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Why We Love This Club explores the remarkable football clubs, supporters and communities that make the world’s game special. Hosted by Chris Horwedel, each episode travels to a different corner of global soccer to tell the complete story of one unforgettable club. Discover how each team was founded, what it represents to its community, and why its supporters developed such a deep connection to it. The show explores club history, legendary players, defining matches, stadiums, rivalries, traditions, supporter culture, famous triumphs, painful failures and the moments that shaped each team’s identity. From historic European champions and emerging women’s teams to supporter-owned clubs, lower-league institutions and overlooked teams across Africa, Asia, Australia and the Americas, Why We Love This Club celebrates football in all its forms. Whether you love soccer history, football culture, passionate fanbases or discovering clubs beyond the biggest names, every episode offers a new reason to love the world’s game.
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- Yesterday13 min
Tibetan National Teams: The Clubs That Carry a People
Tibet’s men’s and women’s national football teams, the Tibetan diaspora and football beyond FIFA are at the center of this episode of Why We Love This Club.Chris Horwedel explores how Tibetan football has become a way for a dispersed community to preserve identity, create gathering places and represent itself on an international stage. Based largely in Dharamshala, India, Tibet’s teams are not FIFA members and instead compete through independent tournaments and organizations such as CONIFA.The story traces the men’s representative team from the Gyalyum Chenmo Memorial Gold Cup to the landmark 2001 match against Greenland in Copenhagen, where Lobsang Norbu scored Tibet’s first widely documented international goal. It also follows later appearances at the FIFI Wild Cup and CONIFA World Football Cup.The episode then turns to the growth of Tibetan women’s football, from early girls’ programs and Tibet Women’s Soccer to the 2022 CONIFA Women’s World Football Cup in India. Captain Jamyang Chotso’s remarkable journey and Ngawang Oetso’s historic goal highlight a program built despite limited resources, travel restrictions and few regular fixtures.More than results, Tibet’s teams are about belonging. School grounds, settlement pitches and borrowed stadiums become temporary homes where players and supporters can gather around a shared identity.Football cannot resolve exile or politics—but it can give scattered people a team to recognize and a place to say their name out loud.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out the show's website for an interactive map with all current teams, and suggest a club.If you enjoyed this show, you may like these other soccer podcasts by Chris.The Beautiful Game: UnfilteredThe Underdog Football ShowThanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 days ago13 min
Raja Club Athletic — The Club That Made Hope Loud
Raja Club Athletic, Casablanca football, African club history and one of the world’s most passionate supporter cultures are at the center of this episode of Why We Love This Club.Chris Horwedel tells the story of Raja Casablanca, founded in 1949 in the working-class district of Derb Sultan during Morocco’s struggle against colonial rule. The club’s name means hope, and Raja grew into the “People’s Club,” known for green and white, expressive attacking football and the tradition supporters call L’école Raja.The episode traces Raja’s rise into an African powerhouse, including three continental championships, legendary players such as Abdelmajid Dolmy and the unforgettable 2013 FIFA Club World Cup run. Raja defeated Auckland City, Monterrey and Ronaldinho’s Atlético Mineiro before reaching the final against Bayern Munich.Chris also explores the extraordinary Casablanca Derby against Wydad, the Curva Sud Magana, Raja’s politically and socially expressive supporter culture and the club’s modern struggle to balance investment, stability and its identity as a mass public institution.From Derb Sultan to a world final, Raja turned hope into history—and made sure the world could hear it.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out the show's website for an interactive map with all current teams, and suggest a club.If you enjoyed this show, you may like these other soccer podcasts by Chris.The Beautiful Game: UnfilteredThe Underdog Football ShowThanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 5 days ago14 min
Colo-Colo Femenino — Chile Has Two Libertadores
