LESSON 3:The History of Soccer Uniforms

 The History of Soccer Uniforms

1. For this activity you will need to read the following paragraph.

The uniforms that soccer players wear are not just jerseys. Soccer uniforms did not always look like they do now. Over time, the rules for uniforms changed. The players could wear whatever clothes they wanted. They usually used white shirts, long pants, and colorful hats or scarves to distinguish themselves from their opponents. 

Around 1870, the public asked for uniforms for the players. Since then, soccer players have worn uniforms with the colors that represent the team. Samuel Widdowson invented shin guards in 1874. His idea was not accepted at first, but then other players used them too. Since the 1990s, soccer shirts have been designed with light synthetic fabric for athletic activity. 

By the 1960s, soccer uniforms started resembling the athletic apparel we see today. Soccer uniforms are basic. They include a short-sleeved top, shorts, high socks over shin guards, and soccer cleats.

2. Look and read carefully the next vocabulary to go to the last stage. 

Shin guards: a piece of rubber or plastic material worn inside a sock to protect the lower part of your leg

Jersey: a colorful shirt worn by players on a team

Scarf: a strip, square, or triangle of cloth, worn around the neck

Cleats: a special type of shoe used to play soccer

2. At last, answer the following questions in the Google doc. 

GOOGLE DOC!