Laws of the Game

Vela Wood
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Soccer
  • Updated Biweekly

Laws of the Game is a Vela Wood podcast discussing the history, operation, and organization of soccer worldwide hosted by Kate Porter and Andrew Visnovsky, our international sports law experts.

Episodes

  1. 03/27/2023

    Laws of the Game E4: International Eligibility

    Laws of the Game is a Vela Wood podcast discussing the history, operation, and organization of soccer worldwide hosted by Kate Porter and Andrew Visnovsky, our international sports law experts. In this episode, we discuss FIFA regulations on international eligibility, including how FIFA determines which country a player is able to represent in international competitions like the World Cup, how players can effectively switch their nationality, and what it means to be “cap-tied” to a specific national team. Time Stamps 0:40 – FIFA Regulations on International Eligibility 1:20 – Holding Nationality v. Eligibility 2:20 – Individual Nation’s Nationality Laws 4:40 – US National Team and Germany 6:53 – National Associations 10:14 – New Nationalities and FIFA Additional Requirements 12:22 – CAS Dispute: UAEFA v. AFC and QFA 16:07 – Switching Associations 24:48  – “Cap-Tied” Players 26:54 – Fielding Ineligible Players & Disputes Related Links FIFA Eligibility Rule Change Offers World Cup Hopes For ‘One-Cap Wonders’ Imports of Importance: The German influence on the U.S. World Cup team FIFA Publishes Explainer on Eligibility to Play for Representative Teams

  2. 12/08/2022

    Laws of the Game E3: Road to the World Cup

    Laws of the Game is a Vela Wood podcast discussing the history, operation, and organization of soccer worldwide hosted by Kate Porter and Andrew Visnovsky, our international sports law experts. In this episode, we discuss the history, hosting, and execution of the World Cup. Time Stamps 1:36 – History of the World Cup 10:02 – Bidding to Host World Cup 16:21 – Government Guarantees 18:59 – Protection of Commercial Rights 25:46 – Team Qualifying References The History of FIFA World Cup Ambush Marketing: What It Is & Why It Works

  3. 12/01/2022

    Laws of the Game E2: How the Soccer World Works Part 2

    Laws of the Game is a Vela Wood podcast discussing the history, operation, and organization of soccer worldwide hosted by Kate Porter and Andrew Visnovsky, our international sports law experts. In Part 2 of How the Soccer World Works, we discuss club soccer and the similarities and differences between the US and European systems. Time Stamps 1:53 – European League Structure 3:05 –  Differences between United States and European Systems 4:45 – Closed League System 7:17 – European Club Soccer Systems 9:30 – Transinternational Leagues 16:48 – MLS vs. European League Seasonal Schedules 19:50 – US League All-Star Game 21:42 – Euro-Centric Model References MLS All-Star Game US Club Soccer American Soccer vs. European Football

  4. 11/14/2022

    Laws of the Game E1: How the Soccer World Works Part 1

    Laws of the Game is a Vela Wood podcast discussing the history, operation, and organization of soccer worldwide hosted by Kate Porter and Andrew Visnovsky, our international sports law experts. Listen on Apple Podcasts! In this episode, we discuss the organization of soccer on an international level and how the pyramid system works. Time Stamps 1:42 – International Soccer Organization: The Pyramid System 2:59 – FIFA: 1st Level of the Pyramid System 4:19 – IFAB: Rules of the Game 7:23 – FIFA Internal Management Structure 14:41 – Regulations at FIFA Level 16:14 – What is Sports Law? 18:04 – Confederations: 2nd Level of the Pyramid System 24:01 – Overlap between FIFA & Confederations 26:28 – National Associations: 3rd Level of the Pyramid System 28:44 – US Soccer Federation 32:00 – US Soccer Governance Bodies Outside FIFA (NCAA) References The Structure and Policies of FIFA IFAB Related Content FIFA Member Associations

  • 4 Episodes

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About

Laws of the Game is a Vela Wood podcast discussing the history, operation, and organization of soccer worldwide hosted by Kate Porter and Andrew Visnovsky, our international sports law experts.

Information

  • Creator
    Vela Wood
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Laws of the Game