What are the soccer positions?
The goalkeeper is responsible for guarding his or her team’s goal and preventing the other team from scoring. Goalkeepers are generally not used in U-8 soccer. The Defender’s primary duty is to prevent the opponent from having a good shot at the goal. This player also works to gain possession of the ball and pass it to a teammate for an attack. The Midfielder (or halfback) plays a “transitional” game from defense to offense and vice versa. Usually the midfielder is the most active player on the field and key to maintaining team continuity. The Forward’s primary responsibility is to score, and also assists the midfielder in shifting play from defense to offense.
