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**Soccer 101**

All the soccer history and explainers you can handle

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#27 What is pressing? (including: What is gegenpressing?) Jun 10, 2020

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Daryl explains the basics of pressing and gegenpressing

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#26 How have Bayern Munich been so good for so long? May 19, 2020

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Taylor is joined by Manuel Veth of the Gegenpressing podcast to discuss the absolute juggernaut that is Bayern Munich, a team that has won 50% of the available Bundesliga titles since they first joined the league in 1964.

How did they first come to prominence, who are the central figures at the heart of the dynasty and who might step up to lead the club in the future? All that, plus German Fergie time, playing with ducks in the middle of a game, and much more!

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#25 What is Positional Play? May 12, 2020

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Daryl explains positional play, the football philosophy favored by Pep Guardiola.

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Notes and further reading on positional play, if you're into it:

General Concepts of Positional Play: https://www.esdfanalysis.com/match-analysis/general-concepts-positional-play/

Juego de Posición under Pep Guardiola: https://spielverlagerung.com/2014/12/25/juego-de-posicion-under-pep-guardiola/

Understanding el Juego de Posición, parts one and two: https://juegodeposicion.wordpress.com/2019/05/29/understanding-el-juego-de-posicion-part-1/

https://juegodeposicion.wordpress.com/2019/07/02/understanding-el-juego-de-posicion-part-2/

Albert Puig Crash Course in Positional Play: https://www.soccertoday.com/a-crash-course-on-positional-play/

#24 What is the Bosman Ruling and how did it impact the transfer market? Apr 30, 2020

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Taylor explains what the Bosman Ruling was and goes deep on the impact it had on the European transfer market.

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#23 What is GAM and what is TAM? Apr 26, 2020

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Daryl answers the questions what is General Allocation Money and Targeted Allocation Money, and how does it work in Major League Soccer?

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#22 Diego Maradona v England at the 1986 World Cup Apr 16, 2020

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In the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal, Diego Maradona scored two of the most famous goals of all time. One with his hand, the other with his feet.

We break down the entire game, including a deep analysis of both goals, and the tactical setup Argentina used to give Maradona freedom to be his best.

Just the goals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY40__rBvSk

Just the Maradona highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plKXa8g7s6Y

Full match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl3AnYCeTrU&t=3446s

#21 Liverpool FC v AC Milan, 2005 Champions League Final Apr 07, 2020

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We revisit and review the Miracle of Istanbul, paying special attention to tactical changes and some incredible individual performances.

For your viewing pleasure:

Lineups: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_UEFA_Champions_League_Final#Details

Official UEFA Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OQToElxke4

Full match with commentary: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1ioas3

Full match without commentary (recommended): https://archive.org/details/UEFAChampionsLeagueFinal2005ACMilanVsLiverpoolFCSecondHalf/UEFA+Champions+League+Final+2005+AC+Milan+vs+Liverpool+FC+First+Half.mp4

Rafa Benitez and Jamie Carragher looking back at game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMKDSHl5PJg

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#20 USA v Spain, 2009 Confederations Cup semifinal Mar 30, 2020

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Daryl and Joe Lowery review the USA's shock 2-0 win over Spain in the 2009 Confederations Cup semifinal, featuring a teenage Jozy Altidore, a 21-year-old Michael Bradley, Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey in their primes, and a tactical masterplan from Bob Bradley.

Goals here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4IJRilChzo

Full match here: https://footballia.net/matches/spain-united-states-confederations-cup (you'll need to sign in, but it's 100% free)

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#19 USA v Argentina, 1995 Copa America Mar 24, 2020

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We review the USA's incredible 3-0 win over Argentina at the 1995 Copa America, maybe the scrappiest upset win in US history.

Here's video of the full match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th7DEe6DokE

Here's just the goals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qhl2xXXchE

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#18 USA v Mexico, 2002 World Cup Mar 16, 2020

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We review the game that made Dos a Cero go mainstream.

It's the USA's famous 2-0 win over Mexico at the 2002 World Cup.

The context, the tactics, the players, the goals, the handball that wasn't called, and the famous Rafa Marquez meltdown.

Some helpful links to augment your listening pleasure:

USA v Mexico 2002, full match, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OPPaDcu50M

Just the goals/highlights, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDnPIq3c0Vc

Oral History of the game, by Arielle Castillo: https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2015/10/08/legend-dos-a-cero-an-oral-history

Lineups via Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002_FIFA_World_Cup_knockout_stage#Mexico_vs_United_States

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