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Soccer 101

All the soccer history and explainers you can handle

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#17 Bundesliga 50+1 rule — how it works, why it was needed, and how Red Bull beat it Dec 01, 2019

Show notes

Daryl calls up Matt Hermann of the Talking Fussball podcast to get a full and thorough explanation of the 50+1 rule, including the story of how Red Bull found a loophole

Talking Fussball website: https://www.talkingfussball.com/

This episode is sponsored ExpressVPN. For three months free, go to http://expressvpn.co/soccer

#16 Why does the UK have four teams? Also: What is IFAB? Nov 28, 2019

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Daryl explains why the United Kingdom is allowed to have four separate international teams — England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

This episode is sponsored ExpressVPN. For three months free, go to http://expressvpn.co/soccer

#15 Promotion/Relegation and how it could work in the United States Nov 22, 2019

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What is promotion/relegation, why hasn't it been implemented in the United States, and could it be good for soccer in America?

Plus, we reveal our plans for how Pro/Rel could be established in the US. No tinfoil needed!

This episode is sponsored ExpressVPN. For three months free, go to http://expressvpn.co/soccer

#14 Why does the League Cup exist? (and how to make it better) Nov 22, 2019

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We explain the origin of the English Football League Cup, and ponder the big questions like why does the League Cup exist, why doesn't anyone seem to care about it, and how could it be better?

This episode is sponsored ExpressVPN. For three months free, go to http://expressvpn.co/soccer

#13 History and meaning of the lines and markings on a football pitch Nov 20, 2019

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We take you all the way back to the 1800s to explain what football pitches used to look like and how they evolved into what we see today.

This episode is sponsored ExpressVPN. For three months free, go to http://expressvpn.co/soccer

#12 How Johan Cruyff changed soccer Nov 15, 2019

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We look at the life and career of Johan Cruyff, explaining the numerous ways he changed the way soccer is played.

Today's show is sponsored by ExpressVPN. For three months free, go to http://expressvpn.co/soccer

#11 Strengths and weakness of different formations: 4-4-2, 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 3-5-2 Nov 12, 2019

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We explain and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of some of the most commonly used formations in soccer.

Today's sponsor is Away Days. Visit http://awaydaysfootball.com and use code 101 for 15% off.

#10 USMNT All-Time XI Nov 07, 2019

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We look back at the history of the US Men's National Team and go position by position to decide the all-time best XI.

Today's show is sponsored by ExpressVPN. Get three months free at http://expressvpn.com/soccer

#9 What is a Panenka? (and how to take one) Jul 21, 2019

Show notes

We explain the Panenka penalty, including the man that started it all, Antonin Panenka. We also explain how to take one, and what can go wrong.

VIDEOS!

The original, 1976 Antonin Panenka penalty for Czechoslovakia vs Germany in the 1976 European Championship final: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyNkQVAzQXU

Andrea Pirlo vs England in the Euro 2012 quarterfinal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFgeIfVFl58

Gary Lineker vs Brazil in 1992: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2-Nkc8-Kig

SPONSOR!

Soccer 101 is sponsored by Postmates. Download the iOS or Android app for free and then use code SOCCER for 100 USD of free delivery credit in your first seven days

Here's the iTunes (now known as Apple Podcasts) link to Soccer 101: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccer-101/id1473757537 Please subscribe and share it with people!

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!

#8 Parks and Recreation XI Jul 21, 2019

Show notes

We each select a starting XI of Parks and Rec characters, and explain why they make our team.

This is a Total Soccer Show episode, and we'll soon add our other fictional XIs to the Soccer 101 feed. Hope you like The Simpsons and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

This episode is sponsored by Sweetums, because they run this town.

Our actual sponsor is Postmates. Download the iOS or Android app for free and then use code SOCCER for 100 USD of free delivery credit in your first seven days

Here's the iTunes (now known as Apple Podcasts) link to Soccer 101: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccer-101/id1473757537 Please subscribe and share it with people!

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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