Set Piece – a situation such as a “Free Kick” or throw in that puts the ball back into play after a break in play due to a penalty, an out of bounds, etc., a key part of the soccer game

Short Corner –a short pass on the “Corner Kick” often used by less skilled passers or in attempt to trick defenders expecting a longer pass

Sidelines – the boundary marking the edges of the legal playing field

Silverware – slang term for trophies

Sitter – an almost sure goal-scoring opportunity

Soccer-specific Stadium – an arena built primarily for playing soccer

Stanchion – diagonal or horizontal “Goalpost” extensions supporting the goal’s net

Stramash – a situation in which several players are gathered near the goal fighting to score or defend the goal, also called a “Goal-Mouth Scramble”

Striking-Partnership – a collective term for a team’s two “Strikers” 

Substitute – a player replacing another on the field

Sudden death – a tiebreaking game mode following the completion of regulation play; the first team to score wins the game