With the World Cup over, who were the best men's soccer central and/or defensive midfielders in the world this past year? Our global vote has you covered in the 10th anniversary edition of the ESPN FC ...

Frenkie de Jong’s midfield technique is explained through body orientation, misdirection, and smart first touches. The lesson shows how he receives the ball without making his next move obvious to ...

Being a defensive midfielder in soccer isn’t always the most glamorous job on the field. They’re rarely the ones scoring goals or grabbing headlines like strikers, gliding past defenders like elite ...

Controlling the midfield is one of the best ways to guarantee success in soccer. With the start of the 2026 season now upon us, here’s a rundown of local midfielders to watch out for this fall. “Pedro ...

The Cincinnati Enquirer is previewing the top high school boys' soccer players for the 2026 season, focusing this week on midfielders. Midfielders serve various roles, from defensive specialists to ...

These girls soccer players can do it all. Who are the top midfielders in Bucks County and Eastern Montco? Check them out here ...

The England soccer team has had some great players, even though few of their teams have ever won a notable international soccer trophy like the FIFA World Cup or UEFA European Championship. In the ...

The control of the middle of the field can make or break a game and there are some star playmakers back in that area of the pitch this fall. Check out the list below to see some of the top midfielders ...

The same six teams that have been listed inside of the MaxPreps soccer rankings continue to hold firm in their positions among the state’s elite, with the Minford boys and girls, Wheelersburg boys and ...

The Oakwood boys soccer team defeated Middletown Madison 6-1 on Thursday, Oct. 1, wrapping up play in the Southwestern Buckeye League Buckeye division with a 7-0 mark. Brice Stager knocked in three ...

This week's high school soccer preview focuses on the top midfielders in the Cincinnati area for the 2026 season. Midfielders are versatile players who may focus on defense, run the offense, or ...