{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6670a4f4abc94e798173d2c7/68b4815c993d10acb94a4c12?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"70. Whiskey Rebellion does Football","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6670a4f4abc94e798173d2c7/1756659726982-eceae42b-9938-418b-bc80-05605cefb210.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>History and Evolution of Football in America: A Crossover Special with The Whiskey Rebellion</p><p><br></p><p>In this special crossover episode recorded during the summer, Ian from 'Don't Know Much About Football' and Frank and David from 'The Whiskey Rebellion' delve into the intricate history of football (soccer) in America. The discussion navigates through key historical events, the evolution of football fandom in the U.S., the impact of immigration laws, the unique rise of women's soccer, and the forthcoming 2026 World Cup. The conversation also touches on the role of politics in sports and the socio-cultural implications of football's growth in the U.S.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:56 Welcome to Edinburgh</p><p>02:57 Evolution of Soccer Fandom in the US</p><p>07:45 Comparing Soccer and Other Sports in the US</p><p>12:35 Early History of Soccer in the US</p><p>20:41 Soccer and American Exceptionalism</p><p>29:50 Immigration and Soccer's Growth in the US</p><p>31:56 Impact of Women's Soccer on Men's Soccer</p><p>33:17 Financial Maturity of Soccer Leagues</p><p>35:31 International Influence on American Soccer</p><p>41:56 Soccer Moms and Political Demographics</p><p>49:58 Potential Challenges for the 2026 World Cup</p><p>57:16 Final Thoughts and Lighthearted Discussion</p><p><br></p><p>Find The Whiskey Rebellion on your preferred podcast player including:</p><p><br></p><p>https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-whiskey-rebellion/id1197899391</p><p>https://open.spotify.com/show/5JiWnaOptH2KXoIcMKctkf</p><p>https://whiskeyrebellion.podbean.com/</p>","author_name":"Ian Storrar, Karlo Marcelo, Sarah Hamilton"}