Soccer FC: Fandom and Culture

By MeteorWright

Soccer FC helps increase new fans' appreciation for soccer and its culture. Because there's much more to the game than what happens on the field.... more

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How many episodes does Soccer FC: Fandom and Culture have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.

Soccer FC: Fandom and Culture episodes:

February 04, 2023 Daring Greatly: Ira Jersey of Real Central New Jersey Soccer - Episode 16
Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there’s more to soccer than what happens on the field.
This episode answers the question: What does it take to start a soccer club? Ira Jersey, founder of Real Central NJ Soccer Club talks about the origins of the club, what's in store for the upcoming season, what's on the horizon for soccer in Central Jersey, and more.
Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).
Credits:
Many thanks to Alice Seneres.
Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy.
Visit soccerfc.co for more Soccer FC content.
Sources:
Real Central NJ Soccer Club
Women's Premier Soccer League
USL League Two
Ben Cohen Field, Rider University
Thanks for listening. Ascendendo tollimus.
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39min
January 28, 2023 Pelé and the Light - Episode 15
Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there’s more to soccer than what happens on the field.
This episode answers the question: What made Pelé so transcendent?
Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).
Credits:
Many thanks to Alice Seneres.
Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy. Additional music is "Brazil Jazz" by Francisco Alvear, "Oscar el Asesino" and "Hooligans" by Michael Ramir C., "Latin Jazz" by Francisco Alvear, "Closer" by Andrew Ev, "B Minor" by Arulo, "Dreaming Big" by Ahjay Stelino. Additional sound by Mixkit.
Sources:
Pelé's revolutionary status must survive numbers game against Lionel Messi
Ten reasons why the 1970 World Cup was the greatest ever
Pele: The only thing I haven’t done in 80 years is play on the moon
When Pele Interrupted A Civil War - Common Goal
Eternal Darkness of the Warrior Prince: The Troubled Life of Pele's Son Edinho | Bleacher Report
Pelé set the standards by which footballing greatness is judged | David Goldblatt | The Guardian
https://twitter.com/Pele/status/1539592857840910337
Pelé was the epitome of Black grace in soccer
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8min
January 06, 2023 World Cup 2022 Final: The GOAT and the GGOAT - Episode 14
Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there’s more to soccer than what happens on the field.
This episode answers the question: Was the 2022 men's World Cup Final the G.G.O.A.T., the greatest game of all time?
Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).
Credits:
Many thanks to Alice Seneres.
Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy. Additional music "Falling Inversus" by Eugenio Mininni and sound by Mixkit.
Sources:
TV Ratings: World Cup Final Sets Records for Fox, Telemundo
How many people watch a World Cup final? Record global audience set to tune in for 2022 via TV and streaming | Sporting News
These are the five occasions a player has scored a hat-trick for the losing side in the Premier League
The Genius of Lionel Messi Just Walking Around | The New Yorker
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12min
December 12, 2022 On Grant Wahl and Legacy - Episode 13
Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there’s more to soccer than what happens on the field.
This episode answers the question: What should Grant Wahl's legacy be? (in my humble opinion)
Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).
Credits:
Many thanks to Alice Seneres.
Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy.
Sources:
World Cup 2022: Remembering Grant Wahl, a Champion of American Soccer - The Atlantic
An Unexpected Detention by World Cup Security
World Cup Daily, Day 25 - Fútbol with Grant Wahl
Ascendendo tollimus.
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5min
December 09, 2022 World Cup 2022 Round of 16: Life and Death, Literal and Figurative - Episode 12
Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there’s more to soccer than what happens on the field.
This episode answers the question: Can Qatar make things worse? Also: Haiku recaps of the Round of 16 games. And why I felt like the United States’ games were like watching a loved one defuse a bomb.
Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).
Credits:
Many thanks to Alice Seneres.
Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy.
Sources:
U.S. Says FIFA Officials Were Bribed to Award World Cups to Russia and Qatar - The New York Times
Migrant worker died in accident at World Cup base during group stage - The Athletic
Qatar World Cup Chief Publicly Admits High Migrant Death Tolls | Human Rights Watch
Qatar probing death of a worker at World Cup training site | Reuters
Fact check: How many people died for the Qatar World Cup? – DW – 11/16/2022
Next week: Semifinals! Finals! Third place game! Woo!
Thanks for tuning in.
Ascendendo tollimus.
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11min
December 03, 2022 World Cup 2022 Group Stage: Controversy and Chaos - Episode 11
Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there’s more to soccer than what happens on the field.
This episode answers the question: What’s been more interesting: The games themselves or the atmosphere around them?
Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).
Credits:
Many thanks to Alice Seneres.
Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy. Additional music and sound by Mixkit.
For all Soccer FC content, visit soccerfc.co.
Sources:
FIFA investigates chants by Mexico fans at World Cup
Exclusive: World Cup soccer fans stopped by security officials for wearing rainbow-colored items
Belgium forced to remove 'love' from kits during World Cup
How Iran Underestimated The Outrage Over The Killing Of Mahsa Amini
