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#115 What is a ‘number 9’ and how has the position evolved?
On this week's episode, we're looking at a position on the field that's made a comeback on the pitch, quite literally in most cases: The Number Nine.…
4 years ago
#114 Why are World Cup jerseys such a big deal?
On this episode of Soccer 101, Ryan, Graham, and Joe talk all about World Cup jerseys. Why are they important? What can they look like? How have the …
4 years ago
#113 How did the Premier League become the most dominant league on the planet?
The Premier League is regarded as the gold standard for global domestic soccer. It has the most fans, the most money, and the biggest brand of all th…
4 years, 1 month ago
#112 How has the Qatar national team been preparing for the 2022 World Cup?
With the 2022 World Cup looming, Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to discuss the Qatar national team itself... a team, we should note, that has nev…
4 years, 1 month ago
#111 What are the most surprising relegation campaigns in soccer history?
Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to discuss all-things relegation: what is it and which teams have successfully avoided it? We then turn our atten…
4 years, 1 month ago
#110 What makes Jurgen Klopp such a good manager?
From his days as a prospective med student-turned-footballer to winning the Champions League with Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp has had a fascinating caree…
4 years, 1 month ago
#109 It's kicking off! How have the rules for kickoff changed, what are the best approaches to getting the game underway, and how could we improve on the present system?
Ryan is joined by Joe and Taylor to answer the age old question (in your best Jerry Seinfeld impression), "What's the deal with kickoff?!" How does a…
4 years, 2 months ago
#108 What is a front office and how does it work?
Who makes what decisions? We have answers! Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to discuss front offices in football: what they are, how they work, wh…
4 years, 2 months ago
#107 Everything you need to know about preseason
It’s preseason time! On this episode of Soccer 101, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven, and Joe Lowery dive into the world of preseason. Wh…
4 years, 2 months ago
#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, ar…
4 years, 2 months ago