Soccer 101
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#106 How to become a referee, and why someone might do that to themselves?
On this week's episode, we're taking a deeper look at officiating! Why become a referee, what are the paths to qualification in the US and the UK, are there actual tests to be taken, who does the assigning, and much much more!The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#105 What is the soccer schedule for the rest of 2022?
On today's episode, we go through the remaining calendar for 2022 to determine what competitions are happening and when, how the winter World Cup will impact club scheduling, and which leagues might suffer the most from fixture congestion?The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#104 What are coaching badges, how long do they take to acquire, how do they differ between federations, and how should they evolve?
On this week's episode, we're taking a deeper look at Coaching Badges (aka coaching licenses). What are they? Why does soccer have them? Can you coach without them? Can you actually sew them onto your uniform like a Boy Scout? All that and much much more!The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#103 What is 'S***housery'?
Soccer is a game of fine margins, which is why it is fairly common to see the dark arts employed to gain an advantage. In this episode, Ryan Bailey, Graham Ruthven and Taylor Rockwell discuss the delightful and dastardly world of 's***housery' (or 'poophousery' as its known in the TSS-iverse)!The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#102 The best and biggest transfers of all time
We're in the midst of another summer transfer window, so the Soccer 101 team are looking back at some of the landmark deals that have shaped the history of the game. Join Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and Graham Ruthven as they run down some of the biggest historical deals!The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#101 The 101 soccer terms you need to know, part two: N-Z
In honor of our 101st episode, we finish off our list of the 101 soccer terms and phrases that you need to know. This one starts with "nutmeg" and runs through "zonal marking" and includes a bonus discussion about the term soccer at the very end. We stayed marginally more on track than in the preceding episode, but only just!The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#100 The 101 soccer terms you need to know, part one: A-M
It's a two-part Soccer 101 extravaganza! As we near our 101st episode, we're running through the 101 key soccer terms that you need to know. On this episode, we're defining terms from A-M!The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#99 What makes Pep Guardiola such a good manager?
Pep Guardiola started his playing career in Barcelona's "Dream Team" and graduated to become one of the most successful managers of the modern era. What makes Pep a great coach, where did his inspiration come from, and how did he rise to the elite level?Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Joe Lowery are here to explain all things Guardiola!The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#98 The past, present and future of boot sponsorship in soccer
Today, we're discussing a piece of soccer apparel that's been around since the 1500s, the football boot/soccer cleat! How have they evolved, who brought them to prominence, what are some of the biggest boot sponsorships in history, and much much more!Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and Graham Ruthven are here to tell you everything you need to know about boot sponsorship in the beautiful game.The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#97 How to start a soccer club in the United States
Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to discuss a super-straightforward topic in the United States: how to start a soccer club! What should people know about the ins and outs of founding a club, how can teams move up (or down) the pyramid in America, the importance of laying down deep roots if you want to be successful, and much much more!The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#96 The past, present and future of jersey sponsorship in soccer
Soccer is a multibillion dollar business, thanks in part to the revenue clubs make through selling real estate on their kits. But how does sponsorship work in soccer? When did it start? And where is it headed?Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and Graham Ruthven are here to tell you everything you need to know about jersey sponsorship in the beautiful game.The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#95 What are the differences between club managers and international managers?
What are the qualities that make for a successful club manager? And what are the qualities that makes for a good international manager? How are these roles similar, and how are they different?Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Graham Ruthven are here to coach you through the differences in coaches!Today's episode is brought to you by... ExpressVPN! Get an extra 3 months of service for free at ExpressVPN.com/soccerThe Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#94 What was the European Super League, why did it fail, and why might it return?
On April 18th 2021, a news story dropped that heralded some of the biggest changes ever seen in the modern game: a group of soccer's elite European clubs announced their intention to form a breakaway European Super League that would rival, and perhaps replace, the Champions League.The reaction was monumental and the opposition was fierce—and within a few days, the whole idea collapsed.Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Graham Ruthven explain the European Super League story, and how its spectre remains...Today's episode is brought to you by... ExpressVPN! Get an extra 3 months of service for free at ExpressVPN.com/soccerThe Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#93 What made Sir Alex Ferguson such a successful manager?
