Soccer 101

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#118 What does a scout do and why are they important? Oct 07, 2022

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On today's episode, Ryan, Graham and Taylor dig into the world of scouting. Why do teams need scouts, how does one become a scout, and which teams have the best recruitment networks?

The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com.

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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#117 What is a medical and what happens when a player fails one? Sep 29, 2022

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On this week's episode, we're taking a closer look at something that every player does when they join a new team, but something we don’t necessarily know a ton about: the medical. Why are they necessary, what actually goes into the process, what happens when a player fails, and much more!

The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com.

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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#116 How to host a World Cup and what makes a good one Sep 23, 2022

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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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On this episode of Soccer 101, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into the world of World Cup hosting. How does a country end up hosting the World Cup? What goes into the bidding process? And what are some of the best and worst World Cup hosts ever? All that - and more - on the show.

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#115 What is a ‘number 9’ and how has the position evolved? Sep 09, 2022

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On this week's episode, we're looking at a position on the field that's made a comeback on the pitch, quite literally in most cases: The Number Nine. The center forward has long been a staple of the beautiful game, but how did it evolve, why did it's popularity wane, and why has it reemerged? We have answers to those and many other questions!

The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com.

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#114 Why are World Cup jerseys such a big deal? Sep 02, 2022

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On this episode of Soccer 101, Ryan, Graham, and Joe talk all about World Cup jerseys. Why are they important? What can they look like? How have the changed? And what are some of the best and worst ones of all time? All that - and much more - on the show.

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#113 How did the Premier League become the most dominant league on the planet? Aug 25, 2022

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The Premier League is regarded as the gold standard for global domestic soccer. It has the most fans, the most money, and the biggest brand of all the top leagues. On this week's episode, Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to discuss the league's origins, the specific factors that led to its rapid growth, and what the future holds for the Premier League as soccer's top dog.

The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com.

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#112 How has the Qatar national team been preparing for the 2022 World Cup? Aug 19, 2022

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With the 2022 World Cup looming, Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to discuss the Qatar national team itself... a team, we should note, that has never been to a World Cup before. What is Qatar’s soccer history? How have they prepared for their moment on the global stage? What should we expect from them in terms of style and results?

The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com.

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#111 What are the most surprising relegation campaigns in soccer history? Aug 11, 2022

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Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to discuss all-things relegation: what is it and which teams have successfully avoided it? We then turn our attention to the most surprising relegation campaigns in soccer history, for whatever reason. England, Scotland, Spain, Germany, Argentina, and a notable Italian club all get mentions!

The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com.

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#110 What makes Jurgen Klopp such a good manager? Aug 05, 2022

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From his days as a prospective med student-turned-footballer to winning the Champions League with Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp has had a fascinating career. On today's episode, we go deep on his history and influences to get a better idea of the pioneering football genius who is known the world over as one of the game's top managers. What are the defining characteristics of his style, who are his primary influences, what will he do next, and much much more!

Ryan Bailey is joined by Graham Ruthven, Joe Lowery, and Taylor Rockwell to explain all things Klopp!

The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com.

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#109 It's kicking off! How have the rules for kickoff changed, what are the best approaches to getting the game underway, and how could we improve on the present system? Jul 29, 2022

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Ryan is joined by Joe and Taylor to answer the age old question (in your best Jerry Seinfeld impression), "What's the deal with kickoff?!" How does a game get underway, how have the rules regarding kickoff evolved since the mid-1800s, what are the different approaches to getting your tactics right from kickoff, how could we improve upon the current system, and much much more!

The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com.

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