It’s that time of year again. The holidays are upon us as the month of December starts up and everyone and their mother starts their shopping. Rather than waiting for the last minute and buying some gifts at the mall, here is a helpful guide of what to get for the soccer fans in your life.
Lion’s Pride Shop
Looking for some Orlando City or Orlando Pride merchandise to hand out to friends or family this year? Swing by the Orlando City shop over at Lion’s Pride on Church Street and pick up what you need. They have everything from jerseys, to scarves, to Cyle Larin bobbleheads. All items are 30% off through the holidays with select items 50% off each weekend.
Howler Magazine Subscription
Soccer on the printed page is always a great gift to give. Howler magazine has been around since 2012 and is a unique look into the world of soccer from an American viewpoint. The magazine covers the game around the world in a quarterly issue that always has a good read and fantastic cover art. To purchase a subscription to Howler, click here.
Small Time: A Life in the Football Wilderness
Speaking of soccer on the printed page and Howler magazine, in steps Howler contributor Justin Bryant. Back in the 80’s and 90’s when the original Orlando Lions played in the Citrus Bowl, then goalkeeper Justin Bryant was minding the net for the semi-pro team. A few years ago, he wrote a book about his journey through Orlando and as a small-time goalkeeper traveling the world and playing in the backwaters of Non-League soccer in England. You can pick up a digital or physical copy here.
ESPN Films 30 For 30: Soccer Stories
If reading isn’t your style, than the folks at ESPN may have the answer. The 30 for 30 documentaries they have done over the years are fantastic, unique stories that are sure to entertain any soccer fans. From the Hillsborough tragedy to the legend of Brazil’s Mané Garrincha, the Soccer Stories DVD is a great watch for soccer lovers.
Pride or City Season Tickets
The 2018 season for Orlando City and the Orlando Pride is just around the corner. Get yourself or someone else a season ticket or two, to catch all the action in the new season. In order to purchase season tickets, call 1-855-ORL-CITY or click here.
FIFA 18
The staple of soccer video games, FIFA 18 brings a new look and upgraded graphics to the franchise, as well as updated rosters for this year’s edition. A staple gift for soccer fans and video game lovers, the newest iteration of EA Sports soccer game has a revamped story mode as well as the usual game modes such as Ultimate Team, Career Mode, Online Play and more. Pick up a copy here.
Adidas miCoach Soccer Ball
For those that love play the beautiful game, the Adidas miCoach Soccer ball is the perfect gift for a player looking to improve their game. The ball connects to your phone and gives instant feedback on power, spin, strike and trajectory, while also giving you tips on how to improve. As of right now, the ball is half off its normal price, so be sure to act quickly.
