Source: SoundCloud - Local Natives

Soccer is on the rise in America and it's about damn time. You might call me biased, you might argue that I'm being unfair, you might even say that I'm flat out lying. Say whatever you'd like, but I'll declare the same thing every day of the week: Soccer is the greatest game on planet Earth.

There are a few reasons why I love soccer, and personally I think they're fairly persuasive. Every year, the sport and it's various competitions captures the hearts of billions of fans around the world. Blood, sweat, and tears are poured into every shot, save, and tackle. Fans and players experience the highest highs and the lowest lows as they fall in and out of the spotlight.

Here are a few tips on how to truly appreciate The Beautiful Game:

1. First and foremost, you gotta find guys like this...

Mexican National Team Head Coach: Miguel Herrera

It's called passion. I don't care if you've never played a sport in your life, it's a hell of a lot of fun to watch.

2. Sometimes, it's more about the skills than the goals.

Neymar Jr. (Brazil National Team/FC Barcelona)

Tobin Heath (USWNT/Portland Thorns FC/The love of my life) *this piece of brillance ended with a goal*

The finesse and skill involved in the game are mind boggling if you pay close enough attention.

3. But sometimes, it is about the goals.

Carli Lloyd (USWNT/Houston Dash)

Steve Sidwell (Stoke City F.C.)

I triple dog dare you to say that you don't find this exciting.

4. But, then again, sometimes it's about a little bit of everything.

Lionel Messi (Argentina National Team/FC Barcelona)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden National Team/Paris Saint-Germain F.C.)

Pure magic from beginning to end.

5. Soccer is filled with drama queens, which can get annoying. But it can also be hilarious at the same time.

Hey, you gotta do whatever it takes, right?

Watching a soccer game is like watching an artist paint a picture. Every movement is filled with creative influence, and the vision can change in an instant. There is a fluidity about the game that is so captivating, and once you learn how to truly appreciate it, you're hooked and it's impossible to escape its adrenaline fueled grasp. Lace up your boots, grab a ball, and take a stab at the sport that has taken the world by storm for centuries.

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