# Three-Sided Soccer Games This Game of Soccer Adds a New Element into the Mix By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-05-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threesided-soccer References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/05/22/How-to-Play-3-Sided-Soccer/) & [d3fc.wordpress](http://d3fc.wordpress.com/) If regular soccer was a little bit too monotonous for you, then adding another team in for some [three-sided soccer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rematch) should be perfect. The game is much the same as [normal soccer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scary-good) in terms of its main goals and premise, but with a whole new field and a new team sharing the pitch there are some timely rule changes that need to be made. The game itself is described as "organized confusion" and with rules like offsides, throw ins and goal kicks thrown out the window the game is a lot more freewheeling. All three teams have [five players on the pitch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maximum-football) at a time and there are rolling substitutions. The biggest difference is that the winner isn't who scores the most, but the team that gives up the least goals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Three-sided Soccer:** Opportunity for developing new rules and strategies for a dynamic and chaotic game of soccer. - **Organized Confusion:** Potential for creating unique game experiences by embracing freewheeling and rule-breaking elements. - **Disruptive Scoring System:** Innovation opportunity to explore alternative scoring metrics and redefine success in soccer games. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports & Recreation:** Opportunity for sports equipment manufacturers and organizers to create and promote three-sided soccer leagues and tournaments. - **Event Management:** Potential for event organizers to introduce three-sided soccer as a unique and exciting activity for team-building events. - **Gaming & Entertainment:** Opportunity for game developers to create digital versions of three-sided soccer for video games and virtual reality platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expansive Soccer Universes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccerverse-boasts.md) - [Square-Shaped Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unplayaball.md) - [Unfolding Soccer Ball Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccer-ball-set.md) - [Adventurous Soccer Game Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/despelote.md) - [Trans-Inclusive Soccer Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitch-please.md) - [Playful Foosball Toy Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-table-football-moc.md) - [Tricolored Tournament Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifa-world-cup26.md) - [Turn-Based Strategy Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ea-sports-1.md) - [Soccer Structure-Inspired Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ea-sports-fc.md)