Soccer 101

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#37 What do the terms regista, enganche, and raumdeuter mean? Nov 27, 2020

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On this episode of Soccer 101, Joe Lowery explains what the terms "regista", "enganche", and "raumdeuter" mean - and how they shine a light on soccer's diversity, its tactical evolution, and some of its greatest players.

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#36 Why isn't the U.S. Open Cup a big deal? Nov 19, 2020

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On this episode of Soccer 101, Joe Lowery explains why the U.S. Open Cup isn't a big deal. From missed opportunities to capitalize on wild upsets, to financial constrictions, to formatting problems, this episode puts the Open Cup under the microscope.

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#35 How did sibling strife lead to the creation of Adidas and Puma? Nov 13, 2020

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On this episode of Soccer 101, Taylor explains the history of the Dassler brothers who 1) did not like each other and 2) founded Puma and Adidas, respectively. This episode delves into some of the theories about the nature of their split, and how their quest to outdo each other fueled a corporate rivalry that still exists today.

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#34 What are soccer's phases of play? Nov 05, 2020

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On this episode of Soccer 101, Joe Lowery digs into soccer's phases of play. What does the term "phase of play" mean? And what are soccer's phases of play?

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#33 How many leagues are in this season? Oct 31, 2020

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On this episode, Taylor tries to get to the bottom of a straightforward topic that invites ten million tangents: there are so many different competitions that seem to be happening simultaneously? What are the normal competitions in a season, how long do they last, and who gets to participate?

The Soccer 101 theme (and lots of other excellent music) can be found here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com Our into/outro song is "Computia" off the "Cardio" album. Give it a listen!

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#32 What is xG and why are advanced stats useful in soccer? Oct 29, 2020

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On this episode of Soccer 101, Joe Lowery provides an introductory look at soccer analytics. Can advanced stats really give insight into soccer? The answer, as you'll find out, is yes.

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# 31 Why is El Clásico so important? Oct 23, 2020

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On this episode of Soccer 101, Joe Lowery examines El Clásico, the famous rivalry between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. Why is El Clásico so important? Where did the rivalry come from? How was it influenced by Spanish politics? And, um, apparently there was a pig's head involved?

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

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#30 Why did the United States fail to qualify for the World Cup for 40 years? Oct 16, 2020

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On this episode of Soccer 101, Taylor takes a trip in the way-back-machine to attempt to figure out why the United States failed to qualify for the World Cup from 1950 until 1990. How much of the blame goes to Mexico for being consistently good for a very long time? Roughly 14%.

The Soccer 101 theme (and lots of other excellent music) can be found here: https://aerialist.bandcamp.com Our into/outro song is "Computia" off the "Cardio" album. Give it a listen!

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#29 What are FIFA's new national team eligibility rules and how could they impact the USMNT? Oct 08, 2020

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At the 70th FIFA Congress in September 2020, FIFA authorized new rules relating to national team eligibility. How did things formerly function, what are the new rules regarding dual nationals and one-time switches, and what impact might these changes have on the USMNT?

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What is the Premier League and how did it come to be? Sep 25, 2020

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Taylor explains the origins of the Premier League and how broadcast money paved the way for a global juggernaut.

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