Matchday 3 - Ryan Bailey, digital content creator (and AFC Wimbledon fan)
We talk to Ryan Bailey, digital content creator and AFC Wimbledon fan.
In a podcast of comparisons, we talk about the evolution of the fan experience in the US, how much American fans love FIFA and the authenticity of fans of new clubs.
We explore the strength of the US national sides, when the men's team will challenge for the World Cup and whether they will ever match the women's team's success.
We also cover family friendly experiences, the need to build events around games and how soccer has become such a big part of the conversation in American sports.
And with two AFC Wimbledon fans on one podcast, we can't but help talk about the story of our club, our celebrity fan John Green and his extraordinary story of involvement and the principle of franchising.
A good romp through the US soccer scene with two very excited Englishmen - including answering the question, who will get further in the next two men's World Cups, USA or England?
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Matchday 12 - John Green, author, Liverpool fan, AFC Wimbledon owner
We talk to author and passionate football fan John Green. He explains why he detests greed in football, why MLS needs relegation and his disappointment in Liverpool’s participation in the European Super League. John describes...
Matchday 10 - Jacqui Oatley MBE, groundbreaking broadcaster
We speak to Jacqui Oatley, the first female Match of the Day commentator and a leading advocate for women's football and women in broadcasting. We reminisce about sharing a press box at Bradford Park Avenue in 2003, discuss h...
Matchday 8 - Julian Stone, writer, producer and soccer tech
We talk to writer, producer and soccer tech Julian Stone. We talk about soccer in television and film, why Ted Lasso is so good and why overhead kicks aren't always the best things to film. Julian talks about working with …
Matchday 5 - Warren Barton, Fox Sports and former Wimbledon and Newca…
We talk to ex-player and broadcaster Warren Barton. He talks about the importance of sport during the pandemic, how much the US game has improved in recent years on and off the field but how the college system needs to …
Matchday 2 - Thomas Gronnemark, Throw-In coach
We talk to the extraordinary Thomas Gronnemark. He's coached throw-ins for Ajax, FC Midtjylland, RB Leipzig, Atlanta United and, perhaps most famously, Liverpool. The former track and field and bobsled athlete talks about his...
Matchday 1 - Gary Gibson, Head of Soccer Academies and International …
In our first episode we talk to Gary Gibson of Rangers FC. He explains why the Scottish champions have invested so heavily in their international programs, the importance of outreach and what can be learned from working with...