By Association

It's been a while since the last update, but now is the right time to officially say goodbye. By Association is ending. But not before one last football story from James Parkinson. Listen to 99% Invisible - Episode 511: Vuvuzela Stay in the loop on future projects at jamesparkinson.net/newsletter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1970, a football legend was born. Inspired by a NASA satellite and motivated by a global television audience, Adidas created an iconic match ball that would leave a lasting legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's one of the most challenging and criticised jobs in football; what motivates someone to be a referee? We explore what it takes to be an official at the highest level, and how technology is changing the role of the ref. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Determined to fulfil a boyhood dream of playing international football, Paul Watson went searching for a minnow team that would provide an easy path to a national cap. But in discovering the remote Pacific island of Pohnpei, who's side was dubbed 'the worst in the world', Paul found himself on a new quest: to coach a national football team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The origin story of the United States Women's National Team, and their historic victory at the first ever Women's World Cup in 1991.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi, and the global campaign that saved his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is By Association, human stories from the beautiful game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A quick update on the future of the show. 

David Goldblatt is the host of the excellent Game of Our Lives podcast and one of the most knowledgable people in football. James speaks with David about this years World Cup in Russia and the politics and issues that surround it.  This special bonus episode is in celebration of a brand new podcast series from By Association: World Cup Stories. Conversations about the greatest football tournament on the planet. Subscribe today and get ready for the first episode on 11 June. • worldcupstories.com • Apple Podcasts • RSS Feed

On the 21st of February 1897, in a cafe in Paris, a football club was born. It was founded on inclusive values, which it still upholds today. This is the story of Red Star, the last romantic football club in France. Links: byassociation.audio By Association on Twitter By Association on Instagram James Parkinson on Twitter Support By Association on Patreon Patreon is the simplest way for you to support the ongoing production of the show by pledging a small amount of money each month. You'll even receive some nice rewards in return! patreon.com/byassociation  The Programme Get the official By Association newsletter and stay up to date with the show. Sign up. Music: Podington Bear (Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License) Lee Rosevere (Creative Commons Attribution License) 

On the 21st of February 1897, in a cafe in Paris, a football club was born. It was founded on inclusive values, which it still upholds today. This is the story of Red Star, the last romantic football club in France.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the 21st of February 1897, in a cafe in Paris, a football club was born. It was founded on inclusive values, which it still upholds today. This is the story of Red Star, the last romantic football club in France.  

Introducing a brand new podcast from James Parkinson. Start your day with a football fix! Football in Five is a five minute football news podcast, presenting three key stories that you need to know, bringing you up to speed on the world game. Delivered at 8am AET every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Launching March 26. Subscribe today to receive the first edition as soon as it's released.  • footballinfive.com • @footballinfive on Twitter

What does it take to be a professional footballer? From childhood dream to playing in a World Cup, former Danish international and Premier League goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen reflects on life in the game and competing at the highest level. Links: byassociation.audio By Association on Twitter By Association on Instagram James Parkinson on Twitter Support By Association on Patreon Patreon is the simplest way for you to support the ongoing production of the show by pledging a small amount of money each month. You'll even receive some nice rewards in return! patreon.com/byassociation  The Programme Get the official By Association newsletter and stay up to date with the show. Sign up. Music: Podington Bear (Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License)

What does it take to be a professional footballer? From childhood dream to playing in a World Cup, former Danish international and Premier League goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen reflects on life in the game and competing at the highest level.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it take to be a professional footballer? From childhood dream to playing in a World Cup, former Danish international and Premier League goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen reflects on life in the game and competing at the highest level.  

Football is often said to be a universal language. If you can play it, you can communicate with anyone around the world. But as the sport has embedded itself into cultures, so too has the way we write about it and talk about it. From match reports and opinion pieces to radio broadcasts and fan discussions, the words and phrases we use continue to evolve, in order to articulate what we see unfolding in front of us. Football has established a vernacular all of its own. This episode is a special collaboration with The Expressionists podcast. Links: byassociation.audio By Association on Twitter By Association on Instagram James Parkinson on Twitter Football Clichés on Twitter Buy the book, Football Clichés on Amazon Support By Association on Patreon Patreon is the simplest way for you to support the ongoing production of the show by pledging a small amount of money each month. You'll even receive some nice rewards in return! patreon.com/byassociation  The Programme Get the official By Association newsletter and stay up to date with the show. Sign up. Music: Podington Bear (Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License)

Football is often said to be a universal language. If you can play it, you can communicate with anyone around the world. But as the sport has embedded itself into cultures, so too has the way we write about it and talk about it. From match reports and opinion pieces to radio broadcasts and fan discussions, the words and phrases we use continue to evolve, in order to articulate what we see unfolding in front of us. Football has established a vernacular all of its own. This episode is a special collaboration with The Expressionists podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Football is often said to be a universal language. If you can play it, you can communicate with anyone around the world. But as the sport has embedded itself into cultures, so too has the way we write about it and talk about it. From match reports and opinion pieces to radio broadcasts and fan discussions, the words and phrases we use continue to evolve, in order to articulate what we see unfolding in front of us. Football has established a vernacular all of its own. This episode is a special collaboration with The Expressionists podcast.

On January 22 1927, BBC Radio broadcast a football match for the very first time. It was thought that radio coverage would affect match attendance and newspaper sales, but by 1931 the BBC were broadcasting over one hundred games a season. Six years later, they aired the first match on live television. As football has grown, so too has the way we consume the sport. TV coverage now dominates, but radio still plays a crucial role. And at the core of these experiences is the human voice - the football commentator. ** Vote for By Association! Best Sports Podcast in the 2017 Discover Pods Awards ** Links: byassociation.audio By Association on Twitter By Association on Instagram James Parkinson on Twitter Just a Gob on a Stick by Simon Hill Support By Association on Patreon Patreon is the simplest way for you to support the ongoing production of the show by pledging a small amount of money each month. You'll even receive some nice rewards in return! patreon.com/byassociation  The Programme Get the official By Association newsletter and stay up to date with the show. Sign up. Music: Podington Bear (Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License)