With the news that Eric ten Hag could soon be named the next Manchester United manager, Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to take a look back at the career of Sir Alex Ferguson. From his roots in the Scottish shipbuilding industry to his final season at Old Trafford, we ponder the moments, qualities, and core beliefs that made Sir Alex Ferguson such a wildly successful manager.Today's episode is brought to you by... ExpressVPN! Get an extra 3 months of service for free at ExpressVPN.com/soccerThe Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#92 What is the World Cup, how has it evolved since the inaugural tournament, and what will future iterations look like?
The usual foursome are together to discuss the history of the World Cup: what is it, how has it evolved since Uruguay in 1930, and what will future iterations looks like? Plus, the hosts list some of their favorite or most memorable moments from the tournament's history, and spend a little time delving into the darker history of the World Cup.Today's episode is brought to you by... ExpressVPN! Get an extra 3 months of service for free at ExpressVPN.com/soccerThe Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#91 "Are we the baddies?" What constitutes a poorly-run club? Plus, some of the best (and therefore worst) examples in world football!
Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to... basically do the opposite of what they did last week: discuss the qualities that make the most poorly run clubs in world football deserving of such a prestigious award. You gotta get up preeetty early in the morning if you want to do worse than these folks! The categories we decided upon are:1) Ownership (financial, corruption, leadership)2) Expectation of performance and results vs Reality of performance and results3) Management4) Recruitment and Development5) Supporter engagementHow many times Manchester United feature on this list? You'll have to listen to find out... but like... a lot. They feature a lot.Today's episode is brought to you by... ExpressVPN! Get an extra 3 months of service for free at ExpressVPN.com/soccerThe Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#90 What constitutes a well-run soccer club, and what are some examples in world football?
On this episode, Graham and Taylor list the 5 main categories they value when determining if a club is well-run, and provide examples of each... culminating in a list of the 10 best-run clubs in world football!Today's episode is brought to you by... ExpressVPN! Get an extra 3 months of service for free at ExpressVPN.com/soccerThe Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#89 How has TV coverage helped grow the sport of soccer, as well as shape our understanding of it?
On this episode, Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor (but not Graham Taylor) to discuss the history of soccer on TV. When was the first broadcast? When did live games start getting shown with more regularity? How did the Premier League breakaway change the role of television in the sport? All that, plus important innovation and the where we go from here!Today's episode is brought to you by... ExpressVPN! Get an extra 3 months of service for free at ExpressVPN.com/soccerThe Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#88 How does MLS expansion work, and what comes next for the league?
On today's episode, with the MLS season kicking off this weekend, Graham and Taylor take a long look at the league's expansion history. What did they get wrong early and how they turned it around, what factors have been most important when determining potential new markets, and what the future looks like for the league AKA does more expansion necessitate promotion and relegation?Today's episode is brought to you by... ExpressVPN! Get an extra 3 months of service for free at ExpressVPN.com/soccerThe Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#87 What happened to all that money being pumped into Chinese soccer?
Five years ago, Antonio Conte, Arsene Wenger, and many more notable figures were worried about the looming giant wading into the world of football: China.Chinese investors were buying into European clubs and Chinese teams were spending astronomical amounts to bring medium-to-big name players to the Chinese Super League. But today, things are drastically different. What happened to all that money, how did it work out for the development of the Chinese domestic game, and where do they go from here? Graham, Ryan, and Taylor are here with some answers!Sponsors!Shopify! Go to Shopify.com/soccer101 for a FREE fourteen day trial and get access to their entire suite of features.Truebill! Go to Truebill.com/soccer101 to stop paying for subscriptions you don’t need, want, or simply forgot about.The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#86 What is Boxing Day and why is it such a big day for British football?
On this episode of Soccer 101, Ryan Bailey, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery look at the British cultural phenomenon of Boxing Day soccer: its origins, its importance in the calendar, and the traditions that surround it. This episode is brought to you by ExpressVPN! Go to expressvpn.com/soccer to get 3 additional months for free! The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#85 How and why are games postponed, abandoned or canceled?
