EP 79 | An Inside Look At ClubEleven’s Epic Soccer Bus
Release Date: 12/15/2025
EP 79 | An Inside Look At ClubEleven’s Epic Soccer Bus
The Footy Travelers Podcast
What happens when a group of creative friends pile into a retro-fitted Soccer Bus, hit the American highways, and follow the heartbeat of U.S. soccer across the country? In this episode, the ClubEleven crew—Gabriel, Pablo, Tyler, and Justin—join The Footy Travelers to share stories from their cross-country journey during the 2025 U.S. soccer season, where they followed the US Open Cup, caught Club World Cup fever, connected with fans and fellow creators, and turned their bus into a rolling tribute to American soccer culture. This episode is for anyone who believes the soul...
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Ep 78 | What It’s Really Like at a Saudi Pro League Match w/ Matchstay's Lee Galvin
The Footy Travelers Podcast
Saudi Arabia has been a hot topic in the footy world the last several years. Big name signings. Premier League team ownership. World Cup 2034 hosting. But what is the football scene in Saudi Arabia actually like? In this episode, Colin sits down with Lee Galvin of Matchstay, who traveled to Jeddah and Riyadh to experience the Saudi Pro League for himself. From the myths and misconceptions to the world-class players, matchday vibes, and the impact of a no-alcohol culture, Lee shares how it compares to Europe—and why more fans might want to see it for themselves. Foot(y)notes: Saudi...
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Ep 77 | A 15-Month Footy World Tour & Road Trip to the World Cup
The Footy Travelers Podcast
What if you built your own global football education—by leaving home, traveling across multiple continents, and going straight to the source? That's exactly what fellow footy traveler Andrew Baggaley, founder of Because Football Media did, as he spent more than a year exploring the globe, visiting football clubs, academies, and fan groups across Africa, Asia, South America, and Europe. Whether you're a traditional Premier League fan, a lover of fan culture, or curious about how the global game shapes lives off the pitch, this episode is for you. 03:55 | Prototyping Because Football in...
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Ep 76 | Far From Home on 9/11: An American at Anfield Remembers
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On September 11, 2001, American journalist and fellow footy traveler Ken McDonald was thousands of miles from home—at Anfield, watching Liverpool play Boa Vista in the Champions League. In this powerful conversation, Ken shares what it was like to learn about the 9/11 attacks while abroad, how Scousers responded, and the story behind an unforgettable, homemade tifo that made the highlight reels that night. He also reflects on what truly makes footy traveling so meaningful—and spoiler: it’s not what you think. 00:29 | Ken's notable background 03:28 | Liverpool vs Boa Vista in the...
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Ep 75 | World Cup NTK Series: World Cup 2026 - Phase 1 Ticket Application Window
The Footy Travelers Podcast
The first sales window for tickets to the 2026 World Cup consists of an application period that opens on September 10th and closes on September 19th (2025), and there's a major change to the process this time around. In this episode, we'll break down the 5 biggest things you need to know to be prepared to score tickets to the world's greatest sporting event! 00:00 | Catcing up on 2025 09:15 | Question 1: HOW does Phase 1 of World Cup 2026 ticket sales actually work? 12:20 | Question 2: WHEN does Phase 1 of World Cup 2026 ticket sales happen? 13:04 | Question 3: WHO can apply for...
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Ep 74 | 2024 Wrapped: Our Favorite Matches, Moments, & Travel Tips from Last Year
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When the dog bites, when the bee sti— Oooh! Eh ehm. Excuse us. Didn’t see you there. Just warming up the vocal chords for our 2024 FAVORITE THINGS EPISODE!!! Comment on our recently pinned Instagram or X posts to let us know what you think about our picks, your favorites, or any footy travel suggestions you have for us in 2025! Foot(y)notes: Here are some of our favorite things worth checking out ASAP… Jimmy Rees Instagram Reel on on YouTube (by Eli Mengem and Copa 90) on FX The from US Customs and Border Patrol 02:43 | Mike has an offer 05:39 | Mike gives the...
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BONUS Episode | Honeymooning in the Seychelles with the Premier League trophy
The Footy Travelers Podcast
Think having your honeymoon covered by your favorite football club is nothing but a pipe dream? Well wake up and listen to this special BONUS episode, where we sit down with Matthew Eide from Far Away Football (check out Ep 73 if you missed his other incredible stories!) to reveal how he scored an all-expenses-paid getaway to the Seychelles, courtesy of Manchester City and their corporate powerhouse sponsor. And don’t forget to leave us a rating and review if you’re as amazed by his story as we are! , including the moment Matthew & Liz discover the Premier League Champions trophy in...
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Ep 73 | Buddhist monk ultras, WoSo in the Solomon Islands, & flying with an historic AFCON squad w/ Far Away Football's Matthew Eide
The Footy Travelers Podcast
Fellow footy travelers experience the game outside their hometowns all the time, but have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a globe-trotting footy fan with multiple once-in-a-lifetime experiences? In this episode, Matthew Eide of Far Away Football takes us on an absolute journey! From a 10-goal spectacle in a Bhutanese stadium fit for a king, to two unforgettable footy moments in the Seychelles, this is one episode you won’t want to miss. With professional soccer connections stretching as far as the Solomon Islands, Matthew might even have a surprise for you at the end of this one...
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Ep 72 | Walking over 500 miles to EURO 2024 from Manchester to Gelsenkirchen
The Footy Travelers Podcast
Would you walk 500 miles just to be the man who walked 500 miles to see a footy match? Today’s guest would. In fact, he did! Join us as we talk with Tom Stoker, a Three Lions fan who marched from Manchester to Gelsenkirchen this past summer to witness England’s EURO 2024 opening match against Serbia at Arena AufSchalke (aka Veltins-Arena for sponsorship reasons). For more on Tom’s journey, . 04:41 | Getting to know Tom’s skill set(s) 08:08 | Walking across Wales 10:10 | The planning phase 12:44 | Tom’s long walk stats & countries visited 15:25 | “Tent” Alexander-Arnold...
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Ep 71 | Forget Raygun, we're at the Paris 2024 Olympics for footy!
The Footy Travelers Podcast
Forget Raygun, the FFTs are at Paris 2024 for the footy! Join guests Ronny of the Football Misfits Podcast, Jesse M, Mark C, Merritt H, & Barry J for an on-the-ground look at what it was like for American footy travelers who attended this summer's Olympic games. We'll talk about tickets, atmosphere, and some freaky deaky Dutch crowdsurfing at the biggest orgy of sports there is! 04:22 | The Football Misfits "On Location" 05:42 | Olympic ticketing processes 07:35 | Olympic football ticket prices 09:20 | Why Men's Olympic soccer is for ballers 12:03 | Why the atmosphere for Olympic soccer is...
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