Are you strapped for ideas for that soccer player on your gift list? Never fear! Here is what soccer players we know are asking for this year. Some even shared the links to purchase. Browse away. You’re welcome.
Practical
- Soccer ball or mini soccer ball for juggling
- Socks and gloves
- Slides (favorite sports manufacturer Adidas/Nike or whoever is your sponsor)
- A nice ball, nice cleats!
- Indoor soccer shoes
- Running shoes
- Gift cards to Sports Authority, Dicks, local sporting good stores
Cool Stuff with personality and a lotta nerve
- Anything from NIKE…..Nike pro shorts, anything from US soccer!
- COOL PATTERNED NIKE SPANDEX
- Nike running leggings. Those are my ultimate favorites. And there’s no wrong pattern; the crazier the better!
- Soccer ball room light (U10 player loves it!)
- Wonderwoman “caped” soccer socks (I saw someone at practice with these, they made me laugh!)
- Crazy soccer hat for these really cold practices
Accessories
- Cozy Polartec blanket (can even personalize)
- Girls bling, headbands, pre-wrap, sleeve holders (for warm weather)
- Sweet Spots lace protectors for cleats
- Cleat bag or team bag
- Soccer ball fresheners (these really work)
- Sweatshirt (from your club)
- Soccer ball (from your favorite team!)
- “Ponytail friendly” headband
Stocking Stuffers
- Chocolate
- Nutty flavored (or preferred) lip balm
- A pedicure
- Cell phone case with soccer ball theme
- Tim Howard’s new book
Seasonal
- Winter weather training gear!
- Anything from Under Armour
- Layering shirts
- Balaclava
- Hats and gloves
- Crazy soccer hat for these really cold practices
Training Gear
- Foam rollers
- Resistance bands
- Multi-touch trainer – (ball on elastic string so you can kick ball and it returns)
Splurges – for the soccer junkie
- Soccer “tennis” net
- Mini table top foosball
- Fifa ’15
- Rebounder
- Season tickets to Washington Spirit games
- Bownet goal !
Come on, you know they’ll LOVE these
- A jersey of their favorite player! Messi, Neymar, Alex Morgan, Mia Hamm
- Soccer jersey (from your team of choice) – US National Teams, NWSL, MLS, college or European teams
- Calendar with pictures of WNT and MNT players
- Tournament medal display
- Tickets to soccer matches (NWSL, MLS, college, friendlies)
- Tickets to Washington Spirit Games
- National championship t-shirts:
- Florida State Univ. 2014 Womens Div 1 National Championship T-shirt
- UVA 2014 Mens Div 1 National Championship T-shirt
SoccerMom says, “Any tops, bottoms, headbands, gloves, etc. because they ALWAYS loose them and it’s always a mad run around the house to find any of these minutes before leaving for practice or games :-\” — Truth!
U10 player says, “For disabled kids to get a chance to play and learn the game of soccer.” Give the gift of Top Soccer. — Word! 