While I understand the need for advertising dollars, having 4 minutes of them BEFORE the episode starts is excessive.

Graham and Taylor break down 101 football knowledge. You could look up all of these topics, but would not get the context, history and relevancy. Making the complex, simple is an art. Plus they do it with humor and zero snobbery.

Usually interesting and informative. The Qatar episode brought out their virtue signals. To the point where they accuse Qatar of human trafficking. Shocked I was to find out that in a sport all about money, Qatar uses their money to try and not be embarrassed in a cup on home soil. Seems like they’d be much happier to have Qatar’s doors blown off so they can say “see they shouldn’t be hosting”. So tired of them lamenting countries with money spending their money to improve their situation. Also their continued injection of leftist political nonsense now makes what was once a timeless podcast when Mr Grove was involved into a childish liberal agenda screed. Way to waste a great concept.

I’m a big fan of the parent pod, The Total Soccer Show, and this ingenious spinoff is one of few on Automatic Download. The Ta-ta-Rockwell, Ryan from Rome/NC, Arizona-Joe and Glasgow Graham (who is sick today) are a force of pod chemistry to to reckoned with. It’s like your hanging out with your buddies and they’re being funny while teaching you some things about soccer you may not have known. I’ve played soccer since I was 6yr and pay attention pretty close, but I always learn a bunch from Soccer 101. Just love it, full stop. I think if someone is just getting into soccer, this is the perfect podcast. I hope the soccer community is a welcoming one to new fans and this Pod epitomizes that. Many thanks to and a big shout out to the gents for all the work they do behind the scenes to make TSS and Soccer 101 a reality!

I’d love to know the social / political stuff about the Istanbul big 2 or 3, and same with river plate, etc. Keep up the great work!

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I’ve become increasingly addicted to soccer and this is such a great pod from fellow soccer lovers to fill in the gaps in my knowledge.

Lost its way now just another podcast with bloviating uk centric voices. Joe is real the only redeeming thing dump ryan and find a divergent voice.

We are doing a podcast about St Louis City SC - the MLS expansion team set to start play in 2023. As we plan out how we are going to address new soccer fans to the game as the club’s first game approaches, we are going to to do a show to introduce them to the basics. We will touch on topics but will reference them to this podcast for in depth detail if the need it. What a visionary idea Daryl & Taylor had. This is the Wikipedia for new soccer fans. A true labor of love.

Near evergreen episodes always an enjoyable listen

Great for new and veteran soccer fans. Great variety of topics with a short and sweet podcast. A MUST add to your soccer podcast diet!

Super informative. Loads of great information presented in a way that’s entertaining and easy to understand and absorb. Love the episodes on the history of clubs and the game as a whole!

There's always more to learn about football. As someone who's been involved in the game since I was young (as a player, coach, supporter, and volunteer administrator), I've picked up a lot of knowledge around it. For the sport to keep growing stateside, it needs less gatekeepers. Daryl and Taylor do a phenomenal job of explaining the topic of each episode in a way that's easily digestible but also makes you think!

Love Total Soccer Show and love this one too. I played soccer my entire life, through to D1 in college, so didn’t think “Soccer 101” would be geared towards me... I was very wrong. I’ve learned a ton, and can’t get enough! I love the style of these guys. Very professional sound, and very smart, yet easy to understand tactical break downs. I will subscribe to anything and everything they produce!

As someone who has always enjoyed watching soccer casually but felt there was a barrier to entering the “analysis level” of enjoyment, this podcast has really helped take me from casual fan to soccer/football enthusiast. Love the energy between these two guys and their wealth of knowledge!!

I came to soccer as an adult and have tried to catch up as best I can with those around me who have played it and/or watched it for much longer. Each of these episodes is insightful and delightful, but my most listened to is the episode on what the numbers mean, and the most endearing (so far) is the mini episode on GAM and TAM. Absolutely recommend a subscribe!

Since we are all socially distancing on saturdays at a fixed time my son and newphews start one of the reviewed classic games. We pick the game in advanced and listen to the always inciteful review and then get in our jerseys and scarfs and count down start and watch as if it were a live game. So great to see classic 2-0 wins over Mexico. The Columbus games was my sons first live MNT qualifier great to relive and some of the old names. Robbie Rogers or Jay DeMerrit wow how soon we forget. Keep up the classic reviews while we shelter at home.

Daryl Grove and Taylor Rockwell are top notch. Soccer 101 has been big time! Recently going back in a soccer time machine to listen Daryl and Taylor discuss the US v Mexico 2002 World Cup was magic😀 I have been a major fan of the US MNT since the 1990 Italia World Cup. I never saw the 1995 Copa America Match between the US and Argentina. Your story telling and tactical analysis was outstanding about this David and Goliath Match. Kenny Finn Beverly, MA Total Soccer Listener 7+ years

The hosts of The Total Soccer Show investigate the questions, misunderstandings, and traditions of soccer fandom and I am grateful. Come on you boys in gold.

