Soccer Fun for the Family
Whether or not you’re chasing Olympic dreams, you’ll enjoy home-field advantage with these setups for soccer and other sports
The Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are in full swing, and we love watching the world come together for some friendly competition. We’ve rounded up a bunch of our favorite at-home soccer fields that are perfect for playing the beautiful game in your own backyard (or inside — you decide).
This backyard in Atlanta includes not only the field, but also a pool, a fire pit, a cabana, patios, a putting green, tee boxes and a natural space.
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Built right into the landscaping, this child-size field includes hedged goals.
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Go to New Heights
This Chicago rooftop has a goal with netting to catch flyaway balls — and a view of the city, to boot.
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This Chicago rooftop has a goal with netting to catch flyaway balls — and a view of the city, to boot.
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A long stretch of turf is the ideal space for drill practice on this Chicago rooftop.
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Go Multisport
A sport-court combination like the one in this Northern California backyard lets you choose to play soccer, basketball, tennis and volleyball all in one space.
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A sport-court combination like the one in this Northern California backyard lets you choose to play soccer, basketball, tennis and volleyball all in one space.
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Get your kicks on the turf and in the pool with this dual-purpose backyard.
This London home includes a sheltered outdoor space fitted with turf and an outdoor projector for watching the game while kicking around a ball.
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Go Inside
Indoor fields offer a useful option for colder climates. This Chicago home features artificial turf with custom striping, a putting green and a design that can be altered as the kids grow, according to the architect of the space, Kent DeReus of A. Perry Homes. He says indoor fields should be architecturally simple, and should have a high ceiling (at least 10 feet) and noise control, such as solid doors and walls.
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Indoor fields offer a useful option for colder climates. This Chicago home features artificial turf with custom striping, a putting green and a design that can be altered as the kids grow, according to the architect of the space, Kent DeReus of A. Perry Homes. He says indoor fields should be architecturally simple, and should have a high ceiling (at least 10 feet) and noise control, such as solid doors and walls.
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This court, which also serves as a dance studio and craft area, includes Murphy beds for sleepovers.
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This indoor field in Denver gives a nod to the British founders of modern-day soccer, with English football clubs’ flags throughout.
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A simple goal is built into this bright lower level, an easy way for kids to switch between sports.
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For those cold Minnesota winters, this indoor sport court is custom-built for soccer and basketball games.
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You can watch soccer in Rio throughout the next week, with the women’s gold-medal game scheduled for Aug. 19 and the men’s for Aug. 20.
Tell us: Do you or someone you love practice soccer at home? Please show us your setup in the Comments!
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You can watch soccer in Rio throughout the next week, with the women’s gold-medal game scheduled for Aug. 19 and the men’s for Aug. 20.
Tell us: Do you or someone you love practice soccer at home? Please show us your setup in the Comments!
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Be a Good Sport: Build a Backyard Basketball Court
Budding soccer stars are likely to enjoy this backyard field made from synthetic turf and bordered by raised beds.
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