I never played soccer before but I've played football. Didn't take me that long getting in shape my first time playing because I already did a lot of running with my friends as a kid. If I were to take up another sport such as soccer where you're running for the entire game, I would start running almost everyday so you can be in the best shape as possible. If the coach notices you don't get tired as quick as everyone else he might leave you in longer

You dont have to be in amazing shape depending on your postion if you run and practice stopping and sprinting without getting too tired you should be fine. That was my problem because I am a long distance runner as well so when I had to continuously stop I was out of breath. Good luck and have fun!

Depends how good of shape you want to be in. You can get in shape in 2 weeks if you really grind, or you can start running now and be in good shape with less grind.

Im a sophomore guy in high school and I play soccer in the winter and spring. Our conditioning starts the first week of January and its not a joke. We run 2 miles then we do suicides until we cant feel our legs. Summer just ended and I haven't ran since May. How long is it going to take me to start getting in soccer shape? when should I start running?