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#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...
#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...
#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...
#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...
#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,...
#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...
#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...
#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...
#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...
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...