Iran: UN Rights Council Should Create Fact-Finding Mission
Security escort man wearing pro-Iran protest shirt ahead of match | Reuters
Qatar 2022: World Cup staff confront Iran fan over Mahsa Amini shirt as Fifa begins cracking down on protests
'There's so much brutality': Meet the Iranian woman who made brave protest in England's World Cup opener
Iran's players sing anthem vs Wales against backdrop of Mahsa Amini tributes and fans' unrest | Football News | Sky Sports
Some clothing choices have caused a stir at the World Cup
Iran calls for discipline after USSF scrubs emblem from flag
We now know what Budweiser will do with the beer it can't sell at the World Cup | CNN Business
Qatar Will Let Fans Drink Alcohol at World Cup Games if They Pay $22K
Thanks for listening.
Ascendendo tollimus.
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15min
November 18, 2022 World Cup Haiku, Part 4 - Episode 10
Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there’s more to soccer than what happens on the field.
This episode answers the question: How does a 5-7-5 do against a 4-4-2 at the World Cup?
Haiku preview of Group G (Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon) and H (Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay, Korea Republic). Tournament kicks off on November 20th!
Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).
Credits:
Many thanks to Alice Seneres.
Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy.
Sources:
World Cup 2022: Every World Cup squad in full - see who Brazil, England, France, Argentina, Germany and Spain pick - Eurosport
Serbia World Cup squad 2022: Aleksandar Mitrovic and Dusan Vlahovic lead Dragan Stojkovic's side in Qatar | Sporting News
Switzerland World Cup 2022 squad and preview: Murat Yakin announces final 26-man team | FourFourTwo
Cameroon World Cup 2022 squad: The 26-man list for Qatar is announced | FourFourTwo
World Cup 2022 team guides part 30: Portugal
Ghana World Cup 2022 squad: Otto Addo announces final 26-man team | FourFourTwo
Uruguay World Cup 2022 squad: Diego Alonso annouces final 26-man squad | FourFourTwo
South Korea World Cup 2022 squad guide: Solid defence can show it’s not all about Son - The Athletic
Thanks for tuning in. Ascendendo tollimus.
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4min
November 15, 2022 World Cup Haiku, Part 3 - Episode 9
Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there’s more to soccer than what happens on the field.
This episode answers the question: How does a 5-7-5 do against a 4-4-2 at the World Cup?
Haiku previews of Group E (Spain, Costa Rica, Germany, Japan) and Group F (Belgium, Morocco, Canada, Croatia).
Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).
Credits:
Many thanks to Alice Seneres.
Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy.
Sources:
Spain's World Cup squad: Sergio Ramos misses out on fairytale return, Ansu Fati in
Costa Rica World Cup squad 2022: All 26 players on Los Ticos national football team roster for Qatar | Sporting News
Germany World Cup squad: Youssoufa Moukoko, 17, surprise inclusion; Mario Gotze returns
Japan World Cup 2022 squad: Who's in and who's out? | Goal.com US
Belgium World Cup 2022 squad and preview: Roberto Martinez announces final 26-man team | FourFourTwo
World Cup 2022: Hakim Ziyech in Morocco squad with selection row settled - BBC Sport
Canada names 26-man roster for 2022 FIFA World Cup
Croatia World Cup 2022 squad and preview: Zlatko Dalic announces final 26-man team
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5min
November 05, 2022 World Cup Haiku, Part 2 - Episode 8
Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there’s more to soccer than what happens on the field.
This episode answers the question: How does a 5-7-5 do against a 4-4-2 at the World Cup? (This is Part 2! Listen to Part 1 wherever you found this episode.)
Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).
Credits:
Many thanks to Alice Seneres.
Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy. Additional music by Mixkit.
Sources:
Argentina World Cup squad 2022: Roster projections for all 26 players for national team in Qatar | Sporting News
Saudi Arabia World Cup 2022 squad: Who's in and who's out? | Goal.com US
Mexico World Cup 2022 squad: Jimenez in, Chicharito snubbed from El Tri's preliminary roster | Goal.com US
Poland World Cup 2022 squad: Czeslaw Michniewicz announces 47-man longlist for Qatar | FourFourTwo
Can France retain World Cup title without Pogba and Kante?
Team-by-team guide: 2022 Denmark World Cup preview
Who could take Tunisia’s spot if they are kicked out of the World Cup?
Bolters and injuries galore as Socceroos prepare to name Qatar squad: World Cup State of Play
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4min
October 28, 2022 World Cup Haiku, Part 1 - Episode 7
Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there’s more to soccer than what happens on the field.
This episode answers the question: How does a 5-7-5 do against a 4-4-2 at the World Cup?
Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).
Credits:
Many thanks to Alice Seneres.
Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy. Additional music from Mixkit.
Sources:
Lords of Soccer
World Corrupt
Ecuador World Cup 2022 squad: Who's in and who's out? | Goal.com US
Senegal World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more | The Independent
Netherlands looks to snap World Cup dud at Qatar 2022
England World Cup 2022 squad: Who should join Harry Kane, Harry Maguire and Jude Bellingham on plane to Qatar? - Eurosport
World Cup: Carlos Queiroz returned as Iran coach three days before Mahsa Amini's death | Daily Mail Online
One month out: USMNT comforts & concerns as World Cup rapidly approaches | MLSSoccer.com
Wales World Cup squad 2022: Projected 26 players for Dragons' national football team roster in Qatar | Sporting News
Ascendendo tollimus
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5min

FAQs about Soccer FC: Fandom and Culture:

How many episodes does Soccer FC: Fandom and Culture have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.