My Mom Calls It Soccer

Michele Duvall Boswell
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This is a podcast for people who don't know much about soccer...or football...or whatever you call it! We will cover information on rules, matches, players, and all the things that will help you learn to love the Beautiful Game! Come along on this journey with Michele as her son Chase teaches her everything a new fan needs to know!

  1. 1d ago

    Ballon d'Or Predictions, Greatest Coaches & Best Players | Soccer Debates for New Fans

    Who is the best soccer player in the world? Who are the greatest football managers of all time? And who is the best player on YOUR favorite team? This week on My Mom Calls It Soccer, we're tackling some of the biggest debates in world football, and trust us, soccer fans LOVE to debate!If you're new to soccer, these are the conversations you'll want to understand so you can confidently jump in the next time your soccer-loving friends start arguing about players, managers, and who deserves to be called the GOAT.In this episode, we're breaking down:🏆 The Ballon d'Or: What is it, why does it matter, and who do we think deserves to win one of soccer's most prestigious individual awards?⚽ The Greatest Coaches of All Time: From legendary managers to modern tactical masterminds, we're sharing our picks for the best coaches in football history and what makes them so special.🌟 Our Teams' Best Players: We're talking about the standout players at our favorite clubs, including Liverpool, FC Barcelona, and Real Madrid. Who's the best, and why?Whether you're just discovering the English Premier League, falling in love with La Liga, or trying to figure out what everyone is arguing about in your soccer group chat, this episode will help you build your football knowledge and find your own opinions.Because being a soccer fan isn't about knowing everything. It's about learning the game, finding your people, and eventually having VERY strong opinions about a player you've never actually met. My Mom Calls It Soccer is a podcast for new soccer fans, especially Americans discovering the beautiful game. We make football approachable, entertaining, and just a little chaotic as we explore the Premier League, La Liga, Champions League, international soccer, and everything that makes this sport impossible not to love.👇 JOIN THE DEBATE!Who deserves the Ballon d'Or? Who is your pick for the greatest soccer coach of all time? And who's the best player on YOUR team?Tell us in the comments! We want to hear your hot takes.🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes that help new fans understand soccer, discover their favorite teams, and become part of the global football conversation.#BallondOr #SoccerForBeginners #MyMomCallsItSoccer #FootballForBeginners #PremierLeague #LaLiga #FCBarcelona #LiverpoolFC #RealMadrid #SoccerPodcast #FootballGOAT #SoccerFans

  2. Oct 7

    Manchester United, the World Cup & Catching Up with Cam!

    Cam catches us up on what's happening with the Red Devils, shares his thoughts on Manchester United's future, and looks back at his favorite moments from the World Cup. And if you know Cam, you know he's never short on opinions, football knowledge, or a great take!Whether you're a lifelong Manchester United supporter, a new Premier League fan, or someone who fell in love with soccer during the World Cup and wants to keep that excitement going, this conversation is for you.At My Mom Calls It Soccer, we're helping new American soccer fans navigate the beautiful game, discover the stories and rivalries that make football special, and find a club they can call their own.In this episode:Manchester United updates and Cam's take on the Red DevilsThe Premier League and what makes Manchester United such a fascinating club to followCam's favorite memories and moments from the 2026 FIFA World CupFootball opinions, great conversation, and plenty of laughsWhy there's never been a better time to become a soccer fanNew to soccer? You're in the right place! You don't have to know every player, understand every rule, or have supported a club since childhood to belong in the conversation.Like this episode, subscribe to My Mom Calls It Soccer, and tell us in the comments: Are you a Manchester United fan, or did the World Cup help you discover a new favorite team?#ManchesterUnited #ManUnited #MUFC #PremierLeague #WorldCup2026 #SoccerPodcast #FootballPodcast #MyMomCallsItSoccer #SoccerForBeginners #RedDevils #FIFAWorldCup #EnglishPremierLeague

  3. Sep 29

    No Club Soccer for 3 Weeks?! What New Soccer Fans Should Watch During the International Break

    No club soccer for THREE WEEKS?! Don’t panic. The international break is actually the perfect time for new soccer fans to go deeper, discover new teams, and learn more about the game.In this episode of My Mom Calls It Soccer, Michele, Chase, and Grandma are giving new soccer and football fans their International Break Survival Guide: what to watch, what to learn, and how to use the break to build your soccer obsession instead of just counting the days until club football returns.Maybe you’re still trying to find the club that feels like YOUR team. Maybe you’ve already fallen for Liverpool, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Manchester United, or another club, but you want to understand its history, biggest rivals, legendary players, fan culture, and the competitions that make soccer so addictive.We’ve got you.We’re sharing some of our required viewing for new soccer fans, including documentaries, series, matches, and other ways to learn about the clubs, leagues, players, rivalries, and supporters that make the world’s game so special.And we’re talking about something every new fan needs to hear:You are allowed to be new at this.You don’t need to know every player who has ever worn your club’s shirt. You don’t have to understand every competition yet. You don’t need to know 100 years of club history before you can call yourself a fan.Fall in love with the game first. The rest comes with time. And honestly? Learning all of that stuff is part of the fun.So while the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and other club competitions take a break, consider this your homework.We’re here to help you learn soccer, understand football, find your team, and become the kind of fan who suddenly realizes they have very strong opinions about a club located 4,000 miles away. New to soccer? Subscribe to My Mom Calls It Soccer and follow along as we learn the game, explore the biggest clubs and leagues in the world, explain soccer for beginners, and help new fans find a team to love.#SoccerForBeginners #NewSoccerFans #InternationalBreak #SoccerDocumentaries #FootballForBeginners #PremierLeague #LaLiga #ChampionsLeague #SoccerPodcast #MyMomCallsItSoccer

