History
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...
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,...
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...