This podcast usually looks at what happens during soccer games, but for today’s episode, we look at the times when soccer does not happen! In light of the recent spate of Premier League games that have been called off, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery look at game cancelations, abandonments and postponements. This episode is brought to you by ExpressVPN! Go to expressvpn.com/soccer to get 3 additional months for free! The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#84 Everything you need to know about MLS Cup
On this episode of Soccer 101, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery take a look at the showpiece event of the Major League Soccer season: MLS Cup. We delve into its format, its history, its popularity, and much more! This episode is brought to you by ExpressVPN! Go to expressvpn.com/soccer to get 3 additional months for free! The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#83 All about that Ballon d'Or! What is it, how did it come to exist, who are some lesser known winners, and does it matter all that much?
On this episode of Soccer 101, Graham, Joe, Ryan and Taylor get into a timely topic: The Ballon d'Or! We attempt to explain the following: 1) What is the Ballon d'Or and what's the history behind it? 2) How is it awarded? 3) The best and least known winners 4) Controversies surrounding its awarding 5) Should anyone actually care that much about it? Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... NetSuite! Head on over to NetSuite.com/soccer101 to get started with their specialized financial packages. The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#82 Playoffs in soccer: their origin in the sport and weirdness throughout history
On this episode of Soccer 101, Ryan Bailey, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery go deep on playoffs: their history, their usage around the world, and some of the greatest moments they have inspired. Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... ExpressVPN! Go to expressvpn.com/soccer to get 3 additional months for free! NetSuite! Head on over to NetSuite.com/soccer101 to get started with their specialized financial packages. The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#81 Where did the terms brace and hat-trick come from, and what are our favorite examples of each?
On this episode, Ryan is joined by Graham and Joe to learn from history and reminisce about spectacular moments as they go deep on the origins of the terms "brace" and "hat-trick" as well as the best/most favorite examples of each. Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Shopify! Go to Shopify.com/soccer101 for a FREE fourteen day trial and get access to their entire suite of features. ExpressVPN! Go to expressvpn.com/soccer to get 3 additional months for free! The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus Episode! Can I Kick It presents... A History of Cobi Jones
This week, our friends over at Can I Kick It are chatting with Cobi Jones about his life and legacy. So, we're airing their original bio episode of the USMNT legend in our feed to honor their efforts. Can I Kick it FC is a podcast built on telling the stories of Black athletes, coaches, and owners that have impacted the game of soccer on and off the pitch. Check them out wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#80 New to soccer? Things to consider when picking a soccer team to support
On this week's episode, it's semi-strange topic for Graham and Ryan and a more relatable topic for Joe and Taylor: how do I choose a club to support? We discuss how we each came to support the teams we do, the things to consider when trying to decide who to support, the importance (or unimportance, depending on your perspective), and much much more! Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by Shopify! Go to Shopify.com/soccer101 for a FREE fourteen day trial and get access to their entire suite of features. The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#79 What is the Golden Goal rule and why isn't it around anymore?
On this episode, Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe (whoever speaks first wins!) to discuss the Golden Goal rule. How did it first come to be, how long was it in use, what are some of the best examples of it working out, and why did it so quickly fall out of favor so quickly? Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... ExpressVPN! Go to expressvpn.com/soccer to get 3 additional months for free! NetSuite! Head on over to NetSuite.com/soccer101 to get started with their specialized financial packages. The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#78 Everything you need to know about pressing: what it is, its many forms, how it evolved, and much more!
In an homage to Daryl Grove's introductory explainer on pressing in episode 27, your intrepid podcasters take you on a longer journey through the topic: what does it mean, how do teams utilize it, who does it best, how has it evolved over time, what changes we might see in the future, and much much more! Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by NetSuite! Head on over to NetSuite.com/soccer101 to get started with their specialized financial packages. The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#77 Who can own a soccer team, and how does club ownership work?
On this episode of Soccer 101, we discuss club ownership: who is allowed to own a team, and how do the regulations vary between leagues? Which owners have done a good job at the helm, and who leaves a lot to be desired? From fan ownership to controversial ‘sportswashing’ projects, we cover it all! Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by NetSuite! Head on over to NetSuite.com/sports to get started with their specialized financial packages. The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#76 What are fan-owned clubs and how do they work?
