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#11 Strengths and weakness of different formations: 4-4-2, 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 3-5-2
We explain and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of some of the most commonly used formations in soccer. Today's sponsor is Away Days. Visit and use code 101 for 15% off.
#10 USMNT All-Time XI
We look back at the history of the US Men's National Team and go position by position to decide the all-time best XI. Today's show is sponsored by ExpressVPN. Get three months free at
#9 What is a Panenka? (and how to take one)
We explain the Panenka penalty, including the man that started it all, Antonin Panenka. We also explain how to take one, and what can go wrong. VIDEOS! The original, 1976 Antonin Panenka penalty for Czechoslovakia vs Germany in the 1976 European...
#8 Parks and Recreation XI
We each select a starting XI of Parks and Rec characters, and explain why they make our team. This is a Total Soccer Show episode, and we'll soon add our other fictional XIs to the Soccer 101 feed. Hope you like The Simpsons and It's Always Sunny in...
#7 Why is Pele so famous?
We take a look at Pele's soccer career. Not in a "born in October 1940" kind of way (though he was) but more discussing the moves, the moments, and the attributes that made him such a global soccer icon. Soccer 101 is sponsored by Postmates. Download...
#6 How to watch a game for tactics
We are often asked how we break down and analyze soccer games. So here's an episode with Taylor and I explaining our method and offering tips on how to spot tactics and understand what's going on in a game. Soccer 101 is sponsored by Postmates....
#5 Soccer vs Football: American vs British terminology
On this classic episode from the Total Soccer Show archives, we get into the different terminologies that Americans and British people use. Here's the full list: 1. Soccer vs Football 2. Field vs Pitch 3. Uniform vs Kit 4. Cleats vs Boots 5....
#4 Skills special! Rabona, Trivela, Elastico, Sombrero explained
We explain four classic skill moves: Rabona Trivela Elastico Sombrero We discuss what it is, the most famous proponent, the etymology of each term, and how to pull it off VIDEOS! Jonathan Calleri scoring a RABONA for Boca Juniors: Ricardo...
#3 Why is it called a derby? Plus: our six favorite derbies
We offer two explanations for why the term derby is used for a big soccer rivalry, then each offer up three of our favorite derbies. Worth noting, we don't talk El Clasico or the North London Derby or Superclasico or the Old Firm Derby because a)...
#2 What do the numbers mean? Number 6, 8, 10, and all the rest
We answer the question we get asked the most. By far: What do the numbers mean? He's a great number 6, that number 8 is up and down the field, he's an ideal number 9, and so on. We offer a guide to what each of the numbers means, what different...