POSTS & PODS

Here you’ll find our weekly Unsolicited and Under-Informed Opinions about the latest soccer news, as well as our longer deep dives into the history and design of crests, clubs, and tifos from teams all around the world.

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Dance Like Nobody's Watching? USMNT's International Break, the Trump Dance, and Berhalter Town Hall

Justin and Maria are back to talk about the world of football (the soccer kind)! This week we talk about their experience at the recent town hall with Gregg Berhalter hosted by this Chicago Fire. We also discuss the USMNT's international break, which was overshadowed by one celebratory dance. Was Christian Pulisic's Trump dance appropriate, or alienating to fans? Plus, why on earth are their so many international breaks!?

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Soccer Overload: MLS Returns

Soccer is back! MLS commences with its 29th season. An exciting opening weekend, not without its controversies (looking at you, replacement refs). Justin and Maria also share updates on EPL, the biggest match of the season in the Championship, and that sneaky little tifo by Legia Warsaw supporters.

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Alan Królikowski from Men In Red 97

Today we welcome special guest, Alan Królikowski from Men In Red 97 (MIR97), a podcast and media group dedicated to covering all things Chicago Fire. Alan geeks out with us about the Fire, supporter culture, and what he's looking forward to this coming season.

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Spotting Sam Eagle and Hunting Replicants

Welcome to a conspiracy-packed Unsolicited and Under-informed podcast about the world of football--no not that kind, the other one! This week Justin and Maria share their thoughts on the bizarre broadcast announcement by Fifa for the 2026 World Cup, the conclusion of AFCON, Chicago Fire's return to red and the MLS pre-season. They also discuss Lindsey Horan's harsh remarks made in an interview with the Athletic, and chat about the latest in football design news.

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San Diego FC vs AIFC: design by committee put to the test

Maria is back from vacation and ready to catch up with Justin on all the latest with Chicago Fire and Leeds United. They also discuss the new MLS playoff structure, and the logo announcement from the new San Diego FC. Justin questions the effectiveness of design by committee when put against the test of the latest AI. They also talk about Maria's shock at seeing an MLS kit abroad, and shares a very special soccer badge from the arctic circle.

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Goodbye Cristiano: Designs and Politics of the Saudi Pro League

Maria and Justin break down this week in football, from the Leeds United match against Ipswitch to Inter Miami’s wins of the week. We head to Saudi Arabia, breaking down the politics, controversies, and designs of the Saudi Pro League. We also discuss the aftermath of Spain’s victory in the Women’s World Cup, and the future of the women’s game.

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Flatpack Football: Designs of the All-Swedish League

Justin and Maria break down a big week in football, sharing their reactions to the Women’s World Cup Final, the Leagues Cup Final, Leeds United vs West Brom, and more in Europe and MLS. They also chat about Allsvenskan, or the All-Swedish league. There are some great designs and tifos in this batch.

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Delicious Design League’s Billy Baumann

Maria and Justin are joined by Billy Baumann of Delicious Design League, a Chicago-based design firm. Billy could talk for days about sports logos and team badges, and we had a blast having him on the pod. We also catch up on Women’s World Cup, League’s Cup, EFL Championship, and the first week of the Premier League season.

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Super Scientific Women’s World Cup Design Theory

We’re back to talk about all things soccer and design. Maria reports on the first match of Leeds United’s regular season back in the EFL Championship, and also shares the new Leeds away kit. We also talk about the USWNT loss to Sweden this Sunday, and Justin shares his super scientific design theory and the success of the remaining Women’s World Cup teams. We also cover the latest in Leagues Cup, and Messi’s continued domination of MLS. Images discussed linked below!

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Turkish Super Lig with Onur Ozturk

Justin and Maria welcome special guest Onur Ozturk to talk Turkish Super Lig. Onur is an art historian and professor working in Chicago, but originally hails from Turkey. He joins the Footy Museum in studio to talk about growing up as a soccer fan in Turkey, fun rivalries with family, how he became a Beşiktaş fan, and even leads the group in a chant. Justin and Maria also hit on soccer crests and crazy stadiums from two teams, Trabzonspor and Bursaspor.

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Fleur De Noise and St. Louis CITY SC

Justin and Maria talk with Zack Ziaja and Sam Wise from St. Louis CITY supporter group Fleur De Noise! Sam and Zack share about how they got into supporter culture, the history of soccer in St. Louis, the transition to MLS, what makes a good chant, and so much more.

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