GSN’s 2020 Starting 11 Soccer Gift Guide

It is officially wishlist season! Whether you’re shopping for the Soccerista in your life or looking for inspiration for the annual team gift exchange this list is a great place to start. We spend all year coming up with this list to make the gift giving season as easy as possible. Here is our Starting 11 Soccer Gift Guide!

1. Umbro waist pack $30

Umrbo has been a brand focused on soccer since the 1920s, adapting right along with the game. This waist pack is the perfect storage accessory for any busy Soccerista. A minimalist design makes certain that this pack will go with anything and can transition from on the field to off. 

2. Senda Athletics New Sock $29.99

Any Soccerista or soccer parent will tell you that nothing makes a more perfect stocking stuffer than a good pair of socks. These Senda socks are the real deal. They come in eight different colors — black, white, red, blue, yellow, navy, green, orange — and feature a cool geometric pattern. But these socks aren’t just for style, they are designed for comfort, protection, recovery and are guaranteed not to slip. 

3. Beat Everybody Crewneck Sweatshirt $54.95

“BE” is simply one of the most aspirational and positive words in our lexicon. It conjures up stillness, yet so much possibility.  On the other hand,  BEAT EVERYBODY, which is emblazoned on the back,  is just kick ass and bold. The duality of these messages are perfect and what makes the messaging of the brand, created by Alex Morgan, Allie Long, and Kelley O’Hara so much fun. This crewneck sweatshirt is crafted with a cotton and polyester blend, making it the perfect mid-weight sweatshirt.

4. Playbook Products Coasters $30

Are you even a Soccerista if you don’t have some kind of soccer themed decor in your house? These Playbook Products coasters are perfect for letting anyone who visits your house that a soccer fan lives there. This particular pack comes in a set of four and features plays for some of the USWNT’s greatest hits, like Brandi Chastain’s 1999 World Cup winning PK and Rose Lavelle’s run on the Netherlands in the 2019 World Cup.  

5. ALKÉ Jerseys

If you’ve read our recent profile on this brand then you know that we at GSN love ALKÉ. This brand is run by women who love soccer for women who love soccer. Each of their fashion forward products comes with a little history lesson when you order online, which is always a bonus. While we love everything to come out of this French fashion house, our absolute favorites are the Suzanne, Jeanne, and Tenerife Honeyball jerseys. 

6. Riobol $39.95

For the player who is always on the lookout for the next best thing we highly recommend Riobol. This small weighted ball is basically an all in one workout. The miniaturized size helps in training finesse and technique while the extra weight is perfect for a little extra strength training. This Brazilian invention will help Socceristas of all ages hone their ball handling skills and takes up less room than a traditional soccer ball. 

7. Goal 5 Joggers $79 

If you want to uplift your fave soccer player while also decking her out in the finest of soccer fashion, we suggest these joggers from Goal 5. This brand is proud to support Equal Play, an initiative focused on making soccer accessible to girls globally. Not only are they a killer brand to support but these joggers are the ideal fit and style for a post game hang with the team. They come in two colors and have actual functional pockets! 

8. Rainbow Soccerista Hoodie $45

Speaking of comfy clothes, look no further than this hoodie from. from Girls Soccer Network. The colorful, gradient design is arty and cool while keeping you cozy and warm though the chilly months. It also announces to the world — in rainbow all-caps no less — that you are a Soccerista! Make GSN your one stop shop for soccer gift giving this holiday season. 

9. Presents from the Pitch – Curated Gift Box! $89.99

Our hand-curated soccer gift box filled with quality products that your player will love. With girls of all ages in mind, we hand-picked a selection of awesome items that’ll amaze! Plus, each order is slightly customized to size and age, with something special even for goalkeepers. Here’s the best part: On top of all the winning and saving, we’re giving a percentage to one of our favorite soccer non-profits, Girls Leading Girls. With a commitment to anti-racism and the BIPOC communities, GLG uses soccer in their leadership programs to empower girls and women.

10. Sweaty but Cute but Sweaty Cap $18.00

No matter how cute, and stinky, your Soccerista may be…she’s still the cutest thing ever. We love partnering with Sweat Cosmetics, a women-owned, soccer-powered business that creates skin care products for women on the go.

11. Kings Pro shin guards $45

Do you have a player in your life who is all about one of a kind merchandise? You should definitely check out Kings Pro designs for a pair of custom shin guards. Put the team photo, your Soccerista’s favorite player, the World Cup trophy, or whatever else would spark joy on these protective pieces of plastic. Kings Pro is also giving GSN followers 15% off just in time for the holidays with the promo code: SOCCERISTA20!

Now that you have the GSN Starting 11 Soccer Gift Guide it’s officially game time for the holidays! Get out there and flex your gift giving muscles for the Soccerista in your life with these thoughtful, products, pieces of equipment, and baubles.

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