Soccer 101

By TSS

All the soccer history and explainers you can handle

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Soccer 101 episodes:

October 13, 2023 #145 What is Team GB, why is it controversial and will it be involved with the next Olympics?
On this episode, Graham and Taylor dive deep into the branding statement/actual sports team known as Team GB. What is it, which countries are involved, how does it work when it comes to the Olympics, why is it controversial, and much much more!
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32min
October 06, 2023 #144 What are coefficients, how are they calculated and why are they important?
On this week's episode, we answer a question from the Discord, courtesy of Scouto: What are coefficients, what are they used to determine, how are they calculated, and why do they matter? We have answers, and Graham attempts to explain math while recording!
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26min
September 21, 2023 #143 More terminology explained! Recovery, duel, reducer, corridor of uncertainty, and more!
On this episode, Taylor and Graham spend some time discussing a few terms that get commonly thrown around, but can be a little more challenging to understand if you're new to the game:
1) Ball recovery
2) Duel
3) Hospital pass
4) Mickey Mouse Cup
5) Reducer
6) Corridor of Uncertainty

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20min
September 15, 2023 #142 Why was the England-Scotland rivalry so significant? Plus, why it's lost some of its luster more recently
Graham and Taylor explore the history of the historic rivalry between England and Scotland. What is the history of England v Scotland in soccer? Why did this fixture happen in the first place? Does this rivalry matter in the 21st century? Plus, some of the best moments from the fixture over the years.
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32min
September 09, 2023 #141 What is VAR, how does it work and why does it make people angry?
On this week's episode, Graham and Taylor delve deep into a topic that isn't at all divisive and doesn't make people completely lose their minds... VAR! What is it, why was it implemented, how does it work, how has it evolved, and what does the future hold? All that and more!
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40min
September 01, 2023 #140 What are 'half spaces' and why are they important?
On this week's episode, Graham and Taylor discuss a phrase that gets thrown around a lot but might not be as easy to understand: half spaces. What are they, why are they important, and which players are best at operating in them?
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17min
July 14, 2023 #139 How do teams prepare for a World Cup?
On today's episode, Graham and Taylor go deep on World Cup preparations! When do teams announce their squads for a World Cup? What do warm-up friendly matches achieve? How do national federations decide on a training base? What do players take with them when they travel? All those questions answered, and many more as well!
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57min
July 07, 2023 #138 All about season tickets
On today's episode, Graham and Taylor delve deep into season tickets: what are they, what are the benefits and drawbacks to becoming a season ticket holder, how has the process evolved over time, and what does the future hold? All that and much much more, including annoying Graham early and often.
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42min
June 30, 2023 #137 Why is it a yellow card for taking off your shirt?
Graham (who managed to keep his top on the whole show) and Taylor answer the following listener question:
Taking a shirt off is an iconic football celebration. Except that for a good long while now it has been punished with a yellow card. Why? What harm does it cause? Who pushed for the rule change? What, why, how, huh?
We answer those questions and a few more! Plus, our favorite shirtless celebrations.
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30min
June 23, 2023 #136 What is the Gold Cup, and why does it seem less important these days?
With the 2023 iteration of The Concacaf Gold Cup right around the corner, Graham and Taylor discuss the history of the competition, how it has evolved over time, the various guest nations that have played, and the most successful teams to participate. Plus, why does it seem less important these days (and why that's likely a temporary thing), and what its future will look like ahead of the 2026 World Cup. All that and more!
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