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#128 What is The Old Firm Derby and why is it so historically significant? Mar 24, 2023

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Graham and Taylor spend some time discussing the historic rivalry between Scottish clubs Celtic and Rangers, AKA The Old Firm Derby. How did the rivalry originate, how has it evolved over time, the key figures and moments in the derby's history, and what the future may hold for both teams.

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#127 Why are entrance anthems played before games, what makes a good anthem, how do their vary between clubs and international competitions, and much more! Mar 10, 2023

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This week, Graham and Taylor do their best to avoid having to sing while discussing anthems in soccer: when did the tradition begin, how do they differ between club and international competitions, which ones work and which ones don't, and much much more!

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#126 What are reserve leagues and how do they work? Mar 03, 2023

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On this week's episode, it's a look at not-quite-ready-for-primetime competitions, aka development leagues. What is a reserve league, is it different from a development league, how do they differ from country to country, and much much more!

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#125 What is The New Manager Bounce, and is it a real thing? Feb 17, 2023

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Graham and Taylor take a look at a narrative that pops up every time a coach gets sacked: The New Manager Bounce. When things aren't working and clubs decide to sack their manager, it's often expected that with the hiring of a new manager will come improved results (hence, New Manager Bounce). But is it real? What do the stats say? Should you sack a manager when things seem bleak, or can that decision lead to greater problems? All that and much much more on today's episode!

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#124 The Backheeled Show: What’s wrong with England? And can the USMNT take them down? Nov 18, 2022

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We don't know about you, but we're pretty excited for the USMNT's game against England that's coming up next week. On this special episode of Soccer 101, courtesy of The Backheeled Show, we dig into that matchup and answer questions like "what's gone wrong for England recently?" and "is this World Cup four years too soon for the US?"

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#123 The Backheeled Show: How to win the World Cup, by the numbers Nov 11, 2022

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What if we told you there were some tricks that your team could use to boost their odds of making a deep run in the World Cup? Sounds pretty good, right? Today, we’re talking about some of those tricks. On this special episode of Soccer 101, courtesy of The Backheeled Show, we dig into what makes good World Cup teams...good.

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#122 Why do children escort players onto the pitch before a game? Nov 04, 2022

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On this week's episode, Ryan and Taylor answer a listener question that felt Soccer 101 appropriate: why do little kids walk onto the pitch with players before games? Who are these children, how did they get such a good gig, and what are some of our favorite moments involving mascots in soccer history?

The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here.

And a reminder that WE'RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! The TSS foursome will be in New York for a live show on Sunday, November 20th. We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more.

Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details!

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#121 Does politics belong in soccer? AKA Why soccer and politics will always be intertwined Oct 28, 2022

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On today’s episode, we're tackling a topic that won’t cause any furor online, never has copious columns written about it in newspapers, and always makes Piers Morgan keep a level head: politics in football!

Does politics belong in soccer? What are the rules about political messages in football? Is soccer becoming more political? What are some of the most notable examples of the intermingling of soccer and politics in the sport’s history?

The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here.

And a reminder that WE'RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! The TSS foursome will be in New York for a live show on Sunday, November 20th. We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more.

Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details!

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#120 Everything you need to know about the Women's Champions League Oct 21, 2022

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The 2022-23 Women's Champions League season is underway, so Ryan, Graham and Taylor are here to explain the history of the competition, its dominant teams and players, and its outlook for the future!

The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here.

And a reminder that WE'RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! The TSS foursome will be in New York for a live show on Sunday, November 20th. We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more.

Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details!

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#119 What is a 'Golden Generation' in soccer? Oct 13, 2022

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Ryan, Graham and Taylor convene to discuss the meaning of the term 'Golden Generation' in the beautiful game, while offering some examples of the teams that lived up to the moniker—and those that didn't.

The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here.

And a reminder that WE'RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! The TSS foursome will be in New York for a live show on Sunday, November 20th. We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more.

Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details!

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