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#66 How do academy systems work?
On this episode of Soccer 101, Ryan Bailey, Joe Lowery and Graham Ruthven are on hand to answer a listener’s question about Academy systems. What are…
5 years, 2 months ago
#65 How did Argentina win the Copa America and how much does it mean for Lionel Messi?
Taylor is joined by Felipe Cardenas to break down Argentina's victorious campaign at the 2021 Copa America. Specifically, our goal is to figure out 1…
5 years, 2 months ago
#64 What is the ideal pitch size for a professional soccer game?
On this week's episode, Taylor takes a deep (but brief) look at some different leagues and clubs around the world to determine 1) the actual requirem…
5 years, 2 months ago
#63 Why do the Dutch wear orange, the Italians blue, and the Australians gold? Explaining some of the iconic kit colors of international soccer
On this week's episode, Taylor takes a look at some of the iconic kit colors in international soccer and tries to get to the bottom of how they came …
5 years, 3 months ago
#62 Commentator terminology explainer: Zone 14, half turn, sixes and sevens, under the cosh, and many more!
On this week's episode, Taylor breaks down two different senteces that are each chock full of soccer phrases and terms that are commonly used but not…
5 years, 3 months ago
#61 What is the Concacaf Nations League and why does it exist? Plus, a preview of Honduras ahead of their match with the USMNT
On this week's episode, Taylor explains all you need to know about the Concacaf Nations League: what is it, how does it work, and why did it need to …
5 years, 3 months ago
#60 What is the Copa America, what are its biggest rivalries, and why won't Colombia be hosting this summer?
Taylor is joined by Felipe Cardenas of The Athletic to explain the basics on the Copa America itself, as well as its biggest rivalries. Felipe then g…
5 years, 4 months ago
#59 How does a transfer work and why do they get so complicated so quickly?
Hosts David Gass and Josh Schneider-Weiler go in-depth on all things transfer, and share some of their favorite transfers of all time. Why are agents…
5 years, 4 months ago
#58 Where did the penalty kick rule come from?
On this episode of Soccer 101, Joe digs into the penalty kick rule. Where did it come from? When did it originate? And who invented it? All that, and…
5 years, 4 months ago
#57 Why didn’t Matt Le Tissier play more for England?
On this episode of Soccer 101, Ryan Bailey explores the legend of Matt Le Tissier—and his distinct lack of international call-ups.
Premier League fan…
5 years, 5 months ago