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Because Football is a sports podcast hosted by Andrew Baggaley. It has 112 episodes, with the latest published April 2026.

The Because Football Podcast is all about uncovering the heart of football through individual journeys and community histories shaped by the beautiful game. We talk with leaders, decision makers, and creatives in the football /soccer industry to discuss their paths and insights they've learned along the way.The Because Football Podcast is hosted by Andrew Baggaley. Since January 2024, Andrew has travelled the world to explore soccer cultures and communities in 20 countries. Originally from Philadelphia, he has had a lifelong fascination with the game as a player, coach, and fan.

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1

Here's How You Can Monetize Your Sports Brand: Content Strategy and Actionable Framework | Ellie Wookey, Press Upload

2

From Indoor Soccer to the Super Bowl: Lessons in Fan Experience | Mike Harmon

3

Why I Needed to Write a Soccer Book for Children | Carlos Mojica

4

Why Soccer Clubs Need to Invest in Philanthropy to Succeed as a Business | Noah Toumert, Cleveland Pro Soccer

5

Building a Soccer Club for People to Care About | Brad Stith, CEO of AC Boise

6

Working in Pro Football & Growing LALIGA in North America | Santiago Lucio

7

Growing a Soccer Club with Influencer Marketing | Prerna Aneja, San Jose Earthquakes

8

How MLS Marketers Define Their Club's Story | Sandra Moore, Sporting KC

9

Navigating Constant Change in Sports Tech Business | Paul Boanas

10

How Pro Soccer Clubs can Boost Attendance and Revenue | Jim McCarthy

11

Adding AI to Your Soccer Club's Content Strategy | Isabel Freedman

12

Winning in American Pro Soccer with Brand, Stories, and Trust | Greg Lalas

13

Why Soccer is the Sport of the Internet | Shawn Francis, COPA90

14

How to Become a Professional Football Agent: FIFA Exams to Personal Values | John Viola

15

The Business of Soccer Media: Creators, Brands, and a Culture of Belonging | Simon Evans

16

How to Get Your Soccer Club More Attention | Forrest Tucker

17

Covering Soccer Before America Cared: NASL, MLS, and 8 World Cups | Frank Dell’Apa

18

Helping Soccer Clubs (and Parents) Tell Their Story | Hanna Howard, CEO of Rematch US

19

Purpose & Passion on a Wild Journey in Football | Jason Heaton, Chairman of Kernow FA & CONIFA Global Ambassador

20

What I’ve Learned About North American Soccer in the Last 6 Months | Andrew Baggaley, Because Football Media Host

21

What truly is fan engagement in professional football? Transparency, Dialogue, and Governance | Kevin Rye, Think Fan Engagement

22

Why This Soccer Club Owner WANTS Pro/Rel in the US | Brett Johnson, Rhode Island FC and Ipswich Town FC

23

Growing Soccer with Promotion / Relegation in the United States | Justin Papadakis, Chief Real Estate Officer at USL

24

How to Set Records in Pro Soccer by Focusing on Community | Dan Rutstein, Orange County Soccer Club

25

The Power of Storytelling for Non-Profits | Catalina Dunn, Soccer in the Streets

26

A Life of Football Coaching (Almost) Everywhere in the World | Nicholas De-Long, Head of Football

27

Maximizing World Cup Impact | Jonathan Todd, Philadelphia 2026 World Cup Host Committee

28

Sunday League to USL 2 / WPSL Club | Sunflower State FC

29

Coaching for Excellence & Community in Iowa | Charlie Latshaw, Des Moines Menace

30

Building Community Soccer Programs and Sharing the Story | Rachel Jolley

31

Why Community Connection is Key to Club Success in American Soccer | Eleni Hitchcock, General Manager of USL 2 Club

32

Footy as a Reason to Explore the World | Colin Martin, The Footy Travelers

33

Founding and Running a USL 2 Club | Ira Jersey, Real Central NJ

34

How American Soccer Clubs Live (or Don't!) on Marketing | Ryan Shaffer, VP of Marketing, Pittsburgh Riverhounds

35

Making Game Days the Best Days | Nick Manske, Philadelphia Union & Street FC

36

Pro/Rel in America - Utopia or Naive Hype? | Jeremy Alumbaugh, USL Championship President

37

Creating Community Through Pick Up Soccer | Monica Rojas

38

How Stories Shape American Soccer Community and Culture | Garret James Hokr of Gotham FC

39

How to Set Attendance Records in Lower League Soccer | Kaitlyn McComb, Director of Ticket Sales for the Annapolis Blues

40

A New Vision for the New York Cosmos | Erik Stover, CEO

41

Courageous Leadership in Professional Football | Matt Hancock, CEO of Port Vale Football Club

42

New Documentary Series Announcement, Club World Cup Review, and MORE! with Host Andrew Baggaley

43

Doing Good Can Be Good Business for Football Clubs | Jan Twete, VfL Wolfsburg

44

Icarus Cup Series EP 7 | YerbaCrew

45

Marketing and Mission for Success in MLS Next Pro | Derrall Stalvey, SVP of Strategy at Chattanooga FC

46

Icarus Cup Series EP 6 | Gritty FC

47

Revenue Strategies for Grassroots Soccer Clubs | Ben Gunduz, Todos Juegan and ADC MALASAÑA of Spain

48

Icarus Cup Series EP 5 | Spicy Meatballs FC

49

Never Seen Before: Building a Brand through Women's Football in Poland | Amanda Moura Pietrzak

50

Icarus Cup Series EP 4 | Fresh Coast FC

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