History
Explained: No More Replays in the FA Cup
Now that the Football Association has done away with replays in the FA Cup, many are wondering why and what it means. We'll try to explain it here. The bottom line, as usual, is that it's all about money and...
Copa América 2024: What is It, History, and How to Watch in the US
For the second time ever, the United States will host the Copa América. But what is the Copa América, how does it fit into the organization of world soccer, and what is the history of the competition? (Above image by...
What is the Copa del Rey?
(Disclaimer: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning Groundhopper Guides may receive some compensation if you make a purchase after clicking one of these links.) The Copa del Rey, or King's Cup, is the domestic cup competition in...
Match of the Day: A History and Appreciation
Match of the Day is as much a part of English football culture as Monday Night Football is to that in the United States -- in some ways, even more so, as it largely stands alone in its field, and...
Soccer in the Tokyo Summer Olympics
Groundhopper Guides has a look at soccer in the Olympics: the history, the men’s and women’s fields, and why you did not see "England" represented on either side in the 2020 Summer Olympics (which took place one year late due...
