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Author: Matthew Wall

I've played soccer since I could walk thanks to my father and love keeping up on all the latest gear and gab. I'm in my twenties, and I'm lucky enough to have found work in search marketing for a leading soccer retailer after completing my M.A. at Georgetown in 2008. My team is Liverpool, and national side is Ireland, but I've also got a passion for GAA and a number of sports. Feel free to give me a shout on Google+

Eric Hassli Scores Superb Volley for Vancouver Whitecaps…(Video)

May 17, 2012 — MLS, Soccer Players

Eric Hassli of the Vancouver Whitecaps is known for scoring volleys, Why? Because if he gets hold of cross on his right foot the ball nearly goes straight through the net. Oh, and he’s over 6 feet tall and weights 230 pounds so there’s not much chance anyone will ever […]
Higuain Lands in Kuwait with Real Madrid… Promptly Walks Face First Into a Door….(Video)

May 16, 2012 — La Liga

Seems the flight to Kuwait from Madrid left Higuain a bit overtired as he managed to introduce his face to the side of an automatic door as he went to leave the airport with his teammates. Ouch…. Posted by: Matthew Wall, editor, soccerprose.com
Nike Unveil Euro 2012 Clash Collection of Boots

May 14, 2012 — International Soccer, National Teams, Product Reviews, Soccer Fans

Nike have released their signature Clash collection of the soccer shoes for the upcoming Euro 2012 tournament. The shoes themselves haven’t changed, so they’re no special technology to talk about here, just some of the est looking shoes I’ve seen in awhile. The Euros are the stage on which the […]
Lethal or Lacking: The adidas Predator LZ TRX – Bright Blue with Running White Review

May 3, 2012 — Product Reviews, Soccer Players

Hot off the pitch is the latest incarnation of the Adidas Predator, the Predator Lethal Zones, and Adidas have made major design changes for this model. The first thing you notice about these shoes is the unique look and the fact they only weight 225 grams. The 5 Lethal Zones […]
Verona Keeper Leads Swashbuckling One Man Counter Attack to Feed Striker for Last Minute Winner…(Video)

April 27, 2012 — Serie A

Well no one can say Verona keeper Raphael is one to rest on his laurels as the Brazilian caught this corner with his goalie gloves at the death of his sides Serie B match Ternana and led a one man counter attack. As you can see below, Raphael could have […]
Crisitano Ronaldo Boots and Shirt Stolen From Dressing Room Before Bayern Match…

April 18, 2012 — Champions League, Soccer Players

Seems Cristiano Ronaldo’s ego took a hard blow before last nights Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich as mystery thieves stole three pairs of boots and his Ronaldo jersey just before kickoff. Mezut Ozil and Karim Benzema are also understood to have lost some gear as an unknown assailant broke […]
Revealed: The 2012-13 Nike USA Home Jersey…

April 16, 2012 — International Soccer, National Teams

Well here it is after much to do and fanfare, the 2012-13 Nike USA Home jersey, and boy is it a doozy. I’m not sure how I feel about this jersey in terms of style, but the more I look at it, the more it grows on me. I think […]
Cesc Fabregas Dances Bizarrely to Distract Levante Keeper…(Video)

April 16, 2012 — La Liga

He’s at it again, Cesc Fabregas is getting down the music in front of goal while part of the wall for this Messi free kick against Levante last weekend. It sorts of like he’s line dancing in a grassy Texas field, but only he hears the tune playing in the […]
Nike Women’s Tempo Shorts Review

April 11, 2012 — Product Reviews, Women's World Cup

Shorts and sweatshirt weather is upon us, which means that it’s perfect time to grab a pair of Nike Women’s Tempo Shorts. With a variety of colors and breathable material, there is absolutely no match for this short. It is actually one of Nike‘s top selling products, so you know […]