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 …

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…

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 …

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, Effec…

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 …

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 …

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: How does a 5-7-5 do against a 4-4-2 at the World Cup? Haiku preview of Group G (Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon) and H (Portugal, Ghana, Uru…

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: How does a 5-7-5 do against a 4-4-2 at the World Cup? Haiku previews of Group E (Spain, Costa Rica, Germany, Japan) and Group F (Belgium, Morocco,…

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: How does a 5-7-5 do against a 4-4-2 at the World Cup? (This is Part 2! Listen to Part 1 wherever you found this episode.) Your host is Wright Sene…

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: How does a 5-7-5 do against a 4-4-2 at the World Cup? Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Ped…

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 could possibly be so fun that I’d get up at 4:00 in the morning to be somewhere for 6am, on a Saturday and a Sunday? Your host is Wright Sene…

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 other soccer podcasts should I listen to learn more about the game?" (Besides Soccer FC, of course!) Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer afi…

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: if art imitates life, and football is life, then does art imitate football? My review of The Wolves, written by Sarah DeLappe and running until Oc…

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: Why are so many drawings and illustrations of soccer balls the same? Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Sp…

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 is your best value for your soccer dollar? Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hi…

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: Why do football clubs love a dead language? I also discuss what this Soccer FC enterprise is all about. Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficio…

Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom and Culture, an exploration of the game, its fandom, and culture. This show is for new fans in America to help increase their appreciation for soccer and its culture. New episodes every Friday. Your host: Wright Señeres, soccer aficionado and host of the Princeton Spark and Effect Pedal podcasts, and co-host of the Hip …