Episode 1 of "Fan-Owned Football” begins with telling the unique and inspiring story of AFC Wimbledon, a club born from the unwavering passion of its supporters. Founded in protest against the relocation of their beloved original team in 2002, AFC Wimbledon's fans took matters into their own hands, rebuilding their club from scratch and climbing the ranks of English football. This grassroots movement is epitomized by the remarkable efforts of superfan and bestselling author John Green, who harnesses the power of an enthusiastic online community to help the club. Green hosts a YouTube video game livestream to raise crucial funds, enabling the club to secure a vital new player during the intense January 2025 transfer window. As the episode unfolds, AFC Wimbledon finds itself poised at a critical juncture in the season, with just 16 matches remaining in a fiercely competitive English Football League Two. The pressure mounts as the club and its passionate supporters dream of achieving p