What's another way to say on the other hand?

Another way to say: on the other hand in Spanish is por otro lado

You could say, "This is a kick!"

Explanation:

Starting it out with a joke lightens the mood and interests the reader a bit. Obviously it has to tie in, and by saying "This is a kick!", you are tying in that soccer is what you are trying to focus on, if that is in fact what you are focusing on.