Clubs
Groundhopping at Northampton Town
Northampton Town has been in the third or fourth tier of the English Football League since 1967, so seeing a game at their Sixfields Stadium is truly a trip into a non-glamorous world. In fact, in my experience going to games in England, the thing most fans seem to associate with Northampton Town is that…
Groundhopping at Estadio Capwell in Guayaquil, Ecuador
The Clásico del Astillero featuring Emelec vs Barcelona is Ecuador's top football rivalry. Groundhopper Alethea was thrilled to get a ticket to the derby at Estadio Capwell in Guayaquil. This is her groundhopping experience. Be sure to subscribe to The Groundhopper for more reports from the grounds. The COE (Ecuador's national emergency management service) only…
Groundhopping at ACF Fiorentina
Seeing a soccer game at Fiorentina is a step back in time, an affordable glimpse of Serie A football, and a way to experience the real Florence beyond its tourist center. Millions of people visit Florence, Italy, every year -- as well they should. With its art, history, architecture and food, Florence is a must-see…
Groundhopper Guide to Club Brugge
Groundhopper Soccer Guides introduces you to Club Brugge of Belgium’s First Division A, one of the most successful clubs in Belgium with a long history competing in Europe. Introduction to Club Brugge Koninklijke Voetbalvereniging Club Brugge have won the league championship 19 times (second to rival Anderlecht). Club Brugge is the only Belgian club to…
Groundhopper Guide to Atalanta
Let Groundhopper Soccer Guides introduce you to Atalanta, a consistent team in Italy's Serie A who has been a regular in European competitions since 2017. Introduction to Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio The club has played in Serie A each season since 2011-12, when they gained promotion from Serie B after winning the league title. The Goddess,…
Groundhopper Guide to Malmö FF
Chelsea sits in second in their group after the first three Champions League group stage games, three points behind Juventus. After a 4-0 home win two weeks back, Chelsea now heads to Sweden for the second game in the back-to-back series. Groundhopper Soccer Guides introduces you to their opponent, Malmö of Sweden’s Allsvenskan. Introduction to…
Groundhopping at Brentford Community Stadium
When I visited Brentford Football Club in West London in 2021, they were having probably the grandest days in their history: playing Premier League games in their shiny new stadium. Here's what it's like to go groundhopping at Brentford Community Stadium. It's hard to imagine a better scenario for what is basically a local community…
Groundhopper Guide to K.R.C. Genk
West Ham United sit atop Group H of the Europa League with a perfect six points after two games. They now face Racing Genk in back-to-back group stage games. Groundhopper Soccer Guides introduces you to their opponents from Belgium’s First Division A. Introduction to Koninklijke Racing Club Genk A fairly new club, having been formed…
Groundhopper Guide to FC Spartak Moscow
Leicester City sit at the bottom of Group C after a pair of games in the Europa League, and now face Spartak Moscow in back-to-back contests. Let Groundhopper Soccer Guides introduce you to their opponents from Russia’s Premier League. Introduction to FC Spartak Moscow Spartak Moscow is the most successful club in the top tier…
Groundhopper Guide to Vitesse
Tottenham sit atop their group in the Europa Conference League, and now face Vitesse in back-to-back games. Groundhopper Guides introduces you to the Spurs' foe from the Netherlands. Introduction to SBV Vitesse Vitesse are based in the city of Arnhem and play in the Dutch Eredivisie. Founded in 1892, the club is the second-oldest club…
