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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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00:43:26

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...

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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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01:08:18

How Football Friendship Led to An Award-Winning...

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2024/07/08

If you are a diehard football fan and have ever thought about doing something MORE with that passion, this episode is a great listen for you! In Episode 28 of the Because Football Podcast, we sit down with two of the founding members of the Ale and the Vale Podcast, Jonny Hancock and Stu Kerby. The Ale and the Vale Podcast is a fan-driven project about Port Vale FC, a football club based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, that is currently in League Two, the fourth tier of professional English football

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01:06:32

How Soccer Can Build Community and a Fan Base | Peter...

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2024/04/04

Episode 27 of the Because Football Podcast takes us into a part of the football world that we haven't touched on too deeply so far: fan engagement for professional clubs, specifically through developing local football programs as a tool for community development. Our guest is Peter Woolcock, a Sport Consultant whose CV boasts experience leading volunteer operations for the 2012 London Olympics, as well as being a Director of Gameday Operations and Fan Experience for Chattanooga Football Club,

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00:54:45

"The Sweetest, Most Chocolated AFCON EVER" Tournament...

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2024/03/29

Welcome to Episode 26 of the Because Football Podcast! We welcome back Ivorian journalist Jaures Droghba to review the incredible feast of football that his country hosted.AFCON Champions Cote D'Ivoire hosted a legendary tournament this year! Not only was it the most organized and safest tournament ever, but also one of the most dramatic! The host Elephants just barely qualified for the knockout stages thanks to a fortunate result from their new best friends Morocco. The host country fired

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01:13:50

Inside Look: The Business of an African Football...

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2024/02/17

Welcome to Episode 25 of the Because Football Podcast!Our guest is Jon Boafo, an Abidjan-based director of the Ivoire Academie, a top youth football organization in the Cote d'Ivoire. A Ghanaian by birth, Jon grew up in France and then moved to the States to study at the University of Georgia. Ever since he was a kid, he wanted to be either a football agent or investment banker, and after a few years in the corporate world (and after participating at a an elite global level as a rower!), he

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00:27:17

AFCON Stories Under the Radar | Maher Mezahi

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2024/01/12

Welcome to Episode 24 of the Because Football Podcast! Our guest is Maher Mezahi, an Algiers-based football journalist who has covered North African football for nearly a decade. His work has been published in international publications such as the BBC, The Guardian, The Telegraph, ESPN Africa and Al Jazeera English. He is also the host of the African Five-a-side podcast, which educated the football world about the African continent through the prism of its favorite pastime: football. If you want a

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00:53:06

Everything You (Probably) Don't Know About African...

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2024/01/11

Welcome to Episode 23 of the Because Football Podcast! Our guest is Andrew Olsson, creator of Pan-Africa Football, a website whose purpose is to keep fans of African football updated and to educate those who wish to know more. He extends his knowledge and passion regarding African football with us in this eye-opening episode! What started as a course assignment about transfers of African players to Europe blossomed into an uncontrollable passion and birthed the news site, which now boasts 33,000

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00:45:50

The AFCON of Hospitality | Jaures Drohgba

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2024/01/11

Welcome to Episode 22 of the Because Football Podcast. Our guest is sports journalist Jaures Drohgba of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Jaures has been covering Ivorian football for the past few years and on this episode he gives us a great insight into the AFCON / CAN tournament from a local perspective. On this episode, we talk about how Ivorians are preparing to be hosts of Africa's largest sporting event and what international fans can expect to learn about the country. The "AFCON of

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01:13:44

"My wife wants me to quit the club" | Charlie Pomroy...

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2024/01/04

Welcome to Episode 21 of the Because Football Podcast! Our guest is Charlie Pomroy, the President and Manager of Angkor City FC of the Cambodian Second Division. Charlie has been based in Cambodia for over a decade and has impacted the local grassroots football scene. His efforts with Forza Football, a non-profit utilizing football for community development, blossomed into a more formal club and when offered an opportunity to join the Cambodian League 2, jumped at the chance. Charlie played as an

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00:53:32

From Lesotho to NCAA Soccer and Back Again | Lepe...

