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Soccer 101

All the soccer history and explainers you can handle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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55:34

#135 Where does transfer speculation come from and...

Soccer 101 ·

2023/06/07

The season is coming to a close, which means the silly season insanity is about to ratchet up! But instead of looking at specific rumors or pending transfers, they're discussing the speculation itself. How does transfer speculation come to be? Who and what are the trustworthy sources of transfer news? Why are we (meaning football fans in general) so fascinated with transfer gossip? All that and much much more on today's episode of Soccer 101! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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37:41

#134 What is the A-League Men, is it the same as the...

Soccer 101 ·

2023/05/26

Graham and Taylor discuss all-things Australia, without attempting to do accents or make jokes about shrimp and barbies. Instead, they focus on The A-League Men: the history of the league, how it has evolved, why it rebranded, current controversies, and future growth possibilities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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52:44

Bonus episode! Part 2 of our crossover with the Can I...

Soccer 101 ·

2023/05/13

I joined my buddy Elliot Barr on his podcast Can I Kick it, and we went way way over time. So, we split our chat into two segments. Part 1 is available over on their feeds and Part 2 is available over here. We covered a lot of bases, with the primary focus on what different leagues around the world have done to combat racism, and whether or not it's succeeding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:52

#133 Why is multi-club ownership becoming...

Soccer 101 ·

2023/05/12

On this episode, Graham and Taylor delve deep into an increasingly common setup: multi-club ownership. Along the way, they answer questions like... What is the difference between a selling club, a feeder club and a sister club? What are the most and least prominent examples of multi-club setups? Why are club networks becoming more common? What are the issues inherent to owning multiple teams? And ultimately, are they good or bad for world football? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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29:01

#132 What is relegation? Plus, the ways teams cope...

Soccer 101 ·

2023/05/05

As a logical counterpoint to last week's Promotion special, this week we're tackling Relegation! What sort of damage can relegation cause? How do relegated teams respond to dropping down a division? What does relegation change for fans? All that and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:50

#131 It's a Promotion special! What is promotion,...

Soccer 101 ·

2023/04/28

This week, Graham and Taylor dive into one of the happier things that can happen to a club: promotion! What are the approaches to getting promoted and then staying up, what are the obvious benefits and the less obvious drawbacks, what changes from the fan perspective, and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:46

#130 Why does Graham dislike Dumbarton FC? Or, the...

Soccer 101 ·

2023/04/14

With Graham thoroughly enjoying his 4th cancellation of the season courtesy of Dumbarton, we discuss why a match might be postponed, who makes the decision, what happens after the decision is made, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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52:54

#129 All about stadiums!

Soccer 101 ·

2023/03/31

This week, Graham and Taylor are taking a look at a big ol' concrete structure of a topic: stadiums! What makes a great stadium? What are the main differences between the facilities of the past and those of the present? How important is location location location? Plus, our favorites we've been too, and some of the most underwhelming we (Graham) have experienced. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:13

#128 What is The Old Firm Derby and why is it so...

Soccer 101 ·

2023/03/24

Graham and Taylor spend some time discussing the historic rivalry between Scottish clubs Celtic and Rangers, AKA The Old Firm Derby. How did the rivalry originate, how has it evolved over time, the key figures and moments in the derby's history, and what the future may hold for both teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:44

#127 Why are entrance anthems played before games,...

Soccer 101 ·

2023/03/10

This week, Graham and Taylor do their best to avoid having to sing while discussing anthems in soccer: when did the tradition begin, how do they differ between club and international competitions, which ones work and which ones don't, and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:46

#126 What are reserve leagues and how do they work?

Soccer 101 ·

2023/03/03

On this week's episode, it's a look at not-quite-ready-for-primetime competitions, aka development leagues. What is a reserve league, is it different from a development league, how do they differ from country to country, and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:39

#125 What is The New Manager Bounce, and is it a real...

Soccer 101 ·

2023/02/17

Graham and Taylor take a look at a narrative that pops up every time a coach gets sacked: The New Manager Bounce. When things aren't working and clubs decide to sack their manager, it's often expected that with the hiring of a new manager will come improved results (hence, New Manager Bounce). But is it real? What do the stats say? Should you sack a manager when things seem bleak, or can that decision lead to greater problems? All that and much much more on today's episode! Hosted on Acast. See

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10:25

#124 The Backheeled Show: What’s wrong with England?...

Soccer 101 ·

2022/11/18

We don't know about you, but we're pretty excited for the USMNT's game against England that's coming up next week. On this special episode of Soccer 101, courtesy of The Backheeled Show, we dig into that matchup and answer questions like "what's gone wrong for England recently?" and "is this World Cup four years too soon for the US?"You can follow The Backheeled Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10:07

#123 The Backheeled Show: How to win the World Cup,...

Soccer 101 ·

2022/11/11

What if we told you there were some tricks that your team could use to boost their odds of making a deep run in the World Cup? Sounds pretty good, right? Today, we’re talking about some of those tricks. On this special episode of Soccer 101, courtesy of The Backheeled Show, we dig into what makes good World Cup teams...good.You can follow The Backheeled Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:11

#122 Why do children escort players onto the pitch...

Soccer 101 ·

2022/11/04

On this week's episode, Ryan and Taylor answer a listener question that felt Soccer 101 appropriate: why do little kids walk onto the pitch with players before games? Who are these children, how did they get such a good gig, and what are some of our favorite moments involving mascots in soccer history?The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here.And a reminder that WE'RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! The TSS foursome will be in New York for a live show on Sunday, November

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46:50

#121 Does politics belong in soccer? AKA Why soccer...

Soccer 101 ·

2022/10/28

On today’s episode, we're tackling a topic that won’t cause any furor online, never has copious columns written about it in newspapers, and always makes Piers Morgan keep a level head: politics in football! Does politics belong in soccer? What are the rules about political messages in football? Is soccer becoming more political? What are some of the most notable examples of the intermingling of soccer and politics in the sport’s history?The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can

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32:12

#120 Everything you need to know about the Women's...

Soccer 101 ·

2022/10/21

The 2022-23 Women's Champions League season is underway, so Ryan, Graham and Taylor are here to explain the history of the competition, its dominant teams and players, and its outlook for the future!The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here.And a reminder that WE'RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! The TSS foursome will be in New York for a live show on Sunday, November 20th. We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more. Check out this link for tickets and the rest

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30:42

#119 What is a 'Golden Generation' in soccer?

Soccer 101 ·

2022/10/13

Ryan, Graham and Taylor convene to discuss the meaning of the term 'Golden Generation' in the beautiful game, while offering some examples of the teams that lived up to the moniker—and those that didn't.The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here.And a reminder that WE'RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! The TSS foursome will be in New York for a live show on Sunday, November 20th. We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more. Check out this link for tickets and the

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34:10

#118 What does a scout do and why are they important?

Soccer 101 ·

2022/10/07

On today's episode, Ryan, Graham and Taylor dig into the world of scouting. Why do teams need scouts, how does one become a scout, and which teams have the best recruitment networks?The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com.And a reminder that WE'RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! The TSS foursome will be in New York for a live show on Sunday, November 20th. We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more. Check out this link for

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29:31

#117 What is a medical and what happens when a player...

Soccer 101 ·

2022/09/29

On this week's episode, we're taking a closer look at something that every player does when they join a new team, but something we don’t necessarily know a ton about: the medical. Why are they necessary, what actually goes into the process, what happens when a player fails, and much more!The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com.And a reminder that WE'RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! The TSS foursome will be in New York for a live show on

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