PHILADELPHIA - Offside can feel confusing at first, but the rule is meant to stop attacking players from gaining an unfair advantage near the opponent’s goal. In soccer, a player is in an offside ...

The beautiful game would be very ugly if offside didn't exist. At the World Cup you'll see it often.

The Sporting News breaks down the offside rule, how it is enforced and why it's a part of the game.

World Cup soccer is back again, which means one of the most controversial calls in sports is returning, as well. The offside rule has caused some of the most frustrating moments ever in soccer and is ...

The flag is up! We explain what that means and why one of soccer's most important rules is also one of the toughest to see live.

LOS ANGELES — The World Cup is underway n the United States, Canada and Mexico. With World Cup fever picking up, many fans are new to the game and are learning the rules. Few rules in sports create ...

Offside is one of soccer’s most debated rules, especially when a goal is called back. A player can be in an offside position without actually committing an offside offense. The call usually depends on ...

COVENTRY, ENGLAND - JULY 30: A linesman flags for offside during the pre-season friendly between Coventry and Everton at The Coventry Building Society Arena on July 30, 2024 in Coventry, England.