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What is the FA Vase?
What is the FA Vase in English football? Well, the defending champion is Romford, who play in a 2,000-seat stadium in the Essex Senior League at tier 9 of the English football pyramid. So one thing the FA Vase is...
Yes, English Soccer Does Have Playoffs
Are there playoffs in English soccer? The answer is yes, with two caveats: Not in the Premier League, and not to determine championships. Here's more about the playoffs. One of the biggest differences between English soccer and every American sport...
What is the UEFA Champions League?
The short answer is that the UEFA Champions League is the club championship of Europe, and probably, therefore, the most prestigious football competition in the world other than the World Cup. Also, somewhat strangely, it's not a league; it's a...
A Guide to the Leagues and Cups of English Football
What are all the leagues and cups of English football? This was utterly mysterious to us for years. And it may still be for many Americans. Allow us to explain. First, here's an example of something a TV announcer in...
Promotion & Relegation in Some European Leagues
Groundhopper Guides has kept you informed about promotions and relegations in English football this past season. Now we turn our attention to promotion and relegation in some European domestic leagues. Here's a look at what happened in a few of...
