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Because Football

Andrew Baggaley

The Because Football Podcast is all about uncovering the heart of football through individual journeys and community histories shaped by the beautiful game. We talk with leaders, decision makers, and creatives in the football /soccer industry to discuss their paths and insights they"ve learned along the way. The Because Football Podcast is hosted by Andrew Baggaley. Since January 2024, Andrew has travelled the world to explore soccer cultures and communities in 20 countries. Originally from

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00:37:56

Why Relevance is Oxygen for Football Clubs with...

Because Football ·

2025/03/05

In today’s crowded sports landscape, football clubs can no longer rely on tradition alone to attract and retain fans. In this episode of the Because Football Podcast, we explore why relevance is everything in modern football and how clubs must authentically earn their place in the hearts and minds of supporters. From local grassroots teams to global powerhouses, every club is competing for attention—and those that fail to connect will feel the consequences in the stadiums, on the pitch, and in their

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01:14:31

How to Properly Understand African Football with Dr....

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2025/02/26

In Episode 47 of the Because Football Podcast, we invite Sports Management professor and research Dr. Gerard Akindes to give his insight about football in Africa. He gives his opinion on why AFCON is “not African Football”, how most domestic African leagues have lost their cultural relevance and quality, and who started the trend of West African players migrating to Southeast Asia to play professionally.We also discuss the African Super League, how he used to watch the World Cup (days and weeks

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00:37:21

Guiding Youth Soccer Players to Succeed in College...

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2025/02/19

On Episode 46 of the Because Football Podcast, our guest Shane Rineer talks about his work of developing youth soccer players and what he is doing to improve the game on a structural level. With over 14 years of coaching experience at elite college programs, including Haverford College, Colgate University, and Amherst College, he has a proven track record of success in player development, recruitment, and program leadership.We chat about preparing youth players for college recruiting, how parents

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00:57:31

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2025/02/12

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00:39:17

Successful Soccer Entrepreneur INTERVIEWS ME!??

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2025/02/07

In Part 2 of the Because Football Podcast, Jeremiah asks the questions.Jeremiah White has experience as a US Men's National Team player, played professionally in Europe, the Middle East, and North America. But, arguably his greatest impact on the game has been as an investor and entrepreneur, developing a portfolio of soccer-based business through White Sports Ventures. So it was so valuable to me when, after chatting off camera about some more personal questions I had about building a business

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00:42:24

How to Grow US Soccer - Through Business and...

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2025/02/03

Many professional soccer players struggle to adjust after retirement. But in Jeremiah White's case, he hit the ground running through a marketing company, investment firm, and various soccer-based businesses through White Sports Ventures. Jeremiah has experience as a US Men's National Team player, played professionally in Europe, the Middle East, and North America. He is originally from the Philadelphia area and played NCAA Soccer at Wake Forest.In this episode, we discussed his family's rich

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00:43:05

Helping Clubs WIN BIG in the Transfer Market with...

Because Football ·

2025/01/29

It's one of the most important, dramatic, and addicting parts of football: the transfer market!A club's record in the transfer market can make or break a season - heck, it can even break the club itself! And especially for football clubs in the UK, there are many potential pitfalls, but also opportunities. Our guest on Episode 42 of the Because Football Podcast is Andy Watson, founder of GBE Expert Hub. Andy is a Brexit/GBE expert in football recruitment, Football Recruitment Analysis, data-based

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00:43:21

Turning Life Experiences As A Soccer Coach and Player...

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2025/01/22

Mark Wagner is a strategic leader, entrepreneur, and brand builder with a history of successfully developing and leading sports teams, organizations, and companies serving the secondary, higher education, and youth sports markets.In Episode 41 of the Because Football podcast, we discuss his early journey as a player and coach, his innate passion for building businesses that support student athletes and universities, and even his initial dream of being a salmon fisherman in the Alaskan

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00:52:18

How To Develop Football Nations, Leagues, and Clubs...

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2025/01/15

There is so much opportunity in global football to improve playing standards, develop coaching levels, and evolve club and league potential. All of these problems have unique solutions which are highly dependent on culture, geography, and resources.It's rare that one company can deliver ways to improve all these areas of the game - but that's exactly what our guest Aitor Orive Arroyo is a part of at Soccer Services Barcelona - on a global scale. Aitor's role as International Project Manager is to

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00:43:53

Football Hotbeds you've NEVER heard of with Matthew...

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2025/01/08

Pull up a map on your phone, close your eyes, and scroll to random pixel.Now, open your eyes, unless you've scrolled to a big blue ocean, there is probably a football team in that place. And Matthew Eide, Founder of Faraway Football, probably knows all about it. In Episode 39 of the Because Football Podcast, Matthew and host Andrew discuss: Matthew's soccer holiday to Bhutan, the "Happiest Country in the World" The beauty of Thimphu City FC's gorgeously dazzling Icarus FC football kits (and

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01:35:34

Three Generations of American Soccer History George...

