For U.S. head coach Jurgen Klinsmann, one of the key components to the holistic approach to player development is providing nutrition education. Years and years of scientific study have proven that proper nutrition leads to better performance. During the training camp in Phoenix, the U.S MNT received instruction and advice from Danielle LaFata, the Director of Performance Nutrition at Athletes' Performance.

By Chris Wright

There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge.

We dropped some science over at friends of the TSG, The Free Beer Movement today.

A little ditty entitled: "Why American Soccer: A Dissident, A Dissident Is Here."

Check it out if you would.

Pearl Jam, Seattle, 1991...just getting going...

There is little argument that peak performance in soccer requires a high level of fitness. Soccer fitness includes a variety of components from cardiovascular fitness, strength, power and agility. How to best improve these components is a question that is debated among coaches and trainers. On the Science of Soccer Online, we have discussed the value of strength training (weight lifting),

There is little argument that peak performance in soccer requires a high level of fitness. Soccer fitness includes a variety of components from cardiovascular fitness, strength, power and agility. How to best improve these components is a question that is debated among coaches and trainers. On the Science of Soccer Online, we have discussed the value of strength training (weight lifting),

According to pure economics, Manchester United will reclaim the Premiership championship this season to land a record 20th league title. But does science completely rule or does romance remain in the beautiful game?

Football Links: Barcelona's anti-football, Manchester United's first title-winning manager and more - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Essential weekend reading while you mull over the insanity of a 400m naming rights deal:

The science of pre-season training courtesy of Premier League club Wolves.

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Excuse me for getting all Sheldon Cooper on you, but Orebro ace Alejandro Bedoya played an impressive part in all three Orebro goals this afternoon, scoring the capper as topped GAIS 3-1.Don't believe me? Check the visual math. It's pure science, baby.- Greg Seltzer

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Please take a moment from your hectic schedules to check in on Bolton Wanderers' star Stuart Holden, who is trapped at home while recovering from a knee injury that put him out of the game for six months.

For nice, well brought up Kickettes, it's an opportunity to marvel at the science Stuart is harnessing to coax his scrummy leg back to it's former glory.

The energy demands of training and match play can be tremendous. Running, sprinting, cutting, turning, and jumping all add to the energy cost of soccer. In fact, studies show that a soccer match requires more total energy than almost any other sport. At the Science of Soccer Online, we have stressed the need for players to eat a solid diet.

The Science of Soccer Online is pleased to introduce our new online bookstore. In the bookstore you will find our books for purchase as well as free "extras" for download that use the latest in scientific research to help players improve their game. Be sure to check back often for updates and new releases.

Right chaps, I've got some info that's going to make your day. Have you ever worried about your testosterone levels? Well, I've been doing some research on all of your behalfs and there are some very simple ways for you to make sure you never have to worry ..........

What actually happened was, having been banging on about the perceived 'lack of testosterone' on show from our team I went delving into the depths of male hormones on the internet to see what I could discover.

Ahem. Excuse us for a moment. We just need to save this to the Kickette hard drive for closer examination later. All in the name of science, you understand. (Getty Images/Zimbio)

Seeking solace in the arms of a buff bloke is an extremely popular way to deal with bad news here at Kickette. In fact, we actively encourage the practice, both for ourselves and between men, although the latter is largely to satisfy our slightly odd and potent lust.