Shield

    Shielding is a fundamental aspect of soccer that contributes to ball retention, offensive creativity, and strategic play. Players who excel at shielding possess a valuable skill that enhances their overall effectiveness on the field.

  • Catch Defenders off Guard With This Skill
    • 10/18/21

    Catch Defenders off Guard With This Skill

    Quick changes in speed can catch a pursuing defender off guard, allowing you to escape pressure. This move is effective when executed with an understanding of the overall game situation.The Stop and Go is valuable for players in various positions, particularly attackers because it allows them to navigate through defensive lines, and create goal-scoring opportunities for his or her team.

  • Learn This Soccer Skill | Improve Ball Retention Ability
    1/5/24

    Learn This Soccer Skill | Improve Ball Retention Ability

    The step-over can be seamlessly integrated into a player's broader skill set. Skilled players often combine the step-over with other moves and techniques, enhancing their overall ability to beat defenders.

  • Learn This Easy to Use But VERY Effective Soccer Skill
    1/5/24

    Learn This Easy to Use But VERY Effective Soccer Skill

    When you need to change direction rapidly without losing possession, the drag back provides a smooth transition, allowing you to move in a different direction while keeping the ball close.