Soccer 101

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Soccer #61

All the soccer history and explainers you can handle

Why doesn't MLS use the European Calendar? What are the benefits and drawbacks of adopting it?
Apr 18, 2025 – 47:09
What is the Persian Gulf Pro League, and how has it helped develop the Iranian national team?
Apr 11, 2025 – 46:16
What is fixture congestion and what can teams do to combat it?
Apr 4, 2025 – 31:02
What is the J.League and how has it strengthened the Japan national team?
Mar 28, 2025 – 41:47
What is CONCACAF, and what is its scandalous history?
Mar 24, 2025 – 39:27
Why isn't Ligue 1 better? What are the issues it's faced, and how has it positioned itself for future growth?
Mar 14, 2025 – 42:59
How do teams, players and managers handle the language barrier?
Mar 7, 2025 – 36:03
What are the best and worst rebrands in soccer history?
Feb 28, 2025 – 36:07
Do Sporting Directors, GMs and Directors of Football all do the same thing?
Feb 21, 2025 – 22:23
What is a cult hero, and how does a player become one?
Feb 14, 2025 – 26:37
What is The Big Six in the Premier League, and does it still exist?
Feb 7, 2025 – 27:49
An abbreviated history of Neymar, and why he's such a polarizing figure
Jan 31, 2025 – 46:21
How do Premier League clubs typically travel to matches?
Jan 24, 2025 – 22:57
#196 What is PSR, why was it introduced and how is it enforced?
Jan 17, 2025 – 40:56
#195 How to get tickets for a Premier League match
Jan 10, 2025 – 33:15
#194 Everything you need to know about futsal
Dec 20, 2024 – 28:27
#193 Why do winter breaks exist, and how many leagues observe them?
Dec 13, 2024 – 26:17
#192 All things scran!
Dec 5, 2024 – 38:52
#191 What is the history of goalkeepers in soccer, and how has the position evolved over time?
Nov 29, 2024 – 35:53
#190 What is Match of the Day, and why is it so revered?
Nov 22, 2024 – 29:35
#189 What is a fairytale in soccer, and are they becoming increasingly less common in the modern game?
Nov 15, 2024 – 28:49
#188 What do soccer players eat, and how has their nutrition changed over time?
Nov 8, 2024 – 30:27
#187 Who is Mario Balotelli, and why does he attract so much attention?
Nov 1, 2024 – 46:13
#186 Who is Gianni Infantino and what does he do?
Oct 25, 2024 – 40:00
#185 What is a dual national and who are some of the most notable players who have switched national teams?
Oct 11, 2024 – 46:57
#184 What are some formerly great teams that experienced a dramatic decline, and what factors led to that fate?
Oct 4, 2024 – 35:10
#183 What is an ACL injury?
Sep 27, 2024 – 38:00
#182 What is a Number 10, and how many different types are there?
Sep 26, 2024 – 29:06
#181 An abbreviated history of US men's national team managers
Sep 12, 2024 – 01:15:58
#180 What is the UEFA Nations League, and why does it exist?
Sep 6, 2024 – 27:45
#179 What is the origin of the Liverpool-Man United rivalry, and how has it grown over time?
Aug 30, 2024 – 30:28
#178 What are The Galacticos, how many iterations have there been, and are we in a new era right now?
Aug 23, 2024 – 40:15
#177 What is fantasy soccer and how does it work?
Aug 16, 2024 – 25:35
#176 What is the Scottish Premiership, why isn't it called the SPL, and what does its future hold?
Aug 2, 2024 – 36:06
#175 Who is new USWNT manager Emma Hayes, and why is her appointment so significant?
Jul 25, 2024 – 35:27
#174 What are the European Championships, and how important are they on the global stage?
Jun 14, 2024 – 28:33
#173 The best and worst of crests and kit colors in soccer
Jun 7, 2024 – 01:00:20
#172 What is Wembley Stadium, and why is it called "The Home of Football?"
May 31, 2024 – 33:21
#171 Why is the English Championship playoff final known as The Richest Game in Football?
May 23, 2024 – 25:19
#170 What is the history of trophies in soccer? And what are some of the best and worst pieces of silverware?
May 17, 2024 – 29:13
#169 What is the Europa League and why doesn't it get more coverage?
May 9, 2024 – 39:33
#168 What is Football Manager, and why is it so addictive?
May 6, 2024 – 34:14
#167 The FIFA video game series and its lasting legacy
Apr 12, 2024 – 38:35
#166 What is the Copa Libertadores and why are Brazilian clubs suddenly so dominant in it?
Apr 4, 2024 – 30:22
#165 What are match programmes and why do they exist?
Mar 30, 2024 – 29:22
#164 What does a captain actually do?
Mar 22, 2024 – 27:23
#163 What are parachute payments, why do they exist, and what are their positives and negatives?
Mar 15, 2024 – 25:06
#162 What is doping and how prevalent is it in soccer?
Mar 12, 2024 – 43:43
#161 Hooligans and Football: where does the term come from, when did hooliganism first come to prominence, and how prevalent does it remain today?
Feb 29, 2024 – 37:26
Bonus episode! The Can I Kick It podcast discusses the new joint Anti-Discrimination Policy by MLS, MLSPA, and Black Players for Change
Feb 23, 2024 – 38:20