Philosophy and Soccer
A humorous reminder that there is something very strange about this game. Though, more recently, a series of philosophers have also shown that there are many ways to use soccer to think of what it is...
View ArticleThe Beauty that lies in Unpredictability
Some of the most wonderful memories that I have of my own childhood were the countless weekends I spent watching soccer match after soccer match from the comfort of my own living room. The English...
View ArticleThe Beauty of Hating Top Teams
At some point of my football fandom, I’ve developed this irrational hostility towards the “top” teams in football leagues – Bayern Munich, Barcelona, the two Manchester teams, Paris Saint German, and...
View ArticleThe Beauty of the Underdog
I can’t say that I have been a soccer fan for long. Growing up in Texas, most of my childhood was focused on football, basketball, and baseball. As a result, those were my favorite sports, both to...
View ArticleDefining Clutch in Football
As I was discussing Alex Morgan’s 100th goal with a friend, they brought up an interesting point; “aren’t the goals Morgan’s been scoring better because you have to consider the situations in which...
View ArticleFootball to a non-fan
With billions of fans, tens of billions of dollars, and a history just as impressive, football’s presence and influence on the world mercilessly grips the title of the biggest sport in the world. Few...
View ArticleOne of a Million
What about a soccer star is so magnetizing? Is it the fame? Or the ability, wealth, or influence? Simply put, we all value things differently, and it’s likely the things we value most that will pull us...
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