Pug Goal
Gear & EquipmentA small, pop-up portable goal used for youth soccer or small-sided training games.
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Goalpost
The vertical bars that, along with the horizontal crossbar, form the goal frame.
Bibs / Pinnies
Lightweight mesh vests worn over jerseys during training sessions to differentiate teams during scrimmages.
Artificial Grass (AG) Boots
Soccer shoes specifically designed with shorter, hollow studs to provide traction on modern artificial turf surfaces without getting stuck.
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