Culture
Groundhopper Paul on the “Because Football” Podcast
This week Groundhopper Paul was a guest on the "Because Football" podcast to talk about his personal soccer story, the formation of Groundhopper Guides, and how to get English and European soccer tickets to the biggest clubs. (Watch the episode...
Groundhopper Paul on the “Crossing The Pond” Podcast
This week Groundhopper Paul was a guest on the "Crossing The Pond" podcast to give his unique insights gathered from groundhopping around the UK. Gary is a Brit with a soccer background who moved to America years ago, and his...
English Soccer Games In Person:
So Much More Than Seen On T.V.
Why go see English soccer in Person? We asked that question of Chris Larson, a video producer for Groundhopper Soccer Guides, after he had been to a few games with us. We have some thoughts on why Americans, in particular,...
What is the Community Shield Game?
The FA Community Shield is the traditional opening game of the English football season. But what is the Community Shield, exactly? Who plays in it? And when and where does it happen? Let's break it down. First, the FA is...
13 Ways That Watching Football in England and Europe are Different
What are some of the differences between watching soccer, or football, in England vs watching it in Europe? Here’s an attempted answer from an American who’s been to nearly 200 games between the two. First, let’s acknowledge that “Europe” is...
