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The Number 9 Role, Translated for Baseball Fans
Ever wonder what soccer fans mean by a 'Number 9'? This guide explains the famous striker role using clear, simple analogies from baseball.
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Offside in Soccer, Explained for MLB Fans
A clear explanation of soccer's confusing offside rule, using common baseball concepts like pickoffs and tagging up to make it easy to understand.
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5 Soccer Cup Roles Baseball Fans Can Understand Instantly
Confused by soccer positions? We explain 5 key roles on the pitch by comparing them to player archetypes you already know from the baseball diamond.
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The “Best for Explainers” Soccer Cup Topic Tier
A tier list of the most important soccer topics to understand for new U.S. fans, from the offside rule to VAR and major international rivalries.
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Soccer Announcer Phrases Translated for Baseball Fans
Understand the beautiful game with this guide that translates common soccer announcer phrases into their baseball equivalents.
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The Baseball Fan’s Cheat Sheet to Soccer Cup Soccer
A baseball fan's guide to understanding the beautiful game, translating soccer's key concepts, rules, and rhythms into the language of the ballpark.
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The World Cup Weekend Plan for MLB Fans
A baseball fan's guide to enjoying a World Cup weekend, translating soccer's biggest moments into concepts any MLB follower can understand and appreciate.
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5 Soccer Comparisons U.S. Fans Should Stop Making
To truly appreciate global soccer, American fans should ditch a few common analogies. Here are five comparisons that don't quite work.
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The Soccer Cup Compared to March Madness, Explained
Confused by the World Cup? We explain the global soccer tournament's format, scale, and stakes using the familiar chaos of NCAA's March Madness.
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The NFL Fan’s Cheat Sheet to World Cup Drama
Confused by the World Cup? We translate the global soccer tournament's biggest drama, stars, and stakes into terms any NFL fan can understand.
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Norway's World Cup 2026 Hopes Pinned on Erling Haaland's Performance
Norway's World Cup 2026 Hopes Pinned on Erling Haaland's Performance
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A Dortmund-Themed Guide to the 2026 World Cup
The World Cup is upon us! For all of my non-stop poo-pooing of the tournament, that all-too familiar World Cup fever is nevertheless beginning to creep into my bones. I am 100% excited for it and I’m going to watch as much of it as I can. I suppose that is the magic of football, […]
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