Soccer 101

On this episode of Soccer 101, Taylor explains the history of the Dassler brothers who 1) did not like each other and 2) founded Puma and Adidas, respectively. This episode delves into some of the theories about the nature of their split, and how their quest to outdo each other fueled a corporate rivalry that still exists today. The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of other excellent music) can be fou...

On this episode of Soccer 101, Joe Lowery digs into soccer’s phases of play. What does the term “phase of play” mean? And what are soccer’s phases of play? The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of other excellent music) can be found right here:  https://aerialist.bandcamp.com This episode is brought to you by ExpressVPN. Go to  expressvpn.com/soccer  to get 3 additional months for FREE! Hosted on Acast...

On this episode, Taylor tries to get to the bottom of a straightforward topic that invites ten million tangents: there are so many different competitions that seem to be happening simultaneously? What are the normal competitions in a season, how long do they last, and who gets to participate?  The Soccer 101 theme (and lots of other excellent music) can be found here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.co...

On this episode of Soccer 101, Joe Lowery provides an introductory look at soccer analytics. Can advanced stats really give insight into soccer? The answer, as you’ll find out, is yes. The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of other excellent music) can be found right here:  https://aerialist.bandcamp.com This episode is brought to you by ExpressVPN. Go to  expressvpn.com/soccer  to get 3 additional mon...

On this episode of Soccer 101, Joe Lowery examines El Clásico, the famous rivalry between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. Why is El Clásico so important? Where did the rivalry come from? How was it influenced by Spanish politics? And, um, apparently there was a pig's head involved?  The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of other excellent music) can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com Thi...

On this episode of Soccer 101, Taylor takes a trip in the way-back-machine to attempt to figure out why the United States failed to qualify for the World Cup from 1950 until 1990. How much of the blame goes to Mexico for being consistently good for a very long time? Roughly 14%. The Soccer 101 theme (and lots of other excellent music) can be found here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com  Our into/out...

At the 70th FIFA Congress in September 2020, FIFA authorized new rules relating to national team eligibility. How did things formerly function, what are the new rules regarding dual nationals and one-time switches, and what impact might these changes have on the USMNT? This episode is bought to you by ExpressVPN. Go to ExpressVPN.com/soccer to get 3 additional months for FREE! Hosted on Acast. See...

Taylor explains the origins of the Premier League and how broadcast money paved the way for a global juggernaut. This episode is bought to you by ExpressVPN. Go to ExpressVPN.com/soccer to get 3 additional months for FREE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl explains the basics of pressing and gegenpressing Sponsored by Hims. Go to http://forhimscom/totalsoccer for your first month free Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor is joined by Manuel Veth of the Gegenpressing podcast to discuss the absolute juggernaut that is Bayern Munich, a team that has won 50% of the available Bundesliga titles since they first joined the league in 1964.  How did they first come to prominence, who are the central figures at the heart of the dynasty and who might step up to lead the club in the future? All that, plus German Fergie...

Daryl explains positional play, the football philosophy favored by Pep Guardiola. Today's show is sponsored by Hims. Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccer to get your first month free Notes and further reading on positional play, if you're into it: General Concepts of Positional Play: https://www.esdfanalysis.com/match-analysis/general-concepts-positional-play/ Juego de Posición under Pep Guardiola...

Taylor explains what the Bosman Ruling was and goes deep on the impact it had on the European transfer market.  Today's show is sponsored by ExpressVPN. Go to http://expressvpn.com/soccer for three months free with a one-year subscription Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl answers the questions what is General Allocation Money and Targeted Allocation Money, and how does it work in Major League Soccer? Today's show is sponsored by ExpressVPN. Go to http://expressvpn.com/soccer for three months free with a one-year subscription Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal, Diego Maradona scored two of the most famous goals of all time. One with his hand, the other with his feet. We break down the entire game, including a deep analysis of both goals, and the tactical setup Argentina used to give Maradona freedom to be his best. Just the goals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY40__rBvSk Just the Maradona highlights: https://www.you...

We revisit and review the Miracle of Istanbul, paying special attention to tactical changes and some incredible individual performances. For your viewing pleasure: Lineups: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_UEFA_Champions_League_Final#Details Official UEFA Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OQToElxke4 Full match with commentary: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1ioas3 Full match witho...

Daryl and Joe Lowery review the USA's shock 2-0 win over Spain in the 2009 Confederations Cup semifinal, featuring a teenage Jozy Altidore, a 21-year-old Michael Bradley, Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey in their primes, and a tactical masterplan from Bob Bradley. Goals here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4IJRilChzo Full match here: https://footballia.net/matches/spain-united-states-confederati...

We review the USA's incredible 3-0 win over Argentina at the 1995 Copa America, maybe the scrappiest upset win in US history. Here's video of the full match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th7DEe6DokE Here's just the goals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qhl2xXXchE Today's show is sponsored by ExpressVPN. Go to http://expressvpn.com/soccer for three months free Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

We review the game that made Dos a Cero go mainstream. It's the USA's famous 2-0 win over Mexico at the 2002 World Cup. The context, the tactics, the players, the goals, the handball that wasn't called, and the famous Rafa Marquez meltdown. Some helpful links to augment your listening pleasure: USA v Mexico 2002, full match, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OPPaDcu50M Just the goals/highl...

Daryl calls up Matt Hermann of the Talking Fussball podcast to get a full and thorough explanation of the 50+1 rule, including the story of how Red Bull found a loophole Talking Fussball website: https://www.talkingfussball.com/ This episode is sponsored ExpressVPN. For three months free, go to http://expressvpn.co/soccer     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl explains why the United Kingdom is allowed to have four separate international teams — England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland This episode is sponsored ExpressVPN. For three months free, go to http://expressvpn.co/soccer   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is promotion/relegation, why hasn't it been implemented in the United States, and could it be good for soccer in America? Plus, we reveal our plans for how Pro/Rel could be established in the US. No tinfoil needed!  This episode is sponsored ExpressVPN. For three months free, go to http://expressvpn.co/soccer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We explain the origin of the English Football League Cup, and ponder the big questions like why does the League Cup exist, why doesn't anyone seem to care about it, and how could it be better? This episode is sponsored ExpressVPN. For three months free, go to http://expressvpn.co/soccer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take you all the way back to the 1800s to explain what football pitches used to look like and how they evolved into what we see today. This episode is sponsored ExpressVPN. For three months free, go to http://expressvpn.co/soccer   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look at the life and career of Johan Cruyff, explaining the numerous ways he changed the way soccer is played. Today's show is sponsored by ExpressVPN. For three months free, go to http://expressvpn.co/soccer   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We explain and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of some of the most commonly used formations in soccer. Today's sponsor is Away Days. Visit http://awaydaysfootball.com  and use code 101 for 15% off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.