In the series finale of 22 Goals, Brian looks back at one of soccer's most momentous beginnings: the childhood and... more

How did soccer become "the beautiful game"? What does it mean for a game to be beautiful? Brian looks back... more

After confessing a truly embarrassing secret—so embarrassing, oh my God—Brian looks back at the English Golden Generation, one of the... more

With the two greatest players of their generation playing in what may be their final World Cup campaigns, Brian revisits... more

As the U.S. men's national team gears up for its first game of the 2022 World Cup, Brian remembers Landon... more

Brian discusses the special charms of the long-range bomb. What makes long-distance goals so thrilling? Why are they more fun... more

Brian revisits the first goal ever scored at a World Cup. We'll explore the origins of the tournament, palace intrigue... more

Brian looks at the life and legacy of the magnetic, balletic, and baffling Dutch midfielder Johan Cruyff, who helped transform... more

A double-goal episode! Brian compares two of the most sublime moments in World Cup history: Argentina's elaborate team goal against... more

Brian explores the beautiful life and violent death of Andres Escobar, the great Colombian defender who was murdered after scoring... more

Brian tries to contain his glee as he unfolds the story of the greatest upset in World Cup history: the... more

What's the difference between "famous" and "iconic"? Brian explores the distinction in the life of French midfielder Zinedine Zidane, a... more

Brian dives into the most elaborate mystery in all of soccer: the daring theft of the World Cup trophy in... more

Brian looks at the magic of the goal celebration, the most intense expression of joy in all of sports. We’ll... more

Brian tells the story of Cameroonian striker Roger Milla, the oldest player ever to score in a men's World Cup.... more

Brian delves into the career of Dennis Bergkamp, the enigmatic Dutch striker whose 1998 goal against Argentina is one of... more

Brian looks at the meteoric rise of Kylian Mbappé, whose goal in the 2018 World Cup final made him the... more

Brian explores the legend of the Brazilian striker Ronaldo, possibly the most gifted player ever to kick a ball, and... more

Brian looks back at the two legendary goals Diego Maradona scored against England in the 1986 World Cup. But that’s... more

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