Soccer 101

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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/soccer The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com.