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Euro 2020: What is It, History, and How to Watch in the US
The summer of 2021 will see, finally, the men’s 2020 European Championships played out in several countries — a year late because of the pandemic. But what are the Euros, how do they fit into the organization of world soccer, … Continue reading
Making History: Female Soccer Referees
The past three years in particular have seen many historical firsts in the appointment of female referees to take charge of men’s football competitions. Groundhopper Alethea takes a look at the history of women officiating the men’s game. (Photo at … Continue reading
A Couple of Soccer-Related Film Reviews
As will soon become apparent, I am not a film critic. But since I spent most of the past year stuck at home and couldn’t plan groundhopping trips or go to games, I decided to delve further into the world … Continue reading
Groundhopper Paul Goes on Walkabout
I am always up for a journey. In fact, that’s kind of how Groundhopper Guides started. I was sitting at The Emirates, watching Arsenal with a friend who had been showing me around the neighborhood and telling me stories, when … Continue reading


