Summer's here, and it's going to be a hot one. But the editors of Soccer Jr. magazine have the perfect way to stay cool—by playing the coolest game on the planet, of course. Before you venture out, here are some stories to make your play fun and safe.

Women's World Cup Comes to U.S.
SARS chases Women's World Cup from China to U.S. Find out which teams are expected to dominate the field.

Much Adu About Freddy
He's only 14, but he's worth $1 million to Nike. Soccer Jr. talks to rising young soccer star Freddy Adu.

OUCH!
Injuries happen. We'll tell you how to treat them—and maybe even avoid them altogether

Staying in Shape
If you're serious about playing soccer, the season truly never ends. Here are some tips to help you stay in shape during the off-season

Now You're the Coach
So you've volunteered to coach a youth team. Don't be nervous. We have some helpful tips even the pros use.

Test Your Soccer Knowledge
See what you've learned about playing it safe. Take our score-yourself quiz based on the Soccer Jr. tips in this special report.

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