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Soccer 101

Soccer 101

By: TSS
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 All the soccer history and explainers you can handle

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 Football (Soccer)
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  • American managers in Europe: why haven't there been many and why aren't there more?

    American managers in Europe: why haven't there been many and why aren't there more?
    Feb 13 2026

    In honor of Pellegrino Matarazzo's strong start to life with Real Sociedad, Graham and Taylor spend some time discussing American managers in Europe's top five leagues. How many have their been, who was THE trailblazer, is there a stigma against them (and is it fair), possible candidates for future gigs, and much much more!


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    50 mins
  • Small nation, big results: How Croatia became football’s ultimate overachiever

    Small nation, big results: How Croatia became football’s ultimate overachiever
    Feb 6 2026

    How does a country of under four million people keep churning out World Cup semifinalists and all-time great midfielders? In this episode, we break down the history of Croatian football, from the founding of the HNL in the early 1990s to its modern role as a talent factor, and look at how clubs like Dinamo Zagreb, Hajduk Split, and Rijeka shaped a league built more on development than spending. We’ll explain where the Croatian league fits in Europe, why domestic dominance doesn’t tell the whole story, and how a clear footballing identity, elite coaching, and a relentless export pipeline helped produce global stars. And, of course, why writing them off ahead of the 2026 World Cup would be a familiar mistake.


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    39 mins
  • Why is the World Cup expanding? The positives and negatives of FIFA's shift for 2026

    Why is the World Cup expanding? The positives and negatives of FIFA's shift for 2026
    Jan 30 2026

    With the World Cup looming in the distance, Graham and Taylor discuss the decision to expand the tournament from 32 teams to 48. Who led the campaign? Is it all just for money? What are the perceived benefits and drawbacks to the change in format? Will FIFA stop at 48? All that and much much more!


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    40 mins
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