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2024/12/18

Many people think American soccer started with Beckham's arrival, with Messi Mania, or if they're being really generous, Pele and Cruyff and Beckenbauer of the NASL.In this episode, you will learn a very different, and extremely fascination, version through the lens of the Brown family. Interview with James Brown, Author of "Mud, Blood, and Studs" and VP of SASH (Society for American Soccer History) and his father, George Brown, who played for the US in the 1959 Panamerican Games, the American

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00:59:18

Using Football to Empower the Community | George...

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2024/12/11

Sometimes we focus too much on modern, top flight football and forget about the wonderful simplicity of the game and its ability to touch lives. George Osoya, Executive Director of Football Without Borders Kenya, realized the power of football from an early age and sought out to leverage it to positively enhance his community. In his case in Kisi County of Northwest Kenya, the organization has combined football with agriculture, a local livelihood, to develop young people and help them live more

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00:49:32

How To Become A Football Agent (TIPS, MINDSET, FIFA...

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2024/12/01

Learn how to become a football agent from Will Bonell of TresBon Sports, a FIFA-licensed agent.In Episode 36 of the Because Football Podcast, we discuss Will's personal history, the struggles he faced in early adulthood, how he turned things around and how those values drive him to develop a reputable football agency based on hard work, commitment, and accountability. Agents get a lot of critique in modern football. I learned a lot from the conversation with Will and I hope you enjoy it,

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00:36:08

How Passion Re-ignited a Non-League Fanzine

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2024/11/08

Non-league football is a world of mystery and magic. Crunching tackles, creaking metal turnstiles, pitchside pints.These clubs are the hearts of their community. Listen to this episode with Christian Obray, founder of "Through the Turnstiles" website and "Parks to Pitches" magazine. Read Christian's articles here: https://tttonlf.com/ Order Parks to Pitches here: https://tttonlf.com/coming-soon/

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00:41:26

Tips for Becoming a Football Scout | Tom Fry, Port...

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2024/11/04

Have you ever wanted to be a professional football / soccer scout? Maybe (like our guest!) you're obsessed with Football Manager and want to make it your real life? Or perhaps, you have a keen eye for talent and want to identify the next big star. On Episode 35 of the Because Football Podcast, our guest Tom Fry shares how he got started as a scout, what he did to improve and demonstrate his worth, and the ins and outs of scouting and League One and League Two level. Tom is currently the Technical

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00:48:01

Forging Your Own Path as a Football Scout | James Doolan

Because Football ·

2024/09/25

How do you become a soccer scout?What qualities or skills are essential for being a successful soccer scout? Do you need to take a course to become a football scout? These are all great questions, and our guest James Doolan has the answers! I love James's story and we had an amazing chat on Episode 33 of the Because Football Podcast. James has forged his own path as a scout, initially reaching out to over 70 clubs via LinkedIn, until he finally got a response from a club in the 6th tier of

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00:43:26

Never Taking No for An Answer on Your Soccer Journey...

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2024/09/18

Federico Diaz is a Uruguayan-American central defender who has played professionally in 3 different (4 depending on how you count!) continents over the course of his career. Never quick to take no for an answer, he has paved his own path in the soccer world and his passion has sustained him through all the ups and downs.In Episode 32 of the Because Football Podcast, we discuss the origins of his love for the game - his Uruguayan heritage, along with the requisite associated themes of mate, Penarol

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01:01:35

Dream Job as Tour Guide for the Bundesliga's...

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2024/09/03

Imagine getting to tour your favorite soccer team's stadium everyday, bump into superstar players and legendary coaches in the hallway and nod hello as colleagues, then tell a group of passionate fans all about the history and fascinating secrets of the club?If that sounds like a dream to you, then you want Gareth Houston's job! Gareth, originally from Belfast, is a stadium tour guide of the BayArena, Bayer Leverkusen's home ground. And not only does he get to share the magic of the

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00:43:42

Life as a Sporting Director in USL Championship...

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2024/08/12

What does a sporting director do? What is the USL Championship all about? What skills do you need to be a successful professional soccer coach and leader? Thanks to our guest Dan Visser, Sporting Director of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the USL Championship, Episode 30 of the Because Football Podcast answers all these questions and more. We talk about Dan's journey from a three-time NCAA National Champion at Messiah College to his various college coaching roles, to ultimately making the jump

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00:42:36

How to Get European Soccer Tickets | Paul Gerald of...

Because Football ·

2024/08/09

Have you ever wondered about how to get soccer tickets for matches in the UK and other parts of Europe? Maybe you've been watching your favorite adopted team for years on TV, have seen them on preseason tours to the US, but haven't quite had the nerve to brave all the logistics and hop over the Atlantic to go see them live and in person? Want to know how to get tickets? Which soccer stadium is overrated? Or underrated? And what games and clubs you REALLY NEED to see? And then once you

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