Colo-Colo Femenino, Chilean women’s football and the Copa Libertadores Femenina are at the center of this episode of Why We Love This Club.Chris Horwedel tells the story of the women’s side of Colo-Colo, from its launch in 2007 to becoming the dominant force in Chile. Las Albas won ten consecutive domestic championships beginning in 2010, establishing a standard few clubs in South America could match.The centerpiece is the 2012 Copa Libertadores Femenina, when 21-year-old goalkeeper Christiane Endler helped Colo-Colo defeat Brazil’s Foz Cataratas on penalties and become the first club from outside Brazil to win the competition. That victory also made Colo-Colo one of the rare South American institutions to win the continent’s biggest club competition in both men’s and women’s football.The episode also explores Colo-Colo’s continued domestic success, the rise of rivals such as Universidad de Chile and Santiago Morning, the professionalization of women’s football in Chile and the campaign to ensure the women’s 2012 Libertadores is remembered alongside the men’s famous 1991 triumph.Chile has two Libertadores. Colo-Colo’s women won one of them.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out the show's website for an interactive map with all current teams, and suggest a club.If you enjoyed this show, you may like these other soccer podcasts by Chris.The Beautiful Game: UnfilteredThe Underdog Football ShowThanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago13 min
Tromsø IL — The Club at the Edge of the Football Map
Tromsø IL, Norwegian football, the Arctic Circle and one of Europe’s most extraordinary football environments are at the center of this episode of Why We Love This Club.Chris Horwedel tells the story of Tromsø IL, the northern Norwegian club that turned geography, brutal weather and decades of exclusion into a defining identity. From being shut out of Norway’s national competitions to finally reaching the top division, Tromsø built itself into one of the country’s most distinctive football institutions.The episode revisits Tromsø’s stunning 1986 Norwegian Cup triumph, the dramatic 1996 final against fierce northern rivals Bodø/Glimt, and famous European nights including the snow-covered 3-2 victory over Chelsea in 1997 and the UEFA Cup upset of Galatasaray.Chris also explores life at Romssa Arena, the Battle of Northern Norway rivalry and the club’s decision to incorporate Northern Sámi language and culture into its stadium identity.At nearly 70 degrees north, Tromsø IL did not simply overcome its location. It made the Arctic part of what the club means.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out the show's website for an interactive map with all current teams, and suggest a club.If you enjoyed this show, you may like these other soccer podcasts by Chris.The Beautiful Game: UnfilteredThe Underdog Football ShowThanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago13 min
Antigua Barracuda FC — The Team That Never Came Home
Antigua Barracuda FC, Caribbean football, USL Pro, and Antigua and Barbuda’s remarkable World Cup qualifying run are at the heart of this episode of Why We Love This Club.Chris Horwedel tells the extraordinary story of a professional club founded in 2010 to strengthen the Antigua and Barbuda national team by giving the country’s best players regular professional competition together. Barracuda entered USL Pro in 2011, played at Antigua’s converted Sticky Wicket cricket ground and helped provide the foundation for the Benna Boys’ historic run into the semifinal round of 2014 World Cup qualifying.But the project quickly became unsustainable. Declining crowds, expensive travel and the collapse of the league’s Caribbean footprint eventually forced Barracuda to relocate to the United States for the entire 2013 season.What followed became one of football’s strangest campaigns: 26 matches, 26 defeats and zero home games. Players lived in hotels, trained wherever space was available, endured unpaid wages and traveled enormous distances just to complete the schedule.This is the story behind the infamous zero-point season—and why Antigua Barracuda FC deserves to be remembered for far more than the league table.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out the show's website for an interactive map with all current teams, and suggest a club.If you enjoyed this show, you may like these other soccer podcasts by Chris.The Beautiful Game: UnfilteredThe Underdog Football ShowThanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago12 min
Al Ahly SC — The Club of the Nation
Al Ahly SC, Egyptian football, the Cairo Derby, and Africa’s most successful club are at the center of this episode of Why We Love This Club.Chris Horwedel explores how Al Ahly grew from a meeting place for young Egyptians in 1907 into a sporting institution with 45 Egyptian league titles and a record 12 CAF Champions League trophies. The episode traces the club’s nationalist roots, its rivalry with Zamalek, the importance of Cairo International Stadium and the meaning behind Al Ahly’s identity as the “Club of the Nation.”The story also follows legendary figures including Mahmoud El Khatib, Mohamed Aboutrika, Manuel José and Pitso Mosimane, along with unforgettable continental triumphs in 1982, 2006 and the historic 2020 Champions League final against Zamalek.Chris also examines the rise of Ultras Ahlawy, their role in Egypt’s 2011 uprising and the devastating Port Said disaster, where 74 people were killed.From political symbolism and supporter culture to continental dominance and Al Ahly’s expanding global profile, this is the story of a club whose meaning reaches far beyond the trophies.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out the show's website for an interactive map with all current teams, and suggest a club.If you enjoyed this show, you may like these other soccer podcasts by Chris.The Beautiful Game: UnfilteredThe Underdog Football ShowThanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago13 min
