#86 What is Boxing Day and why is it such a big day for British football?
Soccer 101
On this episode of Soccer 101, Ryan Bailey, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery look at the British cultural phenomenon of Boxing Day soccer: its origins, its importance in the calendar, and the traditions that surround it. This episode is brought to you by ExpressVPN! Go to to get 3 additional months for free! The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: .
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#85 How and why are games postponed, abandoned or canceled?
Soccer 101
This podcast usually looks at what happens during soccer games, but for today’s episode, we look at the times when soccer does not happen! In light of the recent spate of Premier League games that have been called off, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery look at game cancelations, abandonments and postponements. This episode is brought to you by ExpressVPN! Go to to get 3 additional months for free! The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: .
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#84 Everything you need to know about MLS Cup
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On this episode of Soccer 101, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery take a look at the showpiece event of the Major League Soccer season: MLS Cup. We delve into its format, its history, its popularity, and much more! This episode is brought to you by ExpressVPN! Go to to get 3 additional months for free! The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: .
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#83 All about that Ballon d'Or! What is it, how did it come to exist, who are some lesser known winners, and does it matter all that much?
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On this episode of Soccer 101, Graham, Joe, Ryan and Taylor get into a timely topic: The Ballon d'Or! We attempt to explain the following: 1) What is the Ballon d'Or and what's the history behind it? 2) How is it awarded? 3) The best and least known winners 4) Controversies surrounding its awarding 5) Should anyone actually care that much about it? Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... NetSuite! Head on over to to get started with their specialized financial packages. The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: .
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#82 Playoffs in soccer: their origin in the sport and weirdness throughout history
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On this episode of Soccer 101, Ryan Bailey, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery go deep on playoffs: their history, their usage around the world, and some of the greatest moments they have inspired. Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... ExpressVPN! Go to to get 3 additional months for free! NetSuite! Head on over to to get started with their specialized financial packages. The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: .
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#81 Where did the terms brace and hat-trick come from, and what are our favorite examples of each?
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On this episode, Ryan is joined by Graham and Joe to learn from history and reminisce about spectacular moments as they go deep on the origins of the terms "brace" and "hat-trick" as well as the best/most favorite examples of each. Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Shopify! Go to for a FREE fourteen day trial and get access to their entire suite of features. ExpressVPN! Go to to get 3 additional months for free! The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: .
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Bonus Episode! Can I Kick It presents... A History of Cobi Jones
Soccer 101
This week, our friends over at Can I Kick It are chatting with Cobi Jones about his life and legacy. So, we're airing their original bio episode of the USMNT legend in our feed to honor their efforts. Can I Kick it FC is a podcast built on telling the stories of Black athletes, coaches, and owners that have impacted the game of soccer on and off the pitch. Check them out wherever you get your podcasts!
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#80 New to soccer? Things to consider when picking a soccer team to support
Soccer 101
On this week's episode, it's semi-strange topic for Graham and Ryan and a more relatable topic for Joe and Taylor: how do I choose a club to support? We discuss how we each came to support the teams we do, the things to consider when trying to decide who to support, the importance (or unimportance, depending on your perspective), and much much more! Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by Shopify! Go to for a FREE fourteen day trial and get access to their entire suite of features. The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: .
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#79 What is the Golden Goal rule and why isn't it around anymore?
Soccer 101
On this episode, Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe (whoever speaks first wins!) to discuss the Golden Goal rule. How did it first come to be, how long was it in use, what are some of the best examples of it working out, and why did it so quickly fall out of favor so quickly? Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... ExpressVPN! Go to to get 3 additional months for free! NetSuite! Head on over to to get started with their specialized financial packages. The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: .
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#78 Everything you need to know about pressing: what it is, its many forms, how it evolved, and much more!
Soccer 101
In an homage to Daryl Grove's introductory explainer on pressing in episode 27, your intrepid podcasters take you on a longer journey through the topic: what does it mean, how do teams utilize it, who does it best, how has it evolved over time, what changes we might see in the future, and much much more! Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by NetSuite! Head on over to to get started with their specialized financial packages. The Soccer 101 theme, and plenty of other excellent music, can be found right here: .
info_outlineOn this episode of Soccer 101, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery look at what happens between seasons! Do players actually get any time off these days? If so, what do they do with it? And how do they get back up to speed when pre-season comes around?
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This episode features (excellent) contributions from Charlotte FC midfielder Brandt Bronico, who is an ambassador for Soccer Resilience (soccerresilience.com), a sports mindset agency.