Culture
Why I Prefer Watching The Championship over the Premier League
Most Americans, when they think of English soccer, naturally think of the Premier League. It’s rather hard to miss in the culture, and it is a tremendous league filled with world-class players on every club. The atmosphere is great, the...
Soccer Culture: The US vs England
I have been fortunate enough to have two fantastic experiences in my soccer life: One is going to more than 200 football games in England, and the other is seeing my beloved Portland Timbers play in two MLS Cups (and...
How Do MLS Teams Compare to English Teams?
Here’s a question that comes up sometimes: How do Major League Soccer teams compare with English teams? I thought I would take a shot at it. Clearly, it’s impossible to answer for sure. Even on their summer tours, the English clubs are just starting...
Helpful Terms to Know When Watching English Soccer
Here are some English soccer terms you might want to know if you’ll be watching British football, aka soccer. Not all of these are technically football parlance, but these are definitely British football terms and soccer slang which the average...
The London Football Guide and the Joys of Non-League Football
The whole reason for starting Groundhopper Soccer Guides was to help people enjoy watching English soccer. But, for most people, "watching English soccer" means watching the Premier League, particularly the "Big Six" clubs always at the top. We want to...
