Soccer 101

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 gives a lot of excellent insight into the situation in Colombia that led to them withdrawing/being forced to withdraw from hosting their half of the tournament this summer. What happens next for both Colombia and the 2021 Copa America? Felipe has thoug...

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 so prevalent? How do buy-out clauses differ from release clauses (and what are both of those things)? When are fees paid? All those questions answered, plus Gass saying "amortization" roughly 10 times. The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of other excell...

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 more, on the show. The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of other excellent music) can be found right here:  https://aerialist.bandcamp.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 fans of a 90s vintage will have fond memories of Le Tissier, who spent his entire career at Southampton, and scored some of the most breathtaking goals of the era.  Talent oozed from his pores, and he is still considered one of the Premier League’s great...

Today's episode tells a story of political strife, armed conflict, World Cup qualification, missed penalties, and the power of one individual to inspire a country, as Taylor answers the question: did Didier Drogba really stop a civil war? Sponsors! BlueChew! You can try it for free by going to BlueChew.com and using the promo code "SOCCER" at checkout! Manly Bands! Order your wedding band at Manly...

This week, Taylor takes a looong look at the career of Marcelo Bielsa to determine why he is so revered by so many people despite never winning that many trophies or titles.  Today's episode is brought to you by... ExpressVPN! Go to ExpressVPN.com/soccer to get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free! BlueChew, a unique online service that delivers the same active ingredients as Viagra and Ci...

This week, Taylor gets to the bottom of a question that no-one is asking but everyone might want to know: why are there 11 players on a soccer team? Or, maybe more specifically, how did 11 players per team become the norm for world football? Plus, Beowulf, mass brawls and weird numerical policies! This episode is brought to you by Stereo! Download the Stereo app to check out our latest live show!...

On this week's episode, Taylor takes a long look at the Concacaf nations where the USMNT has the worst record away from home, and tries to figure out why things tend to go so poorly in one particular locale.  This episode is brought to you by Stereo! Go to Stereo.com/rockwellTSS for tune-in information for our latest live show—we go live every Thursday! The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of other ex...

On this episode of Soccer 101, Ryan Bailey explores the world of loans in soccer. How and why did the loan system start? Why is it useful? And how is it exploited? This episode is brought to you by ExpressVPN! Go to expressvpn.com/soccer to get 3 additional months for free! This episode is brought to you by Stereo! Go to Stereo.com/rockwellTSS for tune-in information for our latest live show—we go...

On this episode of Soccer 101, Taylor discusses the history of soccer/football at the Olympics, and prevents some explanations for why the World Cup has so much more significance. Plus, how did eligibility requirements change over time, why was Mexico City's elevation significant in changing the foundational Olympic philosophy, and why did Eastern Bloc countries perform so well for so long? Sponso...

On this episode of Soccer 101, Joe Lowery dives into the world of super agents. Who are they? What do they do? And do they wear their underwear on the outside of their pants? Sponsors! This episode is brought to you by… HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/12soccer and use code 12soccer for 12 free meals, including free shipping! Stereo! Go to stereo.com/rockwellTSS for information on our latest live...

On this episode of Soccer 101, Ryan Bailey explores the story of the team he holds dear to his heart, AFC Wimbledon. The club was founded by fans in May 2002 following the highly controversial decision to allow the original Wimbledon FC to relocate to Milton Keynes.  A version of this story1 is available in the book of essays ‘Losers: Dispatches from the Other Side of the Scoreboard,’ published by...

Why are there so many Uniteds and Towns in England, Spartas in Europe, and rowing-inspired football teams in Brazil? Taylor attempts to explain the history of some of soccer's most common naming conventions, including Albion, Athletic, Dynamo, CSKA, and many more! Plus, possible explanations for why West Brom are The Baggies. Sponsors! This episode is brought to you by... ExpressVPN! Go to Express...

