Laws of the Game E2: How the Soccer World Works Part 2

Laws of the Game is a Vela Wood podcast discussing the history, operation, and organization of soccer worldwide hosted by Kate Porter and Andrew Visnovsky, our international sports law experts.

In Part 2 of How the Soccer World Works, we discuss club soccer and the similarities and differences between the US and European systems.

Time Stamps

  • 1:53 – European League Structure
  • 3:05 –  Differences between United States and European Systems
  • 4:45 – Closed League System
  • 7:17 – European Club Soccer Systems
  • 9:30 – Transinternational Leagues
  • 16:48 – MLS vs. European League Seasonal Schedules
  • 19:50 – US League All-Star Game
  • 21:42 – Euro-Centric Model

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