70. Whiskey Rebellion does Football

History and Evolution of Football in America: A Crossover Special with The Whiskey RebellionIn this special crossover episode recorded during the summer, Ian from 'Don't Know Much About Football' and Frank and David from 'The Whiskey Rebellion' delve into the intricate history of football (soccer) in America. The discussion navigates through key historical events, the evolution of football fandom in the U.S., the impact of immigration laws, the unique rise of women's soccer, and the forthcoming 2026 World Cup. The conversation also touches on the role of politics in sports and the socio-cultural implications of football's growth in the U.S.00:00 Introduction00:56 Welcome to Edinburgh02:57 Evolution of Soccer Fandom in the US07:45 Comparing Soccer and Other Sports in the US12:35 Early History of Soccer in the US20:41 Soccer and American Exceptionalism29:50 Immigration and Soccer's Growth in the US31:56 Impact of Women's Soccer on Men's Soccer33:17 Financial Maturity of Soccer Leagues35:31 International Influence on American Soccer41:56 Soccer Moms and Political Demographics49:58 Potential Challenges for the 2026 World Cup57:16 Final Thoughts and Lighthearted DiscussionFind The Whiskey Rebellion on your preferred podcast player including:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-whiskey-rebellion/id1197899391https://open.spotify.com/show/5JiWnaOptH2KXoIcMKctkfhttps://whiskeyrebellion.podbean.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.