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English Soccer Travels:
Visiting Swansea, South Wales
In my quest to see all the 92 soccer clubs in the Premier League and English Football League, in 2017 I made my way to see a game at Swansea City. Here is a report on the game I saw … Continue reading
Seeing a Game at Swansea City
Seeing a game at Swansea City would seem, without context, to be a pretty standard English Football League experience–except it’s in Wales, of course! Not that it lacks interest or passion or drama — certainly it was the exact opposite … Continue reading
Groundhopper Guide to Stevenage FC
Years ago, I heard a story that made me start falling (more) in love with English soccer. It was the story of the time Newcastle United had to come play at a little place called Stevenage FC. (This post was … Continue reading
Yes, English Soccer Does Have Playoffs
Are there playoffs in English soccer? The answer is yes, with two caveats: Not in the Premier League, and not to determine championships. Here’s more about the playoffs. One of the biggest differences between English soccer and every American sport … Continue reading