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2023/12/31

Welcome to Episode 20 of the Because Football Podcast! Our guest for Episode 20 of the Because Football Podcast is Lepe Seetane, who is currently the graduate assistant coach for the Spalding University men's soccer team. As a teenager, Lepe had the opportunity to move to Louisville, Kentucky from his home of Lesotho, a country in Southern Africa. He was an All-American at Trinity High School before enjoying a decorated playing career at Northwestern University. A Big Ten champion and All-Big

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00:46:39

The College Coach Who Didn't Plan to Coach | Luca...

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2023/12/13

Welcome to Episode 19 of the Because Football Podcast! Our guest for Episode 19 of the Because Football Podcast is Luca Mellor, originally of Huddersfield, England. Luca is the Head Men's Soccer Coach at Eastern University in St. David's, Pennsylvania. Luca grew up in the Manchester United Academy before signing a pre-professional contract with Bradford City FC, and then decided to make the move across the Atlantic and play NCAA Division 1 Soccer at the University of Pittsburgh and

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00:50:41

The Ones Who Help You on Your Journey | Pro...

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2023/12/12

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Because Football Podcast presented by Transform Soccer. Our guest is Quique Hauessler of Guatemala City, Guatemala. Quique played at the professional level in Guatemala and at NCAA Division 1, 2 and NJCAA (Junior College) level in the United States. He has experienced soccer in many different environments, from being a part of Guatemala's top youth soccer academy, to joining an elite team for showcases in the United States. Although as a young boy he hated soccer

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00:42:16

Joy and Pain of Coaching Soccer Abroad | UEFA A...

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2023/12/12

Episode 3 of the Because Football Podcast is PERFECT for anyone looking to chase their dreams and get outside their comfort zone. We chat with soccer coach Blaine McKenna, who is currently based in beautiful Phuket (take it easy - it's pronounced Poo-ket), Thailand. Blaine is a UEFA A License coach with 14 years' experience coaching and educating coaches in 11 countries across five continents. During this time, he has worked at a range of grassroots and professional clubs. Blaine also has a

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00:45:05

What It Takes at the NCAA D1 Level | Head Coach...

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2023/12/12

This is a great episode for anyone interested in college soccer in the USA. Our guest, Sharif Saber, has coached at multiple levels of the game and is currently the Head Coach of the Women's Soccer program at USC-Upstate, an NCAA Division 1 team in the Big South conference. This episode dives into Coach Sharif's journey and the many sacrifices he has made and risks he has taken to reach the level he's currently at. From his earliest memories of soccer, to how coaching his younger

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00:54:57

"If we worked with Man United, it wouldn't mean as...

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2023/12/12

We're BACK for Episode 2 of the Because Football podcast. This time around, we sit down with Jonny Hopcroft, COO of Icarus FC and fervent Fulham FC supporter. This episode meanders from Jonny's initial experiences of lower league soccer to how that passion drew him to the mission of Icarus FC, a design-focused brand that has a deep arsenal of absolutely FIRE football kits. We discuss the powerful connection between a club's identity and the community it represents, whether that

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00:38:30

Chasing Dreams | Professional Footballer Laurene...

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2023/12/12

Welcome to the FIRST EVER episode of the Because Football Podcast presented by Transform Soccer. Our guest is Laurene Tresfield. Laurene is a professional women's footballer from Paris, France. She is currently a center defender for Alaves in the Spanish Women's Primera. She was previously the Captain of @gpso92issy9 in the Division 2 Feminine, the second division of professional football in France. Laurene also represents Martinique in international CONCACAF competitions. In this episode

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00:49:54

How Do You Define Success as a College Soccer Coach |...

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2023/12/06

Welcome to Episode 18 of the Because Football Podcast! Our guest for Episode 18 of the Because Football Podcast is Stephen Bower, Head Coach of Men's Soccer and Assistant Athletic Director at the University of Valley Forge in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Coach Bower has experience at the college and youth club level.When he took over as Head Coach at UVF, a NCAA Division 3 program, they struggled to even have enough players to field a team of 11 players. Now, after 4 seasons the team has a

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