Soccer is a lot like life. You have team-mates - people you know and spend time with. You have goals you are shooting for - in soccer and in life. You have problems to deal with - both on the field and off the field. Here are some articles that talk about soccer - and life.

• Team sports - What does it mean to play like a team?
• Soccer around the world - Soccer (called football outside the US) is the most popular sport in the world.
• Playing to win - How do you play to win - and still have consideration for other players?