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).

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.

Real Central NJ Soccer Club

Women's Premier Soccer League

USL League Two

Ben Cohen Field, Rider University

Thanks 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).

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.

Pelé's revolutionary status must survive numbers game against Lionel Messi

Ten reasons why the 1970 World Cup was the greatest ever

Pele: The only thing I haven’t done in 80 years is play on the moon

When Pele Interrupted A Civil War - Common Goal

Eternal Darkness of the Warrior Prince: The Troubled Life of Pele's Son Edinho | Bleacher Report

Pelé set the standards by which footballing greatness is judged | David Goldblatt | The Guardian

https://twitter.com/Pele/status/1539592857840910337

Pelé 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).

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.

TV Ratings: World Cup Final Sets Records for Fox, Telemundo

How many people watch a World Cup final? Record global audience set to tune in for 2022 via TV and streaming | Sporting News

These are the five occasions a player has scored a hat-trick for the losing side in the Premier League

The 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).

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.

World Cup 2022: Remembering Grant Wahl, a Champion of American Soccer - The Atlantic

An Unexpected Detention by World Cup Security

World Cup Daily, Day 25 - Fútbol with Grant Wahl

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: 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).

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.

U.S. Says FIFA Officials Were Bribed to Award World Cups to Russia and Qatar - The New York Times

Migrant worker died in accident at World Cup base during group stage - The Athletic

Qatar World Cup Chief Publicly Admits High Migrant Death Tolls | Human Rights Watch

Qatar probing death of a worker at World Cup training site | Reuters

Fact check: How many people died for the Qatar World Cup? – DW – 11/16/2022

Next 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).

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.

FIFA investigates chants by Mexico fans at World Cup

Exclusive: World Cup soccer fans stopped by security officials for wearing rainbow-colored items

Belgium forced to remove 'love' from kits during World Cup

How Iran Underestimated The Outrage Over The Killing Of Mahsa Amini

Iran: UN Rights Council Should Create Fact-Finding Mission

Security escort man wearing pro-Iran protest shirt ahead of match | Reuters

Qatar 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 opener

Iran's players sing anthem vs Wales against backdrop of Mahsa Amini tributes and fans' unrest | Football News | Sky Sports

Some clothing choices have caused a stir at the World Cup

Iran calls for discipline after USSF scrubs emblem from flag

We now know what Budweiser will do with the beer it can't sell at the World Cup | CNN Business

Qatar 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).

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.

World Cup 2022: Every World Cup squad in full - see who Brazil, England, France, Argentina, Germany and Spain pick - Eurosport

Serbia World Cup squad 2022: Aleksandar Mitrovic and Dusan Vlahovic lead Dragan Stojkovic's side in Qatar | Sporting News

Switzerland World Cup 2022 squad and preview: Murat Yakin announces final 26-man team | FourFourTwo

Cameroon World Cup 2022 squad: The 26-man list for Qatar is announced | FourFourTwo

World Cup 2022 team guides part 30: Portugal

Ghana World Cup 2022 squad: Otto Addo announces final 26-man team | FourFourTwo

Uruguay World Cup 2022 squad: Diego Alonso annouces final 26-man squad | FourFourTwo

South Korea World Cup 2022 squad guide: Solid defence can show it’s not all about Son - The Athletic

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: 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).

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.

Spain's World Cup squad: Sergio Ramos misses out on fairytale return, Ansu Fati in

Costa Rica World Cup squad 2022: All 26 players on Los Ticos national football team roster for Qatar | Sporting News

Germany World Cup squad: Youssoufa Moukoko, 17, surprise inclusion; Mario Gotze returns

Japan World Cup 2022 squad: Who's in and who's out? | Goal.com US

Belgium World Cup 2022 squad and preview: Roberto Martinez announces final 26-man team | FourFourTwo

World Cup 2022: Hakim Ziyech in Morocco squad with selection row settled - BBC Sport

Canada names 26-man roster for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Croatia World Cup 2022 squad and preview: Zlatko Dalic announces final 26-man team