The 2020-21 Edition of My Book is Now on Presale
It’s time to launch the presale of the 2020-21 edition of The Groundhopper Guide to Soccer in England. The 2020-21 season will start in September. (Here is a look at…
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Meet Groundhopper Guides Employee #1, Alethea
When I first came up with the idea that would become my book and, eventually, my business, I first sought out advice from the smartest person I knew. Several years…
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Are English Soccer Clubs Going Out of Business Because of the Pandemic?
The pandemic is obviously doing immense damage all over the world, but since this is essentially an English soccer community, I thought I would address this question: Is the pandemic…
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The “Ted Lasso” Show is … Fine
Several years ago, when NBC got its Premier League contract, they put out a charming promotional video about an American college football coach, Ted Lasso, who came over to coach…
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Stadium Plans in English Soccer
This all comes from before coronavirus took over the world, but quite a few English clubs are looking to expand, alter or replace their stadiums. Here are a few I know…
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My English Soccer Guidebook: Updated for the 2020-21 Season
America is falling for soccer. It has been a slow-motion fall, but it’s picking up steam, with more professional teams, more kids playing, the U.S. doing well in the men’s…
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Watching Soccer Games in England: FAQ From an American Expert
Watching soccer in England is a truly enjoyable experience. I’ve done quite a lot of it myself, making it to more than 100 games at 60+ different clubs, including every club in the…
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My Google Map of English Soccer Clubs, 2020-21 Season
I keep a map of English soccer clubs on my website, and it’s now updated for the 2020-21 season. It also now includes the top six tiers of the pyramid…
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Groundhopper 70: We’re Back, With The Schedule
Issue #70 of my Groundhopper English soccer newsletter is out. In this issue: We have the whole 2020-21 UK and European schedule! Links to detailed schedules like the Premier League and…
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The Full English 2020-21 Football Schedule — in a Single PDF
Since the UK and European soccer schedule can get a little confusing, with all the different domestic and continental competitions, I decided to put it all together into a single…
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When are the International Breaks in the 2020-21 European Soccer Season?
The last thing you want to do is head over to watch the Premier League or some other top European league, only to find out there are no games because…
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