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Issue #53 of my Groundhopper English soccer newsletter is out. In this issue: It’s time to announce my 2019-20 “Holiday Groundhops” My next research trip starts this week. A video from…

As the new edition of my English soccer guidebook goes to print, I figured I would share a sample chapter — in this case, a new club profile on Gillingham…

Issue #49 of my Groundhopper English soccer newsletter is out. In this issue: The 2019-20 Football League schedule is out When are TV changes to the schedule announced? A visit to…

What are the best times to head to England for a soccer tour? Here is my shot at answering that question after seeing more than 100 games over there. Obviously,…

When are the top derbies, or rivalry games, in the Premier League for the 2019-20 season? Everybody loves a derby. And everybody loves the Premier League. So when are the…

Aside from mine, of course, here are some soccer books you might want to read.   The Ball is Round: A Global History of Soccer, by David Goldblatt. This is…

There is always a lot going in during a soccer game, and one of the entertaining things to watch for is all the ways a referee communicates with players. One…

Issue #20 of my Yankee Groundhopper English soccer newsletter is out. In this issue: Another report from my latest trip, starting with an FA Cup derby at Liverpool The other side…

Since many Americans visit the UK during spring break, and since many of them want to see a soccer game in England, I thought I would take a quick trip…

Issue #18 of my Yankee Groundhopper English soccer newsletter is out. In this issue: Is it safe to go to games in England? Where should I sit at the games? What…