Soravit Sophastienphong

You Never Walk Alone: A Reflection on my Soccer Journey from Childhood to Adulthood

I moved to the US in the 02-03 winter when I was around six years old. I was a decently chubby child, and I have vague memories of opening Christmas presents and building snowmen with my sister, but my recollections are for the most part very vague. Soccer, however, was one aspect of my young… Read More »

Understanding VAR: The Controversial New Standard for Officiating in Football

In a meeting on March 5th, 2016, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) approved the use of video referees referees (VAR) for a two-year trial period beginning June 1st, 2016. Since then, several of the world’s top leagues have adopted the system, including the Serie A in Italy, the MLS in America, and the Bundesliga in… Read More »