Pregame Superstitions

As soccer girls get older and older they begin to notice the little things that "cause them to win." This doesn't mean the skills demonstrated on the field, but more superficial things. These things have become known over time as classic soccer superstitions and I am going to share with you the top five.


1. Team members must sit in the same seats on the bus.
If your team travels to an out of town game and wins the match it was obviously because of the seats everyone sat in on the bus. There is no need to mess that up.


2. The same meal must be consumed before each game.
I wish I could say that this is not relatable for me. But sadly I'd be lying if I didn't tell you I ate a Chipotle bowl before every single JV soccer game my freshman year of high school. Yikes!


3. It's all about the headband.
If a soccer girl wears a pink headband and scores the game winning goal then she will definitely be wearing that same pink headband the next game.


4. Why wash a winning uniform?
This ritual isn't for all soccer girls, but for some teams who are on winning streaks they don't want to wash off all of the good luck.


5. Smelly socks
Some girls take it a step down from #4 and think that all of the good luck is located in the socks. This obviously makes more sense because soccer is played with your feet.


No matter what your pregame superstition is, never forget that team chemistry and positive attitudes always help a little with the magic.

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