What else is there to say??? Again, the research that goes into these shows makes it a fun listen. I really enjoy the education that these episodes provide.

Love every episode !

Darrel and Taylor go in depth on an array of topics under the broad umbrella of soccer. This has become in my opinion one of the most interesting soccer pods, every new episode becomes must-listen stuff when I see it on my feed. Thanks for doing something a little different and putting so much time and research into these episodes!

The johan episode was fantastic. Even for a person like myself who is currently 33 and spent majority of my life playing soccer or at least being around the game in some capacity learned SO very much from this episode! Very interesting and informative. Can’t wait for more like this :-)

Another great show from the crew at TSS. Very entertaining stuff and you two are doing a great job of helping inform your listeners to the beauty and nuances of soccer. #FightonDarrellGrove!!

Daryl and Taylor are two of the best in the soccer podcasting world, specifically for their thoughful approach to explanation and analysis. They're also really entertaining — they're funny and have great chemistry together. Can't wait for more of these!

I’m trying to like this one. Similar to my feelings about their other show, TSS, I just get exhausted listening to Taylor try to sound smart. Slow down man!! We get it, you’re a smart guy and know lots of stuff about soccer. Creating a quality podcast is about more than blathering on about a subject. Slow down. Explain more. Let Daryl speak more. Just my two cents.

Listen to this podcast. But don’t be that guy, no one likes that guy.

I love the original podcast from these guys and am really enjoying their spinoff. Listening has been fun from a history of the game perspective, but also I’m learning how to better analyze games when I’m watching. Thanks for putting this together.

I’ve been following the beautiful game my whole life but still learned a lot of new information or back stories you really don’t learn about unless you go looking for them. Well worth a listen for people newer to the sport and those very familiar alike

I’ve listened to Total Soccer for a while, but just came across your Parks and Rec XI recently. I listened to it on a 9-mile run this morning, and it had me smiling and laughing through my first 5 miles. It could very well be my favorite podcast episode of all time. Thanks for a great show!!

I’m newer to soccer, and never played. This show is great for giving me context, along with their other show Total Soccer Show.

I’ve been a soccer fan for about 5 years but since I never played the game there is a lot I don’t know. Soccer 101 filled in a lot of the gaps. Looking forward to a second season of the pod!

Thanks guys. Really enjoyed offsides and derbies. Keep it coming, helps us enjoy each game day better. Go Chelsea, except when they play Wolves.

Great listen for people that want to learn more about soccer. I love how they give historical context to terms that are common to the game. Worth the time for anybody new to the game or those that have a curiosity for the beautiful game of soccer.

I play at a decently high level for a college athlete and I found this podcast very entertaining because it mixes true historical knowledge of the game with entertainment. Pretty accurate and look forward to listening to more.

I really enjoyed the clear explanations, and historical perspectives. Great stuff from great people making learning about the sport illuminating and entertaining.

I'm really enjoying these as I make my way through, I especially liked the derby episode! Keep up the great work!

As someone that is new to soccer, this podcast was a fun and interesting way to get in on the soccer lingo and ideas so that I can appreciate the Total Soccer Show even more.

After 13hr days and 65hr weeks of work, thank you. You bring a smile to my face and I feel more informed on the game I love. My guys

Great informative show. Love the tss boys

I love the TTS so I had to listen and review this because you guys deserve to rock out with this podcast great rules explanations and many other things. Keep up the good work

Daryl Grove and Taylor Rockwell's Total Soccer Show podcast has always been the go-to source for tactical analysis, but Soccer 101 allows them to do a deep dive on a wide variety of questions, answering things that someone might wonder when listening to other folks talking about the beautiful game, but going into such depth and in such an interesting way that even if you think you know the subject you'll still learn more. I can't recommend this highly enough.

Excellent in every regard. Thank You!

The boys from TSS should be a part of every soccer fans listening pleasure. With Soccer 101 they are serving up some really basic knowledge/answers about the “beautiful game”, coupled with history, stories, and a deeper dive into everything soccer. I learn something new with every episode (or perhaps a lot new!) and always enjoy their wit, humor, and delivery. It’s like having two great friends along with me any time I plug in... so don’t miss this- you won’t regret it!

There is no soccer podcast that goes does more research, asks more questions, and analyzes the beautiful game with more nuance and earnest joy than the Total Soccer Show — except Soccer 101. Bravo Daryl and Taylor.

But now I do because of this show.

This podcast has brought my fiancée a deeper understanding and appreciation for the game I love! She absolutely loves Daryl and Taylor who make it absolutely entertaining and genuinely insightful. And even as a massive fan and coach of soccer I have learned a lot that will help me better develop some of the youth in the sport.

High quality and highly informative

These guys love soccer, love each other, and love to world about the beautiful game. Whether you're a grizzled veteran or new to the sport, you'll find a home here. #HelloAndWelcome

This is the podcast I wish was available when I started following soccer!