Soccer FC: Fandom and Culture MeteorWright

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 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).
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 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).
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, 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).
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 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).
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 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).
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 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...