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Soccer 101 — 271 episodes · page 1 of 3
How did PSG make the leap from good club to legendary team?
How Abramovich's purchase of Chelsea changed soccer forever
How did Jurgen Klopp turn Liverpool into a superpower again?
A history of American wonderkids
Messi and Argentina's Twenty-Year Story
Why isn't the national team of India better at football?
How has Como built such a successful club?
How did the Premier League become the dominant league in the world?
What happened to Paul Pogba?
Ted Lasso returns! What are the origins of the show, how did it become so beloved, and what comes next?
Three Flags, One Badge: The Story of Bosnian Football
The 21st-century talent pipeline: domestic football in Ecuador
Bohemia, Communism and Petr Cech: Football in Czechia
Chiefs, Pirates and Sundowns: soccer in South Africa
Artificial Intelligence and Soccer: problems solved vs problems created
From the Ottoman Empire to Osimhen: football in Turkiye
Xhaka, Shaqiri and 128 years of footballing history: soccer in Switzerland
A tale of two clubs... 81% of the time: domestic football in Uruguay
What are the best World Cup balls, mascots and anthems?
Kings, ultras, and unrest: Egyptian football explained
An abbreviated history of World Cup disruptions: teams withdrawing, changing hosts and more!
Youth development, colonialism, match fixing, and golden eras: a history of professional football in Belgium
Wrexham: America's Team, Capitalism's Posterchild, or both?
American managers in Europe: why haven't there been many and why aren't there more?
Small nation, big results: How Croatia became football’s ultimate overachiever
Why is the World Cup expanding? The positives and negatives of FIFA's shift for 2026
Balance and dominance: a brief history of Jordanian football
Does the Premier League have an English manager problem?
From coffee houses to energy drinks: a brief history of Austrian league football
How has punditry shaped our understanding of soccer, and what is its role in the modern game?
Northern lights and summer soccer: all about the Norwegian top flight
Why do American and European stadiums look so different?
How did Qatar arrive on the soccer landscape, and how has the Stars League been impacted by Saudi Arabia?
The biggest and best rivalries of the Premier League Era
Ivory Coast’s Soccer Factory: Where the Next Drogba Might Be Playing Right Now
Is Tottenham a big club, and when exactly did "Spursy" become a thing?
Soccer in Colombia: A 2026 World Cup primer
What are some of the best training facilities in soccer today?
Soccer in Morocco: a 2026 World Cup primer
A brief history of The Special One: the life and times of Jose Mourinho
Has it become more common to sack a manager?
Everything you need to know about the Primera Division, Argentina's top league
All about free kicks, including ideal distances for shooting and greatest takers of all-time
Shots Time! Are a bicycle kick and an overhead kick the same thing? What makes a volley a half volley, and more!
All about the K League: decentralization, domestic development, Champions League successes, and much more!
Are La Liga matches coming to the USA?
What is a transfer request, how does it work, and what happens when a club doesn't want to sell?
All about Uzbekistan! How strong is their top flight and has its quality improved in recent years?
What makes for a good match day atmosphere, and which clubs do it best?
Everything you need to know about the Women's European Championships
How strong is Brazil's top flight, what are its biggest teams, and how has the league helped shape the national team?
What is an assistant manager and what do they do?
What is sportswashing and why does it have such deep roots in soccer?
How strong is the Canadian Premier League, and how has it helped strengthen soccer in Canada?
Did a horse lead to the downfall of Manchester United?
Is nepotism a thing in professional soccer?
How have soccer pitches improved over the years?
What is the professional soccer landscape in New Zealand?
Why doesn't MLS use the European Calendar? What are the benefits and drawbacks of adopting it?
What is the Persian Gulf Pro League, and how has it helped develop the Iranian national team?
What is fixture congestion and what can teams do to combat it?
What is the J.League and how has it strengthened the Japan national team?
What is CONCACAF, and what is its scandalous history?
Why isn't Ligue 1 better? What are the issues it's faced, and how has it positioned itself for future growth?
How do teams, players and managers handle the language barrier?
What are the best and worst rebrands in soccer history?
Do Sporting Directors, GMs and Directors of Football all do the same thing?
What is a cult hero, and how does a player become one?
What is The Big Six in the Premier League, and does it still exist?
An abbreviated history of Neymar, and why he's such a polarizing figure
How do Premier League clubs typically travel to matches?
#196 What is PSR, why was it introduced and how is it enforced?
#195 How to get tickets for a Premier League match
#194 Everything you need to know about futsal
#193 Why do winter breaks exist, and how many leagues observe them?
#192 All things scran!
#191 What is the history of goalkeepers in soccer, and how has the position evolved over time?
#190 What is Match of the Day, and why is it so revered?
#189 What is a fairytale in soccer, and are they becoming increasingly less common in the modern game?
#188 What do soccer players eat, and how has their nutrition changed over time?
#187 Who is Mario Balotelli, and why does he attract so much attention?
#186 Who is Gianni Infantino and what does he do?
#185 What is a dual national and who are some of the most notable players who have switched national teams?
#184 What are some formerly great teams that experienced a dramatic decline, and what factors led to that fate?
#183 What is an ACL injury?
#182 What is a Number 10, and how many different types are there?
#181 An abbreviated history of US men's national team managers
#180 What is the UEFA Nations League, and why does it exist?
#179 What is the origin of the Liverpool-Man United rivalry, and how has it grown over time?
#178 What are The Galacticos, how many iterations have there been, and are we in a new era right now?
#177 What is fantasy soccer and how does it work?
#176 What is the Scottish Premiership, why isn't it called the SPL, and what does its future hold?
#175 Who is new USWNT manager Emma Hayes, and why is her appointment so significant?
#174 What are the European Championships, and how important are they on the global stage?
#173 The best and worst of crests and kit colors in soccer
#172 What is Wembley Stadium, and why is it called "The Home of Football?"
#171 Why is the English Championship playoff final known as The Richest Game in Football?
#170 What is the history of trophies in soccer? And what are some of the best and worst pieces of silverware?
#169 What is the Europa League and why doesn't it get more coverage?
#168 What is Football Manager, and why is it so addictive?