Translation guide
In Japanese, the most common word for soccer is サッカー (sakkā), borrowed from English. The traditional term 蹴球 (shūkyū) is rarely used today. When talking about playing soccer, use サッカーをする (sakkā o suru).
Referring to the game itself, as a sport or activity.
Expressing the action of playing soccer.
The most common way to say 'play soccer'. Use the verb する (to do) with サッカー.
放課後、友達とサッカーをします。
I play soccer with friends after school.
明日サッカーをしませんか？
Would you like to play soccer tomorrow?
私はサッカーが好きです。
I like soccer.
サッカーの試合を見に行きます。
I'm going to watch a soccer match.
蹴球部に入りました。
I joined the soccer club. (traditional)
A more casual way to say 'play soccer'. やる is a casual verb for 'do'.
今日サッカーやらない？
Wanna play soccer today?