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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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44:42

#185 What is a dual national and who are some of the...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/10/11

Graham and Taylor answer questions like "what is a dual national in soccer" and "what are the requirements for switching" and "who are some of the most notable players to have switched national teams." Plus, Graham finally admits that Mel Gibson is only slightly less Scottish than Mr. Ruthven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:55

#184 What are some formerly great teams that...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/10/04

Graham and Taylor take a look at some of the biggest and/or most successful clubs that today find themselves in less glorious environs. How did they get there? What are the different factors that can lead to a club's downfall? Are any clubs today at risk of making similar mistakes? All that and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:45

#183 What is an ACL injury?

Soccer 101 ·

2024/09/27

On this week's episode, it's time for pain. What happens when you tear your ACL, and how has treatment evolvedP over time? Which players recovered well, which players didn't, and why has it become such a widespread issue in women's soccer in particular? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:51

#182 What is a Number 10, and how many different...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/09/26

It's an episode we somehow haven't done before... Number 10s! It's the most fabled number in soccer, but what does it actually signify and how did it come to do so? How has the role evolved over time, who are some of the greatest number 10s in history, and does the role still exist in the modern soccer landscape? Spoiler alert - if you watch MLS, you already know the answer to that one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:11:43

#181 An abbreviated history of US men's national team...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/09/12

Spoiler alert: I loved recording this episode!With Mauricio Pochettino now anointed as the Savior of the USMNT, Graham and Taylor take a look back at the history of the team's managers, and answer obvious questions like why were there so many Scots involved in the early stages, who are the managers of the more modern era, who is the best coach in the team's history, how will Gregg Berhalter be remembered, and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:30

#180 What is the UEFA Nations League, and why does it...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/09/06

Graham and Taylor tackle the sexiest of all topics: The UEFA Nations League! What is it, why does it exist, how does its format work, and is it really that confusing? The abbreviated answer to that last one is "no, but kind of yes." There's also a little Concacaf Nations League chat in there as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:13

#179 What is the origin of the Liverpool-Man United...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/08/30

With the fixture between Manchester United and Liverpool looming, Graham and Taylor break down the history of England's biggest (and most successful?) rivalry. Is there a rivalry between the two cities, not just the two clubs? How did the rivalry develop over the decades? Do Liverpool and Man Utd have more in common than they like to admit? All that and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:28

#179 What is the origin of the Liverpool-Man United...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/08/30

With the fixture between Manchester United and Liverpool looming, Graham and Taylor break down the history of England's biggest (and most successful?) rivalry. Is there a rivalry between the two cities, not just the two clubs? How did the rivalry develop over the decades? Do Liverpool and Man Utd have more in common than they like to admit? All that and more!

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40:15

#178 What are The Galacticos, how many iterations...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/08/23

On this week's episode, in honor of Real Madrid's absurd starting lineup this past weekend, we take a deeper look at the term that defines the club: Galacticos. What is the origin of the term? What does it mean? How many different versions have there been? Does the present incarnation of Real Madrid qualify? All that and much much more!

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38:00

#178 What are The Galacticos, how many iterations...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/08/23

On this week's episode, in honor of Real Madrid's absurd starting lineup this past weekend, we take a deeper look at the term that defines the club: Galacticos. What is the origin of the term? What does it mean? How many different versions have there been? Does the present incarnation of Real Madrid qualify? All that and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:20

#177 What is fantasy soccer and how does it work?

Soccer 101 ·

2024/08/16

Graham explains the ins-and-outs of becoming a fantasy champion, while simultaneously being uncomfortable about how much time he spends on fantasy! But we also answer questions like how does scoring work, what are the different formats, how has it impacted modern soccer coverage, and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:06

#176 What is the Scottish Premiership, why isn't it...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/08/02

Graham and Taylor (mostly Graham) go deep on the Scottish top flight! How long has it been around? Why does it have so many different names? How many of those names are still technically correct to use? Who are its best players and greatest clubs? And what needs to happen for it to return to prominence? All that and much much more!

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33:51

#176 What is the Scottish Premiership, why isn't it...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/08/02

Graham and Taylor (mostly Graham) go deep on the Scottish top flight! How long has it been around? Why does it have so many different names? How many of those names are still technically correct to use? Who are its best players and greatest clubs? And what needs to happen for it to return to prominence? All that and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:12

#175 Who is new USWNT manager Emma Hayes, and why is...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/07/25

We're back! After a summer of watching entirely too much soccer, we... are ready to watch some more soccer. With the Olympic campaign now underway, Graham and Taylor discuss new USWNT coach Emma Hayes, including her coaching history, her greatest achievements, and her preferred approach to tactics and game management. Plus, who will benefit the most with her in charge, and what the team will look like in France! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:27

#175 Who is new USWNT manager Emma Hayes, and why is...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/07/25

We're back! After a summer of watching entirely too much soccer, we... are ready to watch some more soccer. With the Olympic campaign now underway, Graham and Taylor discuss new USWNT coach Emma Hayes, including her coaching history, her greatest achievements, and her preferred approach to tactics and game management. Plus, who will benefit the most with her in charge, and what the team will look like in France!

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26:18

#174 What are the European Championships, and how...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/06/14

With the kickoff of Euro 2024 less than 24 hours away, Graham takes time away from his pre-tournament packing to discuss the European Championships as a whole. What is the competition's history? How has the format changed over time? Which teams, players and managers have had the greatest success all-time? How does the tournament compare to other major competitions? All that and more on this week's episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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58:05

#173 The best and worst of crests and kit colors in...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/06/07

Special thanks to Michael Nunzi from the TSS Discord for requesting today’s topic! How important are a good crest and solid color scheme (metaphorically solid) in soccer? What makes for a good crest? What are some of the best and worst examples? What makes for an iconic kit color scheme combo, and who did it best… and who… did not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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58:50

#173 The best and worst of crests and kit colors in...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/06/07

Special thanks to Michael Nunzi from the TSS Discord for requesting today’s topic! How important are a good crest and solid color scheme (metaphorically solid) in soccer? What makes for a good crest? What are some of the best and worst examples? What makes for an iconic kit color scheme combo, and who did it best… and who… did not.

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31:51

#172 What is Wembley Stadium, and why is it called...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/05/31

With the Champions League Final set to take place at Wembley this weekend, Graham and Taylor dive deep into the history and lore of the host stadium. How did it come to have the prominence it enjoys, what are some of the most memorable matches in Wembley history, what are its best and worst features, and how does it compare to some other new-ish stadiums?

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31:06

#172 What is Wembley Stadium, and why is it called...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/05/31

With the Champions League Final set to take place at Wembley this weekend, Graham and Taylor dive deep into the history and lore of the host stadium. How did it come to have the prominence it enjoys, what are some of the most memorable matches in Wembley history, what are its best and worst features, and how does it compare to some other new-ish stadiums? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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