The 2020-21 Edition of Our Book is Now For Sale!
The 2020-21 edition of The Groundhopper Guide to Soccer in England is now for sale, here and online. Learn more about it here. To buy a signed copy straight from…
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Groundhopper #95: Drawing Comparisons
Issue #95 of our Groundhopper English soccer newsletter is out. In this issue: MLS vs England: on the pitch & in the stands New video: Seeing a game at Wembley…
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Soccer Culture: The US vs England
I have been fortunate enough to have two fantastic experiences in my soccer life: One is going to more than 100 football games in England, and the other is seeing…
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2020-21 FA Cup Semifinals: How (And Why) to Watch
2020-21 FA Cup Semifinals: How (And Why) to Watch April 17 and 18, 2021 see the semifinals of the FA Cup play out at Wembley Stadium in London; here is…
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Getting to Know the Luton Town vs Watford Rivalry
English Soccer Derbies, + 2 more
The rivalry between Watford and Luton Town, sometimes known as the Beds-Herts Derby, goes back over 100 years and is one of the more bitter derbies in English football. Chances…
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How Do MLS Teams Compare to English Teams?
Study The Game, + 1 more
Here’s a question that comes up sometimes: How do Major League Soccer teams compare with English teams? I thought I would take a shot at it. Clearly, it’s impossible to answer for sure.…
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Groundhopper #94: About Next Season’s Schedule
Issue #94 of our Groundhopper English soccer newsletter is out. In this issue: When will we know the 2021-22 Premier League schedule? New YouTube video: XI goofiest soccer terms An…
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Groundhopper Guide to Paris Saint-Germain
Maybe all you know about Paris Saint-Germain is that they are a really good French football club with Neymar and Mbappé but they have never won the Champions League. Of…
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Video: The XI Goofiest Terms in English Soccer
We had so much fun putting together our list of helpful terms to know when watching English soccer that Groundhopper Paul decided to highlight the top XI goofiest terms in…
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When Will We Know the Premier League Schedule?
You might think that a question like “When will they announce the Premier League schedule?” is pretty straightforward. But as with so many things in English football, to us outsiders,…
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Profile and History of Borussia Dortmund
Looking to attend a game at Borussia Dortmund? Or just want to learn more about “the BVB”? Groundhopper Soccer Guides introduces you to the club and city they call home.…
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