Soccer FC: Fandom and Culture

Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there's more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: What does it take to start a soccer club? Ira Jersey, founder of Real Central NJ Soccer Club talks about the origins of the club, what's in store for the upcoming season, what's on the horizon for soccer in Central Jersey, and more. Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:Many thanks to Alice Seneres. Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy. Visit soccerfc.co for more Soccer FC content.Sources:Real Central NJ Soccer ClubWomen's Premier Soccer LeagueUSL League Two Ben Cohen Field, Rider UniversityThanks for listening. Ascendendo tollimus.

Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there's more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: What made Pelé so transcendent?Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:Many thanks to Alice Seneres. Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy. Additional music is "Brazil Jazz" by Francisco Alvear, "Oscar el Asesino" and "Hooligans" by Michael Ramir C., "Latin Jazz" by Francisco Alvear, "Closer" by Andrew Ev, "B Minor" by Arulo, "Dreaming Big" by Ahjay Stelino. Additional sound by Mixkit.Sources:Pelé's revolutionary status must survive numbers game against Lionel MessiTen reasons why the 1970 World Cup was the greatest everPele: The only thing I haven't done in 80 years is play on the moonWhen Pele Interrupted A Civil War - Common GoalEternal Darkness of the Warrior Prince: The Troubled Life of Pele's Son Edinho | Bleacher ReportPelé set the standards by which footballing greatness is judged | David Goldblatt | The Guardianhttps://twitter.com/Pele/status/1539592857840910337Pelé was the epitome of Black grace in soccer

Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there's more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: Was the 2022 men's World Cup Final the G.G.O.A.T., the greatest game of all time? Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:Many thanks to Alice Seneres. Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy. Additional music "Falling Inversus" by Eugenio Mininni and sound by Mixkit. Sources:TV Ratings: World Cup Final Sets Records for Fox, TelemundoHow many people watch a World Cup final? Record global audience set to tune in for 2022 via TV and streaming | Sporting NewsThese are the five occasions a player has scored a hat-trick for the losing side in the Premier LeagueThe Genius of Lionel Messi Just Walking Around | The New Yorker

Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there's more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: What should Grant Wahl's legacy be? (in my humble opinion)Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:Many thanks to Alice Seneres. Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy. Sources:World Cup 2022: Remembering Grant Wahl, a Champion of American Soccer - The AtlanticAn Unexpected Detention by World Cup SecurityWorld Cup Daily, Day 25 - Fútbol with Grant WahlAscendendo tollimus.

Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there's more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: Can Qatar make things worse? Also: Haiku recaps of the Round of 16 games. And why I felt like the United States' games were like watching a loved one defuse a bomb. Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:Many thanks to Alice Seneres. Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy. Sources:U.S. Says FIFA Officials Were Bribed to Award World Cups to Russia and Qatar - The New York TimesMigrant worker died in accident at World Cup base during group stage - The AthleticQatar World Cup Chief Publicly Admits High Migrant Death Tolls | Human Rights WatchQatar probing death of a worker at World Cup training site | ReutersFact check: How many people died for the Qatar World Cup? – DW – 11/16/2022Next week: Semifinals! Finals! Third place game! Woo!Thanks for tuning in. Ascendendo tollimus.

Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there's more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: What's been more interesting: The games themselves or the atmosphere around them?Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:Many thanks to Alice Seneres. Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy. Additional music and sound by Mixkit.For all Soccer FC content, visit soccerfc.co.Sources:FIFA investigates chants by Mexico fans at World CupExclusive: World Cup soccer fans stopped by security officials for wearing rainbow-colored itemsBelgium forced to remove 'love' from kits during World CupHow Iran Underestimated The Outrage Over The Killing Of Mahsa AminiIran: UN Rights Council Should Create Fact-Finding MissionSecurity escort man wearing pro-Iran protest shirt ahead of match | ReutersQatar 2022: World Cup staff confront Iran fan over Mahsa Amini shirt as Fifa begins cracking down on protests'There's so much brutality': Meet the Iranian woman who made brave protest in England's World Cup openerIran's players sing anthem vs Wales against backdrop of Mahsa Amini tributes and fans' unrest | Football News | Sky SportsSome clothing choices have caused a stir at the World CupIran calls for discipline after USSF scrubs emblem from flagWe now know what Budweiser will do with the beer it can't sell at the World Cup | CNN BusinessQatar Will Let Fans Drink...

Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there's more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: How does a 5-7-5 do against a 4-4-2 at the World Cup?Haiku preview of Group G (Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon) and H (Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay, Korea Republic). Tournament kicks off on November 20th!Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:Many thanks to Alice Seneres. Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy. Sources:World Cup 2022: Every World Cup squad in full - see who Brazil, England, France, Argentina, Germany and Spain pick - EurosportSerbia World Cup squad 2022: Aleksandar Mitrovic and Dusan Vlahovic lead Dragan Stojkovic's side in Qatar | Sporting NewsSwitzerland World Cup 2022 squad and preview: Murat Yakin announces final 26-man team | FourFourTwoCameroon World Cup 2022 squad: The 26-man list for Qatar is announced | FourFourTwoWorld Cup 2022 team guides part 30: PortugalGhana World Cup 2022 squad: Otto Addo announces final 26-man team | FourFourTwoUruguay World Cup 2022 squad: Diego Alonso annouces final 26-man squad | FourFourTwoSouth Korea World Cup 2022 squad guide: Solid defence can show it's not all about Son - The AthleticThanks for tuning in. Ascendendo tollimus.

Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there's more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: How does a 5-7-5 do against a 4-4-2 at the World Cup?Haiku previews of Group E (Spain, Costa Rica, Germany, Japan) and Group F (Belgium, Morocco, Canada, Croatia).Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:Many thanks to Alice Seneres. Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy. Sources:Spain's World Cup squad: Sergio Ramos misses out on fairytale return, Ansu Fati inCosta Rica World Cup squad 2022: All 26 players on Los Ticos national football team roster for Qatar | Sporting NewsGermany World Cup squad: Youssoufa Moukoko, 17, surprise inclusion; Mario Gotze returnsJapan World Cup 2022 squad: Who's in and who's out? | Goal.com USBelgium World Cup 2022 squad and preview: Roberto Martinez announces final 26-man team | FourFourTwoWorld Cup 2022: Hakim Ziyech in Morocco squad with selection row settled - BBC SportCanada names 26-man roster for 2022 FIFA World CupCroatia World Cup 2022 squad and preview: Zlatko Dalic announces final 26-man team

Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there's more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: How does a 5-7-5 do against a 4-4-2 at the World Cup? (This is Part 2! Listen to Part 1 wherever you found this episode.)Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:Many thanks to Alice Seneres. Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy. Additional music by Mixkit.Sources:Argentina World Cup squad 2022: Roster projections for all 26 players for national team in Qatar | Sporting NewsSaudi Arabia World Cup 2022 squad: Who's in and who's out? | Goal.com USMexico World Cup 2022 squad: Jimenez in, Chicharito snubbed from El Tri's preliminary roster | Goal.com USPoland World Cup 2022 squad: Czeslaw Michniewicz announces 47-man longlist for Qatar | FourFourTwoCan France retain World Cup title without Pogba and Kante?Team-by-team guide: 2022 Denmark World Cup previewWho could take Tunisia's spot if they are kicked out of the World Cup?Bolters and injuries galore as Socceroos prepare to name Qatar squad: World Cup State of Play

Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there's more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: How does a 5-7-5 do against a 4-4-2 at the World Cup?Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:Many thanks to Alice Seneres. Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy. Additional music from Mixkit. Sources:Lords of SoccerWorld CorruptEcuador World Cup 2022 squad: Who's in and who's out? | Goal.com USSenegal World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more | The IndependentNetherlands looks to snap World Cup dud at Qatar 2022England World Cup 2022 squad: Who should join Harry Kane, Harry Maguire and Jude Bellingham on plane to Qatar? - EurosportWorld Cup: Carlos Queiroz returned as Iran coach three days before Mahsa Amini's death | Daily Mail OnlineOne month out: USMNT comforts & concerns as World Cup rapidly approaches | MLSSoccer.comWales World Cup squad 2022: Projected 26 players for Dragons' national football team roster in Qatar | Sporting NewsAscendendo tollimus

Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there's more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: What could possibly be so fun that I'd get up at 4:00 in the morning to be somewhere for 6am, on a Saturday and a Sunday?Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).For photos from Fan Fest, check out the Soccer FC Substack!Credits:Many thanks to Alice Seneres. Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy. Sources:Premier League Mornings Live Fan Fest"Membership has its privileges."The 2 Robbies On Her TurfNo Room for RacismRebecca Lowe Eats a CheesesteakAscendendo tollimus

Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there's more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: “What other soccer podcasts should I listen to learn more about the game?" (Besides Soccer FC, of course!)Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:Many thanks to Alice Seneres. Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy. Sources:American Fiasco: Episodes | WNYC Studios | PodcastsWorld Corrupt Archives | Crooked MediaLords of Soccer on Apple PodcastsSoccer 101 from Total Soccer ShowFútbol with Grant Wahl (Sophia Smith interview, Nick Mohammed interview); American ProdigiesMen In Blazers (Nadia Nadim interview)ScuffedAlexi Lalas' State of the UnionFull Time with Meg LinehanAscendendo tollimus

Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there's more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: if art imitates life, and football is life, then does art imitate football? My review of The Wolves, written by Sarah DeLappe and running until October 16, 2022 at McCarter Theatre in Princeton.Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:Soccer FC: Fandom and Culture is a MeteorWright production. Sources for this episode are in the show notes. Check out the website: soccerfc.co, for all Soccer FC content. Produced and edited by me, Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day" by The Meritocracy. Many thanks to Alice Seneres. Sources:The Wolves at McCarter TheatreFinalist: The Wolves, by Sarah DeLappeThe Wolves: A Play: Off-Broadway Edition: DeLappe, Sarah + Free ShippingThe Wolves by Sarah DeLappe | PDF

Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there's more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: Why are so many drawings and illustrations of soccer balls the same?Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:Many thanks to Alice Seneres. Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy. Check out our website: soccerfc.co, for all Soccer FC content.Sources:Turning Point: The Original Goal of Soccer's Iconic Black-and-White Ball Design - 99% InvisibleThe adidas Telstar begins ball chainHow World Cup TV coverage has changed since the 1950sWhen Football Went Global: Televising the 1966 World CupRemembering Argentina 1978: The Dirtiest World Cup Of All TimeThe Surprising Reason Soccer Balls Are Black and WhiteWhy Are Soccer Balls Made of Hexagons? - SportsRecThe original 32 panel ball constructionThe Science Behind The World Cup Ball : NPRSoccer ball's design influenced by manufacturing techniques, television sets, FIFA politics, and the quest for roundness - Core77The Times, the 1966 World Cup, and a Different Era of Sports JournalismHow the 1970 World Cup in Mexico changed the face of global soccer foreverMLS balls

Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there's more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: What is your best value for your soccer dollar?Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Next week: Why do so many drawings of soccer balls look the same?Thanks for listening to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture.Ascendendo tollimusCredits:Many thanks to Alice Seneres. Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy. Visit our website at soccerfc.co for the complete Soccer FC content.Sources:How To Watch College SoccerVermont vs Princeton DI Women's Soccer Game Summary - November 12th, 2021 | NCAA.comBYU vs Florida St. DI Women's Soccer Game Summary - December 6th, 2021 | NCAA.comPROP approves changes to soccer overtime rules | NCAA.com

Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there's more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: Why do football clubs love a dead language? I also discuss what this Soccer FC enterprise is all about. Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:Special thanks to William Dingee, Ian Silva, James Van Wyck, and Alice Seneres. Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy. Sources:It's just not English in the Premier League | The National NewsThe Latin motto of AppleTV's Ted Lasso | MediumWhat Is Chelsea FC's Motto? | Football AnswersEverton motto to return after fans condemn badge redesign - BBC NewsWhat does Hala Madrid mean? Real Madrid fans' battle cry explained | Goal.com US

Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom and Culture, an exploration of the game, its fandom, and culture. This show is for new fans in America to help increase their appreciation for soccer and its culture. New episodes every Friday. Your host:Wright Señeres, soccer aficionado and host of the Princeton Spark and Effect Pedal podcasts, and co-host of the Hip Hop Movie Club podcast.Link up: Website: soccerfc.coSubstack: soccerfc.substack.comInstagram: @soccerfandomcultureWhat do you want to learn about? Email me at soccerfc@substack.com and let's explore together!Soccer FC: Fandom and Culture: Because there's much more to soccer than what happens on the field.