The first part of the above question might seem straightforward... and it is. But! There's a lot more going on. If a thousand people own a team, who makes the decisions? Why are fan-owned clubs becoming more popular? What's the difference between a breakaway club, a phoenix club and a supporter takeover? What are some of the biggest and/or best examples of fan-ownership? Graham, Ryan, and Taylor are together to answer all those questions and more! Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Shopify! Go to Shopify.com/soccer101 for a FREE fourteen day trial and get access to their entire suite of features. NetSuite! Head on over to NetSuite.com/sports to get started with their specialized financial packages. The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#75 The comprehensive history of the soccer ball
On this episode of Soccer 101, Ryan Bailey, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery are talking balls. More specifically, the history and development of the humble soccer ball. From pig’s bladders to microchip-filled wonders, and everything in between, we’ve got it covered! This episode is brought to you by ExpressVPN! Go to expressvpn.com/soccer to get 3 additional months for free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#74 The best (and least best) approaches to soccer commentary
Graham, Joe, Ryan and Taylor take a quick look at the history of commentary in soccer, before discussing their favorite play-by-play and color commentators and revealing their favorite-ever moments in punditry. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!! Today's episode is sponsored by NetSuite! Head on over to NetSuite.com/sports to get started with their specialized financial packages. The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#73 "You're not singing anymore!" A brief history of chanting and singing in football
Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to discuss the history of chanting and singing at football: how did it start, how has it evolved, why does it lend itself to problematic lyrics, and what are our favorites from history. There was a lot more singing than 2/3 of the podcast members were comfortable with, but hopefully that translates to 100% of listeners enjoying the episode! Today's episode is sponsored by NetSuite! Head on over to NetSuite.com/sports to get started with their specialized financial packages. The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#72 How does World Cup qualification work? AFC, CAF, Concacaf, Conmebol, Oceania, and UEFA explained!
This episode of 101 fell in an international break, so Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and Graham Ruthven are here to discuss the process of World Cup qualification. We run through how each of FIFA’s confederations determine their participants in soccer’s showpiece, and suggest some alternative methods that might be used. The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#71 Why isn't Scotland better at football, aka fitba?
Graham Ruthven takes us through a history of Scottish football, from their role in helping develop and spread the game to The Three Kings era to a mythical time when they qualified for multiple World Cups in a row. But what's gone wrong since then, why has domestic football in Scotland suffered, and where can it go from here? Plus, pronunciation quizzes and Graham getting uncomfortable talking about his personal life! This episode is brought to you by ExpressVPN! Go to expressvpn.com/soccer to get 3 additional months for free! The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of other excellent music) can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#70 Everything you need to know about MLS All-Star Game, past, present and future
On this episode of Soccer 101, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery discuss Major League Soccer’s showpiece event, the All-Star Game! The gang look at its history, the events that surround it, and suggest some intriguing tweaks to the format… Alternate title: Hey now, you’re an (MLS) All-Star (Game)! The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of other excellent music) can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#69 The complete history of soccer kits
On this episode of Soccer 101, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery talk about uniforms! When did they first appear in soccer, how did teams pick their colors and what are the modern economics of jersey sales? This episode is brought to you by ExpressVPN! Go to expressvpn.com/soccer to get 3 additional months for free! This episode features (excellent) contributions from Charlotte FC midfielder Brandt Bronico, who is an ambassador for Soccer Resilience (soccerresilience.com), a sports mindset agency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#68 What do footballers do in the off-season?
On this episode of Soccer 101, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery look at what happens between seasons! Do players actually get any time off these days? If so, what do they do with it? And how do they get back up to speed when pre-season comes around? This episode is brought to you by ExpressVPN! Go to expressvpn.com/soccer to get 3 additional months for free! This episode features (excellent) contributions from Charlotte FC midfielder Brandt Bronico, who is an ambassador for Soccer Resilience (soccerresilience.com), a sports mindset agency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#67 Your Guide To Cheating In Soccer
On this episode of Soccer 101, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery delve into the dark arts! What constitutes cheating in soccer? How innocuous—or serious—can it be? And what are some of the most famous examples from the history of the game? Sponsors! ExpressVPN! Go to ExpressVPN.com/soccer to get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free! The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of other excellent music) can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#66 How do academy systems work?
