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Stuff the U.S. is Better at than England
There is a lot to love about seeing soccer in England. But there are also things America is better at. Here’s Paul’s list of things the U.S. is better at in soccer. Of course, there are many things the UK … Continue reading
Notable “Great Escapes” in English Soccer
In an excerpt from our book, The Groundhopper Guide to Soccer in England, Paul discusses a common theme in football history: The Great Escape. A Great Escape is simply when a team seems “nailed on” for relegation to the next … Continue reading
How to Read a Soccer Referee
There is always a lot going on during a soccer game, and one of the entertaining things to watch for is all the ways a referee communicates with players. One assumes he uses words, and one would love to hear … Continue reading
A Brief History of Football – and “Soccer”
What is the history of the game of football? And where does the word “soccer” come from? Read on to find out. As an American, I catch some crap – or I should say, “get some stick” – from English … Continue reading
