Soccer 101

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Soccer 101 episodes

September 05, 2025 All about free kicks, including ideal distances for shooting and greatest takers of all-time
This week, we're tackling all-things freekick! When did they first become a part of the game? How have they evolved over time? What is the difference between direct and indirect opportunities? Plus, ideal distances for shooting, greatest takers of all-time, and much more!

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22 min
August 29, 2025 Shots Time! Are a bicycle kick and an overhead kick the same thing? What makes a volley a half volley, and more!
Why are there so many words for a shot? What is an overhead kick and is it different than a bicycle kick? Can a tatty-toe-bash be aesthetically pleasing? Those questions and more answered as we delve deep into the world of screaming efforts fired on target.

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28 min
August 22, 2025 All about the K League: decentralization, domestic development, Champions League successes, and much more!
With the Republic of Korea qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, it's time to take a deeper look at domestic soccer in the country. How does Asia's oldest professional league work? What role did decentralization play in helping (or hurting) the growth of the sport? Who are the league's most famous players and most accomplished clubs? How does the league as a whole stack up against the other top leagues and clubs in the AFC?

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29 min
August 15, 2025 Are La Liga matches coming to the USA?
We're recording this one in mid-August 2025, with the prospect of European league games happening in the United States once again back in the news! What's been approved and what obstacles remain? Plus, what this could mean for future domestic games being played internationally, the impact it could have on American soccer (and interest therein), and the stupidity of that time a few people thought The 39th Game was a good idea.

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36 min
July 31, 2025 What is a transfer request, how does it work, and what happens when a club doesn't want to sell?
In honor of the transfer window (and one protracted saga in particular), Graham and Taylor look at the process of demanding a transfer. How is a transfer request lodged? What options does a club have once they receive the request? Do they actually tend to work out, or can they be disastrous? Plus, we take a look at a few examples when forcing a transfer worked and a few times they did not.

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29 min
July 18, 2025 All about Uzbekistan! How strong is their top flight and has its quality improved in recent years?
With Uzbekistan having qualified for their first-ever World Cup, Graham and Taylor take a lengthy look at the Uzbekistan Super League, the nation's top flight. How long has it been around, how did the collapse of the Soviet Union fuel its development, and what (slightly massive) changes has it undergone more recently? Plus, the league's top teams, former players, and the role it has played in shaping the Uzbekistan men's national team.

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39 min
July 10, 2025 What makes for a good match day atmosphere, and which clubs do it best?
We take a look at the 12th man of soccer (and try to avoid getting sued by Seattle while we do). What makes for a good atmosphere? When can it feel artificial? Which clubs have the rowdiest crowds? How can teams improve the atmosphere when things start to lag? All that and much much more!

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38 min
July 02, 2025 Everything you need to know about the Women's European Championships
With the 2025 European Championship kicking off today, we spend some time reviewing the history and evolution of the premier competition for national teams in European women's football. How has the tournament grown over time, who are some of its dominant teams and players, and what is its quality relative to other major tournaments in the women's game? Plus, an extended look at the 2025 iteration, including favorites and dark horses.

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35 min
June 27, 2025 How strong is Brazil's top flight, what are its biggest teams, and how has the league helped shape the national team?
We continue to profile the domestic leagues of the countries that have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, and now that Brazil will officially be in North America in 2026, it's time to take a look at their domestic soccer landscape. When did the national league first get established and how has it evolved over time? Why were there once 90+ teams in a single league campaign? What are the strongest clubs most recently? What are the obstacles the competition has overcome and what does the future hold in store? Plus. the major question: what role has the league played in helping shape the national team?

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37 min
June 13, 2025 What is an assistant manager and what do they do?
"Who is that guy sitting next to the manager and why is he showing him stuff on an iPad?" We have answers!

What is an assistant manager, and what do they do? To answer that second one, we look at the different types and some of the most notable examples in soccer history.

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