Its that time of year again…Christmas is fast approaching! So, we have put together a list of gift ideas to help you solve the age old question of what to buy! I hope they help, or give you some good ideas.

Gift Cards at Soccer.com
Soccer.com is a great place to get all the latest soccer gear, from cleats to jerseys. Their gift cards go a long way, with great deals and sales all year round. If you are really just not sure what to get this is a great option. The gift card can be sent via mail or vie email, both ways being nicely packaged!
Favorite team’s Soccer Jersey
A great gift is simply a soccer jersey for your favorite team. Check out and compare the best prices on many jerseys at Shopzilla.
Nike Mercurial Vapor IV FG – Berry/White
If you know the right cleat size, these are the hottest soccer cleat out there right now! It has got mass publicity for its color, with many people deeming them to be more of a pink! Either way, their popularity will probably see them selling out before Christmas. So get them now while they are available!
Soccer goals and Equipment
I grew up in Ireland having my own back garden and a set of goal posts my Dad put together by cutting some pieces of Iron and welding them together! He then cemented them into the ground. With some brand new shiny white nets, they were the best gift ever!! No more encouragement needed, I was out there everyday playing, and personally I think that played a major role in me making it as a professional player. But now its even easier to get goals and nets. For a comparison of the best prices and places to buy just check out Shopzilla. If you have the backyard space, encourage your son or daughter to play!
Soccer Balls
I had a fixation with soccer balls growing up, the more I had the better! It was probably because I hated kicking the ball wide and having to chase it to the end of the garden. A lot of people think that a ball is a ball. But that is the wrong attitude. Even when training, it is best to have a quality ball. A major problem with soccer balls is warping, and this occurs with frequently with most of the cheaper brands. From my experience let me recommend some balls.
Adidas TGII MLS Competition Ball This is one of the better balls on the market. It holds true shape and is used in the MLS. It is light and lasts. Nike T90 Strike EPL This is one of the best practice balls made by Nike, at it is a good price at only $20. It is a replica ball of that used in the English Premiership so it is good quality. Nike T90 Club Team Ball At a modest $10.99 this is probably one of the best balls for price balls out there. At a recent charity event, we gave these balls out to aspiring soccer players, and I got to keep one myself. PUMA Italia v1.08 A quality ball from Puma that is known for its quality. A popular ball used for practice by teams in the Italian Serie A, the ball has reputation for ‘turning’ in the air with hard shots!