Soccer 101

By TSS

All the soccer history and explainers you can handle

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March 24, 2025 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 does it oversee? Why is Jack Warner's time as head of the confederation so notorious? And what does the future hold in terms of expansion and mergers?

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March 14, 2025 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 perceived as being particularly strong: Ligue 1. Why isn't the best league in France better than it is? What has been the league's standing historically? What contributes to the lack of growth and international success? Has PSG under Qatari ownership been detrimental to Ligue 1 as a whole? All that and much more!
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38min
March 07, 2025 How do teams, players and managers handle the language barrier?
What do you do when your coach speaks one language, your center back another, and your striker a third? How do clubs handle language barriers between players and staff? Do teams just designate a couple languages that everyone needs to know? Does everyone just have to learn the GM's language? Are there a bunch of translators on the coaching staff? How do teams make this work?
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34min
February 28, 2025 What are the best and worst rebrands in soccer history?
Graham and Taylor are together again to discuss the best and worst rebrands in club soccer. Why would a club want to rebrand, what are the benefits and drawbacks, who did it right, and who... did the opposite of that.
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34min
February 21, 2025 Do Sporting Directors, GMs and Directors of Football all do the same thing?
It's an episode that guests your hosts confused multiple times... terminology! What exactly is a Sporting Director and is it the same thing as a Director of Football? What is a General Manager? Is that the same thing as a Sporting Director? What do Technical Directors technically direct? Those questions, and more, hopefully answered. Hopefully.
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21min
February 14, 2025 What is a cult hero, and how does a player become one?
No flavor aid required for this episode... we're talking cult players! What is a cult hero, how does a player become one, and who are some of our personal favorites.
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February 07, 2025 What is The Big Six in the Premier League, and does it still exist?
Graham "The Big ONE" Ruthven and Taylor are together again to break down The Big Six in the Premier League: which clubs are included, how has the grouping evolved over time, and is it still a thing in 2025?
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January 31, 2025 An abbreviated history of Neymar, and why he's such a polarizing figure
What's the latest with Neymar, why has he been such a controversial figure in his career, and how will he be remembered by future generations? Plus, did he reach his full potential for club and country, and what comes next?
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45min
January 24, 2025 How do Premier League clubs typically travel to matches?
Inspired by Bournemouth's long-distance journey all the way to Newcastle, we take a look at the preferred methods of transport for Premier League clubs. What are their buses like, how often do they fly (spoiler: probably too often), how important is travel in preparation, and much more!
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January 17, 2025 #196 What is PSR, why was it introduced and how is it enforced?
This week, it's the topic that has the person in charge of the second set of books nervous... Profit and Sustainability Rules! What are they, why is it so easy to say "PSR Rules," how do they work, and do they actually work?
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FAQs about Soccer 101:

How many episodes does Soccer 101 have?

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