On this episode of Soccer 101, Ryan Bailey, Joe Lowery and Graham Ruthven are on hand to answer a listener’s question about Academy systems. What are they? Why do soccer teams have them? How many parallels do they hold with Harry Potter’s academic upbringing? Sponsors! ExpressVPN! Go to ExpressVPN.com/soccer to get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free! The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of other excellent music) can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#65 How did Argentina win the Copa America and how much does it mean for Lionel Messi?
Taylor is joined by Felipe Cardenas to break down Argentina's victorious campaign at the 2021 Copa America. Specifically, our goal is to figure out 1) why this silverware matters so much for the legacy of Lionel Messi, but also 2) how did this team put it all together to get their first winners' medals since 1993? Sponsors! ExpressVPN! Go to ExpressVPN.com/soccer to get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free! The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of other excellent music) can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#64 What is the ideal pitch size for a professional soccer game?
On this week's episode, Taylor takes a deep (but brief) look at some different leagues and clubs around the world to determine 1) the actual requirements for a soccer pitch to be a soccer pitch but then 2) the most commonly used dimensions for professional soccer the world over. Plus, why are measurements different from country to country, and which leagues tend to have the biggest fluctuation in field size? Sponsors! ExpressVPN! Go to ExpressVPN.com/soccer to get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free! The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of other excellent music) can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#63 Why do the Dutch wear orange, the Italians blue, and the Australians gold? Explaining some of the iconic kit colors of international soccer
On this week's episode, Taylor takes a look at some of the iconic kit colors in international soccer and tries to get to the bottom of how they came to be. Nations discussed in this episode are Italy, Japan, Croatia, the Netherlands, Sweden, Brazil, and Australia. We mostly left out countries that pull their color scheme from the national flag, because otherwise that would make for a very short episode. Sponsors! Manly Bands! Order your wedding band at ManlyBands.com/soccer and get 21% off, plus a free silicone ring! The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of other excellent music) can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#62 Commentator terminology explainer: Zone 14, half turn, sixes and sevens, under the cosh, and many more!
On this week's episode, Taylor breaks down two different senteces that are each chock full of soccer phrases and terms that are commonly used but not always commonly understood. Terms discussed/explained in this one: The zones on the pitch (specifically Zone 14) Parking the bus Down the channels Overlapping run Inverted winger The Mixer Half turn Sixes and sevens Professional foul vs Cynical foul - When to use which Under the cosh Unplayable Today's episode is brought to you by... ExpressVPN! Go to ExpressVPN.com/soccer to get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free! The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of other excellent music) can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#61 What is the Concacaf Nations League and why does it exist? Plus, a preview of Honduras ahead of their match with the USMNT
On this week's episode, Taylor explains all you need to know about the Concacaf Nations League: what is it, how does it work, and why did it need to exist in the first place? Plus, the second half of the episode is a preview of the USMNT's opponent on Thursday night: Honduras. How will they line up, who are their key performers, and where will the main areas of opportunity be for the United States? Today's episode is brought to you by... ExpressVPN! Go to ExpressVPN.com/soccer to get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free! The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of other excellent music) can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#60 What is the Copa America, what are its biggest rivalries, and why won't Colombia be hosting this summer?
Taylor is joined by Felipe Cardenas of The Athletic to explain the basics on the Copa America itself, as well as its biggest rivalries. Felipe then gives a lot of excellent insight into the situation in Colombia that led to them withdrawing/being forced to withdraw from hosting their half of the tournament this summer. What happens next for both Colombia and the 2021 Copa America? Felipe has thoughts. Sponsors! Manly Bands! Order your wedding band at ManlyBands.com/soccer and get 21% off, plus a free silicone ring! The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of other excellent music) can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#59 How does a transfer work and why do they get so complicated so quickly?
Hosts David Gass and Josh Schneider-Weiler go in-depth on all things transfer, and share some of their favorite transfers of all time. Why are agents so prevalent? How do buy-out clauses differ from release clauses (and what are both of those things)? When are fees paid? All those questions answered, plus Gass saying "amortization" roughly 10 times. The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of other excellent music) can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#58 Where did the penalty kick rule come from?
On this episode of Soccer 101, Joe digs into the penalty kick rule. Where did it come from? When did it originate? And who invented it? All that, and more, on the show. The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of other excellent music) can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.