{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6670a4f4abc94e798173d2c7/6965523e1266d4af749aa2a0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"83. Rivalries and Revelations: Den's Scottish Football Story","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6670a4f4abc94e798173d2c7/1768247767107-3ef31f83-a329-4b80-8da2-6eabfb846cd6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, Den Jones shares his unique journey through football fandom, from his roots in Scotland to his experiences in the US. He discusses the intense rivalries between Scottish teams, particularly Rangers and Celtic, and reflects on the cultural differences in football fandom between Scotland and America. Den also explores the evolution of soccer in the US, the challenges it faces, and the potential for growth as the sport gains popularity. The conversation touches on the emotional connections fans have with their teams and the future of soccer in America, especially with the upcoming World Cup.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Den's Football Journey Begins</p><p>09:19 Navigating Rivalries: Rangers vs Celtic</p><p>19:15 Football in America: A New Perspective</p><p>26:15 The Future of Soccer in the US</p><p>37:21 The Road Ahead for American Soccer</p><p><br></p><p>Ibrox Stadium by Thomas Nugent, <a href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY-SA 2.0</a>, via Wikimedia Commons</p><p>goonerabroad, <a href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY-SA 3.0</a>, via Wikimedia Commons</p><p>Celtic Football Club Ticket Office by Leslie Barrie, <a href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY-SA 2.0</a>, via Wikimedia Commons</p><p>Geni, <a href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY-SA 4.0</a>, via Wikimedia Commons</p>","author_name":"Ian Storrar, Karlo Marcelo, Sarah Hamilton"}