With the 2021 SheBelieves soon to kick off, Taylor takes a look at the history of the competition. What came before it, how and why did it come to be, and what's at stake this time round? Sponsors! This episode is brought to you by... ExpressVPN! Go to ExpressVPN.com/soccer to get 3 months free on a one year package. Stereo! This episode is brought to you by Stereo! Download the Stereo App and lis...

On this week's episode of Soccer 101, Taylor answers a question he's been trying to figure out for weeks: which Americans have the best goal scoring records in Europe? We look at the top five goal scorers, but also go through more than a few names on the honorable mentions list. If you've never seen it (or even if you have) here's the link to Clint Dempsey's beauty against Juventus. Sponsors! This...

On this episode of Soccer 101, Joe Lowery talks all about La Masia. What is it? How did Johan Cruyff change it? And how important is it today? This episode is brought to you by Stereo! Download the Stereo App and listen to this week's Soccer 101 LIVE SHOW on Thursday, February 4th at 6PM ET! On Thursday, Joe Lowery and Taylor Rockwell will be live on the Stereo app to talk more about La Masia and...

On this episode of Soccer 101, Taylor gives a three-pronged explanation for why so many Americans play (or have played) in the Bundesliga. We'll also take a look at how Spain and the Netherlands approach international players, as well as how changing policies in England could make it easier for Americans to make the jump abroad. Sponsors! This episode is brought to you by... ExpressVPN! Go to expr...

On this episode of Soccer 101, Ryan Bailey explains everything you need to know about the Champions League and its origins as a competition. Plus, a Back to the Future reference inside the first 90 seconds. This episode is brought to you by Stereo! Download the Stereo App and listen to the Soccer 101 LIVE SHOW on Thursday 28th January, 5 p.m. ET! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

On this episode of Soccer 101, Joe Lowery rolls out the tactics whiteboard and dives into the fundamentals of man-marking and zonal-marking. This episode is brought to you by Keeps! Go to keeps.com/soccer101 to to receive your first month of treatment for free! The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of other excellent music) can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See ac...

On this episode of Soccer 101, Ryan Bailey explores the story of Paul Gascoigne. The maverick midfielder was one of England’s brightest talents, a born entertainer, and an imperfect hero. This episode is brought to you by ExpressVPN! Go to expressvpn.com/soccer to get 3 additional months for free! This episode is brought to you by HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/10soccer and use code 10soccer for...

On this episode of Soccer 101, Joe Lowery dives into the origin of the red (and yellow) card. From the Battle of Santiago to the streets of London, the story of the red card is a winding one.  This episode is brought to you by ExpressVPN. Go to expressvpn.com/soccer to get 3 additional months for FREE! The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of other excellent music) can be found right here: https://aeri...

On this episode of Soccer 101, Joe Lowery talks about rondos. What are they? Why are they useful? And how do they relate to soccer's past and present? This episode is brought to you by ExpressVPN. Go to  expressvpn.com/soccer  to get 3 additional months for FREE! The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of other excellent music) can be found right here:  https://aerialist.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See...

On this episode of Soccer 101, Joe Lowery answers the question, what is a football group? Hint, there’s a lot of money involved. This episode is brought to you by ExpressVPN. Go to  expressvpn.com/soccer  to get 3 additional months for FREE! The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of other excellent music) can be found right here:  https://aerialist.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

On this episode of Soccer 101, Joe Lowery explains what the terms "regista", "enganche", and "raumdeuter" mean - and how they shine a light on soccer's diversity, its tactical evolution, and some of its greatest players. This episode is brought to you by ExpressVPN. Go to expressvpn.com/soccer to get 3 additional months for FREE! The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of other excellent music) can be fo...

On this episode of Soccer 101, Joe Lowery explains why the U.S. Open Cup isn’t a big deal. From missed opportunities to capitalize on wild upsets, to financial constrictions, to formatting problems, this episode puts the Open Cup under the microscope. This episode is brought to you by ExpressVPN. Go to expressvpn.com/soccer to get 3 additional months for FREE! The Soccer 101 theme (and plenty of o...