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Is football tourism ruining football for the legacy, die-hard home supporters? Do football tourists cause ticket prices to go up? Does it lead to a rise in meaningless competitions? Does it dilute the culture of the home ground? Does it have a negative affect on grassroots football? Does it threaten the *soul* of the game?
Tonight, John and Dylan do their best to sift through, untangle, and explore how best to answer each of these questions.
And, as always, you'll get the latest cup, lower league, San Diego, and soccer history news.
LGS POD: WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
Use the SEND US A TEXT link at the top of the description to send us any questions, comments, or feedback you have about the show.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Podcast: San Diego FC: Behind the Flow (iHeartMedia/Copa90/MessageHeard)
(https://www.iheartmedia.com/press/iheartpodcasts-announces-two-part-podcast-san-diego-fc-behind-flow-following-beginnings-and)
RWBADRIA.COM
RWB Adria History
(https://rwbadria.com/history/)
THECUP.US
I-95 Quarterfinals: Best of New York-New Jersey vs. Philadelphia in US Open Cup history
(https://thecup.us/2025/07/07/i-95-quarterfinals-best-of-new-york-new-jersey-vs-philadelphia-in-us-open-cup-history/)
1995 US Open Cup Rewind series: The Modern Era Begins
(https://thecup.us/2025/07/08/1995-us-open-cup-rewind-series-the-modern-era-begins/)
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS PRESS
Beyond the Field: How Soccer Built Community in the United States (Brian D. Bunk)
(https://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p088780)
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SOCCER SHORTS:
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BlueSky: @SoccerShorts.BigPineDigital.com
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YouTube: @BPDSoccerShorts
HOST & SHOW INFORMATION:
Host: John Cross ([email protected]). John is the founder of Big Pine Digital (a digital media company that specializes in preserving family history) and Soccer Shorts (a YouTube Channel that specializes in short form documentaries about local, grassroots, soccer culture.
Co-Host: Dylan Wilson
PARTNERS:
SanDiego.futbol
Website: https://www.sandiego.futbol/
BlueSky: @SanDiego.Futbol
YouTube: @SanDiego.Futbol
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YouTube: @LocalGrassrootsStories
SOCCER SHORTS:
Follow on socials:
BlueSky: @SoccerShorts.BigPineDigital.com
Check out the Soccer Shorts YouTube channel
YouTube: @BPDSoccerShorts
PARTNERS:
SanDiego.futbol
Website: https://www.sandiego.futbol/
BlueSky: @SanDiego.Futbol
YouTube: @SanDiego.Futbol
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Is football tourism ruining football for the legacy, die-hard home supporters? Do football tourists cause ticket prices to go up? Does it lead to a rise in meaningless competitions? Does it dilute the culture of the home ground? Does it have a negative affect on grassroots football? Does it threaten the *soul* of the game?
Tonight, John and Dylan do their best to sift through, untangle, and explore how best to answer each of these questions.
And, as always, you'll get the latest cup, lower league, San Diego, and soccer history news.
LGS POD: WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
Use the SEND US A TEXT link at the top of the description to send us any questions, comments, or feedback you have about the show.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Podcast: San Diego FC: Behind the Flow (iHeartMedia/Copa90/MessageHeard)
(https://www.iheartmedia.com/press/iheartpodcasts-announces-two-part-podcast-san-diego-fc-behind-flow-following-beginnings-and)
RWBADRIA.COM
RWB Adria History
(https://rwbadria.com/history/)
THECUP.US
I-95 Quarterfinals: Best of New York-New Jersey vs. Philadelphia in US Open Cup history
(https://thecup.us/2025/07/07/i-95-quarterfinals-best-of-new-york-new-jersey-vs-philadelphia-in-us-open-cup-history/)
1995 US Open Cup Rewind series: The Modern Era Begins
(https://thecup.us/2025/07/08/1995-us-open-cup-rewind-series-the-modern-era-begins/)
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS PRESS
Beyond the Field: How Soccer Built Community in the United States (Brian D. Bunk)
(https://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p088780)
HELP US GROW!
1. Tell a friend
2. Rate & Review
3. Subscribe
4. Leave a comment
SOCCER SHORTS:
Follow on socials:
BlueSky: @SoccerShorts.BigPineDigital.com
Check out the Soccer Shorts YouTube channel
YouTube: @BPDSoccerShorts
HOST & SHOW INFORMATION:
Host: John Cross ([email protected]). John is the founder of Big Pine Digital (a digital media company that specializes in preserving family history) and Soccer Shorts (a YouTube Channel that specializes in short form documentaries about local, grassroots, soccer culture.
Co-Host: Dylan Wilson
PARTNERS:
SanDiego.futbol
Website: https://www.sandiego.futbol/
BlueSky: @SanDiego.Futbol
YouTube: @SanDiego.Futbol
HELP US GROW!
1. Tell a friend
2. Rate & Review
3. Subscribe
4. Leave a comment
JOIN US LIVE!
We usually record our shows live on Tuesdays at 6PM Pacific time. Come join us in the chat.
YouTube: @LocalGrassrootsStories
SOCCER SHORTS:
Follow on socials:
BlueSky: @SoccerShorts.BigPineDigital.com
Check out the Soccer Shorts YouTube channel
YouTube: @BPDSoccerShorts
PARTNERS:
SanDiego.futbol
Website: https://www.sandiego.futbol/
BlueSky: @SanDiego.Futbol
YouTube: @SanDiego.Futbol