B-67 Nuuk: The Championship That Fits Inside One Week
B-67 Nuuk, Greenlandic football, Arctic travel and one of the world’s most unusual national championships are at the center of this episode of Why We Love This Club.Chris Horwedel explores the story of Greenland’s record men’s champion, a club based in Nuuk where football operates under conditions unlike almost anywhere else in the world. With no roads connecting Greenland’s towns, domestic competition requires flights, boats and a national championship tournament compressed into roughly one week.The episode traces B-67’s rise from its 1967 founding to 16 national titles, including a record run of five consecutive championships, while exploring its rivalry with N-48 of Ilulissat, the dramatic 2022 final featured in No Place for Football and the challenges facing amateur players balancing football with everyday life.Chris also looks at Nuuk Stadium, youth development, B-67’s partnership with FC Copenhagen, Greenland’s national football structure and the country’s unsuccessful efforts to join UEFA and CONCACAF.It is a story about geography, community and a football culture that continues to thrive despite extraordinary logistical and international barriers.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out the show's website for an interactive map with all current teams, and suggest a club.If you enjoyed this show, you may like these other soccer podcasts by Chris.The Beautiful Game: UnfilteredThe Underdog Football ShowThanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago14 min
Corinthian-Casuals FC — The Amateur Club That Gave Its Name to a Giant
Corinthian-Casuals FC, São Paulo, Corinthians Paulista, and the origins of modern football culture are at the heart of this episode of Why We Love This Club.Chris Horwedel explores the remarkable story of an English amateur club whose influence stretches far beyond its current ninth-tier home in Tolworth. The episode traces the history of Corinthian Football Club and Casuals FC, their 1939 merger, their commitment to amateurism and the ideals of sportsmanship that helped define “Corinthian spirit.”The story also reaches across the Atlantic to Brazil, where Corinthian’s 1910 tour inspired the creation of Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, now one of the biggest clubs in South America. That relationship later produced unforgettable reunions involving legends including Sócrates and Rivelino.Along the way, the episode covers Corinthian’s role in early England teams, historic victories over Manchester United and other giants, the impact of two World Wars, the club’s long search for a permanent home and the volunteer-built ground at King George’s Field.It is a story about influence without wealth, tradition without professional status, and how a tiny English club helped leave a permanent mark on world football.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out the show's website for an interactive map with all current teams, and suggest a club.If you enjoyed this show, you may like these other soccer podcasts by Chris.The Beautiful Game: UnfilteredThe Underdog Football ShowThanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About Why We Love This Club
Why We Love This Club explores the remarkable football clubs, supporters and communities that make the world’s game special. Hosted by Chris Horwedel, each episode travels to a different corner of global soccer to tell the complete story of one unforgettable club. Discover how each team was founded, what it represents to its community, and why its supporters developed such a deep connection to it. The show explores club history, legendary players, defining matches, stadiums, rivalries, traditions, supporter culture, famous triumphs, painful failures and the moments that shaped each team’s identity. From historic European champions and emerging women’s teams to supporter-owned clubs, lower-league institutions and overlooked teams across Africa, Asia, Australia and the Americas, Why We Love This Club celebrates football in all its forms. Whether you love soccer history, football culture, passionate fanbases or discovering clubs beyond the biggest names, every episode offers a new reason to love the world’s game.
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