  4. Sep 15

    What Do I Watch After the World Cup? The Champions League!

    The World Cup may be over, but you don’t have to stop watching the best soccer players in the world. 🌍⚽ The UEFA Champions League brings many of the stars you loved during the World Cup back together, this time competing for their club teams in one of the biggest tournaments in world football.In this episode of My Mom Calls It Soccer, Chase, Michele & Grandma break down the Champions League for new soccer fans: who plays in it, how teams qualify, how the tournament works, when the matches are played, and where you can watch the Champions League in the United States.And Michele has a potentially controversial take: If you’re brand new to soccer, the Champions League might actually be the easiest place to start watching club football. 👀You get powerhouse clubs, superstar players, huge matchups and plenty of drama without having to immediately commit to following an entire European league.Chase has some thoughts about Michele’s theory. 😂If the 2026 World Cup turned you into a soccer fan and now you’re wondering what to watch next, we’re here to help. My Mom Calls It Soccer is made for new and curious fans who want to understand the game, find players and teams to follow, and discover just how fun European football can be.⚽ In this episode:• What is the UEFA Champions League?• Which teams compete?• How does the Champions League format work?• Where can Americans watch Champions League matches?• Which World Cup stars can you keep watching?• Is Champions League the BEST gateway into club soccer?Tune in, subscribe, and follow along as we help new soccer fans find their way into the beautiful game.#ChampionsLeague #UEFAChampionsLeague #SoccerForBeginners #NewSoccerFans #WorldCup #EuropeanFootball #SoccerPodcast #FootballPodcast #MyMomCallsItSoccer

  5. Sep 12

    Transfer Deadline Explained | Biggest Soccer Transfers + Transfer vs. Trade

    The soccer transfer window is CLOSED…so who won, who lost, and who might already have buyer’s remorse? If you’re an American sports fan who understands NFL trades, NBA free agency and draft day drama but gets completely lost when soccer starts talking about transfer windows, transfer fees and deadline day, this episode is for you.Chase attempts to explain to Michele and Grandma how soccer transfers actually work and why the system is so different from the NFL, NBA and other American sports. And Michele works very hard to remember one extremely important lesson:⚽ It’s a TRANSFER.🏈 Not a trade.😬 Old NFL habits die hard.Then we break down some of the biggest transfers from the latest transfer window across the Premier League, La Liga and other major European soccer leagues. Which clubs made the smartest moves? Which new signings could completely change a team’s season? And which clubs might eventually wish they could have a do-over?If the 2026 World Cup turned you into a soccer fan and you’re trying to figure out how club football works, welcome. My Mom Calls It Soccer is made for new and growing soccer fans who want to understand the game without needing a PhD in football.In this episode:• What is the soccer transfer window?• What happens on Transfer Deadline Day?• Transfer vs. trade: what’s the difference?• Why do clubs pay transfer fees?• How soccer transfers differ from the NFL and NBA• The biggest Premier League and European transfers• Which clubs improved the most?• Which transfers could they regret?Subscribe for more beginner-friendly soccer explainers, World Cup player updates, European football, Premier League, La Liga, Champions League and our 15 Minutes to Fandom series.#TransferDeadline #SoccerTransfers #TransferWindow #PremierLeague #LaLiga #FootballTransfers #SoccerForBeginners #NewSoccerFans #MyMomCallsItSoccer

  6. Aug 28

    Your World Cup Favorite Has a Club Team. Let's Find It!

    You fell in love with them during the 2026 World Cup… but where can you watch them now? We’re still tracking down your favorite World Cup stars and helping you figure out where they play their club football. This week, we’re heading to THREE of Europe’s biggest leagues: Germany’s Bundesliga, Italy’s Serie A and France’s Ligue 1.Which World Cup players made a splash and now play in these leagues? Which clubs should new soccer fans know? And most importantly… could your football soulmate be waiting for you in Germany, Italy or France? If the World Cup turned you into a soccer fan but you have no idea what to watch next, My Mom Calls It Soccer is for you. We help new American soccer fans understand the game, discover the biggest leagues and players, and find a club team they’ll actually want to follow.BundesligaSerie ALigue 12026 World Cup starsAnd maybe… your new favorite club.Need help finding where your favorite World Cup player plays now? Visit mymomcallsitsoccer.com and use our Team Finder to discover their club, league and where to watch.Subscribe for more 15 Minutes to Fandom episodes designed to take you from “I only watch the World Cup” to “DON’T TALK TO ME, MY TEAM IS PLAYING.” #WorldCup2026 #SoccerForBeginners #Bundesliga #SerieA #Ligue1

