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Did a horse lead to the downfall of Manchester United?
This week, we've got a doozy of a tale for you: it involves a racehorse, a cantankerous Knight of the Realm, and a couple of billionaires with a poin…
1 year, 4 months ago
Is nepotism a thing in professional soccer?
Short answer: kinda, but not really.
Longer answer:... you'll have to listen to the episode, but we discuss some of the most famous father-son duos in…
1 year, 4 months ago
How have soccer pitches improved over the years?
This week, we revisit a topic that we've only touched on briefly in the past: soccer pitches. We get into dimensions and the like, but (inspired by t…
1 year, 4 months ago
What is the professional soccer landscape in New Zealand?
We're continuing our series profiling the domestic leagues of countries that have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, and this week we're heading to th…
1 year, 5 months ago
Why doesn't MLS use the European Calendar? What are the benefits and drawbacks of adopting it?
With the news this week that MLS will not be making a move to the European calendar after the 2026 World Cup, Graham and Taylor take a look at the si…
1 year, 5 months ago
What is the Persian Gulf Pro League, and how has it helped develop the Iranian national team?
We're continuing our series profiling the domestic leagues of countries that have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, and this week it's one that we kn…
1 year, 5 months ago
What is fixture congestion and what can teams do to combat it?
This week, we're taking a look at the scourge of the modern game: fixture congestion. Is it indeed a problem exclusive to the modern era? What can te…
1 year, 5 months ago
What is the J.League and how has it strengthened the Japan national team?
With Japan officially qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, we wanted to take at domestic football in the country. In so doing, we attempt to answer que…
1 year, 5 months ago
What is CONCACAF, and what is its scandalous history?
This week, we're taking a look at everyone's favorite (or fourth favorite) confederation: Concacaf. How many countries does it oversee? What exactly …
1 year, 6 months ago
Why isn't Ligue 1 better? What are the issues it's faced, and how has it positioned itself for future growth?
This week, we're taking at the a league that boasts some high-profile clubs, a lot of youth talent, and some storied teams... and yet still isn't per…
1 year, 6 months ago