Have you ever wondered about how to get soccer tickets for matches in the UK and other parts of Europe? Maybe you've been watching your favorite adopted team for years on TV, have seen them on preseason tours to the US, but haven't quite had the nerve to brave all the logistics and hop over the Atlantic to go see them live and in person? Want to know how to get tickets? Which soccer stadium is overrated? Or underrated? And what games and clubs you REALLY NEED to see? And then once you figure that out, how do you get to the stadium, the hotel, etc? It's a lot to sift through. Well, let our guest Paul Gerald of Groundhopper Soccer Guides inform and encourage you on Episode 29 of the Because Football Podcast! The story of Groundhopper Soccer Guides started when Paul Gerald was visiting friends in London and they took him to a game. He had played soccer as a kid and always admired the passion of the English game, but he always considered it some far-off dream, like normal Americans visiting England couldn’t just go to a game. Once he figured out how easy it really was, and how incredibly fun, and once he saw fans celebrating goals in person, he was HOOKED! In this episode, we talk about Paul's personal story from watching the drudgery of NASL's Memphis Rogues in the 1970s, catching German soccer highlights on TV, and eventually being a season ticket holder of the Portland Timbers. This line from the Groundhopper Soccer Guides website shows how Paul and his crew are truly kindred spirits of our team here at Because Football: "We believe that sports aren’t just about watching a game — although that can be tons of fun. We think it’s really about connecting with people and communities, expanding your horizons, and just maybe experiencing a moment that they’ll talk about for generations. Oh, and we wish a lot more people would get past the “big six” Premier League clubs and get out on the terraces of the lower leagues." Our conversation in this episode revolves around that theme, as well as the fantastic ways that Paul and his team can make your European soccer dream a reality! Find out more about Groundhopper Soccer Guides: Website YouTube

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