  7. Aug 26

    2026 World Cup Stars to Watch in the Premier League | A New Fan’s Guide to the EPL

    The 2026 World Cup may be over, but you don’t have to say goodbye to the players you fell in love with this summer. In this episode of My Mom Calls It Soccer, we’re helping new soccer fans turn their World Cup obsession into a full-blown Premier League habit.Wondering where you can watch Norway’s Erling Haaland after his incredible seven-goal World Cup? He’s back scoring goals for Manchester City. Looking for England star Declan Rice? You’ll find him at Arsenal. In fact, the Premier League had more players represented at the 2026 FIFA World Cup than any other league, making it a pretty great place to start if the World Cup turned you into a soccer fan.We break down some of the biggest 2026 World Cup stars playing in the Premier League, where to find them, and why the English Premier League (EPL) is one of the easiest and most exciting leagues for new American soccer fans to start following.Plus, Michele gets a BIG surprise when Grandma reveals which Premier League club she’s supporting this season, while Chase once again makes his allegiance crystal clear: Barcelona is his one and only. 🔵🔴🌟 New to soccer after the 2026 World Cup? Start here.Visit mymomcallsitsoccer.com for tools designed specifically for new fans:⚽ World Cup Player Finder: Search for your favorite 2026 World Cup player and discover which club team they play for so you can keep watching them all season.🏆 Find Your Premier League Team: Take the EPL team quiz from our friends at The Tap Inn and find the Premier League club that fits YOU.Whether you call it soccer or football, if the 2026 FIFA World Cup made you a fan and now you’re wondering what do I watch next?, you’ve found your people.My Mom Calls It Soccer helps new soccer fans understand the teams, players, leagues, rivalries and drama without assuming you already know what everyone is talking about.👍 Like this episode⚽ Subscribe and follow for more soccer for beginners📲 Share it with another new soccer fan who needs help figuring out what to watch after the World Cup!#PremierLeague #EPL #WorldCup2026 #ErlingHaaland #DeclanRice #ManchesterCity #Arsenal #SoccerForBeginners #NewSoccerFans #FootballForBeginners #PremierLeagueForBeginners #MyMomCallsItSoccer #SoccerPodcast #FootballPodcast #WorldCup #LaLiga #bundesliga

  8. Aug 14

    Hey Jude...Where Can We Watch You Now?

    How are you supposed to survive without the World Cup and seeing Jude Bellingham every week? Easy. Watch La Liga! The 2026-27 La Liga season kicks off this weekend, and if you became a fan watching Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, Vini Jr., and the stars of the 2026 World Cup, La Liga may be the league you need to watch.Loved watching Spain win it all? You’re going to love La Liga. Many of Spain’s biggest stars play in La Liga, and you can watch them throughout the season on ESPN.Loved Argentina’s tough, physical style? You’ll find plenty of Argentine stars playing in Spain, too.And if you fell in love with a World Cup player but have absolutely no idea what club they play for now, we’ve got you covered.Head to MyMomCallsItSoccer.com, type in your favorite player, and find out what club they play for, what league they’re in, and where you can watch them.So if you’re a new soccer fan in the U.S. wondering what to watch after the World Cup, start here.La Liga. Jude. Yamal. Mbappé. And a whole lot more.Welcome to your new favorite league.Go to our website NOW to type in your favorite World Cup player and get their club team! https://mymomcallsitsoccer.com/00:00 Intro01:43 FC Barcelona overview02:29 Real Madrid big players02:39 Jude Bellingham, Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior03:15 Lamine Yamal04:04 Barcelona big players05:13 Why should someone follow Mbappé and Real Madrid?05:58 Rodri, Ferran Torres06:24 Ferran Torres’ transfer to PSG07:12 Yan Diomandé07:44 Julián Alvarez & Atlético Madrid08:46 Mikel Oyarzabal & Real Sociedad09:20 Thibaut Courtois10:02 Joan Garcia 10:10 Unai Simon, Nico Williams & Athletic Bilbao11:35 Gavi & Lamine Yamal’s bet12:23 Aurélien Tchouaméni12:50 Why watch LALIGA?13:34 Dani Olmo14:29 MMCIS Team Finder & where to watch LALIGA

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This is a podcast for people who don't know much about soccer...or football...or whatever you call it! We will cover information on rules, matches, players, and all the things that will help you learn to love the Beautiful Game! Come along on this journey with Michele as her son Chase teaches her everything a new fan needs to know!

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  • Creator
    Michele Duvall Boswell
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Michele Duvall Boswell
  • Show Website
    My Mom Calls It Soccer