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Dec 24, 2021

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.  

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Dec 17, 2021

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...


Dec 10, 2021

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!

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Dec 3, 2021

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...


Nov 27, 2021

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.  

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